Fonds Acc4905 - William McDonald letterbook

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William McDonald letterbook

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CA PCA Acc4905

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  • 1871-1875 (Creation)
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    McDonald, William

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.06 m. of textual records

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McDonald, William (1838-1879)

Biographical history

William McDonald was born 21 December 1838. He married Elizabeth Gordon (3 March 1835 - 2 June 1927), and they raised their children in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island. Their children were Ralph Wallace (b. 8 August 1866), Bessie Mabel (b. 13 May 1868 - d. 5 December 1869), Benjamin Reuben (b. 4 July 1870), William Walter (b. 28 March 1872), Ann Matilda (b. 16 November 1863). William McDonald, Esq., was Superintendent of Public Works for King

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One letterbook belonging to William McDonald of Georgetown, Prince Edward Island. The letterbook contains handwritten copies of the correspondence sent by Mr. McDonald in his role as Superintendent of Public Works for King's County. Repairs to roads, buildings, wharves, and bridges are mentioned in the letters. In 1891, the letterbook was used as a scrapbook, so newspaper articles and other miscellanea from that year are pasted over top of about three-quarters of the pages. The letterbook is in very poor condition, with significant water damage.

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  • English

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NO RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS

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PERMISSION FOR USE AND REPRODUCTION IS REQUIRED FROM THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES AND RECORDS OFFICE; QUESTIONS REGARDING COPYRIGHT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER

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Information about William McDonald's death can be found in "The Presbyterian and Evangelical Protestant Union" of 25 August 1879 and in "The Weekly Examiner" of 29 August 1879.

For the obituary of Reuben McDonald, see "The Patriot" 10 July 1942.

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