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| Notes for ALEXANDER MCDONALD: 1740 BAPT: Tinkling Spring Church, Augusta Co, VA, 9 Nov, Alexander son of Ronal McDonal baptized. Wilson's Tinkling Spring Headwater of Freedom, 1954, p. 478. 1756 COURT: ....Alex. McDonald, James Ramsey, his guardian. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 2, p. 399. 18 Aug 1756. John Ramsey's bond (with Israel Christian, his security) as guardian (chosen) to Alex. McDonall, orphan of Randall McDonall. (Do, Vol 3, p. 42). This is from Augusta Co, VA, WB2-153. AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA. COURT MARTIAL RECORDS (l756-1796), page 1- 9 August 1756 (nine days before guardianship bond above given)- A List of CAPTAIN ISRAEL CHRISTIANS COMPANY OF MILITIA - (67 men) among them - ALEXANDER MCDONNELL, undoubtedly our Alexander. 17 May 1758 - ALEXANDER MCDONALD, PLAINTIFF, brings suit for debt against John Stuart - Samuel and George Givens, Defendants. - etc. Augusta Co, VA,Order Book 6. page 176. Alexander was underage in 1756 and is now apparently of age in 1758; thus born circa 1736. 16 May 1759 - ALEXANDER MCDONALD. PLAINTIFF - vs JOSEPH MCCLEHILL, DEFENDANT - This suit being abated by the death of the defendant, is dismissed. Augusta Co, VA, Order Book 6, page 274. 17th May 1759 (next day) - ALEXANDER MCDONALD, with John Ramsey John Poage his securities, gives Bond in the amount of 500 pds as administrator of the Estate of JOSEPH MCCLELHILL, DECEASED. Augusta Co, VA, Will Book 2, page 311. 1761 COURT: Augusta Co, VA, Fee Book, Alex. McDonall, Linvell's Creek. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 2, p. 401. Feb 1763 COURT: Augusta Co, VA, 18 Feb, Alexr. McDonald etal work road from Christian's Creek to Rockfeil Gap. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 1, p. 103. Nov 1763 COURT: Know all men by these presents: That I, Lieut. John Sallard, am held and firmly bound unto Alexander McDonald, &C., &c. 23d March, 1762. Test: Alexander Stewart, Robert Fillson. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 1, p. 487. Mar 1764 COURT: McDonald vs. Sumter.--27th November, 1761. Sergeant Thomas Sumter's (in the Virginia Regiment) bond to Alexander McDonald for 59.9.0 pounds, C. M. VA. Test. John Cameron, Lieutenant in the Virginia Regiment; Robert Fillson. (Do, p. 447). McDonald vs. McClenachan.--l, Alexander McClenachan, Lieutenant in the Virginia Regiment, do promise to pay to Alexander McDonald 33 pounds Virginia currency, 27th September, 1762. Alexander McClenachan. W. Cunninghan, James Hughes. (Do. p, 454). 1765-1770 REL: Tinkling Spring subscribers ... Alexander McDonnell etal, Wilson's The Tinkling Spring Headwater of Freedom, p. 176. Aug 1765 COURT: Allen vs. McDonall.--I promise to pay Hugh Allen, 22d May, 1765. Alexander McDonald. Test. Robert Anderson. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 1, p.455. 16 May 1767 - Indenture in which ALEXANDER MCDONALD AND MARGARET, HIS WIFE AND JEAN MCCLELAND, HIS MOTHER, OF THE COUNTY OF AUGUSTA sell to John Ramsey of said county - for 100 pds - a tract of land containing 141 acres in said county and is part of Beverley Manor on the Branches of Christie Creek, adjoining lands of Andrew Russell, etc., Witnesses: Hugh Ross-Andrew Russell-Recorded May 21, 1768, Augusta County DB14-511. 18 Nov 1767-- John Harrison's estate settlement; sold to John McDonnald, Alex. McDonald, etal. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 3, p. 101. 16 May 1768 COURT: Alexander McDonald and Margaret ( )and Jean ( )McClelland, his mother, to John Ramsey, ;100 pounds, 141 acres in Beverley Manor; corner Andrew Russell on branches of Christie's Creek; oak on Maxwell's branch; Andrew Russell's line. Teste: Hugh Ross, Andrew Russell. Delivered: William Ramsey, 5th October, 1772. Alexander McDonald, John Gray and William Hutcheson to John Ramsey, bond in 200 pounds conditioned to make secure title to 141 acres for 100 pounds in Beverley Manor, excepting mines and minerals, if any (mentions deeds of lease and where as having been made on same date as this). Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 3, p. 472. NB. With this combination of records, from father and son, there can be no doubt that the 141 acres of land in Orange County, in that portion which became Augusta County in 1745, descended to Alexander McDonald from his father, Randall McDonald, and that his mother, Jean (or Jane ?) had evidently remarried and joined him in the deed of sale as she evidently retained a dower right in said land. Earlier historians of the McDonald family have confused this Jane or Jean McDonald later McClehill with a Jennet McDonald, who on 16 November 1757, with John Wright and Daniel Smith, her securities, gave Bond in the sum of 100 pds as Administratrix of the Estate of RANDALL MCDONALD, DECEASED (Augusta Co, VA, WB2-203). However it should be noted that this cannot be as Jane (Jean) widow of Randall McDonald who died 1743/4 was remarried shortly thereafter to Joseph McClehill. For some reason they have assigned the above Randall (d 1757) as a son of Randall who died 1743/4 (along with his several sisters). The fact that his mother is still named Jennet McDonald in 1757 proves that he could not have been a son of the earlier Randall and Jane his wife. As far as the records show our Alexander was an only child. 3 May 1780, Montgomery Co, VA, Court, Alexander McDonnald a soldier under Capt. Israel Christian's Company stationed on the frontiers [ in the French and Indian War]. Summers, Annals of Southwest Virginia, p. 740. 10 May 1780 - Indenture in which William Preston and William Thompson, Executors of the Will of William Patton, late of Augusta County, deceased, sell to ALEXANDER MCDONALD OF THE COUNTY OF BOTETOURT, a tract of land in the said county of Botetourt, FORMERLY AUGUSTA COUNTY, containing 100 acres more or less, on a Branch of the Catawba called Middle Lick Rune, etc. (for 25 pds 12 shillings) - Recorded May Court 1780, DB2-539. 1783 TAX: ALEXANDER MCDONALD is the head of one house-hold and reports one white tithe (age 21 years or over) (himself) no slaves four horses and 12 cattle. In this year (1783) he also reports himself as the owner of 175 acres of land (probably in anticipation of the following grant). 30 August 1785 - Patent for 75 acres of land granted to ALEXANDER MCDONALD IN THE COUNTY OF BOTETOURT on Lick Run, a branch of the Catawba, being the waters of James River, adjoining a tract he purchased of William Preston - (for 10 shillings) - (signed) - Patrick Henry. Grants of Virginia - Book R, page 274. 1785 TAX: Botetourt Co, VA, Alexander McDonald 175 acres and 75 acres. 1787 TAX: Botetourt Co, VA, Alexander McDonald reports three white tithes, himself and two sons between age 16 and 21 whose names are given as JAMES AND ALEXANDER MCDONALD. No slaves, three horses and 10 cattle. 14 October 1788 - Indenture in which ALEXANDER MCDONALD AND MARGARET, HIS WIFE, OF THE COUNTY OF BOTETOURT, sell to David Hanson, of the same county - for 175 pds - TWO tracts of land in said county - on a branch of the Catawba called Middle Lick Run one containing 100 acres and the other containing 75 acres which ,was granted to the said ALEXANDER MCDONALD by-Patent dated 13th (sic) August 1785 - Recorded same date. DB4-53. 1788 TAX: This the last year that Alexander appears on the Personal Property Tax list although his 175 acres continues to appear on the land tax list for the years 1789 and 1790. Alexander had sold this land the latter part of 1788 and his family removed from Botetourt County after October 1788, probably to Tennessee. 1791 DEED: Jefferson Co, TN, 28 Oct 1791, DBC-32(17). Convayance from Alexander Outlaw to Alexander McDonald (Both of Green Co.), 150 acres, 15 pounds, Green Co. on the waters of Bent Creek joining the plantation whereon the said McDonald now lives (adj. John Howard, John Day). Wit: J. Hamblton; James Richardson, registered 3 Jan 1793. 1808 DEED: Jefferson Co, TN, 1 Apr 1808, DBI-145. Alexander McDonald [McDannel] to John Hawn, 65 acres, $100, on the waters of Bent Creek; being part of a 150 acre survey which said McDannel purchased of Alexander Outlaw. Test: Zekiel Williams, Randolph McDonnald, Tidence Lane. /s/ Alexr McDonnal July Sessions 1808. Registered 2 Sep 1808. 1811 WILL: Jefferson Co, TN, WB2-16, /s/ Alexdr McDonnald on 19 Jun 1811. Lists his wife, Margaret; five sons, Randolph, John, James, Alexander, and Thomas; daughters, Margaret McDonald and Mary Williams; five grandsons, Alexander son of John, Alexander son of Alexander, Alexander son of Randolph, Alexander son of Thomas, and Alexander Williams. 1832 COURT: Jefferson Co, TN, Dec Session, WB3-225, accounting of John McDonald as executor of Alex. McDonald, decd., wife Margaret McDonald now decd., son Alex. of Alex, Randolph of Alex., son Alex. of Randolph, Thomas of Alex., son Alex. of Thomas, and grandson Alex. Williams. Proved 11 Mar 1833 by John McFarland and Thomas Snoddy, J.P. NSDAR #126150, Janet McDonald stated that Alexander served as a private in Capt. avid McClure's company. He was probably born in Lancaster Co, PA, died in Jefferson Co, TN. The line of descent to her is from this application. Also, John Arthur McDonald #096070, Don Louis Haynes #102695, Jerry A. Baker, and Norma Walker Taylor (Mrs, Joseph Feamster) #462142. Bartow in the Roster of Soldiers in Tennessee DAR 1960-1970, Vol 2, p. 531 states McDonald, Alexander Born 1736/37., probably in Lancaster, County, PA. Died 1811 in Jefferson County, Tenn. His wife's name was Margaret. They were married 1759 probably in Augusta county Va. He lived in Augusta Co, VA during the Revolutionary Service. Served as a private in Capt. David McClure's Co. D, later as a Private in Capt. William Drake's [Darke] Co 8th Reg of Va. Forces Foot, commanded by Col. Abraham Bowman. (Records of the War Dept. Adj. General's Office, Augusta Co. Va. Records by Chalkley Vol. 2, pp. 399, 110, Vol 1, pp. 42, 44,153 and Vol 3, pp. 53, 311). * Note: Above provided by DAR member Norma Walker Taylor (Mrs Joseph Feamster)DAR number 462142. The Consolidated Service Records of the Eighth Virginia list a Pvt. Alexander McDonald from 25 May 1776 to 30 April 1777, 11 mos 6 days, under Capt. Wm. Darke. He is listed on the payroll of May/Jun 1777 now under Maj. Darke and Col Abraham Bowman. The muster rolls of May/Jun and Jul have him sick in Georgia. (Microfilm M881, Roll 1048). Col. Muhlenberg had taken this regiment to Charleston, SC, in 1776 under MGen. Charles Lee not returning to Washington's Army until early 1777, where upon promotion to BGen., he was relieved by Bowman. Was our Alexander left in the south? Robert Douthat Stoner in his A Seed-Bed of the Republic has Alexander and his son Randolph as in the Capt. May's company, the 52nd District, Botetourt Co, VA, with Lt. Joseph Snodgrass. | ||||||||||
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