Obituary: In the passing of Mr. Alexander McDonald, Bellevue has lost one of its oldest-settlers, a successful farmer who has built up a fine home, as well as assist a large family to careers of usefulness. Mr. McDonald was born in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, July 5th, 1833, and emigrated with his parents to P.E. Island in 1841, who settled in Murray Harbor Road district. He was married in 1859, to Flora McDonald, who died after a brief married life, leaving one daughter Flora, who resides in Somerville, Mass.
In 1864 Mr. McDonald was united in marriage with Christy Cameron, of Pond River. To this union were born nine children, Dr. A.C. , of Warsaw; Indiana, Christy, wife of A.J. McLeod, Kinross; Alexander B. of Butte, Montana; Reverend Ewen of Leaskdale, Ontario; John C. of Point Prim; Annie, wife of J.A. Gillis, Kinross; Catherine, wife of John A. McDonald and Donald, both of Cuthbertson, Montana, and Roderick, who resides at home in Bellevue. Mr. McDonald was one of eight children. One brother, Roderick and a sister, Mrs. John McPhee, both of Bellevue, survive the deceased. Also his wife and ten children. Mr. McDonald was a kind husband and loving father, solicitous for his children's welfare and happy both of Bellevue, survive the deceased, Also his wife and ten children.
Mr. McDonald was a kind husband and loving father, solicitous for his children's welfare and happy in their successes. He was a true Christian and loyal member of the Presbyterian Church of Valleyfield for many years. He was active for his years till July last, when he became bedfast and gradually wore out, patiently waiting the end with Christian fortitude and submission to the will of God.
On the forenoon of November 11th, at the age of 81 years, conscious to the last, in his home at Bellevue surrounded by his faithful wife and three of his children, after his last words to his son: "you have been good to me. Weep not. I am going to a better place," he fell asleep "Blessed sleep from which no one wakes to weep."
The funeral service, which was largely attended, was held at the home at 1 o'clock, Friday, conducted by Dr. McEwen (his son). The remains were interred in the family burying ground, Valleyfield, there to rest "until the day dawns and the shadows flee away."
Alexander Jr., Baptismal Record: 10 Jul 1835, Alex age 2 years son to Alex McDonald and Catherine McDonald in Pennevanan. Names beginning 'Pen' or 'Pein' are common as they mean pennyland & often are prefixes to local placenames. When you take apart 'Penvicvanan' it would be the pennyland of mhic mhanan or the pennyland of Buchanan. In Forbes' Placenames of Skye, for 'Peanyvichvanan' it is noted as Buchanan's pennyland in Kilmuir.
Obituary: In the passing of Mr. Alexander McDonald, Bellevue has lost one of its oldest-settlers, a successful farmer who has built up a fine home, as well as assist a large family to careers of usefulness. Mr. McDonald was born in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, July 5th, 1833, and emigrated with his parents to P.E. Island in 1841, who settled in Murray Harbor Road district. He was married in 1859, to Flora McDonald, who died after a brief married life, leaving one daughter Flora, who resides in Somerville, Mass.
In 1864 Mr. McDonald was united in marriage with Christy Cameron, of Pond River. To this union were born nine children, Dr. A.C. , of Warsaw; Indiana, Christy, wife of A.J. McLeod, Kinross; Alexander B. of Butte, Montana; Reverend Ewen of Leaskdale, Ontario; John C. of Point Prim; Annie, wife of J.A. Gillis, Kinross; Catherine, wife of John A. McDonald and Donald, both of Cuthbertson, Montana, and Roderick, who resides at home in Bellevue. Mr. McDonald was one of eight children. One brother, Roderick and a sister, Mrs. John McPhee, both of Bellevue, survive the deceased. Also his wife and ten children. Mr. McDonald was a kind husband and loving father, solicitous for his children's welfare and happy both of Bellevue, survive the deceased, Also his wife and ten children.
Mr. McDonald was a kind husband and loving father, solicitous for his children's welfare and happy in their successes. He was a true Christian and loyal member of the Presbyterian Church of Valleyfield for many years. He was active for his years till July last, when he became bedfast and gradually wore out, patiently waiting the end with Christian fortitude and submission to the will of God.
On the forenoon of November 11th, at the age of 81 years, conscious to the last, in his home at Bellevue surrounded by his faithful wife and three of his children, after his last words to his son: "you have been good to me. Weep not. I am going to a better place," he fell asleep "Blessed sleep from which no one wakes to weep."
The funeral service, which was largely attended, was held at the home at 1 o'clock, Friday, conducted by Dr. McEwen (his son). The remains were interred in the family burying ground, Valleyfield, there to rest "until the day dawns and the shadows flee away."
Alexander Jr., Baptismal Record: 10 Jul 1835, Alex age 2 years son to Alex McDonald and Catherine McDonald in Pennevanan. Names beginning 'Pen' or 'Pein' are common as they mean pennyland & often are prefixes to local placenames. When you take apart 'Penvicvanan' it would be the pennyland of mhic mhanan or the pennyland of Buchanan. In Forbes' Placenames of Skye, for 'Peanyvichvanan' it is noted as Buchanan's pennyland in Kilmuir.
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