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Research in Other Countries => United States of America => US Lookup Requests => Topic started by: Frank2 on Friday 04 July 14 13:00 BST (UK)
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Hi, I'm looking for info on Moses McDonald. He married Mary Weissenfels, daughter of Frederick Henrich Weissenfels in Yorktown, NY in 1789. I do have a marriage record for them. Their daughter was Elizabeth McDonald, b. abt 1789, and she married John Hyatt.
I've inferred an approximate birthdate for Moses based on the three censuses I have for him (1800, 1810, 1820). He resided in Philips, Dutchess (later Putnam), New York. I believe, though I don't have confirmation, that his father was John McDonald and his brother was Aaron McDonald, both also of Philips. I inferred this relation based on their proximity to one-another in the 1800 census, so I may be mistaken.
I have contacted a couple of local history places for Philips and Yorktown, but have not received much of a response so far. Any advice or information would be much appreciated. Thanks.