Category Archives: Brainerd

A Scandal in Koochiching County circa 1918!

Posted on January 19, 2013 by BJ MacDonald

Koochiching County, Minnesota’s north boundary touches the Canadian border. Koochiching broke off from Itasca County and became its own county in 1906.  Keith’s father, Ronald (R.S.) was there to help plat the town of International Falls and at one point … Continue reading →

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World War I – My McDonald Cousins Serve!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by BJ MacDonald

Over there, over there! Send the word, send the word, over there! That the Yanks are coming, the Yanks are coming, The drums rum-tumming ev’rywhere! So prepare, say a prayer, send the word, send the word to beware! We’ll be over, … Continue reading →

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The Family of Angus McDonell, Eldest Son!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by BJ MacDonald

Angus Lawrence McDonell was the oldest living son of Archibald and Mary McDonell.  According to his brother Jack, who stated in a direct and simple manner:  “Angus left home!”  From what I can figure from the Canadian Census he left home after 1881 and … Continue reading →

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Ronald and Grace’s Children

Posted on February 27, 2010 by BJ MacDonald

Keith was the youngest son of Ronald and Grace McDonald.  There were eight children born to Ronald and Grace.  Keith was the 7th child. The first child born did not survive and even the sex and name are unknown.  It is … Continue reading →

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