Hi, Hugh McDonald travelled to New Zealand in 1878.
Hugh married Catherine McNEIL/McNIEL in 1879.
His first child was born ? in New Zealand - or in Alberta?
Don't know what records are held in New Zealand or - what informantion they may contain.
But perhaps an Archive in New Zealand may be able to asist or advise.
Are you searching for other children? - or his earlier ancestry.
Have you posted to Message Boards or Mail lists in New Zealand ? There may be others researching.
Have you posted - to message Boards /mail lists for the area where Hugh McDONALD was born?
Have you searched free BMD - or U.K. Census?
Cheers & Good Luck, Stella