I see your reference to the surname Whillans - that is one I'm working on. Cany you tell me where, when and who?

John Gile
jcgile@shaw.ca

I am a descendant of Hugh MacDonald from Essex Co. Ontario. Hugh was my gr-gr-grandfather. He was also a first cousin of Sir John A MacDonald. He was married to Elizabeth Willan from 1831-1853, then he married Anne Sheldon Quick (previously m. to John Quick)in 1853. He had 7 children by Eliz. Willan, and 7 children by Anne . I come down from Hugh and Anne. My gr-grandmother was Lucinda McDonald. The Mac was changed to Mc after Hugh arrived in Canada. I have a lot of info on the McDonalds.

I have Adella, Mary, Margaret John Duncan, Ann, Harriet and Betsy on my list of children of Hugh and Eliz. McDonald. I can also clear up the puzzle of the change in MacDonald to McDonald names!

Hello, how great to finally get a reply and to clear up this mystery! My sister and I both had to give reports in school on Sir John but when I started researching the family I could not find the link. We were beginning to think our mother who prided herself on telling the truth might have stretched it a bit with this one. I would love to share anything I have, although you probably have much more to share than I do. You may contact me directly at gmarockson@gmail.com

Thank you.

I just realized that I was not the original poster for this string so I will clarify my relationship to Hugh McDonald and Elizabeth Willan. Adella McDonald was my Great Grandmother; she married Watson J Clark and my Grandmother was Edith E Clark who married Julius B Kirby and my mother was Pauline Clark Kirby. Sorry for any confusion, I was just so excited to finally see a post. Please email me when you have the chance.

Amelia married Charles (Charley) Dean.

They had Floyd Dean who would be my Great-Great Grandfather

Floyd and his wife Ethel (Murray) had my Great Grandmother Clara Belle.

Clara belle had Joyce, My grandmother.

Then my mom then me.

Jane, I was reading your post and I too am tracing our roots with Sir John A. MacDonald. My GGGGrandfather was a first cousin as well. His name was John. We believe his father was Alexander, brother to Hugh (father to Sir John.) You stated you have lot of information on the MacDonalds and was wondering if you could share it?

Hi,
I do have some info on the MacDonalds(McDonalds). I am descended from Hugh McDonald who was Sir John A. MacDonald's first cousin. Hugh's dad was John and Sir J.A.'s dad was Hugh! The Mac was changed by Hugh as he was a stern Methodist and Sir J.A. was a drinker!! Hope to hear from you soon, and to learn where you fit on the tree. Jane