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Commemorative Biographical Record of Kent County, Ontario, published in 1904, pages 529-531:
"Alexander McDonald...
"This most highly respected resident of Howard Township was born in that township, on the river Thames, August 6, 1816, a son of Randall and Polly (Hubbell) McDonald, who were among the very first settlers in the County of Kent... "Randall McDonald, the only son, served in the war prior to his marriage to Polly Hubbell which took place in 1815. They settled on the river Thames... Nine of their ten children grew to maturity, and as noted Alexander was the eldest, the others being... Margaret, born at the old home in 1833, is the wife of Hugh Dodge (sic), and they live at Saranac, State of Michigan, where he is engaged in farming; their family consists of three daughters and these sons, Philip, John, Alselm and Miles...

Raised by uncle and aunt Philip and Margaret (McDonald) Monk.

Population return for the Township of Howard for 1846, p. 6, transcribed by the Kent Branch of the OGS:
Last Name: Monks; First Name: Philip;
Males under 16: 2; Males over 16: 1;
Females under 16: 1; Females over 16: 1; Religion: N.P.R.

from Debra Eddy
1850 federal census, Keene Twp., Ionia Co, MI (544-556)--Monk, Philip, 79, male, farmer, b. Ireland; Margaret, 76, female, b. New Hampshire; McDonald, Margaret, 17, female, born Upper Canada

1860 federal census, Keene Twp., Ionia Co, MI [2176/2177]--Hugh Dodd, 27, m, farmer, 1000/200, OH; Margaret, 25, f, Canada West; Anslem G., 6, m, MI; Philip M, 4, MI; Sarah E., 3, f, MI; Elinor J., 1, MI

1870 federal census, Boston Twp, Ionia Co., MI, p.30; images through the Library of Michigan:
Dodds, Hugh, 36, M, Farmer, value of real estate: 1600, value of personal estate: 200, born Ohio, male citizen of U.S. 21 years of age or upwards;
Margaret, 35, F, born Canada, father of foreign birth, mother of foreign birth;
Anslum, 15, M, Farm Laborer, born Michigan, m of f b, attended school;
Philip, 14, M, Farm Laborer, born Michigan, m of f b, attended school;
Sarah E., 12, F, At Home, born Michigan, m of f b;
Elinor J., 11, F, At Home, m of f b;
Edson, 10, M, Farm Laborer, born Michigan, m of f b.

1880 federal census, Boston Twp, Ionia Co., Michigan, LDS 1880 U.S. Census Household record:
Dodds Hugh, Married, M, 50, born Ohio, Farmer, father born Unkown, mother born Unknown;
Margaret, wife, Married, F, 47, born Can, Keeping House, f.b. Can, m.b. Can; Miles, son, Single, M, 10, born Mich, f.b. Ohio, m.b. Can;
Hattie, daughter, Single, F, 9, born Mich, f.b. Ohio, m.b. Can;
James R., son, Single, M, 6, born Mich, f.b. Ohio, m.b. Can.

1900 federal census, Boston Twp., Ionia Co, MI, 3-11b; images through US GenWeb:
Dodds Hugh, Head, M, Feb 1830, 70, Married, married 47 years, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, Farmer;
Margaret, Wife, F, Nov 1832, 67, Married, married 47 years, 9 children, 7 living, born Canada(Eng), f b Scotland, m b Canada(Eng).

from Debra Eddy
1910 federal census, Boston Twp., Ionia Co, MI (324/335)--Dodds, Miles, h, m, w, 29, married 1 time, 6 yrs, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. Can, English, farmer, gen. farm, OA, y,y, owns mortgaged farm; Gertrude, wife, f, w, 28, married 1 time, 6 yrs, 1 child born/1 living, b. MI, parents b. MI, English, none, y,y; Gladys, dau, f, w, 5, single, b. MI, none; Dodds, Margurite, mother, f, w, 75, wd, married 1 time, 10 children born/7 living, born Canada (Scotch), parents b. Canada, English, none, y,y

Saranac Advertiser 1 June 1921, pg 3, col 3 (from Debra Eddy, transcribed by Audrey Dykstra) - OBITUARY
Margaret McDonald was born near Thamesville, Canada, November 16, 1833, and died at her home in Boston Township, May 26, 1921, age 87 years 6 months, and 10 days. She was the daughter of Randall and Polly McDonald, being the youngest of ten children.
When but three days old she was left motherless. The Mother realizing that death was very near, named her tiny babe and gave her to her husband's sister. Thus she grew up as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Monks, giving them the care their love deserved.
When she was six years old her parents moved to Michigan and settled in Keene Township near where the Steven's Schoolhouse now stands. This little settlement was called Dickertown. Here she grew to womanhood. On June 8, 1853, she was married to Hugh Dodds of Keene. To this union were born nine children, four girls and five boys. The father and three children have preceded her to the brighter home above. One little daughter of eighteen months died many years ago, Mrs. Sarah Baird died in May, 1904, and Philip Dodds August, 1920.
Nearly all her long life has been spent in the vicinity of Saranac where she leaves a large circle of relatives and friends.
She was an earnest Christian and a member of the United Brethren Church for many years. Since the passing of father thirteen years ago, she has been waiting, sometimes almost longing, for the glad reunion.
Two daughters, Mrs. Ella Myers and Mrs. Hattie Walker of Lowell, and four sons, Anslem, Edson and Miles of Saranac and James Dodds of Lansing are left to revere her memory. Besides these, there are 23 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Hers was a privilege that comes to very few, that of living to see the fifth generation. To 73 living descendants she leaves the memory of a beautiful life as a heritage. The funeral was held from the M.E. Church, Rev. Hayward officiating. Burial in Saranac Cemetery.

Saranac Advertiser 1 June 1921, pg 1, col 1 (from Debra Eddy, transcribed by Audrey Dykstra)
ANOTHER OLD SETTLER PASSES ON
It is not often that one has the distinction of being perhaps the very oldest settler in the township or adjoining ones, but such was the privilege of Mrs. Margaret Dodds whose passing occurred on May 26. She came to Michigan with her foster parents and settled in Keene township 81 years ago, and knew the hardships and pleasures of pioneer life. Bear and deer were common and Indians were continually visiting their home and camping in the neighborhood. Often in the spring the young people of the community would go to an Indian camp nearby and watch them make sugar, which was quite a novelty.
Ox teams were the usual mode of conveyance. Fortunate indeed was the man who owned a horse. When her family came in possession of one she rode horseback to Lowell, the nearest village, for supplies. Their house being the largest one in that section, church services were held there, a minister being able to come only once in several weeks. Such were the lives of all the pioneers and they who have made our community what it is today.

History of Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, pg 508 (from Debra Eddy)
"In the "Canada" settlement is the Third United Brethren or "Tamarack" church, which was built in 1878, and in which now worships the United Brethren class formed by Elder A. Miller in 1860, in the "Canada" school-house. The organizing members were H. B. Lipscomb, leader; DavidSmith, steward; Annie Lipscomb, Balsar King, Jacob G. King, exhorter; Hugh Dodd, Miles Lipscomb, Angeline Lipscomb, Margaret Dodds, Polly A. Haskins, Anna Curtis, Ferington Todd, Mary J. McInarie, Nancy McInarie, William Sears and Fanny Sears. Since 1860 there has been preaching once in two weeks. Rev. William N. Briedenstein is the preacher in charge, Randy Lipscomb is the class leader, Jacob Bear, Calvin Demaray, and Ezra Pierce the trustees, Norton Rainsford the class steward, and Dennis Haskill the Sunday-school superintendent. The church is exceedingly prosperous and has a membership of 80."

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    Prindle Hubbell 1760..1761-1828   Abigail (Abba) Sherman ca 1762-1820
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Randall McDonald 1795-1866   Polly Hubbell ca 1790-1833
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Margaret McDonald 1833-1921