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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...

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.

from Debra Eddy
1872 History & Directory of Ionia Co., MI, Compiled & published by J.D. Dillenback, Grand Rapids, pgs 118-195--Dodd, Hugh, farmer, section 10, Boston, res. Saranac

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
1903 Ionia City & County Directory, Vol 1, R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers (each city listed separately)--Dodds, Hugh, farmer, section 10, 40, value $650, Boston, Saranac

Saranac Advertiser Thursday 15 April 1909, pg 1, col 2 (from Debra Eddy, transcribed by Audrey Dyksta) - OBITUARY
Hugh Dodds was born in Crawford County, Ohio, February 10, 1830, and died at his home April 5, 1909, aged 79 years, 1 month and 26 days. He was the son of James and Betsey Dodds and was the oldest of nine children.
In 1853 he was united in marriage to Margaret McDonald of Keene. To this union were born nine children, four girls and five boys. Two children preceded the father to that brighter home above. One a little babe of 18 months, and Mrs. Sarah Baird who died in May 1904.
In the winter of 1847 when he was 17 years of age, he came to Michigan. He made the journey on foot with his uncle Jesse Hollinshead, who was a few years his senior and is still living, in Ohio.
Later his parents came and he lived with them on what is now John Robertson's farm in Keene till his marriage. Since that time he has lived in the vicinity of Saranac except four years in Woodland Township, Barry County. He was one of the pioneers of this county, and did his share towards converting the wilderness into our farms and homes. For many years he was a member of the United Brethren Church. He was a faithful Christian and loved by all who knew him. His friends and neighbors were often heard to remark "I do not believe Hugh Dodds has an enemy."
Besides his widow, who has been his faithful companion for almost 56 years, he leaves to mourn, five sons: Anselm Dodds of Lowell, Phillip Dodds of Odessa, Edson and Miles of Lansing, two daughters, Mrs. Ella Myers of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Hattie Walker of Lowell, four sisters, Kathrine Voorhees of Riverside, Michigan, Mrs. Nancy Clark of Emmons, Minnesota, Mrs. Millie Duffy of Lowell and Mrs. Hattie Knee of Keene. There were 21 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, all of whom are living. The funeral was held from the M.E. Church by Rev. Fairbank.

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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James Dodds ca 1805-/1880   Elizabeth (Betsey) Hollinshead
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Hugh Dodds 1830-1909