The journey of the McDonnold/McDonald Family in the United States begins in a country just formed, our Constitution had not yet been written and America was weary and financially devistated by the Revolutionary War. But it was still an attractive place to start over, especially if you were from such beleaguered countries such as Scotland and Ireland. Enter Phillip McDonnold. Born in 1740, one family history suggests his country of birth was Scotland, little is known about Phillip expect that he was married and had six children.
Again, family history suggests he married his wife, Judith in Ireland, the point from which they both embarked for America in 1780. They would have had at least five of their six children by this point possibly all six by then. Phillip would not see America. Phillip passed away on the voyage and was buried at sea at about the age of 40, leaving his wife and children to venture forth alone in a new country.
To put some scope on what Judith was facing, she arrived here (at a point unknown, probably Charleston, but that's guessing) with two small girls, one an infant in 1780-1781). It's possible Sally (Sarah) was born at sea, Polly would have been only one or two years old. She would also have had her four boys on whom she would have to depend to help out and earn a living while she cared for the babies:
James (Age unknown)
Redmond – age 15
John Ewing – age 13
Michael – age 10
There is another family page to Phillip McDonnold that was posted by Maurice R. McDonald that has some additional information on family members I have no familiarity with. These two pages are about the same Phillip McDonnold. This page is extensive. Be sure to see the and page links at the bottom of Maurice's page to advance through some very interesting history.
The best known history on dates of birth for the children of Phillip McDonnold and Judith are:
i. James McDonnold, d. Abt. 1820 (There are relatives that believe he may have died in 1824), Limestone County, AL.
ii. Redmond McDonnold, b. Abt. 1765, d. February 16, 1830, Fentress County, TN.
iii. John Ewing McDonnold Sr., , b. 1767, d. March 14, 1833.
iv. Michael McDonnold, b. Bet. 1770 - 1775, d. Bef. 1827.
v. Polly McDonnold, b. January 15, 1779, d. January 26, 1842.
vi. Sally ( Sarah ) McDonnold, b. Abt. 1780, d. 1815.
Phillip and Judith are the pinnacle of our foot hold in America. We are Scotch-Irish from tried people not afraid to find something new, something better. I add this personal note, thank you Phillip, Judith and all those who came after them for taking an adventure that at the best of times must have been terrifying.
Again, family history suggests he married his wife, Judith in Ireland, the point from which they both embarked for America in 1780. They would have had at least five of their six children by this point possibly all six by then. Phillip would not see America. Phillip passed away on the voyage and was buried at sea at about the age of 40, leaving his wife and children to venture forth alone in a new country.
To put some scope on what Judith was facing, she arrived here (at a point unknown, probably Charleston, but that's guessing) with two small girls, one an infant in 1780-1781). It's possible Sally (Sarah) was born at sea, Polly would have been only one or two years old. She would also have had her four boys on whom she would have to depend to help out and earn a living while she cared for the babies:
James (Age unknown)
Redmond – age 15
John Ewing – age 13
Michael – age 10
There is another family page to Phillip McDonnold that was posted by Maurice R. McDonald that has some additional information on family members I have no familiarity with. These two pages are about the same Phillip McDonnold. This page is extensive. Be sure to see the and page links at the bottom of Maurice's page to advance through some very interesting history.
The best known history on dates of birth for the children of Phillip McDonnold and Judith are:
i. James McDonnold, d. Abt. 1820 (There are relatives that believe he may have died in 1824), Limestone County, AL.
ii. Redmond McDonnold, b. Abt. 1765, d. February 16, 1830, Fentress County, TN.
iii. John Ewing McDonnold Sr., , b. 1767, d. March 14, 1833.
iv. Michael McDonnold, b. Bet. 1770 - 1775, d. Bef. 1827.
v. Polly McDonnold, b. January 15, 1779, d. January 26, 1842.
vi. Sally ( Sarah ) McDonnold, b. Abt. 1780, d. 1815.
Phillip and Judith are the pinnacle of our foot hold in America. We are Scotch-Irish from tried people not afraid to find something new, something better. I add this personal note, thank you Phillip, Judith and all those who came after them for taking an adventure that at the best of times must have been terrifying.
The journey of the McDonnold/McDonald Family in the United States begins in a country just formed, our Constitution had not yet been written and America was weary and financially devistated by the Revolutionary War. But it was still an attractive place to start over, especially if you were from such beleaguered countries such as Scotland and Ireland. Enter Phillip McDonnold. Born in 1740, one family history suggests his country of birth was Scotland, little is known about Phillip expect that he was married and had six children.
Again, family history suggests he married his wife, Judith in Ireland, the point from which they both embarked for America in 1780. They would have had at least five of their six children by this point possibly all six by then. Phillip would not see America. Phillip passed away on the voyage and was buried at sea at about the age of 40, leaving his wife and children to venture forth alone in a new country.
To put some scope on what Judith was facing, she arrived here (at a point unknown, probably Charleston, but that's guessing) with two small girls, one an infant in 1780-1781). It's possible Sally (Sarah) was born at sea, Polly would have been only one or two years old. She would also have had her four boys on whom she would have to depend to help out and earn a living while she cared for the babies:
James (Age unknown)
Redmond – age 15
John Ewing – age 13
Michael – age 10
There is another family page to Phillip McDonnold that was posted by Maurice R. McDonald that has some additional information on family members I have no familiarity with. These two pages are about the same Phillip McDonnold. This page is extensive. Be sure to see the and page links at the bottom of Maurice's page to advance through some very interesting history.
The best known history on dates of birth for the children of Phillip McDonnold and Judith are:
i. James McDonnold, d. Abt. 1820 (There are relatives that believe he may have died in 1824), Limestone County, AL.
ii. Redmond McDonnold, b. Abt. 1765, d. February 16, 1830, Fentress County, TN.
iii. John Ewing McDonnold Sr., , b. 1767, d. March 14, 1833.
iv. Michael McDonnold, b. Bet. 1770 - 1775, d. Bef. 1827.
v. Polly McDonnold, b. January 15, 1779, d. January 26, 1842.
vi. Sally ( Sarah ) McDonnold, b. Abt. 1780, d. 1815.
Phillip and Judith are the pinnacle of our foot hold in America. We are Scotch-Irish from tried people not afraid to find something new, something better. I add this personal note, thank you Phillip, Judith and all those who came after them for taking an adventure that at the best of times must have been terrifying.
Again, family history suggests he married his wife, Judith in Ireland, the point from which they both embarked for America in 1780. They would have had at least five of their six children by this point possibly all six by then. Phillip would not see America. Phillip passed away on the voyage and was buried at sea at about the age of 40, leaving his wife and children to venture forth alone in a new country.
To put some scope on what Judith was facing, she arrived here (at a point unknown, probably Charleston, but that's guessing) with two small girls, one an infant in 1780-1781). It's possible Sally (Sarah) was born at sea, Polly would have been only one or two years old. She would also have had her four boys on whom she would have to depend to help out and earn a living while she cared for the babies:
James (Age unknown)
Redmond – age 15
John Ewing – age 13
Michael – age 10
There is another family page to Phillip McDonnold that was posted by Maurice R. McDonald that has some additional information on family members I have no familiarity with. These two pages are about the same Phillip McDonnold. This page is extensive. Be sure to see the and page links at the bottom of Maurice's page to advance through some very interesting history.
The best known history on dates of birth for the children of Phillip McDonnold and Judith are:
i. James McDonnold, d. Abt. 1820 (There are relatives that believe he may have died in 1824), Limestone County, AL.
ii. Redmond McDonnold, b. Abt. 1765, d. February 16, 1830, Fentress County, TN.
iii. John Ewing McDonnold Sr., , b. 1767, d. March 14, 1833.
iv. Michael McDonnold, b. Bet. 1770 - 1775, d. Bef. 1827.
v. Polly McDonnold, b. January 15, 1779, d. January 26, 1842.
vi. Sally ( Sarah ) McDonnold, b. Abt. 1780, d. 1815.
Phillip and Judith are the pinnacle of our foot hold in America. We are Scotch-Irish from tried people not afraid to find something new, something better. I add this personal note, thank you Phillip, Judith and all those who came after them for taking an adventure that at the best of times must have been terrifying.
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