Married to Catherine Murphy, who predeceased him. Son of Michael McDonald and Mary A. Corcoran.
Wichita Eagle Sunday, May 13, 1923
Pioneer Wichita Postal Employee
Passes Saturday
John Thomas McDonald Connected With Service for 36 Years
Kansan Half Century
John Thomas McDonald, 66, 708 West Maple Street, a Kansas pioneer and veteran mail carrier of Wichita, died at a local hospital Saturday morning from a stroke of paralysis. Mr. McDonald had been in the postal service for 36 years. At the time of his death he was Senior Route Superintendent of the Wichita District. During the 31 years that he carried mail here it is estimated that he had walked nearly four times the distance around the world.
Mr. McDonald was born in Morristown, Illinois. He settled on a claim at Winfield 52 years ago. He operated a stage line between Florence and Winfield in 1885, being connected with the Postal Department before Civil Service exams were established.
He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and was second Grand Knight of the local Council No. 691 and at the time of his death Past Faithful Navigator in the fourth degree. He was District Deputy at one time. He helped establish the Wichita Council and is a charter member of the first Council of the Knights of Columbus in Oklahoma.
Those who survive him are six sons: Harry, formerly a linotype operator on The Eagle, John connected with the Wichita postal system, Dr. Lloyd with offices in the Beacon Building, Fred of Wichita and Frank, a medical student, in St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Mrs. Will H. Bowman of Clovis, New Mexico and three brothers: Andy, Stockton, California; George, Ontario, California; and Michael, Oakland, California.
Funeral services will be conducted from St. Joseph Catholic Church Monday at 9:30AM. The body can be viewed at the home until 9AM Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Flanagan and Bourman Undertaking Company has charge of the body.
Wichita Eagle Sunday, May 13, 1923
Pioneer Wichita Postal Employee
Passes Saturday
John Thomas McDonald Connected With Service for 36 Years
Kansan Half Century
John Thomas McDonald, 66, 708 West Maple Street, a Kansas pioneer and veteran mail carrier of Wichita, died at a local hospital Saturday morning from a stroke of paralysis. Mr. McDonald had been in the postal service for 36 years. At the time of his death he was Senior Route Superintendent of the Wichita District. During the 31 years that he carried mail here it is estimated that he had walked nearly four times the distance around the world.
Mr. McDonald was born in Morristown, Illinois. He settled on a claim at Winfield 52 years ago. He operated a stage line between Florence and Winfield in 1885, being connected with the Postal Department before Civil Service exams were established.
He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and was second Grand Knight of the local Council No. 691 and at the time of his death Past Faithful Navigator in the fourth degree. He was District Deputy at one time. He helped establish the Wichita Council and is a charter member of the first Council of the Knights of Columbus in Oklahoma.
Those who survive him are six sons: Harry, formerly a linotype operator on The Eagle, John connected with the Wichita postal system, Dr. Lloyd with offices in the Beacon Building, Fred of Wichita and Frank, a medical student, in St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Mrs. Will H. Bowman of Clovis, New Mexico and three brothers: Andy, Stockton, California; George, Ontario, California; and Michael, Oakland, California.
Funeral services will be conducted from St. Joseph Catholic Church Monday at 9:30AM. The body can be viewed at the home until 9AM Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Flanagan and Bourman Undertaking Company has charge of the body.
Married to Catherine Murphy, who predeceased him. Son of Michael McDonald and Mary A. Corcoran.
Wichita Eagle Sunday, May 13, 1923
Pioneer Wichita Postal Employee
Passes Saturday
John Thomas McDonald Connected With Service for 36 Years
Kansan Half Century
John Thomas McDonald, 66, 708 West Maple Street, a Kansas pioneer and veteran mail carrier of Wichita, died at a local hospital Saturday morning from a stroke of paralysis. Mr. McDonald had been in the postal service for 36 years. At the time of his death he was Senior Route Superintendent of the Wichita District. During the 31 years that he carried mail here it is estimated that he had walked nearly four times the distance around the world.
Mr. McDonald was born in Morristown, Illinois. He settled on a claim at Winfield 52 years ago. He operated a stage line between Florence and Winfield in 1885, being connected with the Postal Department before Civil Service exams were established.
He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and was second Grand Knight of the local Council No. 691 and at the time of his death Past Faithful Navigator in the fourth degree. He was District Deputy at one time. He helped establish the Wichita Council and is a charter member of the first Council of the Knights of Columbus in Oklahoma.
Those who survive him are six sons: Harry, formerly a linotype operator on The Eagle, John connected with the Wichita postal system, Dr. Lloyd with offices in the Beacon Building, Fred of Wichita and Frank, a medical student, in St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Mrs. Will H. Bowman of Clovis, New Mexico and three brothers: Andy, Stockton, California; George, Ontario, California; and Michael, Oakland, California.
Funeral services will be conducted from St. Joseph Catholic Church Monday at 9:30AM. The body can be viewed at the home until 9AM Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Flanagan and Bourman Undertaking Company has charge of the body.
Wichita Eagle Sunday, May 13, 1923
Pioneer Wichita Postal Employee
Passes Saturday
John Thomas McDonald Connected With Service for 36 Years
Kansan Half Century
John Thomas McDonald, 66, 708 West Maple Street, a Kansas pioneer and veteran mail carrier of Wichita, died at a local hospital Saturday morning from a stroke of paralysis. Mr. McDonald had been in the postal service for 36 years. At the time of his death he was Senior Route Superintendent of the Wichita District. During the 31 years that he carried mail here it is estimated that he had walked nearly four times the distance around the world.
Mr. McDonald was born in Morristown, Illinois. He settled on a claim at Winfield 52 years ago. He operated a stage line between Florence and Winfield in 1885, being connected with the Postal Department before Civil Service exams were established.
He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and was second Grand Knight of the local Council No. 691 and at the time of his death Past Faithful Navigator in the fourth degree. He was District Deputy at one time. He helped establish the Wichita Council and is a charter member of the first Council of the Knights of Columbus in Oklahoma.
Those who survive him are six sons: Harry, formerly a linotype operator on The Eagle, John connected with the Wichita postal system, Dr. Lloyd with offices in the Beacon Building, Fred of Wichita and Frank, a medical student, in St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Mrs. Will H. Bowman of Clovis, New Mexico and three brothers: Andy, Stockton, California; George, Ontario, California; and Michael, Oakland, California.
Funeral services will be conducted from St. Joseph Catholic Church Monday at 9:30AM. The body can be viewed at the home until 9AM Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Flanagan and Bourman Undertaking Company has charge of the body.
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