MR. BENJAMIN G. MCDONALD DIED.Folkston was shocked and grieved beyond expression by the announcement last Thursday evening that Benjamin G. McDonald had passed away quietly at his home from an acute indigestion attack. He had complained and Mrs. McDonald had gone to the drug store for medicine, and he, while going from one room to the kitchen fell from an attack. He was placed in bed and Dr. Fleming summoned who found that life was extinct upon his arrival. His death brought a large number of friends to the home as school exercises were in progress at the moment and the news quickly spread. Other exercises were recessed until after the funeral. The funeral occurred from the home Sunday afternoon where Rev. H.C. Griffin officiated assisted by Rev. J.D. Poindexter. Burial was in Folkston cemetery. He was born in Waresboro February 6, 1866 and he came to Folkston in September, 1885 and was employed in the business conducted by his uncle L.M. Bedell. He later purchased this business when Mr. Bedell moved to Burnt Fort. In 1896 he was married to Miss Lucy Bernice Lang, daughter of the late Felder Lang, who represented Charlton in the legislature and secured a charter for the Town of Folkston. Mr. McDonald was honored by being made first Mayor of the new town. After serving in this capacity several terms as an alderman, he was Ordinary from 1896 to 1900, also from 1904 to 1908. He served as county commissioner several terms and for a number of years was on the school trustees board. He was chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee for twelve years and was for years vice-president of the Citizens Bank. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Martha Grace Lang and a sister Mrs. D.O. Pearce. [Source: Digest of Charlton County Herald - May 1932 (May 27, 1932)]

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