... I John McDonald of Popler Ridge, Ross county, and state of Ohio, in this my Bible Record a brief account of my ancestors: which is all the knowledge I have of them. My grandfather on my fathers side, was Thomas McDonald: he was born and raised in the high lands of Scotland; near to Loch Shin: his occupation was that of a herdsman, and dealer in cattle: he married Henrietta Gray[?]: the both died about the year 1770, and were buried in their native Highlands: leaving four sons and two daughters: their sons names were, John, Daniel, William (who was my father) and James; (who was drowned, not have been married). The daughters were Nancy and Catherine, of whom I know nothing. ...
