Thomas McDonough, farmer and stock-feeder, P. O., Marshall. Was born in Mayo county, Ireland, May 10, 1821. His parents are natives of same country. He is the recipient of a good common school education. During the time he lived in Ireland he engaged in farming. In 1846 he went to London, where he spent five years, following the occupation of a builder. He was married to Margaret Boyle, a native of his own country. They had nine children, six of whom are now living: Bernard, Timothy, Nancy, John, Mary and Thomas Jr. In 1851 he came to the United States, landing in New York City, where he remained for three months. From there he went to Thompkins county, stopping one year, and from there to Schuyler county, Illinois, where he remained fifteen years. Next, we find him in Chariton county, Missouri, living here one and a half years, at the end of which time he came to this county. In 1871, he located upon the farm where he is now living, consisting of 1,040 acres, and located three miles southwest of Marshall. He also own, 160 acres three miles west of same place. His family are members of the Catholic Church of Marshall.
