Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 May 1919 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

Thomas Benton McDonald Thomas Benton McDonald was born in Johnson county, Ind., December 4, 1853, and died at his home east of Pleasant Ridge May 10, 1919, at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 6 days. He was the fourth child born to William H. and Mary J. McDonald. He came with his parents to Jasper county in 1862, where he spent the Remainder of his life. He was a man of great industry and kindness. He leaves to mourn his loss four brothers and five sisters: Harrison, Carey and Jaeob M. McDonald of Lacross, Ind.; Orlando McDonald of Monticello; James M. McDonald of Green, la.; Mrs. Melissa Morlan of near Rensselaer; Mrs. Lonfamie Ott of Barkley . township, and Misses Alice, Minnie and Florence McDonald, who resided with him. His father, mother and one sister, Mrs. Sadie Shields, have preceded him in death.