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Pictou Island Heritage Society
MacDonald
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MacDonald
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Duncan MacDonald b 1868 -- d 1934 ; Jessie MacDonald b 1880 -- d 1910 ; Alexander MacDonald b 1902 -- d 1932 ; Elsie E. MacDonald b 1917 -- d 1935 ; Melvin D. MacDonald b 1925 -- d 1975. Jessie wife of Duncan.
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Duncan MacDonald
1868–1934
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Jessie MacDonald
1880–1910
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Alexander MacDonald
1902–1932
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Elsie E. MacDonald
1917–1935
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Melvin D. MacDonald
1925–1975
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