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Source: Ganonoque Reporter, December 9, 1882
        an extract of article describing
        the wreck of the schr. Henry Folger.
        
        Captain A. James McDonald
        Capt. McDonald was born and grew up in
        Ganonoque, being the eldest son of
        Charles McDonald, who was once extensively
        in the lumbering business on the North
        side of Bay of Quinte, and who died here
        about 1846.  The Captain was well known
        here as Abram, or "Abe" McDonald, but
        at Clayton he was called altogether by
        his second name, James.  When he was
        quite a young man he worked for a short
        time in the wood turning shop of Mr. R.
        Brough, here, with some idea of learning
        the trade.  But that did not suit him,
        and he went to the more congenial occupation
        of sailing, at which he became proficient,
        and within a few years worked up through
        the different grades to the position of
        Captain of the largest lake vessels.  He
        was a genial kind hearted man, of un-
        blemished character, and stood high in
        the estimation of all who knew him.  He
        leaves a wife and three daughters, who
        are comfortably provided for.  Mrs.
        W.F. Latimer, Mrs. John Lindsay and
        Mrs. J.B. McMurchy, of this place,
        were his cousins.
         
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        At his death he was captain of the Henry
        Folger which sank after being driven onto
        Salmon Reef Point, Lake Ontario, on November
        30, 1882.  His eldest son, Charles, also
        perished in the wreck.  Their remains were
        recovered and buried at Clayton, N.Y.
        
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