John Samuel MCDONALD

Background

MCDONALD, John Samuel was born on February 8, 1865 in Ontario, Canada. Son of Samuel and Annie McDonald.

Education

Victoria University, 1887-1888. University of Michigan. Bachelor of Laws, 1890.

Career

1 son, John Duncan. Came to the United States, 1888. Admitted to Mich, bar, 1890. Prosecuting attorney Kent Company, Michigan, 1907-1908.

Circuit judge 17th Judicial Circuit, 1908-1922. Appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan to fill vacancy, 1922. Elected same, 1922, and reëlected 1925 for term ending 1933.

Now member McDonald & McDonald.

Politics

The use of force should be supported only in extreme situations and through approve of appropriate international organizations.

Views

The strong feature of Methodism is that prayers are not only led by an ordained minister, but often by a local preacher - a lay person who has been trained and authorized to lead worship and preach.

Membership

Member: Masons.

• Member of Masons.

Connections

Spouse Adelia J. Duncan, November 27, 1895, Grand Rapids.

Father:

Samuel Mcdonald

Mother:

Annie Mcdonald

Spouse:

Adelia J. Duncan