Charles C. McDonald came to Cooperstown in 1885.
He was born in New York in 1846.
His parents were William (1801-?) and Christina Henry McDonald (18119).
Two of C. C. 's brothers died in Confederate prisons and another one was wounded in the Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War.
Emily, (February 1840-January 24, 1891), married Jared C. Hazard in 1858.
Charles married Margaretta Fairchild on December 14, 1871 in Marguette, Wisconsin in 1890.
C. C. ran the Palace Hotel during his lifetime in Cooperstown.
He died March 14, 1890 of Consumption.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 73