1820 Census - Newton Twp., Muskingum, Ohio.
1830 Census - Newton Twp., Muskingum, Ohio.
1840 Census - Brush Creek Twp., Muskingum, Ohio. (Michael Oyster).
1850 Census - Brush Creek Twp., Muskingum, Ohio. (Lydia only).
Marriage Certificates of Parents, Sarah, & Wife (2nd Marriage).
Death Certificates of Sarah, James, & Thomas.
Obituary of Thomas S. & James B. McDonald.
Land Records of Muskingum County, Ohio.
Muskingum County, Ohio Tax Records.
Family Records.
Court Records of Muskingum County, Ohio - Mentions Esther McDonald from a previous marriage. Also lists Michael Oyster and Lydia and children.
James Belford McDonald was never married.1820 Census - Newton Twp., Muskingum, Ohio.
1830 Census - Newton Twp., Muskingum, Ohio.
Land Records of Muskingum County, Ohio.
Muskingum County Ohio Tax Records.
Family Records.
Muskingum County Court Records - Mentions Esther. Gives William's death as Oct 1834.