McDonald, Lewis, 1801-1895

Rev. Lewis McDonald was born in Middlebury, Vt., and served as an Episcopal priest in several Vermont towns. At the age of 43 he was taken to the Retreat at Brattleboro, Vt., because "his mind became clouded." He remained there until his death more than fifty years later, at which time he was, according to this biography, the oldest priest of the Episcopal Church.

From the description of Request for payment and biography of Lewis McDonald, 1827-ca. 1900. (Sheldon Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 754954874