Briell Homestead Briell homestead. In 1840 it was owned by James McDonald. Later owned by Francis Briell and David Briell. hand written on back of print: Briel Homestead grey shingled 30 Av 325 Grand Av. Astoria Francis Beiel 1873 born 1809 ab a century old Briel family bought off Lawrence 76 acres in 1876 a descendant of original owner occupied it 1913 was James McDonald House 1840 LIC 1923