Donaldson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Robert Donaldson or Donelson

Bettye Brown — 3 Dec 2001 4:32:35 GMT

Seeking parents of Robert Donaldson,also spelled his name Donelson. He was born 10 Jan 1765 in Orange Co. NC. He married Margaret(Peggy)Ferris in Williamson Co., TN 25 Dec 1806 and died in Williamson Co. TN 15 June 1837.

Donaldson, Robert, NC, ca 1725, my line w/ Fish connection

fluffie119 — 28 Jan 2007 10:43:23 GMT

Well it's been a long time since I posted, so here goes. These are the generations we have prove of.

1. Robert Donaldson(will adted 20 Mar 1770) m Hannah ?(will dated 3 Aug 1789, Caswell Co., NC)

2.Robert Donaldson, Jr ( 1794 sold land in person Co., NC)m Martha Walker (daughter of Moses Walker)Born 1768

3. Buckley Donaldson (ca 1783- 1842)m Dida Mira Armstrong
4. Caswell H. Donaldson (1821-1896)m Hannah Bell Maxwell
5. Robert James Donaldson (1851-1924)m Martha Gardner Jackson
6. Nora Maude Donaldson (1897-1977)m John Hardeman Fish
7. Nora Iona Fish m William Hamilton Sigler,Jr (1st marriage)
8. Me - Carolyn Ruth Sigler m George Edward Schellang, Jr (2nd marriage)

David C. Donaldson of San Marcos, TX 1917

drbrownlee — 3 Sep 2008 2:46:29 GMT

David is pictured in the 1917 Pedagogue, yearbook of Southwest State Normal School in San Marcos, TX. He is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help others.

Norwegian Donaldsons in US

DonaldsonCuyler — 21 Apr 2008 1:15:30 GMT

Looking for anyone descended from Donaldsons who came to US from Norway in 1880s, settled in Minnesota.

Donaldson (formerly Dennison) of Ireland

martinpj52089 — 29 Aug 2008 12:10:42 GMT

I am researching the Donaldson family of the NY/MA area. Has anyone heard of the Dennison (not sure of the accuracy of the spelling) family who were horse thieves in Ireland, but changed their name to Donaldson?

Frances M. Donaldson b. 1849 in Kansas

kevinpriley — 29 Aug 2008 12:47:01 GMT

Frances m. Donaldson born 26-01-1849 Kansas. Married Anne m. born Illinois. Lived in Kansas, Illinois, Mo., Ok.,I have been searching for so long and have not found out anything on them. Thank you for your time on my behave.slaland@cox.net

James W. Donaldson - Cincinnati, Ohio

blpfahler1 — 25 Aug 2008 11:35:28 GMT

I am looking for any info on Donaldson family. My great-aunt Clara Pfahler married James W. Donaldson in 1880. I've just begun my family tree and it has lead me to the Donaldson Family.

Thank you so much

Death in CA 1863- 2nd Lieutenant William A. DONALDSON, of company K, 6th Regiment C.V.

danderup — 20 Aug 2008 8:51:01 GMT

Am not related. May be of interest to someone who is. I have no further info.

Vern D
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Transcribed by Dee Sardoc
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Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
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>>SATURDAY, 6 JUNE 1863<<
2 MEN BLOWN to PIECES -- On Wednesday, May 27th, while firing a salute at Downieville, in honor of the supposed capture of Vicksburg, 1st Lieutenant M.M. ROUX and 2nd Lieutenant Wm. A. DONALDSON, of company K, 6th Regiment C.V., were both killed by the premature discharge of a cannon which they were loading. Lieut. ROUX died from his wounds in 4 hours after receiving them, and Lieut. DONALDSON died the next day.

Henry Donaldson

Don Brandt — 17 Aug 2008 12:52:05 GMT

Looking for ancestors of Henry Donaldson, born NYC about 1805. Married Susan Albertson 4 apr 1839 at Bedford St. Methodist Episcopal Church. Was a cabinet maker in NYC. Had three children: Susan Augusta, William Henry, and Lewis.

Donaldson History

Mark Donaldson — 20 Jul 2000 2:21:17 GMT

I am looking for anyone with Donaldson History. Particularly Pennsylvania, ohio, Wv., Ky.,

Any info is appreciated.

DONALDSON/BOYLES

Rispadgett123 — 7 Mar 2006 8:42:40 GMT

JUST TODAY GOT BACK ON SEARCHING FOR THIS
ANCESTRY LINE, AND FOUND A MESSAGE FROM 2000. IF THERE IS A G. LANKFORD OR ANY OTHER
CONNECTION WITH THESE NAMES, WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

CJP

MARY DONALDSON

24145382 — 21 Jul 2008 9:14:22 GMT

I AM TRYING TO TRACE MARY DONALDSON WHO MARRIED A JAMES McDONALD JESSAMINE IN 1876. MARY WAS BORN IN 1852 AND DIED IN 1888

William P. Donaldson, born 1850, Fairfax, VA

TomDonaldson — 17 Jul 2008 5:27:10 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning William P. Donaldson, who was born to John W. and Margaret Ann (Mills) Donaldson in Fairfax County, VA, in 1850. Any information would be appreciated. William had an older brother, Walter Benjamin Donaldson...my great-grandfather.

Tom Donaldson

Wm Donaldson 1766-1841

jfdmcgrath — 15 Sep 2007 4:30:29 GMT

I am looking to info on William Donaldson b. 1766 in Scotland and d. 1841 in Virginia.

William married the former Nancy Brady in Ohio around 1785. This William is the start of our Donaldson connection and has many ancestors.

Jim

DONALDSON / COFFEE CO.ALA

Trudy Hollingsworth — 11 Mar 2001 6:34:27 GMT

Looking for any info. or decents of
William H. Donaldson married Octavia
Bowdoin.
William served in the civil war with her
five brothers, Eli,John,William,Daniel and
Benjamin Bowdoin all of Elba, Ala.
If you can help, please email me.
bowdoin@uneedspeed.net Thanks

David Donaldson and Mary Aitkenhead

Forfarian — 27 Jun 2008 9:51:36 GMT

David Donaldson, born in Bothwell, Scotland about 1809, married Mary Aitkenhead, born 7 November 1815 in East Kilbride, Scotland.

They were married in East Kilbride on 4 December 1836 and had eight children
David, born 4 October 1837
Isabella, born 11 November 1838
James, born 19 July 1839
Anne, born 1842/3
Janet, born 1844/5
John, born 1846/7
Robert, born 1848/9
Mary, born 1851/2

In 1851 and 1861 the family were living in Rutherglen, where David Sr and James were both coal miners. Mary Sr was not at home in 1861.

Thereafter I can find no trace of any of them.

Did they emigrate? If so, where to?

Over 600 Men Now on Clan Donald DNA Project Tables

ksaxe — 30 Aug 2008 1:49:35 GMT

ess than seven months after becoming the first family-based genetic genealogy project to post results for 500 participants, the Clan Donald DNA Project is now the first family-based genetic genealogy project to post results for 600 participants. This Y chromosome DNA project is open to all men with surnames suggesting Clan Donald ancestry and all men who have reason to suspect that their line came from Clan Donald territory. Approximately 370 men in the project have surnames that are variants of the name MacDonald. Some of the most commonly used variant names within the project are:

McDonald, with 142 participants (+1 Mc Donald)
MacDonald, 105 participants (+8 Mac Donald and +4 Macdonald)
McDaniel, 42 (+2 McDaniels)
McConnell, 29 (+1 McConnel)
Donaldson, 15 (+1 Donelson)

Early in the clan's history, the clan chiefs took the surname MacDonald, and many men with MacDonald variant surnames today are their descendants, but there are also many such men who are not male line descendants of that first MacDonald chief. Some are descendants of men who joined the clan upon marriage and took MacDonald as their surname. Since MacDonald and Donaldson both mean “son of Donald”, there were many men who adopted these surnames in honor of their fathers. In some cases, MacDonald or another variant surname was later anglicized to Donaldson.

Because the Y chromosome is passed from father to son with little change from generation to generation, Y chromosome DNA testing allows us to sort out the Donaldson and other MacDonald variant surname lines within the project. Right now, there are 30 separate groups of men in the project, and 29 of those groups include men with MacDonald variant surnames. These groups were created by comparing DNA test results, and any man who joins the project will be placed in a group. Generally, the men most closely related to a man will be found in the same group, and there is a way to compare test results using the project tables that makes it easy to find the men most likely to be related to a given project member.

Some men find that they are members of relatively large groups of men that are rather closely related. Generally, these groups descend from kings and clan chiefs whose families have had great reproductive success. Other men find that they are members of smaller groups which may be very closely related. Still others find that their results make it difficult to classify them, and are placed in a catchall group of potential cousins which may be large or small. Some may be placed in a catchall group because they don't have close matches within the project. Others may have results that are ambiguous. For many of those, further testing would make it possible to classify them into smaller groups. Many men in these catchall groups do have matches, and from time to time, it will be possible to form new groups for these men and their matches.

Results for the Donaldson men in the project show a very interesting pattern. While none of them have been classified into the two largest family groups in the project, a third of them are classified as relatives of the famous Irish king Niall of the Nine Hostages. Niall probably lived about 1600 years ago, and his family has produced many descendants. Traditional Irish genealogies link a number of Irish surnames to male line descendants of Niall, and researchers at Trinity College in Dublin discovered that a very large number of Irish men with similar Y chromosomes revealing shared ancestry includes a large proportion of men with these surnames. Because DNA mutations accumulate gradually over time, researchers can estimate how long ago the group was formed by looking at the amount of variation in Y chromosome test results within the group. Estimates for the age of this group suggest that Niall or a relatively close ancestor of his was the founder. Taken together, all of this information convincingly links men whose DNA matches the group profile to Niall and the others in the group.

Most of the Donaldson men classified as members of the Niall group have very close matches with others in the group. Two of the Donaldson men and a Donelson match each other perfectly, suggesting a very recent common ancestor for the three men. Another man has results for 12 DNA markers, and these 12 marker results are not enough to conclusively say that he is closely related to anyone, but he has 14 perfect matches within the group. The estimated number of generations back to his common ancestor with each of those men is 15, but it's probable that some of those cousins are more closely related and some of those cousins are more distantly related than those statistics suggest. The remaining two Donaldson men within the group have borderline matches that probably share a more distant common ancestor.

You can find out more about the family of Niall of the Nine Hostages using your webbrowser and here are two links to get you started:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niall_of_the_Nine_Hostages

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=13...

What can these new DNA research techniques do for these researchers and other genealogists in general? One thing they can do is reveal relationships with cousins when a paper trail is lacking. One on one comparisons with such cousins don't reveal precisely how two men are related, but finding these connections is very rewarding and can help genealogists focus their paper trail research on true relatives. In some cases where paper trail research is unsuccessful in establishing exactly how two matching men are related, it is possible to deduce their relationship by testing other men from the same family with paper trails and analyzing their results. As more advanced testing techniques become available, it will be possible to say more and more about a man's line based on his DNA test results alone, and combining these techniques with paper trail research will lead to even more breakthroughs.

One way that DNA testing can help researchers narrow their search is by providing clues to where their families lived years ago. If multiple DNA matches for their line lived close together, there is a good chance that their family came from the same location. Men in the Niall group are heavily concentrated in northwestern Ireland, but by looking at their closest DNA matches, researchers might be able to narrow down their search to a more specific location there or in one of the other areas where Niall's descendants have lived.

Using DNA matches to narrow one's search geographically can also help researchers outside the larger family groups. Earlier this week I was able to develop a pretty promising lead for a Whitmore researcher who had posted a query on the DNA-Newbie list at yahoogroups about the seeming lack of matches for her Whitmore cousin. Her case was a little tricky because her line probably experienced an unusual mutation event that changed the DNA profile for their line substantially. Once I realized this, we were able to identify two men as her cousin's most promising DNA matches. Neither of them shared the Whitmore surname, but one's line traces to Langholm in the county of Dumfriesshire in Scotland, and the other's line traces to the neighboring county of Roxburghshire. The county line between the two lies about 5 miles from Langholm, so we now have reason to suspect that her Whitmore family was close to there before the adoption of surnames in that area.

What about the other Donaldson men in the project? Another third of them have been placed in the catchall group for a genetic grouping called Haplogroup R1b. The men in any given haplogroup all descend from a common ancestor. The most recent common ancestor of the men in Haplogroup R1b lived thousands of years ago. Some of his descendants within the project have been classified into smaller groups, which include the family of Niall of the Nine Hostages. Others are in the catchall group. One of these men has results for 12 markers, and his closest matches are within the Niall group, but the 12 marker results are ambiguous as to whether he really is a member of that group. Another Donaldson has a similar match with a Donald. Because the Donald only has results for 12 markers, it is not clear whether they belong together in a smaller subgroup. Two of the others have borderline matches with men whose surnames are not variants of MacDonald, and these men may or may not share a common ancestor who lived since the adoption of surnames. Another man has a near match with a Donaldson in a smaller group, but the test results are far enough apart that it's possible their most recent common ancestor lived a very long time ago.

The remaining Donaldson men within the project are found in three groups. One of these is the small group mentioned above. This group is known within the project as the Light Brown group, but it is also called the Frisian group. This name refers to the prevalence of this group in areas of the European Atlantic coast near the Netherlands. The two Donaldson men in this group are each other's closest matches with an estimated number of generations to their most recent common ancestor of thirteen.

One of the Donaldson men is a member of a haplogroup called R1a. This group is distantly related to the R1b group, and the R1a group includes the descendants of the clan chiefs, but this man is not closely related to the clan chiefs at all. Some R1a men in the British Isles descend from the Vikings. R1a is still found in Scandanavia, but it is more prevalent in eastern Europe and parts of Asia. It's possible that this man's ancestors took the surname Donaldson after immigrating from one of these locations to an English-speaking area. He does not have close matches within the project at this time.

The two remaining men belong to a haplogroup known as Haplogroup I1, which is known within the project by its old name, I1a. This haplogroup is associated with Viking and Anglo-Saxon invaders of the British Isles. One of these men has matches with a MacDonald and a Connell, while the other has no matches within the project.

Whether a family has matches for their line within the project or not, family members may want to ask known or suspected male line cousins to test. Having results for more than one known cousin can tell a family more about the markers of their most recent common ancestor. Knowing more about the most recent common ancestor's marker values can be very helpful when making comparisons with other DNA matches who don't share a known common ancestor.

You can find out more about this project by going to the welcome page of the project website at http://dna-project.clan-donald-usa.org/.

Kirsten Saxe, McConnell researcher

DONALDSON, Forfarshire, Scotland, l300s

JohnWOLFE58 — 14 Feb 2004 10:46:37 GMT

Can anyone help with Scottish DONALDSON records this far back ? I'm seeking a John Lindsay DONALDSON of Forfarshire, l3l4, specifically. Contact direct at jgrwolfe@eagle.ptialaska.net And thanks !

Donaldsons of Canonsburg, PA

Kaye Donaldson — 16 Jun 2000 11:46:16 GMT

I am looking for any/all info on Robert Andrew Donaldson and his father Franklin Pierce Donaldson, both of whom are buried at Oak Spring Cemetary in Canonsburg, PA. As well as who Mary Armstrong, William Henry Champ and his father Stephen might be as they are buried in our family plots.

Thank you.

Albert Donaldson m. Florence Magdeline Fischer: Ohio

dclarktools — 24 Apr 2008 12:42:10 GMT

I have Donaldson family in Ohio that we have not been able to find anything on! (getting frustrated)I have a great grandfather who's name is Albert Donaldson that seems to be non-existant. His application for a marriage license 8/1901 stated that he was a 21 year old machine hand,(dob 1880-81) he was marrying Florence Magdeline Fischer 20 years old and that application was filed in Franklin, Ohio or it could be Franklin County. His parents names were Henry Donaldson and Annie (Miller) Donaldson. Albert and Florence had one son, Edward Lee Donaldson,my grandfather. The story we have is that when my grandfather was around 2 years old, Albert his father, left because his wife, Florence would not leave her parents. We have not been able to find any siblings that Albert may have had or any other family from Henry and Annie. Is there anyone out there that has any information? e-mail dclarktools@verizon.net Thank you.

Any Donaldsons of PA and OH

vrobertson3855 — 20 Aug 2006 3:56:09 GMT

Check the web site www.familysearch.org
There is a website link there for Donaldsons of Western PA and vicinity. Great site.

Walter Donaldson (1907 - 1973)

GenFriend — 15 Oct 2006 1:10:23 GMT

A biography of interest. I have no additional information.

Walter Donaldson (1907 - 1973)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Donaldson_%28snooker_pla...

John Donaldson of Ohio

DeborahNichols49 — 1 Jul 2001 5:21:36 GMT

Looking for info on my gr-grandfather John Donaldson who married my gr-grandmother Agnes Brown. They had a daughter Mae Donaldson born in Newport Ohio, who married my grandfather David Anderson, and eventually settled in Steubenville. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Deb

1887 Photo of interior of Donaldson Home - Baltimore

CallMeBee — 2 Apr 2008 4:58:52 GMT

Photograph I bought from antuique store and thought Donaldson genealogy researchers may enjoy

Information on back reads:

Study. Dark Red. Olive - Mrs. Donaldsons corner

Our First Home

Mt. Royal Ave. - Baltimore

Autumn 1887

Size: 8" x 5"

Hannah Donaldson

gripster — 31 Mar 2008 11:19:31 GMT

Hannah Donaldson married James Reid,I believe they lived in Ayrshire. Their son Alexander was my ggrandfather and born in 1827. We believe Alexander came to Australia in 1850 on the "Hydaspes" with a wife named Jean Brown or Jean Beckwith and arrived in Sth Australia. Within 18mths or so, he remarried an Ann Mathieson. We do not have any background on either Jean or Alexanders family James and Hannah.

does anyone have anything they can help me with.

Desperatly seeking Ireland Donaldson Roots

Winnie — 28 Jan 2007 10:45:08 GMT

We are about to give in and give up on our searches. But I am doing a last final attempt to locate our Ireland roots.
Mose/Moses Donaldson ( & vairous spellings of such surname) as per the writings of the brother to our 2nd great-grandfather,was born in Ireland no mention of location, arrived in Maryland, USA ,then left his family and moved to Ohio. His son, Zachariah ( which is our line) went to western Pa and from there the descendants were born. Areas are Huntingdon, Fulton and Somerset Co.,PA USA.
Cousin has already been in contact with the Ohio Donaldsons and we have that info there. But no info prior to what I have printed here. Time frame for Mose/Moses, unsure of. However the apprx date of birth of Zachariah is 1795 in Maryland,USA. Found family in Anne Arundel Co., MD,USA
Can anyone connect with the above, or help direct me in my searches for Ireland? any help is most helpful, and I thank you in advance.

Mrs Donaldson (married 1884 KS) James Odem

RoseStout54 — 10 Feb 2008 12:31:22 GMT

(newspaper clipping)

Married, at Hutchinson, on Thursday evening, June 26th, 1884, by Rev. Mize, James Odem and Mrs. Donaldson, both of this city. Mr. O. is the new grocer. Mrs. D. has been a resident of this vicinity for a number of years. They began housekeeping at once. This is the second ventured both of them have made upon the matrimonial sea. The Argosy wishes them many years of happiness.

The Nickerson Argosy
Nickerson, Reno County, Kansas
Wednesday, July 2, 1884
page – 3 *** column – 4

Donaldson

pam1m — 4 Feb 2008 10:23:20 GMT

Still do research on the Donaldson and Travis family. Have added a lot of new names and dates to my family. Is anyone else doing the search on these names. Basil and Elizabeth were my great-great grandparents and Richard and Della were my great grandparents. Donald Don Donaldson and Vera Grace Rathburn were my grandparent's.
Thanks
Pam

Mrs. Queen Esther DONALDSON Stewart 1931-2008 Youngstown, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 24 Jan 2008 3:46:01 GMT

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – There will be a funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church for Mrs. Queen Esther (Donaldson) Stewart, 77, who departed this life suddenly at her residence.

She was born Jan. 12, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of James Sr. and Pinky Pearl Massy Donaldson.

Mrs. Stewart was a homemaker. She was a member of the church and the Buckeye Elks Naomi Temple No. 124 for more than 40 years. She was a graduate of The Rayen School.

She leaves her daughter, Francina Welch, grandchildren, Chaippelle, Kierra and Jymalisa Welsh, a great-granddaughter, Makyra “Mickey” Clarett, all of Youngstown, and a niece, Shirley Yancey of Louisville, Ky., all of whom she reared; a sister, Ophelia M. Winters and a sister-in-law, Jeanette Donaldson, both of Youngstown; a brother-in-law, J. Wesley Stewart of Cleveland; best friends, Betty Gray of Warrensville Heights and Melissa Gray of Youngstown; godchildren, Juawan and Khari Gray; and other relatives and friends.

Her parents, James Sr. and Pinky Pearl Donaldson-Anderson and siblings, Luddie V. Daniels, Clotelle Bailey and James Donaldson Jr., preceded her in death.

Viewing will be from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home.

Charles Gordon Donaldson

claremaynard — 23 Jan 2008 7:51:42 GMT

I am trying to find CHARLES GORDON DONALDSON b. 1891 in Birkenhead, Merseyside, UK
I know he survived WW1, I have a photo of him in military uniform, and a postcard posted from France during WW1.
He was my grans only brother.
Any info would be helpful
I can be contacted at
collin.froud@ntlworld.com

Colin Froud

DONALDSON Family

Helen Horner — 31 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My husband's family came from the Donaldsons, any information on them would be appreciated. Robert DONALDSON married Isabella McDONALD their children were James, Jenny, Christina, Isabella, Alfred, Helen and Jane (who married William Snowdowne in Dunfermline in 1920. Two of the girls went to the USA. Isabella married David Cunningham.

Henry donaldson and margaret carmichael

johntyner2001 — 16 Jan 2008 11:06:04 GMT

this couple above are my 4th grt grandparents. they married 13 jan 1788 at alloa clacmannan(now in stirling)
they had 3 children that i know of:
1. Unknown child b 28 mar 1790(baptism?)
2. William b 21 nov 1797 alloa
3. Elizabeth b 30 June 1799 Alloa(my 3rd grt grandmother)
married john robertson 20 jan 1824 alloa
i wouyld like to know any details of william and his sibling(unknown child) and any of my cousins from any of their marriages including john robertson and elizabeth's marriage
thanx in advance
john tyner in wicklow ireland

Donaldson Family from Old Deer, Scotland

Dancinggirl1955 — 16 Jan 2008 5:33:51 GMT

Hi
I am researching the Donaldsons from Old Deer,
William 1829 Old Deer
George 1832 Old Deer
David 1835 Married Elizabeth Park 1856 Old Deer
John 1839 Old Deer
Barbara 1842 Married James Rainnie 1865 Old Deer
Robert 1845 Old Deer
Margaret 1848

Would love to hear from anyone who is researching this family''all the above childen were the children of Robert Donaldson and Isabell Dalgarno ''Who was Robert Donaldson I have been unable to find out anything about him

Thanking everone in Advance

Kirsteen

Who was Ella E. Donaldson “of Washington, DC”?

bridgedavid — 13 Jan 2008 12:45:33 GMT

Who was Ella E. Donaldson “of Washington, DC”?

When was she born, who were her parents, and when did she die?
Why was she in Wernersville, Penn. at the time of her death?

Douglas Atwater Brown was my great-grandfather, by his second wife – Sue Youtsey (1851-1939. Douglas was born on February 12, 1854 at Cincinnati, Hamilton, Co, OH and died on November 12, 1919 at Ft. Thomas, Campbell Co., KY (across the river from Cincinnati).

Ella E. Donaldson, his first wife is something of a mystery to me.
They were married on Feb. 14, 1883 (Valentines Day) in Washington, DC (I have a copy of the “Record of Marriage” from the Court House). Ella Donaldson then dies, date unknown, but must be before 1886, in Wernersville, Berks Co.,(?) PA (see below). They had no children that I am aware of. The only new information gleaned from the “Record of Marriage” is the minister and the marriage location. The minister is “F. D. Power”, who is almost certainly Frederick D. Power (1851-1911) who was the Chaplain of the House of Representatives at that time.
See: http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/jtbrown/coc/COC1347.HTM

Douglas Atwater Brown is listed in the 1880 US Census for Washington, DC, where he is a clerk for the Adams Express Company. Listed as 26 years old, single, and born in Ohio.

Douglas Atwater Brown is also listed in Boyd’s Directory of the District of Columbia for each year between 1880 and 1885. But he is not listed for the years 1878, 1879 and 1886.

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Quoted from: Family memoirs: Atwater, Butler, Brown. 1915. Indianapolis, Indiana.
Compiled by: Belinda (Atwater) Foster; Lucy (Atwater) Brown; Marcia (Parrish) Rhodes; and Lewis Brown. 241 pages. LoC Classification: CS71.A89 1915

Lewis Brown speaking on page 212: "February 12, 1886, my eldest brother's birthday, I officiated at his [Douglas Atwater Brown] marriage to Miss Sue Youtsey, assisted by Rev. Lawrence Guerin. The event took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Youtsey, Central Avenue, Newport[, Kentucky]. He was a widower, his former wife, Miss Ella Donaldson of Washington, [DC,] having died at Wernersville, Pa. The second marriage was one of great happiness upon both sides and my nephews and nieces are very dear."

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On the web at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wernersville,_Pennsylvania
"In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Wernersville [Berks Co., PA] was a noted resort community. City dwellers (especially from Philadelphia and New York City) traveled out to Wernersville (a stop on the Reading Railroad) to rest and partake of the cool mountain air of South Mountain. A number of large resort hotels were erected for this purpose ..."

I have additional information on the Brown family and their descendents.

David Bridge
BridgeDavid at earthlink dot net

Virginia Donaldson in Austin, TX 1918

drbrownlee — 10 Jan 2008 2:03:22 GMT

Virginia is pictured in the 1918 annual of Austin High School. She is a member of the senior class.

Donaldson's in Canada

karlieshaughnessy — 8 Jan 2008 11:54:46 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking for any inforamtion on David Donaldson b. March 1873 in Scotland and immagrated to Canada in 1898 with his wife:
Helen Donaldson b. 1878 in Scotland
They had a child named Eveline Donaldson and they lived in Fernie B.C.

I'm trying to find out who his/her parents were or find their marriage record, but have had no luck so far.
Any info would be great.
Thanks.

Elizabeth donaldson of Alloa/Logie Clacmannan

johntyner2001 — 15 Dec 2007 7:21:09 GMT

elizabeth was born abt 1800 in alloa clacmannan or logie perth. she married john robertson 20 jan 1824(her engagement announcement was made in logie on 11 nov 1823.
john robertson was born abt 1781 in muckart perth.
elizabeth died 11 nov 1878
i need to know elizabeth's parents
john tyner in wicklow ireland

Donaldson, Duncan McNeil

shanzzy — 4 Dec 2007 2:14:18 GMT

Born: May 20, 1884
Location: Ayreshire, Scotland
Death: Unknown
Location: Quebec, possibly. Definitely in Canada.
Wife: Ada Donaldson
Children: Unknown
Work: Telephone ...(can't read the word)
served 8 years 5th regt RHC
March 23, 1916 signed attestation papers to serve in the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force.

I'm not sure exactly how he is related. My grandfather's name is Douglas Donaldson, born in Verdun, Quebec. Passed away in Montreal in 2005. Married to Emma Woodings.
His father is Alexander Donaldson.

I know there is family in Quebec and in and around Midland, Ontario. He's got a brother in California or did.

500 Men Now on Clan Donald DNA Project Tables, Tables and Trees Updated

ksaxe — 3 Nov 2007 8:44:37 GMT

Rapid Growth in Project Leads to Results

Several years ago, Mark MacDonald started the Clan Donald DNA project for those with Clan Donald surnames such as Donald, Donaldson, McConnell, McDaniel, McDonnell, MacDonald, and McDonald, as well as other men who could trace their male lines to Clan Donald lands. Later Doug McDonald joined the project as co-administrator and took responsibility for maintaining the project website.

Yesterday Doug McDonald posted results for the 500th man added to the Clan Donald DNA project tables. I believe that this makes the Clan Donald DNA project the first surname project to reach this milestone. The project has been around for some time, and the recent growth of the project has been extremely rapid. I started to write down numbers in June. On June 8, there were results for just 434 men on the project tables, so the project has grown 16% in less than 4 months. Favorable press coverage of DNA genealogy earlier this year has contributed to the success of the project, but the sustained commitment of Mark MacDonald and Doug McDonald to the project made this possible.

Last year, the project website was revamped and the project results were made public. This resulted in extremely rapid growth in the project, and Doug has updated the project database many times over the last year. During the last couple of weeks, Doug has again revised the website to reflect the recent growth. Addition of results for new project members to the tables is just a part of this revision. From time to time, I have seen that Doug has reclassified men on the tables, i.e., he has been able to move them from one category to another. Generally the newer category is a smaller, more closely related group than the category to which the man was previously assigned. Last week he was able to do this for a large number of men in the project.

The relationship trees have also been updated and there is a lot of change in their branch structure. Many of us have some of the same closest neighbors on the trees as we did before, along with new neighbors who joined the project more recently. However, there are some people whose positions on the new tree relative to many of their old neighbors have changed substantially. For instance, on the old R1b 37 marker tree, D. E. McConnell and J. L. McConnell were on the same branch. On the new tree, they are far apart, and D. E.'s closest McConnell neighbors are C. W., R. H., and M. F. McConnell. The branch for the Green group related to Niall of the Nine Hostages has also shifted substantially. There are trees for 25, 37, and 67 markers, and those of you who are already in the project with results for 25 or more markers will want to find yourselves on the new trees.

For me the changes in the trees and the classifications into subgroups are a clear sign that the growth of the project is leading to an increased understanding of the relatedness of project members. This process will continue as more men join the project. Kit counts for the Clan Donald project and some of the surname variants associated with it indicate that this rapid growth is continuing, accelerating the growth of the project.

Thanks go to Doug and Mark, whose hard work and dedication have made the success of this project possible. You can explore the project website at http://dna-project.clan-donald-usa.org/DNAmain.htm.

For those who are unfamiliar with Y chromosome DNA genealogy and would like to learn more, the Clan Donald project website is very helpful and also has links to many other informative websites on the subject. For some posts related specifically to the Clan Donald DNA project, you can look on the McConnell board for posts that I have made about the project this year.

DONALDSON ancestry - Carlisle area, Cumbria, England

dibley11 — 31 Oct 2007 11:13:42 GMT

Looking to learn of my DONALDSON and WATSON ancestry from Cumbria. Does anyone have any connections to share?

I have a Hugh M. Donaldson, born circa June 1808, possibly in Caldbeck. He was baptised 3 July 1808 at St. Cuthbert's, Carlisle; married 18 May 1830 at St. Cuthbert's to Jane Watson. She was born 7 July 1811 in Dalston.

Some time after 1830 Hugh and Jane removed to Canada, residing in Woodstock, Ontario for several years before moving on to Lapeer County, Michigan, living in the towns of Almont and Lapeer.

family of Mary Alice (Donaldson/Donelson)Dennis

nolabertthacker — 1 Feb 2002 1:11:12 GMT

Hello to all on the list. My name is Nola Thacker. I am researching my grandmother. I never knew her (she died in 1953, I was born in 1952)
I have found a marriage record for her in Rowan county in 1896. It lists "Mary Donelson marrying RC Dennis" RC Dennis was my grandfather.

However, I can find no more info on Mary Alice's maiden name or her previous married name (Donaldson may have been one of those names; Lawson might be another.)

Anyway, if anyone has a Mary Alice Donaldson, born abt. 1871 (or 1874) and married to an RC Dennis in Rowan County in 1896, please contact me.
Nolabert@aol.com
Nola Thacker
Austin, TX
She would have had two additional children prior to marrying my grandfather; Floyd, born 1891, and Emma, born 1893. I don't have a confirmation on those children's last names. After Mary Alice and RC (RC stands for Rubin Calvin) married, they just lister her two children from the previous marriage under the name of Dennis.

I have a friend who's looking in my grandmother's probate file to see if that will shed any light. Her death certificate didn't help, and neither did the marriage licenses of four of my aunts (her daughters) Not one of my aunts knew who their grandparents were! They didn't know my grandmother's maiden name!
Strange, but true. So, I'm asking the list to check you info to see if you get a match.

Thanks for helping me.
Nola Thacher

James/John Donaldson TN 1898-1965

CAField76 — 6 Oct 2007 10:35:07 GMT

Looking for any information on a James or John T. Donaldson born October 31, 1898 died March 5, 1965. He was married to Myrtle Ollie Frances Childress who was born on July 15, 1903. These are my great grandparents and there is little to no information that i can find on either one of them i have all the information on all their children and so on, but nothing on them other than the confirmed dates. Any help would be appreciated as this is one of a few relatives i'm stuck on.

Obit: Dennis Donaldson (1947-2007)

pbbut — 25 Sep 2007 11:32:01 GMT

Dennis Keith Donaldson
(January 21, 1947 - September 23, 2007)
Dennis Keith Donaldson, 60, Ozark, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2007 in St. John’s Hospital. He was born January 21, 1947 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Doris (Heinz) and Raymond Donaldson, who preceed him in death. He served in the U. S. Army in Vietnam and was a member of American Legion Post #639.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; a son, Chance Donaldson, Mason, Ohio; a step-daughter, Tonia Legg, Akron, Ohio; three step-grandchildren, Ronnie, Katelyn and Randy Legg; two sisters, Donna Cooley and husband Denny, Suffield, Ohio and Deanna Dean and husband Rick, Akron, Ohio; and many friends.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2007 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut. Burial with military honors will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Veterans Organizations of your choice.

Online condolences can be made to www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Frank & Katherine Leppanen Matthews

MicheleL53 — 23 Sep 2007 7:43:47 GMT

I am researching Matthews/Leppanen surnames. Residence Negaunee (Marquette County) Michigan.

Donaldson b. Pennsylvania lived in NEVADA

Makandiusa — 12 Jul 2006 7:58:56 GMT

Looking for my g grandmothers father. No first name. Born in Pennsylvania, lived in Nevada where married and had 3 daughters....Alice, Mabel, Hattie (harriet). Was possibly a teamster. wife was born in 1859 and kids 1878,1880,1885. Wife was widowed by the 1900 census, HELP!! hopefully someone has a clue. thanks

OBIT Reuben Aaron Donaldson, Atlanta, GA, 3-23-1902

Marianne_Vol_Researcher — 26 Aug 2007 9:24:00 GMT

As posted in:
The Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta, Georgia
March 23, 1902

THE BODT OF REUBEN AARON
Donaldson, infant son of Mr and Mrs
R A Donaldson will be interred today
in the family vault at Sardls church. The
funeral services will be conducted at 10
o clock at the residence, 45 East Twelfth
street

George Donaldson m. 1827 to Nancy E. Norton

roberta2673 — 10 Oct 2004 3:40:19 GMT

Does anyone have the parents of George Donaldson and any other information of birth, death, who is Nancy E. Norton's parents and the dates that go with her? They are the parents of Asa Donaldson m. Luvina Culler who are the parents of Arbie Eli, Orsena, Georgie E, William F., Charles, and Maud.

Thanks for any help.
Roberta Donaldson

Four missing children b. 1819-1825 Boone Co KY

deannajo84 — 24 Feb 2007 2:56:15 GMT

from 1820-1830- census report
Hanley and Mary Donalson
Four children found are Maria Married George sanders Boone Co
William F Married Hannah Bough 1845 Greene Co ,IN
Maragaret Married Joseph Greer 1837 Boone Co, Ky
Elizabeth Married Jackson Kern 1832 Boone co, Ky
Two boys and Two girls Missing Are born between 1819-1825
Mother is suppoedly Full Blooded cherokee who lived to be over 100 yrs..
Locations for the family are as follows
1820-1830- Boone Co, KY
1850 Martin Co, IN
!860 Martin Co and Greene co, IN
1870 Greene, IN
1880 Stoddard Co MIssouri, shelby Co , IL some still in older locations..
If any of this sound like it fits email me direct at deannajo84@yahoo.com

Re :Donaldson family bible located. Randolph Donaldson & Mary Elizabeth Clements (Clemens) family of Maryland

Lookin4treasure — 31 May 2005 10:39:00 GMT

James Donaldson Sr. b. Midholm, Scotland d. Canonsburg, PA

S_Jakes — 16 Aug 2006 3:43:19 GMT

I am trying to find out to which Scottish clan James Donaldson Sr. and family belonged. He was born in Midholm, Parish of Bowden, County of Roxburgh, Scotland on Nov. 17, 1756. He married Ellen Purvis and lived in her hometown of Earlstown, County of Merse, Scotland before emigrating to Canonsburg, PA. sometime around 1800. I would also like to know when he actually emigrated.

Donaldson, Ida - Rochester, NY

MarcelleAz — 17 Jul 2007 3:06:51 GMT

I am looking for information on Ida Hartman Donaldson. She resided in Rochester (or was at least born there), 1889 or 1890. Died in 1965 I believe (according to her tombstone). Buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester. Daughter of Frederick and Amelia (Sommer) Hartman.

Any information you can give would be helpful.

Donaldson in Coffee Co, Ala

DebraWilson658 — 3 Feb 2006 5:05:26 GMT

Researching family of Donaldson.My great grandfather Jesse Maddox married Martha Donaldson.Her parents was John Donaldson and Elizabeth Beard from Coffee Co,Ala.

William and Minerva (Baker) Donaldson

brinesbit — 3 Jul 2007 3:03:37 GMT

I'm looking for ANY information I can find on Parents of William Thomas Donaldson (born may 1885/died feb 1944 Pensacola FL) and Minerva Bell Baker (born 1899 Tifton GA).

Their children are James (my grandfather), William, Survan, and Edward. I am up against a wall here and have been for many years. I didn't know this side of my father's family at all so it makes the searching all the harder.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brian

John and America Donaldson

Lynn_Mordhorst — 16 Jul 2001 10:29:41 GMT

I'm needing help findinf the right john Donaldson, he was born in New york 1823...i Don't know where he marries, his wife is from Ind.....They have two boys in Iowa,..between 1863 and 1865, then move to Murray Co. Minn....can you help.....

John Donaldson Aquitted of Murder

Lynn_Mordhorst — 20 Aug 2006 3:32:19 GMT

Hello, I'm searching for the John Donaldson that was aquitted of the murder of Edward A. Foster in Faribault, Minnesota....Left the town after the trial....Who was he? Did he have family? Did he move to Murray Co. Minnesota...Any information would help. Thanks Joyce

Thomas Donaldson b. 1745; Scotland > PA

gallowayli — 6 Nov 2006 2:12:23 GMT

It has taken me awhile but I finally got some info from a great uncle. I do need more info on Thomas donaldson's I have several in history. Starting with Thomas born in 1745 Scotland. Came to Philadelphia and had several children. Know of another Thomas b. April 16, 1816 then his son Thomas born June 1854 Butler Co. Other names include: Mathra, Angoline, Nancy, and Andrew b. in 1788. If anything is close to any info out there please contact me. post here or email galloway@sunset.net

John Donaldson; Schroon Lake, NY

john donaldson — 20 Aug 2006 3:52:22 GMT

I am new at this I am trying to find who my great grand parents were john donaldson of schroon lake ny was my grand father I have his ss number but dont know how to use it to get his parents name. If you know anything about him please contact me lewis

DONALDSON, County Derry, Ireland, Early 1800's

swn610 — 21 May 2007 8:18:18 GMT

Apparently, my g-g-grandfather, George William DONALDSON, was born on 3-Dec-1813, in Tamlaught O'Crilly, County Derry, Ireland, and immigrated to America around 1827.

Any research suggestions on how I can locate his birth record and/or determine the names of his parents and ancestors? Thanks! --STEVE

Donaldson family

wjhicks23 — 20 May 2007 11:41:43 GMT

My great grandmother Elizabeth Jane was the daughter of John Donaldson & Ann Gray. Elizabeth had seven brothers whom I would like to know more about. Elizabeth was born in Everton, Liverpool, England in 1845, married Alexander Cubbin & died in 1919 in Liverpool.

Donaldson Family in Maury & Lewis Co., TN

johnaja — 19 May 2007 12:30:50 GMT

Looking for info on Andrew J. Donaldson. He married Marinda Rains Jan 24, 1838 in Maury Co.,TN. He died between 1860 and 1870. I think his parents may have been Francis Dounaldson and Nancy Germain. I think her parents may have been James Rains and Sarah unknown. Any info is appreciated.

John Donaldson b 1763/1764, Prestonpans, Haddington, Innerwick

mcharry_1 — 14 May 2007 8:26:59 GMT

I would love to exchange data on this ancestor. At the time of his son James' marriage in 1830, he was a saddler in Haddington. He himself had married Margarate Carmichael at North Leith, Midlothian, in 1800. She was born in Appin near Ballachulish, in Argyle.

I think he may be the John Donaldson who was born in 1763 in Prestonpans and also the John Donaldson who was living in Innerwick Castle in the 1841 Census. In adult life, he was a Baptist.

Any ideas would be very much appreciated.

Martha Louella Donaldson

RSuchey — 4 Nov 2002 10:12:12 GMT

I am looking for information on my Great Grandmother Martha Louwlla Donaldson m. to James H. Duffer 2-7-1895 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Born 1869

Thomas Donaldson Allegany County, New York

jdon1111 — 9 Mar 2005 9:04:54 GMT

I am trying to find out more information about Thomas Donaldson, born in Ireland in 1833, and settled in Allegany County, New York. Married to Fanny Donaldson and lived in the area until early 1900's. Many thanks

John Donaldson and Ann McMurray Marriage

jamescollincotx_1 — 8 Apr 2007 6:08:59 GMT

Looking for ancestors and/or descendants of John Donaldson and Ann McMurray. They were married in Fauquier county, Virginia in either 1741 or 1747. Overwharton Parish records list their marriage date as 1747. Other sources give 1741 as their marriage date.

Any information at all about this couple and their family will be appreciated.

Death of a FISH- DONALDSON

fluffie119 — 3 Apr 2007 4:58:11 GMT

April 2007, Charlie Austin FISH, died in 4 car accident near Wynne,Arkansas. ( The Commerical Appeal, Memphis, TN has West Memphis, AK) He was born 11 June 1927, Middleton, Hardeman, TN. He was 77 years old. He was the son of Nora Maude DONALDSON FISH and John Hardeman FISH. Grandson of Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery right outside of Bolivar, TN, next to his 1st wife, Patty Jo BISHOP FISH in Hebron. His grandparents were William Thomas FISH, Sr. and Mary Sophronia HOOPER FISH and Robert James DONALDSON and Martha Gardner JACKSON DONALDSON, all of Hardeman Co., TN. Funeral will be held at Shackelford's Bolivar, TN, 4 April 2007 at 2 pm. He is survived by his wife, Debbie RICHERSON FISH, daughter, Sharrie FSIH KOBESKA of Plano, TX, sons, Gary and Tim FSIH of Bartlett, TN, sister, Nora Iona FISH SIGLER MARBRY, Como, MS and brother, Ben FISH, Farmerville, LA. Preceded in death by parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters

Thomas Donaldson in IL in 1872

RhondaRandle62 — 28 Mar 2007 2:00:57 GMT

I am looking for information on Thomas DONALDSON who married Eliabeth DAVIDSON. All I have is that they were in Montgomery Co., IL in 1872 when their daughter, Minnie Gertrude was born. This is from Minnie's marriage license to Harvey Elisha RANDLES/RANDLE. These are my husbands ggrands. Any help on thisline would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Rhonda Randle
randle@townsqr.com

Tassie Donaldson

anmariuk — 22 Mar 2007 2:39:23 GMT

Hi my ggg grandmother is called Tassie Donaldson. She married Thomas Tripney in 1845 in Polmont, Stirlingshire. The problem is I don't know where the name Tassie comes from. Is it short for something? I can't find a record of her birth or parents names and was wondering if she could be registered under a name other than Tassie. Any help would be greatly appreciated because I'm really stuck now.
Thanks in advance
Anne Marie

William M. Donaldson

deklebrannenvickers — 17 Mar 2007 1:00:18 GMT

I am looking for info on William M. Donaldson, married Sarah Virginia Dekle, children - Naomi, Joseph, Benjamin, Dowse Bradwell, Abbie, James Hines, Mary, and Thomas. According to the 1900 census he was born in 1853, he died in 1933 in Pierce Co., GA.

I think he may have been the son of James H. Donaldson and Rhoda Brannen, but am seeking confirmation of this.

Any information would be useful, please contact me by email, dekle@ourvickers.net.

Mary E Bond - Donaldson

zannaguinn_1 — 16 Mar 2007 3:54:59 GMT

I'm in dire need of historical information on Mary E Bond.
She was born November 6, 1895 in Illinois, USA.
She died in Sapulpa, Creek County, Oklahoma, USA we think around 1967. She is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Mounds, Creek County, Oklahoma next to her husband George Ewin Donaldson. The tombstone does not have her date of death on it.
She married George December 24, 1913 in Sapulpa, Creek County Oklahoma. This evidence can be found on the Creek County District Court Website and on their tombstone.

They had 6 children,
Harley
Bob born October 10, 1931
Harold
George Jr born March 30, 1920
Bessie born March 21, 1917
& Lois

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!!

James O. Donaldson

beamerkw — 16 Mar 2007 3:10:08 GMT

I am looking for information on James O. Donaldson,born in 1841,in Bullik County,Kentucky. He had a son Oaklie Donaldson born in 1882.

Alice Donaldson m. John G. Frank 1900 Nevada

Makandiusa — 5 Mar 2007 3:33:26 GMT

Alice married John in 1900. John had 3 kids he brought to the marriage. His first wife died. They had 4 more (I think this is right.) They lived in Nevada most of the time, with a little time spent in California. Are you related? Then we are. Looking for some family links. Hoping for information on Alice's father James Donaldson.

Fannie Louise Donaldson (1859-1925)

swn610 — 1 Jan 2007 5:32:41 GMT

Fannie was born in NY, was living in CA and married to Thomas Stone by about 1902, and died as Mrs. Fannie Stone in Oakland, CA in 1925. (I have located birth and death records for Fannie!) However, before marrying Stone, Fannie gave birth to my grandmother, MAY BEATRIX HEAD, sometime around 1890, near S.F., CA. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find a birth record for May, nor any record of Fannie's marriage to a Mr. Head, if any. (To complicate matters, May remarried someone after she divorced my grandfather, and I cannot locate her death record since I have been unable to determine her name at the time of her death!)

I'm looking for ANY INFO on Fannie's birth of her daughter, May Beatrix Head, around 1890, probably in Northern California.

Will - Hugh DONALDSON co. Antrim, N. Ireland > PA

Shirley — 24 Jul 2004 10:42:25 GMT

Re: Patrick AGNEW of Kilwaughter, co. Antrim, N. Ireland, will dated July 1 1724, proved July 1 1725 m. Martha HOUSTON.

refer will of : DONALDSON, Hugh [Late of the City of Philadelphia in America].
Drumnasole Co., Antrim, Ireland. Gentleman.
October 12, 1773. December 21, 1799. Y.181.
[Estates in Ireland and America.]
Wife: Mary.
Children: John, Helena CAMPBELL.
To William AGNEW [Kilwater / Killwaughter / Kill-oughter], Hugh McCollom [Liminary],
William Burgess [Belfast], [all in the County of Antrim]. [In Trust].
Executors:
William Agnew,
Hugh McCollom,
William Burgess,
Son, John Donaldson.
Witnesses: Val. Jones (Valentine Jones, - Lord Adair ?),
Rob. Hamson (Hanson ?), Thos. Elder.
Proved in the Prerogative Court of Ireland, June 27, 1775.

James Donaldson married Elizabeth Simpson in Ellon, Aberdeenshire 1799

warrawillah — 30 Jan 2007 4:27:39 GMT

Looking for parents and descendants of this couple. They had the following children

John b 1802 New Deer (died young??)
James 1803 New Deer
William 1805 New Deer
John 1815 Logie, Buchan
Thomas 1817 Logie Buchan and
George 1819 also Logie, Buchan.

I have reseached the descendants of Thomas who went to Orkney and whose descendants went to Australia and Canada, and am willing to share my info.
Thanks, Marie in Sydney, AUSTRALIA

James and Agnes (Campbell) Donaldson; India c. 1855

Les_Hewett — 26 Jun 2006 12:36:49 GMT

Any lister with links/knowledge of James Donaldson, wife Agnes Campbell, in India c.1855. At Ootacamund, Tamil Nadhu 1869 for birth of daughter Alice; son James b.Calcutta c.1859. Other children: Ann, Frederick, John, Herbert, Francis ???? Did they also have Henrietta b.c.1872?

James R. Donaldson injured in Colorado Train Wreck 1915

Not_A_Relative — 28 Jan 2007 11:05:08 GMT

James R. Donaldson injured in Pando, Colorado Train Wreck Sept 1915

http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/co/trains/pando-trainwreck...

http://www.gendisasters.com
Events That Touched Our Ancestors' Lives

Donaldsons County Monaghan

LorraineIsobellaGray — 28 Jan 2007 10:47:56 GMT

My Grandmother family came from Tunahinch in Co. Monaghan. Isobella Donaldson born in 1840, daughter of Foster Donaldson married Alexander Holden of Caraventra, Clones on the 19 Mar 1861. Alexander father was William. This family had 3 Isobella Holden's, first born about 1862, the 2nd born 2 Apr 1876 and my Grandmother born 19.Sept 1881. Isobella's brothers & sisters are Lizzie, Mary, William, John, Alexander, there may have been more. Any help would be appreciated, especially about Foster Donaldson

Priscilla (Donaldson) TAYLOR

sophie1958 — 19 Jan 2007 1:03:43 GMT

Priscilla Donaldson -married- William Taylor, Death place unknown. One of there children may of been, Nathan R. Taylor born abt., 1830. then Nathan's wife, was Parilla [Mary] Harp abt.,1842. both died in Montgomery Co. Tx. If you know any thing at all, It will be useful. States of posssable residents, ? SC-Alabama-GA-Arkansas-Texas.

James Donaldson b. Penn, Teamster in Nevada

Makandiusa — 15 Jan 2007 7:43:52 GMT

My Greatgandmothers father was a James/ J.L. Donaldson who was a teamster in Nevada. I found him in the 1880 Census. Born in Pennsylvania around 1841(I am thinking this is off)with fa. born in Scotland and mo. born in Penn. I have been back through the preceding census' and can't find any James with a fa. b. in Scotland. LOST AND NEED HELP!!! Does this fit with any information you have? Or maybe someone has some ideas that I have not thought to try...PLEASE HELP ME!! Thank You and have a nice day.

Donaldson Family

JPDonaldson — 28 Jan 2007 10:52:49 GMT

My 4 x great grandfather was Balius Donaldson born in SC 7-6-1813, married Nancy Katherine Williams (dob 6-6-1811 in NC)in June of 1833. He died in AL on April 21, 1896. Would like to hear from any known descendents. I am trying to find out his parents names so I can trace back further. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Donaldsons in Monroe Co., GA/Clebourne Co., AL

ERussell63 — 1 Jan 2007 3:22:04 GMT

Seeking information on George and Susan Payne Donaldson, who I believe were married about 1845 in Monroe Co., GA. Later moved to Clebourne Co., AL. George died in about 1869, leaving Susan with 12 children at home...1870 Census is proof of that. She is also listed in 1880 Clebourne Co. with 3 children at home. Cannot find any Census records prior to 1870--nothing on George. Any help would be appreciated.

Donaldson-McGee Mystery in Oklahoma

jamililani — 24 Nov 2006 6:49:08 GMT

My great-aunt Effie McGee married a Donaldson (first name unknown) sometime between 1930 and August 1932. She is believed to have died in late 1932 or 1933. She resided in Picher, OK (Ottawa County) during this time. The address was 408 Emily Street in Picher. Her final resting place is unknown to me, but believed to be in Ottawa County. Does anyone have records of a (very) of a Donaldson- McGee marriage during this time frame? Any help would be most appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

Daniel and Kary (Moorehead) Donaldson Bible

BrantleyClegg — 4 Dec 2006 1:10:38 GMT

I recently found a transcription of the family bible of Daniel Donaldson and Kary Moorehead Donaldson who were born in Virginia in the mid 1700's and died in Warren County, Kentucky in the early 1800's. The transcription was in a folder in the Kentucky Historical Society archives in Frankfort. It lists the births of all of their children and then the birth and marriage records of their son James Donaldson and his subsequent descendants. The transcription states that "This Bible is now in the possession of Jean Donaldson Watson of Monteagle and Memphis, Tenn. and copied by Virginia Gattney Prichard (Mrs. James K.) Polk in Inverness, Miss., May 26, 1956.

Does anyone know of the location of this Donaldson bible or any family members of Jean Donaldson Watson? I am very interested in tracking down this valuable information about my Donaldson ancestors. Thanks,

Brantley Clegg

Fielding Donaldson b 1851 m Isabelle Campbell of PA

Wm Coffman — 3 Jun 2002 2:05:23 GMT

Fielding DONALDSON Jr (1851-1893 family history unknown- who was a physician in Greenville PA ) married Isabella Greenlead CAMPBELL (b 1858) and had at least two children:
1) William Fielding Donaldson b 1887 m Isabel MCGRANAHAM(N) (w sons Wm Jr b 1921 m Jean WAECHTER and Rev.Ralph Donaldson b 1923) and
2) Margaret Carline Donaldson dob 1890s.
Isabella Campbell Donaldson was dau of Rev. William Alexander CAMPBELL (1829-1914) and Mary Ann TURNER of (1830-1902) of PA and grdau of Ross Alexander CAMPBELL (1796-1873) and Sarah BARCLAY (1805-1880) of Bart and Quarryville Twps Lancaster Co PA. Sarah's parents were William BARCLAY (1754-1836) and Sarah COOPER (1771-1841) of Lancaster Co PA.
Seeking descendants/others with leads to pioneer ancestors these BARCLAY, CAMPBELL and COOPER families.
Thanks. Bill

John Donaldson b. 1854; Glasgow, Lanark

adonaldson01 — 26 Nov 2006 12:37:31 GMT

I am looking for info on the parents or siblings of my GGFather John Donaldson b. About 1854 in Glasgow, Lanark. He was living with wife Margaret McAlister and 1 daughter Janet b. Abt. 1879 in Campbeltown as a cooper in one of the distilleries. (re:1881 census Campbeltown) As of 1896 there were 7 more children John born Jan 1895 my GFather, Catherine 1885?, Margaret 1880?, Elizabeth 1896?, Alex 1891?, Archie 1889?, and Duncan 1892?
My GGFather may have been an orphan. And family rumor has it he had atleast 1 sister of an unknown name.
Any info on him, his parents, or siblings would be much apreciated. As well as orphans of Glasgow, Thanks! I can't seem to get past this break wall!

John (The Orphan) Donaldson born Edinburgh Jan 24 1829

adonaldson01 — 25 Nov 2006 7:10:09 GMT

This John Donaldson along with atleast 2 sisters Elizabeth b-Dec 26 1830, and Janet b-Feb 22 1833 in Edinburgh were the orphaned children of Alexander Donaldson and Catherine France, m-July 28 1828 in Edinburgh. They were placed in care in Glasgow I believe. I have a hunch this John Donaldson was the father of John Donaldson (The Cooper) referred to in a post below,b- abt. 1854.Could anyone help me solve this mystery and make a positive connection one way or another? Any info on this John "the orphan", such as who his wife was or his children etc would be of a great help.Thank you again.

John Donaldson Scotland born abt. 1854

adonaldson01 — 25 Nov 2006 6:10:19 GMT

Hello, I'm back. After a break from internet genealogy for a while I have reopened my former account, and e-mail.
I'm still looking for info on my g/grandfather John (the Cooper) donaldson. He married Margaret McAllister in Campbelltown Argyll and they had 8 children Janet, Catherine, Margaret, Elizabeth Alexander, Archibald, Duncan and my grandfather John Donaldson. I have seen the 1881,91 and 1901 censuses as well as their marriage registration but still I haven't gained any further info. He stated on his marriage paper that his father was John Donaldson, deceased and his mother Catherine, deceased. I have a theory that he was the son of another John Donaldson born in Edinburgh who was orphaned with his 2 sisters, Janet and ?, does anyone have any info or could do a look up for his birth for me? PS I am tring to get a hold of Helen Kennedy a former poster on this sight, to no avail, does anyone have her current e-mail address? Thank you.

William C. Donaldson b. 1856 - 1900

txdove — 12 Nov 2006 2:42:33 GMT

WILLIAM CALVIN DONALDSON, born 17 March 1856 unknown where. Died 8 February 1900 in Freestone County, Texas. He married MATTIE ELIZABETH JONES. I can't seem to find out anymore about my great grandfather. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Shirley

Daisy Edna Donaldson Martin b. 1888; Quebec

formygirls — 11 Nov 2006 12:12:28 GMT

I am looking for information on my ggg grandmother Daisy Edna Donaldson (m John Martin) born abt 1888 in Chatboro, Quebec. She had ten siblings - I know of three sisters Sarah (m. Harry Gardiner) resided in Brownsburg, Bertha (m. ? Cafferty) resided in Ottawa, Ruby (m. Frank McCool) resided in Barrie and three brothers William of Winnipeg, Jack of Chatboro & James of Brownsburg. Any info. would be much appreciated!

Donaldsons of Alabama

Terri — 6 Nov 2006 1:55:39 GMT

1880 Lowndes Co Census:
Donaldson
Harmon D. 40 M Ala
Elizabeth 40 F GA
W Robert 19 M Ala
Paul D 17 M Ala
Levi 14 M Ala
Thomas P 12 M Ala
Frances 8 F Ala
Cora 5 F Ala
Samuel 4 1/2 M Ala

Marriages in Lowndes Co Alabama:
Cora Donaldson 19 Dec 1895 Robert T. Till

Copy of marriage certificate:
W.R. Donaldson m. Addie Lovett 19 Jan 1900

I would like to hear from anyone who has info on this family. I am decended from W. Robert Donaldson.

Terri
terriw@inreach.com

Donaldson, John; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Civil War

jasche — 18 Nov 2006 4:22:35 GMT

Source: http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/mohciv.htm

DONALDSON, JOHN
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Appomattox Courthouse, Va., 9 April 1865. Entered service at: ------.
Birth: Butler County, Pa.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 4th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).

Donaldson

bigbassman1974 — 30 Oct 2006 12:20:08 GMT

looking for more info on donaldsons that are from the margret tood line this was may great great grand mother

DONALDSON, MICHAEL A.; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - WW I

jasche — 18 Nov 2006 4:22:35 GMT

http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/mohwwi.htm

DONALDSON, MICHAEL A.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company I, 165th Infantry, 42d Division. Place and date: At Sommerance-Landres-et St. Georges Road, France, 14 October 1918. Entered service at: Haverstraw, N.Y. Born: 1884, Haverstraw, N.Y. G.O. No.: 9, W.D., 1923. Citation: The advance of his regiment having been checked by intense machinegun fire of the enemy, who were entrenched on the crest of a hill before Landres-et St. Georges, his company retired to a sunken road to reorganize their position, leaving several of their number wounded near the enemy lines. Of his own volition, in broad daylight and under direct observation of the enemy and with utter disregard for his own safety, he advanced to the crest of the hill, rescued one of his wounded comrades, and returned under withering fire to his own lines, repeating his splendidly heroic act until he had brought in all the men, 6 in number.

Cmdr. William S. Donaldson III (1945? - August 22, 2001)

GenFriend — 15 Oct 2006 1:11:26 GMT

A biography of interest. I have no additional information.

Cmdr. William S. Donaldson III (1945? - August 22, 2001)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_S._Donaldson

Walter Donaldson (February 15, 1893 - July 15, 1947)

GenFriend — 15 Oct 2006 1:09:24 GMT

A biography of interest. I have no additional information.

Walter Donaldson (February 15, 1893 - July 15, 1947)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Donaldson

Sir Stuart Alexander Donaldson (1812 - 1867)

GenFriend — 15 Oct 2006 1:07:35 GMT

A biography of interest. I have no additional information.

Sir Stuart Alexander Donaldson (1812 - 1867)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Donaldson

Joseph C. Donaldson (born January 12, 1891; died April 1973)

GenFriend — 15 Oct 2006 1:06:27 GMT

A biography of interest. I have no additional information.

Joseph C. Donaldson (born January 12, 1891; died April 1973)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Donaldson

John William Donaldson (June 7, 1811 - February 10, 1861)

GenFriend — 15 Oct 2006 1:04:59 GMT

A biography of interest. I have no additional information.

John William Donaldson (June 7, 1811 - February 10, 1861)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_William_Donaldson

Donaldson, John (1892-1970), U.S. Negro League baseball player

GenFriend — 15 Oct 2006 1:03:40 GMT

A biography of interest. I have no additional information.

John Donaldson

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Donaldson

Ian Stuart Donaldson 1957-1993

GenFriend — 15 Oct 2006 1:01:16 GMT

A biography of interest. I have no additional information.

Ian Stuart Donaldson

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Stuart_Donaldson