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Alexander Donaldson 1855–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1855

Birth Location: New Leeds, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1 Jan 1943

Death Location: Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Father: James Donaldson

Mother: Elizabeth Walls

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Mitchell

Children(s): John Donaldson, James Donaldson, Isabella Donaldson, Alexander Donaldson, Tom Donaldson, Bob Donaldson, Patrick Donaldson, Christina Donaldson

In 1855, Alexander Donaldson entered the world in New Leeds, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to James Donaldson And Elizabeth Walls. In 1881, Alexander Donaldson resided in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. In 1891, Alexander Donaldson resided in Peterhead, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Alexander Donaldson married Elizabeth Betsy Jane Mitchell, and had children including Alexander Donaldson, Bob Donaldson, Christina Donaldson, Isabella Donaldson, James Donaldson, John Donaldson, Patrick Donaldson, Tom Donaldson. Alexander Donaldson passed away in 1943 in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Alexander Donaldson entered the world in New Leeds, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to James Donaldson And Elizabeth Walls.
  • In 1881, Alexander Donaldson resided in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • In 1891, Alexander Donaldson resided in Peterhead, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • Alexander Donaldson married Elizabeth Betsy Jane Mitchell, and had children including Alexander Donaldson, Bob Donaldson, Christina Donaldson, Isabella Donaldson, James Donaldson, John Donaldson, Patrick Donaldson, Tom Donaldson.
  • Alexander Donaldson passed away in 1943 in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Children(s)

Alexander Donaldson's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Donaldson
1855–1943
Birth Place: New Leeds, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
James Donaldson
1829–1906
Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Walls
1827–1909
Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William Donaldson
1795–1881
Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Maggie (Sinclair Pulson) Donaldson
1806–1866
Olrock, Caithnessshire
Christian Hay
1798–
Lonmay, Aberdeen
Great-Grandparents
William Donaldson
1756–
Mary Shaw
1756–
Willliam Hay
1772–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Hay
1731–1822
Elisabeth Pyper
1721–1768

Alexander Donaldson's Descendants

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Alexander Donaldson (15 Dec 1855–1 Jan 1943) m. Elizabeth (( Betsy ) Jane) Mitchell (1853–1 Feb 1921)
  1. 1. John Donaldson 1878–1945 m. Margaret (G) Gerrard 1885–1934
    1. 1. David (( Scaffie )) Donaldson 1921–1996
    2. 2. Margaret (Young) Donaldson 1924–2015
    3. 3. Patrick (Whyte Copland) Donaldson 1916–1958
  2. 2. James Donaldson 1874–
  3. 3. Isabella Donaldson 1876–
  4. 4. Alexander Donaldson 1880–
  5. 5. Tom Donaldson 1884–
  6. 6. Bob Donaldson 1886–
  7. 7. Patrick Donaldson 1891–1960
  8. 8. Christina Donaldson 1896–

Alexander Donaldson's Timeline

4 Records

1855
15 Dec 1855
Birth of Alexander Donaldson in New Leeds, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
New Leeds, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 26
Alexander Donaldson resided here in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 36
Alexander Donaldson resided here in Peterhead, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Peterhead, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1943
1 Jan 1943
Age 88
Death of Alexander Donaldson in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1855
    Event Place: New Leeds, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Scotland Census
    [2] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Peterhead; ED: 5; Page: 3; Line: 22; Roll: cssct1881_67

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Peterhead; ED: 5; Page: 3; Line: 22; Roll: cssct1881_67

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Peterhead, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1943
    Event Place: Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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