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Charles McClatchey Donaldson 1799–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Mar 1799

Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 11 Jan 1880

Death Location: Dundas, Rice County, Minnesota, USA

Father: James Donaldson

Mother: Elizabeth McClatchey

Spouse(s): Dorcas Felton

Children(s): Isaac Donaldson, Robert Donaldson, Sarah Donaldson, Catherine Donaldson, Eliza Donaldson, Martha Donaldson, Anna Donaldson, John Donaldson, James Donaldson, Dorcas Donaldson, Mary Donaldson

Charles McClatchey Donaldson was born in 1799 in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of James Donaldson And Elizabeth Mcclatchey. In 1819, Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided in Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1819, Charles McClatchey Donaldson was employed in Armagh, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA. Charles McClatchey Donaldson married Dorcas Felton, and had children including Anna Donaldson, Catherine Ann Donaldson, Dorcas A Donaldson, Eliza Jane Donaldson, Isaac Newton Donaldson, James Mccutcheon Donaldson, John Felton Donaldson, Martha Donaldson, Mary Henderson Donaldson, Robert Felton Donaldson, Sarah Ann Donaldson. Charles McClatchey Donaldson passed away in 1880 in Dundas, Rice County, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • Charles McClatchey Donaldson was born in 1799 in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of James Donaldson And Elizabeth Mcclatchey.
  • In 1819, Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided in Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1819, Charles McClatchey Donaldson was employed in Armagh, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Charles McClatchey Donaldson married Dorcas Felton, and had children including Anna Donaldson, Catherine Ann Donaldson, Dorcas A Donaldson, Eliza Jane Donaldson, Isaac Newton Donaldson, James Mccutcheon Donaldson, John Felton Donaldson, Martha Donaldson, Mary Henderson Donaldson, Robert Felton Donaldson, Sarah Ann Donaldson.
  • Charles McClatchey Donaldson passed away in 1880 in Dundas, Rice County, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Donaldson
1770–1832
Birth Location: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
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Elizabeth McClatchey
1769–1805
Birth Location: Martic Township, Lancaster County, PA, USA
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Spouses(s)

Dorcas Felton
1800–1884
Birth Location: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Isaac Donaldson
1841–1922
Birth Location: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Robert Donaldson
1825–1890
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Sarah Donaldson
1827–1880
Birth Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
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Catherine Donaldson
1823–1841
Birth Location: Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Eliza Donaldson
1821–1903
Birth Location: Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Martha Donaldson
1844–1844
Birth Location: Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, USA
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Anna Donaldson
1844–1844
Birth Location: –
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John Donaldson
1833–1917
Birth Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
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James Donaldson
1831–1911
Birth Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
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Dorcas Donaldson
1838–1915
Birth Location: –
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Mary Donaldson
1836–1922
Birth Location: Chestnut Ridge, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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Charles Donaldson's Ancestors

Self
Charles Donaldson
1799–1880
Birth Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James Donaldson
1770–1832
Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth McClatchey
1769–1805
Martic Township, Lancaster County, PA, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (Isaac) Donaldson
1744–1781
Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Martha Reynolds
1747–1782
Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Jeremiah McClatchey
1740–1808
Ulster, Northern Ireland
Jane McKnight
1741–1808
Ulster, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Donaldson
1711–1762
Janet Cunningham
1713–1762
Unknown McClatchey
1700–
John McKnight
1680–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Charles Donaldson's Descendants

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Charles (McClatchey) Donaldson (01 Mar 1799–11 Jan 1880) m. Dorcas Felton (17 Aug 1800–07 May 1884)
  1. 1. Isaac (Newton) Donaldson 1841–1922 m. Sarah (A) Decker 1842–1916
    1. 1. Martha (D) Nichols 1875–1956 m. Daniel (Webster) Nichols 1875–1954
      1. 1. Samuel (A) Nichols 1900–1956 m. Theodora (Margaret "Dora" Langeslag) Voegel 1898–1989
        1. 1. Robert (Daniel) Nichols 1925–2006 m. Rosemary (Therese) Hable 1925–1974 m. Andrea Jónsdóttir 1931–2018
        2. 2. Will Nichols 1925–2011
        3. 3. Baby (Girl) Nichols 1932–1932
        4. 4. Stillborn (Baby Girl) Nichols 1935–1935
      2. 2. Jennie (Lucile) Nichols 1904–1978 m. Raymond (Richard) Severson 1901–1972
        1. 1. Larem (Daniel) Severson 1933–1981
        2. 2. Gene (Raymond) Severson 1937–2004
    2. 2. Samuel (Felton) Donaldson 1868–1952
    3. 3. Herbert (W) Donaldson 1879–1933
    4. 4. Mary (Catherine "Katie") Donaldson 1863–1934 m. Otis (Frank) Wilson 1861–1955
      1. 1. Martha ("Mattie" Donaldson) Wilson 1888–1961 m. George (Mark) Nichols 1886–1968
    5. 5. Rebecca (Jane "Jennie") Donaldson 1865–1894 m. Arthur (L) Nichols 1866–1895
      1. 1. George (Donaldson) Nichols 1894–1983 m. Ethel (Florence) Michels 1898–2000
        1. 1. Dorothy (Jean) Nichols 1921–2011 m. Fred (Grothe) I 1920–2009
        2. 2. Robert (Arthur) Nichols 1919–1998 m. Ruth Nichols 1919–2013
    6. 6. Dorcas (Annie) Donaldson 1871–1959 m. Edwin (Ernest) Nichols 1872–1924
      1. 1. Vertner Nicholas 1897–1991 m. Verna 1903–2001
      2. 2. Marion (Altha) Nichols 1908–2000
      3. 3. Joe Nichols 1912–1990 m. Shirley (Mae) Dahl 1926–2001
        1. 1. Ruth (Ann Marie) Nichols 1945–2005
        2. 2. Charles (Edwin) Nichols 1951–2011
      4. 4. Baby Nichols 1908–1908
  2. 2. Robert (Felton) Donaldson 1825–1890 m. Lavinia Thom 1824–1904 m. Mary (Jane) Stewart 1833–1869
  3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Donaldson 1827–1880
  4. 4. Catherine (Ann) Donaldson 1823–1841
  5. 5. Eliza (Jane) Donaldson 1821–1903 m. Wm. McKillip 1811–
  6. 6. Martha Donaldson 1844–1844
  7. 7. Anna Donaldson 1844–1844
  8. 8. John (Felton) Donaldson 1833–1917 m. Maria (Jane) Fulton 1833–1908
    1. 1. Emma Donaldson 1861–1921
    2. 2. Harry Donaldson 1868–
  9. 9. James (McCutcheon) Donaldson 1831–1911 m. Ann (Elizabeth) Graham 1832–1907
    1. 1. Lucy Donaldson 1861–
    2. 2. Nancy (Jane) Donaldson 1863–1893
    3. 3. William (Newton) Donaldson 1865–1881
    4. 4. Harvey (Edward) Donaldson 1868–1942
    5. 5. Daniel (Dusenberry) Donaldson 1870–1950
    6. 6. Maria (Lavinia) Donaldson 1873–1892
  10. 10. Dorcas (A) Donaldson 1838–1915
  11. 11. Mary (Henderson) Donaldson 1836–1922

Charles Donaldson's Timeline

14 Records

1799
01 Mar 1799
Birth of Charles McClatchey Donaldson in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1819
1819
Age 20
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1819
Bef. 1819
Age 20
Charles McClatchey Donaldson was employed in Armagh, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Armagh, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
1821
1821
Age 22
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1821
1821
Age 22
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1825
April, 1825
Age 26
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1827
1827
Age 28
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 51
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Lancaster, Wells, Indiana, USA
Lancaster, Wells, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Dundas, Bridgewater Township, Rice, Minnesota, USA
Dundas, Bridgewater Township, Rice, Minnesota, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Harrison, Wells, Indiana, USA
Harrison, Wells, Indiana, USA
1865
01 Jun 1865
Age 66
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
1870
1870
Age 71
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
1875
1 May 1875
Age 76
Charles McClatchey Donaldson resided here in Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
1880
11 Jan 1880
Age 81
Death of Charles McClatchey Donaldson in Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Mar 1799
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 96843
    [3] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index, Select Counties
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota; Roll: T132_9; Page: 246; Image: 285; Family History Library Film: 830429
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Wells, Indiana; Roll: M653_309; Page: 951; Image: 178; Family History Library Film: 803309
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lancaster, Wells, Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 371B; Image: 117
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] A History of the Donaldson Family and its Connections 1878, Misc

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1819
    Event Place: Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: A History of the Donaldson Family and its Connections 1878, Misc

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bef. 1819
    Event Place: Armagh, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: A History of the Donaldson Family and its Connections 1878, Misc

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: A History of the Donaldson Family and its Connections 1878, Misc

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April, 1825
    Event Place: Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: A History of the Donaldson Family and its Connections 1878, Misc

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1827
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: A History of the Donaldson Family and its Connections 1878, Misc

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Mar 21, 1827
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications
    [2] Pennsylvania, Land Warrants

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840s
    Event Place: Fort Palmer, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: A History of the Donaldson Family and its Connections 1878, Misc

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lancaster, Wells, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lancaster, Wells, Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 371B; Image: 117
    [2] A History of the Donaldson Family and its Connections 1878, Misc

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Dundas, Bridgewater Township, Rice, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: A History of the Donaldson Family and its Connections 1878, Misc

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harrison, Wells, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Wells, Indiana; Roll: M653_309; Page: 951; Image: 178; Family History Library Film: 803309

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1865
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota; Roll: T132_9; Page: 246; Image: 285; Family History Library Film: 830429

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 May 1875
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Occupation
    Record Source:
    [1] A History of the Donaldson Family and it Connections, Occupation
    [2] The Nichols Family History, Occupation
    [3] The Nichols Family History, Occupation

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1880
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 96843
    [2] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index, Select Counties
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dundas, Rice County, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Billion Graves, Gravesite
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