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Hugh Elliott Donaldson 1811–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Nov 1811

Birth Location: Highgate, Franklin, Vermont, USA

Death Date: 29 Apr 1895

Death Location: North End Cemetery, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA

Father: Hugh ♀

Mother: Polly ♀

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Moore, Waty Lake

Children(s): Byron Donaldson, Church Donaldson, David Donaldson, Edward Donaldson, Frederick Donaldson, George Donaldson, Hector Donaldson, Hugh Jr, Laura Donaldson, Lillie Donaldson, Mary Donaldson, Myron Donaldson, Sarah Donaldson, Waty Donaldson

In 1811, Hugh Elliott Donaldson entered the world in Highgate, Franklin, Vermont, USA, born to Hugh Donaldson And Polly Lampman. In 1850, Hugh Elliott Donaldson resided in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA. Hugh Elliott Donaldson married Elizabeth Ann Moore, Waty Louisa Lake, and had children including Byron Barney Donaldson, Church E Donaldson, David Romeo Donaldson, Edward Jacob Donaldson, Frederick Mortimer Donaldson, George Washington Donaldson, Hector Arona Donaldson, Hugh Donaldson Jr, Laura Louisa Donaldson, Lillie Lucretia Donaldson, Mary Minnie Donaldson, Myron Humphrey Donaldson, Sarah Ann Donaldson, Waty Louisa Donaldson. Hugh Elliott Donaldson passed away in 1895 in North End Cemetery, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1811, Hugh Elliott Donaldson entered the world in Highgate, Franklin, Vermont, USA, born to Hugh Donaldson And Polly Lampman.
  • In 1850, Hugh Elliott Donaldson resided in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • Hugh Elliott Donaldson married Elizabeth Ann Moore, Waty Louisa Lake, and had children including Byron Barney Donaldson, Church E Donaldson, David Romeo Donaldson, Edward Jacob Donaldson, Frederick Mortimer Donaldson, George Washington Donaldson, Hector Arona Donaldson, Hugh Donaldson Jr, Laura Louisa Donaldson, Lillie Lucretia Donaldson, Mary Minnie Donaldson, Myron Humphrey Donaldson, Sarah Ann Donaldson, Waty Louisa Donaldson.
  • Hugh Elliott Donaldson passed away in 1895 in North End Cemetery, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh ♀
1777–1823
Birth Location: Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA
H♀
Polly ♀
1786–1859
Birth Location: Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York, USA
P♀

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Moore
1833–1925
Birth Location: Highgate, Franklin, Vermont, USA
EM
Waty Lake
1826–1856
Birth Location: Vermont, USA
WL

Children(s)

Byron Donaldson
1868–1938
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
BD
Church Donaldson
1853–1919
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
CD
David Donaldson
1857–1934
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
DD
Edward Donaldson
1870–1951
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
ED
Frederick Donaldson
1861–1913
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
FD
George Donaldson
1847–1912
Birth Location: Vermont, USA
GD
Hector Donaldson
1858–1913
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
HD
Hugh Jr
1855–1855
Birth Location: –
HJ
Laura Donaldson
1860–1950
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
LD
Lillie Donaldson
1863–1930
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
LD
Mary Donaldson
1864–1939
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
MD
Myron Donaldson
1864–1934
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
MD
Sarah Donaldson
1850–1935
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
SD
Waty Donaldson
1855–1942
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
WD

Hugh Donaldson's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Donaldson
1811–1895
Birth Place: Highgate, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Parents
Hugh Donaldson ♀
1777–1823
Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA
Polly (Lampman) ♀
1786–1859
Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Grandparents
John (Donaldson) ♀
1737–1810
Ireland
Jane (Lane?) Foucault
1742–1823
New York, USA
Stephanus (Lampman) ♀
1760–1834
Greene, Chenango, New York, USA
Eleanor ({Lampman}) ♀
1760–
Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hugh Donaldson's Descendants

1.
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Hugh (Elliott) Donaldson (12 Nov 1811–29 Apr 1895) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Moore (20 Jan 1833–22 Aug 1925) m. Waty (Louisa) Lake (1826–19 Nov 1856)
  1. 1. Byron (Barney) Donaldson 1868–1938 m. Ella Bockus 1875–
  2. 2. Church (E.) Donaldson 1853–1919 m. Ella (M.) Smith 1860–
  3. 3. David (Romeo) Donaldson 1857–1934 m. Mary (Agnes) Warner 1858–1927
    1. 1. Clarence (W.) Donaldson 1889–
    2. 2. Florence (Julia) Donaldson 1886–1959 m. Nelson (N.) Lahue 1888–
      1. 1. Bruce (F.) Lahue 1923–
      2. 2. Wallace (D.) Lahue 1915–
      3. 3. Robert (Romeo) Lahue 1921–1999 m. Edna (Marie) Lane 1919–2009
        1. 1. Suzanne (Helene) Lahue 1947–2006
    3. 3. Horace (A.) Donaldson 1883–1884
    4. 4. Kate (Pearl) Donaldson 1891–1892
  4. 4. Edward (Jacob) Donaldson 1870–1951 m. Harriet (Martha) Chase 1872–1905 m. Charlotte (Dorman [Lottie]) Stearns 1886–1954
    1. 1. George (Fredrick) Donaldson 1897–1898
    2. 2. Elva (Gertrude) Donaldson 1896–1954
    3. 3. Alta (Virginia) Donaldson 1919–2015
    4. 4. Ambrose (Hugh) Donaldson 1895–1964 m. Faith Sanborn 1905–1972 m. Violet (Eleanor) Scott 1898–2000
      1. 1. Jean Donaldson 1932–2015
      2. 2. Faith Donaldson 1928–2019 m. Robert (Eldredge) Cail 1926–1984
      3. 3. Charlotte (Aline) Donaldson 1919– m. George (Tyler) Hart 1917–2003
        1. 1. Peter (Dale) Hart 1946–1999
      4. 4. Lee (Arthur) Donaldson 1938–1977
    5. 5. Carlton (Chase) Donaldson 1905–1968 m. Adeline Emch 1916–1995
    6. 6. Charles (Edward) Donaldson 1924–
    7. 7. Edith (Gertrude) Donaldson 1921–2011
    8. 8. Martha (May) Donaldson 1916–1916
    9. 9. Ruth (Adele) Donaldson 1914–2007
  5. 5. Frederick (Mortimer) Donaldson 1861–1913 m. Edna (B.) Decker 1865–1932
    1. 1. Gertrude (Betsey) Donaldson 1901–1918
  6. 6. George (Washington) Donaldson 1847–1912 m. Rosa (Clara Brown) Hoskinson 1869–1914
    1. 1. Waty (Jane) Donaldson 1897–1919 m. Oliver (Harvey) Brockett 1895–1952
      1. 1. Rose (Ann) Brockett 1918–2001
    2. 2. Thomas (H) Donaldson 1899–1982
    3. 3. Alfred Donaldson 1903–
    4. 4. Eva Donaldson 1906–
    5. 5. Bennona Donaldson 1908–
  7. 7. Hector (Arona) Donaldson 1858–1913 m. Edna (A.) Albee 1858–1943
    1. 1. Cora (B.) Donaldson 1889–
    2. 2. Homer Donaldson 1887–
  8. 8. Hugh (Donaldson) Jr 1855–1855
  9. 9. Laura (Louisa) Donaldson 1860–1950 m. Edson Morse 1855–
  10. 10. Lillie (Lucretia) Donaldson 1863–1930
  11. 11. Mary (Minnie) Donaldson 1864–1939 m. Charles Lothain 1869–
  12. 12. Myron (Humphrey) Donaldson 1864–1934
  13. 13. Sarah (Ann) Donaldson 1850–1935 m. Humphrey Moore 1827–1889
    1. 1. Jasper (Rand) Moore 1878–1935 m. Catherine Lothian 1882–1900
    2. 2. Hugh (Homer) Moore 1883–1960 m. Mabel (Mary) Firkey 1895–
      1. 1. Gladys (Marion) Moore 1922–2015 m. George (Edwin) Lemnah 1919–2013
      2. 2. Robert (Hugh) Moore 1928–2000 m. Dorothy (Mae) LaFrancis 1937–1997
    3. 3. Fletcher (Tarble) Moore 1874–1956 m. Lucille (Marie 'Lucy') Tatro 1880–1950
  14. 14. Waty (Louisa) Donaldson 1855–1942 m. Ira (D.) Wood 1853–
    1. 1. Romeo (Douglas) Wood 1878– m. Etta (May) Bullis 1886–1972
      1. 1. Infant Wood 1912–1912
      2. 2. Marguerite (Phebe) Wood 1914–1984 m. Clark (Harrington) Leach 1915–2004
    2. 2. Alice (Frances) Wood 1890–1976 m. Jay (Frederick) Bullard 1888–1969
      1. 1. Doris (L.) Bullard 1918–
      2. 2. Marjorie (Luella) Bullard 1913–1964 m. Burt (Edwin) Jones 1905–1975
        1. 1. Alan (Dale) Jones 1938–2004

Hugh Donaldson's Timeline

10 Records

1811
12 Nov 1811
Birth of Hugh Elliott Donaldson in West Swanton, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
West Swanton, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1811
12 Nov 1811
Birth of Hugh Elliott Donaldson in Highgate, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Highgate, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1850
1850
Age 39
Hugh Elliott Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1860
1860
Age 49
Hugh Elliott Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1870
1870
Age 59
Hugh Elliott Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1871
1871
Age 60
Hugh Elliott Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1880
1880
Age 69
Hugh Elliott Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1895
21 Apr 1895
Age 84
Death of Hugh Elliott Donaldson in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1895
29 Apr 1895
Age 84
Death of Hugh Elliott Donaldson in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1896
03 May 1896
Age 85
Hugh Elliott Donaldson - Probate in Franklin, Vermont, USA
Franklin, Vermont, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1811
    Event Place: West Swanton, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont, USA; User Box Number: PR-01920; Roll Number: S-30715; Archive Number: M-1991252
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: 1344; Family History Film: 1255344; Page: 314B; Enumeration District: 115
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: M593_1620; Page: 472A; Image: 749; Family History Library Film: 553119
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: M653_1321; Page: 676; Image: 690; Family History Library Film: 805321
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: M432_924; Page: 252A; Image: 498
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Vermont, Find A Grave Index, 1751-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1811
    Event Place: Highgate, Franklin, Vermont, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: M432_924; Page: 252A; Image: 498

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: M653_1321; Page: 676; Image: 690; Family History Library Film: 805321

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: M593_1620; Page: 472A; Image: 749; Family History Library Film: 553119

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_2; Roll Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: 1344; Family History Film: 1255344; Page: 314B; Enumeration District: 115

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1895
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Wills and Probate Records, Vermont, Franklin County, Probate Records; Author: Vermont. Probate Court (Franklin District); Probate Place: Franklin, Vermont
    [2] Web: Vermont, Find A Grave Index, 1751-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1895
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North End Cemetery, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Vermont, Find A Grave Index, 1751-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 03 May 1896
    Event Place: Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Vermont, Wills and Probate Records, Vermont, Franklin County, Probate Records; Author: Vermont. Probate Court (Franklin District); Probate Place: Franklin, Vermont
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