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James Donald 1833–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1833

Birth Location: Forfar, Forfarshire

Death Date: 1897

Death Location: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father: James Donald

Mother: Agnes Petrie

Spouse(s): Margaret Liveston

Children(s): James Donald, Betsy Donald, Robert Donald, Alexander Donald, David Donald

The story of James Donald began in 1833 in Forfar, Forfarshire. In 1851, James Donald resided in Forfar, Forfar, Angus, Scotland. James Donald married Margaret Liveston, and had children including Alexander Donald, Betsy Donald, David Donald, James Donald, Robert Donald. James Donald passed away in 1897 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of James Donald began in 1833 in Forfar, Forfarshire.
  • In 1851, James Donald resided in Forfar, Forfar, Angus, Scotland.
  • James Donald married Margaret Liveston, and had children including Alexander Donald, Betsy Donald, David Donald, James Donald, Robert Donald.
  • James Donald passed away in 1897 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Donald's Ancestors

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James Donald
1833–1897
Birth Place: Forfar, Forfarshire
Parents
James Donald
1806–1872
Tannadice, Angus, Scotland
Agnes Petrie
1804–1869
Forfar, Angus, Scotland
Grandparents
Jean Rattray
1777–1826
David Petrie
1777–
Forfar, Angus, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Petrie
1744–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Donald's Descendants

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James Donald (abt 1833–1897) m. Margaret Liveston (abt 1832–03 Aug 1910)
  1. 1. James Donald 1868–
  2. 2. Betsy Donald 1870–
  3. 3. Robert Donald 1874–
  4. 4. Alexander Donald 1878–
  5. 5. David Donald 1861–1914 m. Magdalene Watson 1862–1892 m. Jane Donald 1879–
    1. 1. David Donald 1892–1970 m. Helen Stirratt 1895–1971
      1. 1. David Donald 1912–1981
      2. 2. Magdalene (Watson) Donald 1920–1994 m. John (Gilmour) Drew 1918–1989
      3. 3. Thomas (Alexander) Donald 1918–2007
    2. 2. Sarah Donald 1900–

James Donald's Timeline

9 Records

1833
25 Aug 1833
Birth of James Donald in Forfar, Forfarshire
Forfar, Forfarshire
1833
abt 1833
Birth of James Donald in Forfar, Forfarshire
Forfar, Forfarshire
1851
1851
Age 18
James Donald resided here in Forfar, Forfar, Angus, Scotland
Forfar, Forfar, Angus, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 28
James Donald resided here in Forfar, Angus, Scotland
Forfar, Angus, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 48
James Donald resided here in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 48
James Donald resided here in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 58
James Donald resided here in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 58
James Donald resided here in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1897
1897
Age 64
Death of James Donald in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1833
    Event Place: Forfar, Forfarshire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Scotland Census
    [2] 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1833
    Event Place: Forfar, Forfarshire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census
    [2] 1861 Scotland Census
    [3] 1891 Scotland Census
    [4] 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Forfar, Forfar, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Forfar, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1897
    Event Place: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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