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James Houston Donaldson 1876–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Apr 1876

Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 17 Feb 1947

Death Location: Maryville, Blount, Tennessee

Father: James DONALDSON

Mother: Susan BURNETT

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Benjamin Donaldson

In 1876, James Houston Donaldson entered the world in Blount, Tennessee, United States, born to James H Donaldson And Susan Jane Burnett. In 1880, James Houston Donaldson resided in District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, James Houston Donaldson resided in Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA. James Houston Donaldson married Alice, and had children including Benjamin Thomas Donaldson. James Houston Donaldson passed away in 1947 in Maryville, Blount, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1876, James Houston Donaldson entered the world in Blount, Tennessee, United States, born to James H Donaldson And Susan Jane Burnett.
  • In 1880, James Houston Donaldson resided in District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, James Houston Donaldson resided in Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Houston Donaldson married Alice, and had children including Benjamin Thomas Donaldson.
  • James Houston Donaldson passed away in 1947 in Maryville, Blount, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Donaldson's Ancestors

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James Donaldson
1876–1947
Birth Place: Blount, Tennessee, United States
Parents
James H DONALDSON
1824–1895
Blount, Tennessee, USA
Susan (Jane) BURNETT
1842–1910
Blount Co., Tennessee
Grandparents
William (E DONALDSON) Jr
1799–1855
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Sarah BRAKEBILL
1799–1847
Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
Fanny (Frances) Payne
1815–1880
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
William Donaldson
1773–1836
Elizabeth Dold
1775–1856
Peter Sr
1760–1844
Catherine Rorex
1760–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Philip DOLD
1743–1819
Martha Miller
1745–1782
Maria Diller
1739–

James Donaldson's Descendants

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James (Houston) Donaldson (25 Apr 1876–17 Feb 1947)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Thomas) Donaldson 1898–
    1. 1. Albert (Leroy) Donaldson 1925–1957

James Donaldson's Timeline

5 Records

1876
25 Apr 1876
Birth of James Houston Donaldson in Blount, Tennessee, United States
Blount, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 4
James Houston Donaldson resided here in District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
James Houston Donaldson resided here in Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
James Houston Donaldson resided here in Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1947
17 Feb 1947
Age 71
Death of James Houston Donaldson in Maryville, Blount, Tennessee
Maryville, Blount, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1876
    Event Place: Blount, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 14, Blount, Tennessee
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: 1559; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1241559
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1491; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1375504
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 14, Blount, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: 1559; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1241559

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1491; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1375504

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1947
    Event Place: Maryville, Blount, Tennessee

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