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John Herbert Donaldson 1847–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Mar 1847

Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA

Death Date: 25 May 1925

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

Father: William Donaldson

Mother: Elizabeth Nokes

Spouse(s): Nettie Niles

Children(s): Carrie Donaldson, Harold Donaldson, Homer Donaldson

John Herbert Donaldson was born in 1847 in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA, the child of William Chauncey Donaldson And Elizabeth Nokes. In 1860, John Herbert Donaldson resided in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA. In 1900, John Herbert Donaldson resided in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA. John Herbert Donaldson married Nettie A Niles, and had children including Carrie A Donaldson, Harold Landgon Donaldson, Homer Niles Donaldson. John Herbert Donaldson passed away in 1925 in North End Cemetery, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.

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Biography

  • John Herbert Donaldson was born in 1847 in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA, the child of William Chauncey Donaldson And Elizabeth Nokes.
  • In 1860, John Herbert Donaldson resided in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1900, John Herbert Donaldson resided in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • John Herbert Donaldson married Nettie A Niles, and had children including Carrie A Donaldson, Harold Landgon Donaldson, Homer Niles Donaldson.
  • John Herbert Donaldson passed away in 1925 in North End Cemetery, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Donaldson
1817–1902
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
WD
Elizabeth Nokes
1822–1874
Birth Location: Noyan, Quebec, Canada
EN

Spouses(s)

Nettie Niles
1850–1895
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
NN

Children(s)

Carrie Donaldson
1893–1972
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
CD
Harold Donaldson
1888–1974
Birth Location: Vermont, USA
HD
Homer Donaldson
1884–1949
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
HD

John Donaldson's Ancestors

Self
John Donaldson
1847–1925
Birth Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Parents
William Chauncey Donaldson
1817–1902
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Elizabeth Nokes
1822–1874
Noyan, Quebec, Canada
Grandparents
Hugh (Donaldson) ♀
1777–1823
Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA
Polly (Lampman) ♀
1786–1859
Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
John ♀
1737–1810
Jane Foucault
1742–1823
Stephanus ♀
1760–1834
Eleanor ♀
1760–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Donaldson's Descendants

1.
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John (Herbert) Donaldson (03 Mar 1847–25 May 1925) m. Nettie (A.) Niles (25 Mar 1850–28 Feb 1895)
  1. 1. Carrie (A.) Donaldson 1893–1972
  2. 2. Harold (Landgon) Donaldson 1888–1974
  3. 3. Homer (Niles) Donaldson 1884–1949 m. Cora (D.) Pettit 1877–1955

John Donaldson's Timeline

7 Records

1847
03 Mar 1847
Birth of John Herbert Donaldson in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
John Herbert Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
John Herbert Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
John Herbert Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1920
1920
Age 73
John Herbert Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1925
25 May 1925
Age 78
Death of John Herbert Donaldson in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1925
02 Jun 1925
Age 78
John Herbert Donaldson - Probate in Franklin, Vermont, USA
Franklin, Vermont, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Mar 1847
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01920; Roll Number: S-30715; Archive Number: M-1991252
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T625_1872; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 89; Image: 1149
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: 1692; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241692
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: M653_1321; Page: 675; Image: 689; Family History Library Film: 805321
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T624_1615; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1375628
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Vermont, Find A Grave Index, 1751-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 675; Image: 689; Family History Library Film: 805321

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: 1692; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241692

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T624_1615; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1375628

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T625_1872; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 89; Image: 1149

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1925
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01920; Roll Number: S-30715; Archive Number: M-1991252
    [2] Vermont, Wills and Probate Records, Vermont, Franklin County, Estate Files; Author: Vermont. Probate Court (Franklin District); Probate Place: Franklin, Vermont
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Vermont, Find A Grave Index, 1751-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    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 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 02 Jun 1925
    Event Place: Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Vermont, Wills and Probate Records, Vermont, Franklin County, Estate Files; Author: Vermont. Probate Court (Franklin District); Probate Place: Franklin, Vermont
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