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Richard Donaldson 1875–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1875

Birth Location: Ontario

Death Date: 20 February 1954

Death Location: London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Father: James Donaldson

Mother: Lydia Service

Spouse(s): Sarah Jane

Children(s): James Donaldson

In 1875, Richard Donaldson entered the world in Ontario, born to James Donaldson And Lydia Service. In 1891, Richard Donaldson resided in Ward 2, London City, Ontario, Canada. Richard Donaldson married Sarah Jane, and had children including James Henry Donaldson. Richard Donaldson passed away in 1954 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Richard Donaldson entered the world in Ontario, born to James Donaldson And Lydia Service.
  • In 1891, Richard Donaldson resided in Ward 2, London City, Ontario, Canada.
  • Richard Donaldson married Sarah Jane, and had children including James Henry Donaldson.
  • Richard Donaldson passed away in 1954 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

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Richard Donaldson's Ancestors

Self
Richard Donaldson
1875–1954
Birth Place: Ontario
Parents
James Donaldson
1836–
Ontario
Lydia Service
1840–1935
London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Barnabas ("Barney") Service
1808–1898
Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Fraleigh
1810–1893
Niagara Falls, Niagara, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Richard Service
1775–1867
Annatje Bevins
1778–1845
Johannes Fraleigh
1775–1849
Elizabeth Lymburner
1778–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Friederich Servis
1711–1809
Joseph Bevins
1725–
Alide Deline
1735–

Richard Donaldson's Descendants

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Richard Donaldson (abt 1875–20 February 1954) m. Sarah Jane (8 March 1878–29 December 1967)
  1. 1. James (Henry) Donaldson 1906–1971 m. Ethel (Maude) Mawson 1920–2010

Richard Donaldson's Timeline

3 Records

1875
abt 1875
Birth of Richard Donaldson in Ontario
Ontario
1891
1891
Age 16
Richard Donaldson resided here in Ward 2, London City, Ontario, Canada
Ward 2, London City, Ontario, Canada
1954
20 February 1954
Age 79
Death of Richard Donaldson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1875
    Event Place: Ontario
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Ward 2, London City, Ontario; Roll: T-6351; Family No: 34
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Ward 2, London City, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Ward 2, London City, Ontario; Roll: T-6351; Family No: 34

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 February 1954
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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