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Robert William Donaldson 1853–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1853

Birth Location: Preston, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 9 May 1890

Death Location: Lost at Sea

Father: Robert Donaldson

Mother: Mary Clarke

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In 1853, Robert William Donaldson entered the world in Preston, Lancashire, England, born to Robert David Donaldson And Mary Ann Clarke. In 1861, Robert William Donaldson resided in Deal, Kent, England. Robert William Donaldson married Elizabeth. Robert William Donaldson passed away in 1890 in Lost at Sea.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Robert William Donaldson entered the world in Preston, Lancashire, England, born to Robert David Donaldson And Mary Ann Clarke.
  • In 1861, Robert William Donaldson resided in Deal, Kent, England.
  • Robert William Donaldson married Elizabeth.
  • Robert William Donaldson passed away in 1890 in Lost at Sea.

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Robert Donaldson's Ancestors

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Robert Donaldson
1853–1890
Birth Place: Preston, Lancashire, England
Parents
Robert David Donaldson
1824–1864
Rochester, Kent, England
Mary (Ann) Clarke
1832–1904
walmer england
Grandparents
Robert Donaldson
1800–
Nairn,Nairn,Scotland
Ann Neathercott
1804–
England
WILLIAM CLARKE
1795–
Kent, England
MARGARET JORDAN
1797–1849
Sholden nr Walmer Kent
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Donaldson
1777–
Jane Campbell
1780–
William Neathercott
1770–
Elizabeth
1770–
ELIZABETH PILCHER
1760–
ABRAHAM JORDAN
1758–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM PILCHER
1726–
SUSANNA MOUNT
1726–
Abraham Jordan
1730–1813
Sarah Baker
1732–1802

Robert Donaldson's Timeline

4 Records

1853
abt 1853
Birth of Robert William Donaldson in Preston, Lancashire, England
Preston, Lancashire, England
1861
1861
Age 8
Robert William Donaldson resided here in Deal, Kent, England
Deal, Kent, England
1890
9 May 1890
Age 37
Death of Robert William Donaldson in Lost at Sea
Lost at Sea
1890
19 Jun 1890
Age 37
Robert William Donaldson - Probate in Principal Registry
Principal Registry

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 May 1890
    Event Place: Lost at Sea
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Principal Registry
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1853
    Event Place: Preston, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 543; Folio: 175; Page: 22; GSU roll: 542658.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Deal, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 543; Folio: 175; Page: 22; GSU roll: 542658.

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