YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Robert Arthur Donaldson 1916–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jun 1916

Birth Location: Cass, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 30 Nov 1969

Death Location: Santa Clara, California, USA

Father: Robert Donaldson

Mother: Louise Sheerin

Spouse(s): Joan Maddern

Children(s): Michael Donaldson

In 1916, Robert Arthur Donaldson entered the world in Cass, Indiana, USA, born to Robert Arthur Donaldson And Louise Mary Sheerin. Robert Arthur Donaldson married Joan Elizabeth Maddern, and had children including Michael Robert Donaldson. Robert Arthur Donaldson passed away in 1969 in Santa Clara, California, USA.

Find more search results for Robert Donaldson
RD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1916, Robert Arthur Donaldson entered the world in Cass, Indiana, USA, born to Robert Arthur Donaldson And Louise Mary Sheerin.
  • Robert Arthur Donaldson married Joan Elizabeth Maddern, and had children including Michael Robert Donaldson.
  • Robert Arthur Donaldson passed away in 1969 in Santa Clara, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Donaldson's Ancestors

Self
Robert Donaldson
1916–1969
Birth Place: Cass, Indiana, USA
Parents
Robert Arthur Donaldson
1888–1949
Logansport, Cass, Indiana, USA
Louise (Mary) Sheerin
1892–1938
Cass, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Nevance (Ross) Donaldson
1853–1919
Wabash, Indiana, USA
Ida (Belle) Winters
1857–1907
Washington, Preble, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Donaldson
1826–1887
Malvina Ludlow
1830–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Donaldson
1791–1858
Rebecca Shannon
1793–1865

Robert Donaldson's Descendants

1.
RD
Robert (Arthur) Donaldson (19 Jun 1916–30 Nov 1969) m. Joan (Elizabeth) Maddern (15 Sep 1915–14 Sep 1994)
  1. 1. Michael (Robert) Donaldson 1942–1996

Robert Donaldson's Timeline

2 Records

1916
19 Jun 1916
Birth of Robert Arthur Donaldson in Cass, Indiana, USA
Cass, Indiana, USA
1969
30 Nov 1969
Age 53
Death of Robert Arthur Donaldson in Santa Clara, California, USA
Santa Clara, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1916
    Event Place: Cass, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 565-05-5705; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Indiana Births
    [3] California Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1969
    Event Place: Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 565-05-5705; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] California Death Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE