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Samuel Bigger Donaldson 1854–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 February 1854

Birth Location: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 18 March 1913

Death Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James Donaldson

Mother: Elizabeth Bigger

Spouse(s): Jane Newell

Children(s): Elizabeth Donaldson, Harriet Donaldson

In 1854, Samuel Bigger Donaldson entered the world in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to James Donaldson And Elizabeth Bigger. In 1860, Samuel Bigger Donaldson resided in Robinson, Candor, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Samuel Bigger Donaldson resided in Robinson, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. Samuel Bigger Donaldson married Jane Newell, and had children including Elizabeth Donaldson, Harriet N Donaldson. Samuel Bigger Donaldson passed away in 1913 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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  • In 1854, Samuel Bigger Donaldson entered the world in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to James Donaldson And Elizabeth Bigger.
  • In 1860, Samuel Bigger Donaldson resided in Robinson, Candor, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Samuel Bigger Donaldson resided in Robinson, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Samuel Bigger Donaldson married Jane Newell, and had children including Elizabeth Donaldson, Harriet N Donaldson.
  • Samuel Bigger Donaldson passed away in 1913 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Samuel Donaldson's Ancestors

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Samuel Donaldson
1854–1913
Birth Place: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
James Donaldson
1829–
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Bigger
1828–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Andrew Donaldson
1789–1843
Washington Co. PA (Robinson Twsp)
Jane McBurney
1793–1866
Washington Co.,PA
Great-Grandparents
James Donaldson
1740–1822
Jean Scott
1777–1806
John McBurney
1764–1846
Sarah Hunter
1774–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Donaldson
1718–1778
Jean Thomas
1718–1812
Thomas Scott
1705–1756
John McBurney
1740–1820
Jeanette McBurney
1739–1819
John Hunter
1750–1846
Isabella
1750–1810

Samuel Donaldson's Descendants

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Samuel (Bigger) Donaldson (3 February 1854–18 March 1913) m. Jane Newell (22 January 1859–16 March 1934)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Donaldson 1884–1970 m. James (Frank) Shrader 1887–
    1. 1. John (Andrew) Shrader 1919–2015
    2. 2. Jean (Newell) Shrader 1916–2020
  2. 2. Harriet (N) Donaldson 1888–1969 m. Alden (Curry) Cummins 1887–1947
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Curry) Downing 1917–1998 m. Richard (Howard) Downing 1914–2000
      1. 1. Richard (Havard) Downing 1943–1963
      2. 2. Robert (Cummins) Downing 1945–2016
    2. 2. Nancy (Jane) Cummins 1914–1981
    3. 3. Robert (Wallace (Pipsy)) Cummins 1918–1942
    4. 4. LOUISE (MABON) CUMMINS 1922–2000 m. Roy (Augustus) Dye 1920–
    5. 5. Alden (Curry Cummins,) Jr 1925–1987 m. Patricia Wallen 1926–2016

Samuel Donaldson's Timeline

5 Records

1854
3 February 1854
Birth of Samuel Bigger Donaldson in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 6
Samuel Bigger Donaldson resided here in Robinson, Candor, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Robinson, Candor, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 26
Samuel Bigger Donaldson resided here in Robinson, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Robinson, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Samuel Bigger Donaldson resided here in Wilkinsburg Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkinsburg Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1913
18 March 1913
Age 59
Death of Samuel Bigger Donaldson in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 February 1854
    Event Place: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Robinson, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1201; Page: 424d; Enumeration District: 260
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilkinsburg Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1372; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0526
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Robinson, Candor, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Robinson, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Robinson, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1201; Page: 424d; Enumeration District: 260

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wilkinsburg Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilkinsburg Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1372; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0526

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 March 1913
    Event Place: Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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