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William Chauncey Donaldson 1817–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1817

Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA

Death Date: 25 Oct 1902

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

Father: Hugh ♀

Mother: Polly ♀

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Nokes

Children(s): Hugh Donaldson, Arley Donaldson, Cora Donaldson, Euretta Donaldson, John Donaldson, William Donaldson

The story of William Chauncey Donaldson began in 1817 in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA. In 1870, William Chauncey Donaldson resided in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA. In 1900, William Chauncey Donaldson resided in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA. William Chauncey Donaldson married Elizabeth Nokes, and had children including Arley Donaldson, Cora Donaldson, Euretta Donaldson, Hugh Donaldson, John Herbert Donaldson, William Chauncey Donaldson. William Chauncey Donaldson passed away in 1902 in North End Cemetery, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Chauncey Donaldson began in 1817 in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1870, William Chauncey Donaldson resided in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1900, William Chauncey Donaldson resided in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • William Chauncey Donaldson married Elizabeth Nokes, and had children including Arley Donaldson, Cora Donaldson, Euretta Donaldson, Hugh Donaldson, John Herbert Donaldson, William Chauncey Donaldson.
  • William Chauncey Donaldson passed away in 1902 in North End Cemetery, Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh ♀
1777–1823
Birth Location: Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA
H♀
Polly ♀
1786–1859
Birth Location: Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York, USA
P♀

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Nokes
1822–1874
Birth Location: Noyan, Quebec, Canada
EN

Children(s)

Hugh Donaldson
1841–1919
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
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Arley Donaldson
1861–1874
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
AD
Cora Donaldson
1860–1904
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
CD
Euretta Donaldson
1852–1858
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
ED
John Donaldson
1847–1925
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
JD
William Donaldson
1843–1858
Birth Location: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
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William Donaldson's Ancestors

Self
William Donaldson
1817–1902
Birth Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Parents
Hugh Donaldson ♀
1777–1823
Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA
Polly (Lampman) ♀
1786–1859
Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Grandparents
John (Donaldson) ♀
1737–1810
Ireland
Jane (Lane?) Foucault
1742–1823
New York, USA
Stephanus (Lampman) ♀
1760–1834
Greene, Chenango, New York, USA
Eleanor ({Lampman}) ♀
1760–
Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Donaldson's Descendants

1.
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William (Chauncey) Donaldson (18 May 1817–25 Oct 1902) m. Elizabeth Nokes (04 Jul 1822–27 Feb 1874)
  1. 1. Hugh Donaldson 1841–1919 m. Eleanor (Catharine) Schoolcraft 1847–1920
  2. 2. Arley Donaldson 1861–1874
  3. 3. Cora Donaldson 1860–1904 m. John (M.) Hilliker 1854–1933
    1. 1. Baby (Boy) Hilliker 1884–1884
  4. 4. Euretta Donaldson 1852–1858
  5. 5. John (Herbert) Donaldson 1847–1925 m. Nettie (A.) Niles 1850–1895
    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
  6. 6. William (Chauncey) Donaldson 1843–1858

William Donaldson's Timeline

4 Records

1817
18 May 1817
Birth of William Chauncey Donaldson in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
William Chauncey Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1900
1900
Age 83
William Chauncey Donaldson resided here in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1902
25 Oct 1902
Age 85
Death of William Chauncey Donaldson in Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1817
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: M593_1620; Page: 467B; Image: 740; Family History Library Film: 553119
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: 1692; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241692
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Vermont, Find A Grave Index, 1751-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Swanton, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: M593_1620; Page: 467B; Image: 740; Family History Library Film: 553119

    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: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1902
    Event Place: 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 5
    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
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