I am looking for my DONALDSON relatives. Gr Grandfather PETER MC DOWELL ROBB b Scotland abt 1860 went to Clinton,Huron,Ontario, Canada before 1883 > Detroit, MI abt 1891. Married Mary GILL. They were the parents of 12 children; I onl y know of 3. 1.Grandfaher Francis (Frank) Leslie ROBB b Mar 1883 in Clinton,Huron,Ontario,Canada/ 2. Aunt Lou ROBB married George DONALDSON of Ann Arbor,Michigan 3. Aunt Grace ROBB marriedRobert DONALDSON of Ann Arbor,Michigan The DONALDSONS lived in Ann Arbor in 1937, then in Fort Myers, Florida. Father Donald A ROBB b Dec 1903 Detroit,MI Uncle Jack M ROBB b May 1908 Chicago,IL dmcronhardt@juno.com

Recently some kind soul mentioned two books that I wonder if contain mention of my ancestors? If anyone that receives this happens to have access to a copy, please help me. 1. History of Geneva Lake, Wisconsin by James Simmons 2. Annals of Lake Geneva by James Simmons My local ancestors were Alexander Donaldson (b. 1823 Ireland) and wife Sarah A. Wilson (b. 1828 New York). Allen John Mallory Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut allen.mallory@ibm.net

Im also seeking information on DONALDSONs in N. Ireland. John DONALDSON wes born in 1749 in Northern Ireland, died in Georgia in 1820 (that's all the information I have on him. Robert DONALDSON, John's son, was born in 1769 in Ireland, could remember crossing the ocean (from Northern Ireland) when he was 5 years old. He became a Primative Baptist preacher. He married Peggy IRWIN and had 12 children. If anyone knows of this DONALDSON family, please contact me. Thanks, Janet

I thought that I might put this on the web again in hope that there is someone new working on this line of Donaldson's. Looking for parents of William Donaldson, born ca 1770. Married Elizabeth Dold, one of four daughters of Phillip Dold, on 26 May 1795 near Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia. He died 22 July 1836 and is burried in Eusebia Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee along with his wife, his son William Jr. and his wife Sarah Brakebill. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Norman Parker

MDonald318@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 9/2/99 10:51:20 AM EST, scotlady@ees.eesc.com writes: > > << I was just wondering if there is anyone who subscribes to this list that is > researching actively in Scotland, specifically Glasgow??? It seems that > most of you are researching in the US? >> > > Would be great if we could find a Donaldson who now lives in Scotland that > could help out.... I too am researchingScottish Roots from the US (PA), > here is what I have. maybe someone on this list can match-up with my line! > There is a lot of Scottish information on Donaldsons Firstly the Scottidh GRO is on line There is Scottish name research at http://www.spiderweb.com.au/~frasbett/ There are the Scottish family history centres eg Aberdeen at http://www.rsc.co.uk/anesfhs/ The British 1891 Census is available from most genealogical sicieties or the LDS (25CDs) There are many, many Scottish genealogy sites. Start at Cindi's List as an example. I run a Donaldson one name study with about 1200 Donaldsons about half who were born in Scotland. I also have a lady in Falkirk, Scotland (on email) who for a very modest fee will do research at the GRO in Edinburgh. Great when I get stuck These are but a few ideas/suggestions -- John Donaldson Melbourne, Australia

I have been simi working on my DONALDSON'S, and I have read all the querys, so I suggest this web site and for you to search through it. <A HREF="http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/">http://www.electricscotland.c om/webclans/</A> The DONALDSON name is from the Scottish Clan of DONALD. This is a fascinating site, you will learn a lot. Also, if any of you come across my Adam Donaldson (b) 1767 in Scotland, he also listed a brother in his will named James, who still lived in England. Adam resided in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co., VA. He married 9 Apr 1801 in Madison County to Eve HUFFMAN/HOFMANN. Adam died 9 Oct 1823 in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co., VA and Eve died in 1830 in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co., VA. I do not know where they are buried. Their only child: David Rutherford Donaldson (b) 1798 Fredericksburg, VA (d) bef. 1843 David married Priscilla HOWLETT. Pricilla Howlett is also mentioned in the will. Thanks for any help! Carol

Hi, I am researching the DONALDSON family of Peebleshire, Peebleshire Co. Scotland. Andrew Donaldson and wife Janet Kerr. Their daughter Catherine maried Gideon Hood, also of Peeblshire 14 July 1854, shortly after arriving in Ontario, Canada. Catherine was born in the early 1830s. She had a brother Andrew also. I need assistance in finding the parentage of Andrew Donaldson and Janet Kerr. Catherine Donaldson Hood died in California in 1912. Any and all help appreciated. Bob Smith

Hi Connie, My Donaldson's came to the US via Canada in 1950. My husband is a first generation American. So almost all of my research is over there. I am stuck in the early 1800's in Glasgow. As I am sure you know, Donaldson is a very common name. Good Luck! Kristi Donaldson scotlady@ees.eesc.com

In a message dated 9/2/99 10:51:20 AM EST, scotlady@ees.eesc.com writes: << I was just wondering if there is anyone who subscribes to this list that is researching actively in Scotland, specifically Glasgow??? It seems that most of you are researching in the US? >> Would be great if we could find a Donaldson who now lives in Scotland that could help out.... I too am researchingScottish Roots from the US (PA), here is what I have. maybe someone on this list can match-up with my line! Unknown DONALDSON (possibly John) was born in the 1760's or 70's. He and his Unnamed wife had 4 children: 1. John (b. Perthshire SCT between 1796 and 1800) died in Washington Co. PA 1880. He married Mary Ann STEPHENS (1818-1872) 2. James (b Perthshire 1810) Lived in Washington Co, PA but disappeared in 1863, while in Arkansas, attempting to secure the release of his underaged son from a Confederate POW camp. He was married to Eliza CROW (1813-1847). 3. Catherine (?-?) Lived in or near London,Middlesex Co., Ontairo Canada. Married Hugh STEVENSON. (Hugh is listed in the 1871 Ontario Census). 4. Jane (?-?) Also lived in London, Ontario. Married William SHUTTS The family story, although I've seen no hard evidence of it, is that The elder Donaldson moved from Scotland to Canada (Quebec) in the early 1820's, where he died. After about 2 years in Canada, the two sons moved on to SW PA around 1826, where they settled on farms in Washington Co., PA. The two daughters remained in Canada where they married. Thanks Mike DONALDSON Allenport,PA www.my-ged.com/donldson

I am in the US Illinois about as US as you can get but most of my research is in Scotland. My family came from Bellshill and different parts of Lanark in 1881. I have Alexander Donaldson and Jane Wilkinson (no dates for them) sons: Alexander Donaldson b. 1803 James Donaldson b.1808-1871 New Monkland married Margaret Dunsmore 1834-1923 New Monkland children:James Donaldson b.1852 Ann Brown Donaldson b.1856d. sometime before1864 Jane Wilkinson Donaldson b.1858 Magaret Hamilton Donaldson b.1860 Janet Dunsmore Donaldson b. 1861 Agnes Bell Donaldson b.1863 Ann Brown Donaldson b.1864 John Johnston Donaldson b.1866 Just a partial list of name I am researching in Scotland thinking maybe someone will have a match. Be glad to hear from anyone who does and also have many in the US after 1881. Connie __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com

My research hasn't taken me to Scotland (yet). I suspect I'll be led there soon if I can get past the generation I'm stalled on. ----- Original Message ----- From: Kristi A. Donaldson <scotlady@ees.eesc.com> To: <DONALDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 11:47 AM Subject: [DONALDSON-L] Donaldson's in Scotland > Hello, > > I was just wondering if there is anyone who subscribes to this list that is > researching actively in Scotland, specifically Glasgow??? It seems that > most of you are researching in the US? > > Thank you, > > Kristi Donaldson > scotlady@eesc.com > > > ==== DONALDSON Mailing List ==== > Need help? Forgot how unsubscribe? > Contact Sue Evans, list manager > mailto:morgana@ghg.net >

Hello, I was just wondering if there is anyone who subscribes to this list that is researching actively in Scotland, specifically Glasgow??? It seems that most of you are researching in the US? Thank you, Kristi Donaldson scotlady@eesc.com

Who were Andrew's 7 known children? My ancestor, Willliam Donaldson was born about 1813 and I have not been able to locate his parents. Nancy -----Original Message----- From: cecilia <suefeild@jps.net> To: DONALDSON-L@rootsweb.com <DONALDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, August 29, 1999 7:36 AM Subject: [DONALDSON-L] ANDREW DONALDSON > Searching for data on Andrew DONALDSON b abt 1785 N.C., d abt 1848 >Calloway Co., Ky., m Sally (unknown ) had 7 known children. > Sue Feild > > > >==== DONALDSON Mailing List ==== >Need help? Forgot how unsubscribe? >Contact Sue Evans, list manager >mailto:morgana@ghg.net > >

I have here a social security application for Donald Christie Donaldson born March 22, 1894 at Fort Assiniboine, Montana, the son of Henry James Donaldson and Isabella Fenton. The application was filled out and signed by Donald on Feb 1, 1938. I got it because I was looking for my own grandfather born around that time, and was from Missouri. (This application was filled out in Missouri) This Donald is not related to me, I don't think, and I thought I'd mention it on the list to see if anyone related to this gentleman would like to get it. It costs $7 to send away for it. all the best, pd

In my previous email, I mis-typed the URL for my online site It should read: www.my-ged.com/donldson Thanks Mike Donaldson

In a message dated 8/29/99 9:01:35 PM EST, pdpdpd@ix.netcom.com writes: << I got it because I was looking for my own grandfather born around that time, and was from Missouri. >> What part of Missouri was your grandfather from... I have three family members who moved from PA to MO in or about 1857... William, Aleexander and Thomas Donaldson. They lived in Mongomery Co .. Alexander moved to Olney and Silex MO. Check out my online data at www.my-gec.com/donldson. Let me know if any of them look familiar! Thanks Mike Donaldson Allenport, PA

Searching for data on Andrew DONALDSON b abt 1785 N.C., d abt 1848 Calloway Co., Ky., m Sally (unknown ) had 7 known children. Sue Feild

Seraching for Nancy T. DONALDSON b 1826 Tn., d. 17 Dec 1909, Johnson Co., Ill., m Joshua H. RAMAY 26 Sept 1844 Calloway Co., KY. I have been told that Nancys' parents were Andrew DONALDSON (b 1788 N.C.) and Sally (unknown) any data on this family would be very appreciated. Sue Feild

Hello, We are searching for descendants of our G.uncle August DONALDSON, wife Maude, and daughter, Hope. August was born in 1858 in Sweden and emigrated to the Chicago, IL. area with his parents in 1872. The family surname in Sweden was 'APPELQVIST'. The family changed their surname to DONALDSON in USA. We have found August, Maude, and daughter, Hope living in Canton, Ohio in 1915. Thank you for any help or suggestions. Margaret

--part1_4229df97.24e359bf_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --part1_4229df97.24e359bf_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-path: Bambi83@aol.com From: Bambi83@aol.com Full-name: Bambi83 Message-ID: <4f385918.24e35986@aol.com> Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 18:56:06 EDT Subject: Census Taker To: DOEEYES83@aol.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 4.0 for Windows 95 sub 10 CENSUS TAKER It was the first day of census, and all through the land; The pollster was ready ... a black book in hand. He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride; His book and some quills were tucked close by his side. A long winding ride down a road barely there; Toward the smell of fresh bread wafting, up through the air. The woman was tired, with lines on her face; And wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table; And she answered his questions ... the best she was able. He asked of her children... Yes, she had quite a few; The oldest was twenty, the youngest not two. She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; his sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. She noted each person who lived there with pride; And she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside. He noted the sex, the color, the age... The marks from the quill soon filled up the page. At the number of children, she nodded her head; And saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. The places of birth she "never forgot"; Was it Kansas? or Utah? or Oregon ... or not? They came from Scotland, of that she was clear; But she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. They spoke of employment, of schooling and such; They could read some .and write some .. though really not much. When the questions were answered, his job there was done; So he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. We can almost imagine his voice loud and clear; "May God bless you all for another ten years." Now picture a time warp ... its' now you and me; As we search for the people on our family tree. We squint at the census and scroll down so slow; As we search for that entry from long, long ago. Could they only imagine on that long ago day; That the entries they made would effect us this way? If they knew, would they wonder at the yearning we feel; And the searching that makes them so increasingly real. We can hear if we listen the words they impart; Through their blood in our veins and their voice in our heart. Author Unknown --part1_4229df97.24e359bf_boundary--