George Donaldson

M, #3640, b. 11 November 1891, d. 14 April 1942
Pedigree
     George Donaldson was born on 11 November 1891 at 247½ Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Donaldson and Elspet Mair.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 132 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Donaldson, head; Elsie Donaldson, wife; George Donaldson, son; Alexander Donaldson, son; Williamina (sic) Donaldson, daughter; Georgina M. Donaldson, daughter.2,1
George Donaldson was a fisherman and herring fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1911 census at 205 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Donaldson, head; Elsie Donaldson, wife; George Donaldson, son; Alexander Donaldson, son; Williamina (sic) Donaldson, daughter; Georgina Donaldson, daughter; Mary Ann Donaldson, daughter.3

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1921 census at 1 Blantyre Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Donaldson, head; Elsie Donaldson, wife; George Donaldson, son; Alex Donaldson, son.4,5

The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that George Donaldson lived at 1 Blantyre Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6 He married Charlotte Grant at United Free Church, Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 December 1928.7,1 George Donaldson died on 14 April 1942 at 1 Blantyre Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 50.1
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)

Citations

  1. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  2. [S3677] 1901, Scottish Census, "George Donaldson, son, male, age 9, born in Banff, Portknockie, scholar, resident at 132 Portknockie."
  3. [S7267] 1911, Scottish Census, "George Donaldson, son, male, age 19, single, fisherman, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 205 Portknockie."
  4. [S9440] 1921, Scottish Census, "George Donaldson, son, age 29 years 9 months, male, single, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Herring Fisherman, employment status: Out of Work, employment: Owners of S.D. "Valkyrie" Fishermen, resident at 1 Blantyre Place."
  5. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  6. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 75: PORTKNOCKIE, "Donaldson, George, 1 Blantyre Pl.", page 110: PORTKNOCKIE, BLANTYRE PLACE, "1, John Donaldson, fisherman; G. Donaldson; Alex. Donaldson."
  7. [S9043] George Donaldson - Charlotte Grant, Marriage entry, "1928 on the Twelfth day of December at United Free Church, Findochty. After Banns, According to the Forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. George Donaldson, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 37, usual residence 1 Blantyre Place, Portknockie, parents John Donaldson Fisherman and Elsie Donaldson M.S. Mair (deceased). Charlotte Grant, Fishworker (Spinster), age 28, usual residence 2 The Hythie, Findochty, parents William Grant Cooper and Jessie Grant M.S. Geddes (deceased). S. Oliver Stewart, U.F.Ch. Minister, Findochty. Elsie Grant, 2 The Hythie, Findochty, Witness. Alexander Jappy, 27 New Street, Buckie, Witness. Registered 1928 December 13th At Buckie, John W. Gordon Registrar."