John Donaldson

M, #6659, b. circa 1851
     John Donaldson was born circa 1851. He was the son of John Donaldson and Mary Mair.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 211 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Donaldson, head; Margaret Donaldson, wife; Jean Donaldson, daughter; John Donaldson, son; Margt Ann Donaldson, daughter; George Donaldson, son; William Donaldson, son.1
He was the informant for Jane Donaldson's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 December 1874.2

Citations

  1. [S8548] 1861, Scottish Census, "John Donaldson, son, male, age 10, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 211 Portknockie."
  2. [S5349] Jane Innes née Donaldson, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Jane Innes, Married to James Innes (Fisherman), died 1874, December Eighth 11h 0m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 24 years. Father: John Donaldson Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Mary Donaldson M.S. Mair (Deceased). Cause of death: Puerperal Fever, Six Days, as Certified by Hugh Sharp A.M. M.R.C.S. of E. Informant: John Donaldson, Brother. Registered: 1874, December 8th at Manse of Seafield, Thomas Fraser, Registrar."