John Donaldson
ID # 9355, (1878-1935)
| Father | James Donaldson (1835-1889) |
| Mother | Jane Somerville (1840-1924) |
| Baptism | John Donaldson was baptized on 30 March 1878 at Allan Twp., Manitoulin Island, Ontario. |
| Marriage | He married Sarah Nelson, daughter of John Nelson and Elizabeth Wilson, on 8 August 1902 at Allan Township, Manitoulin Island. Mrge reg. 003346-02 Gordon Twp., Manitoulin District John Donaldson, 24, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian. Born and residing Allen Township. Parents Jas. Donaldson and ...Summerville. Sarah Nelson 21, spinster, apparently Presbyterian. Born and residing Allen Township. Parents John Nelson and ...Wilson. Witnesses Neil Douglas and Charlotte Wilson, both of Allen Township. On August 8, 1902, at Allen Township, by J. D. Byrnes. The marriage was registered in Gordon Township. Apparently, at the time, there was no registrar in Allan. |
| Death | He died on 29 December 1935 at Gordon Twp., Manitoulin Island, Ontario, at age 57. |
| Burial | He was buried on 30 December 1935 at Gordon Cemetery, Gordon Twp., Manitoulin Island. |
| Note | Death reg. 022593-35 Gordon Twp., Manitoulin Island John Donaldson died December 29, 1935. Place of death and residence Gordon Township. Married. Born Gordon on March 30, 1878. Age 57 yrs., 9 months. Farmer. At place of death 17 years. In province 57 years. Parents James Donaldson and Jane Somerville, both born Scotland. Physician F. A. Strain, Gore Bay. Informant Peter Donaldson, Advance P.O., brother. Place of burial Gordon Cemetery on December 30th, 1935. The burial permit was issued by Harvey Beck of Foxey on December 29th. Foxey was for a time a post office in Gordon Township. It was closed, apparently permanently, in 1937. |
| Last Edited | 7 Jul 2025 |