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Donaldson Family History
Donaldson Genealogy & Family TreeDonaldson is a Scottish name from Galloway, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic Domhnull which means "world ruler." The earliest known ancestor--Henry Donaldson--was recorded in 1339. The family motto is Per mare, per terras which means "By sea, by land."
Other spellings include "Donnaldson," "Donald," "Doneld," and "Donnald." Notable people with the surname include Australian director Roger Donaldson (The Bank Job, The Recruit, Species), American reality television personality Colby Conaldson (Survivor, Top Shot, Rachael Ray), and Danish Princess Mary Elizabeth Donaldson. The first Donaldson to come to America was Walter Donaldson in New Jersey in 1685.
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Donaldson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Ella Wiley Donaldson -- --, 1855 October 17, 1911 Pennsylvania
- Margret Donaldson -- --, 1897 December 0, 1968 Iowa
- Minerva Donaldson -- --, 1881 February 28, 1978
- George Washington Donaldson -- --, 1896 November 25, 1998 Oklahoma
- James Donaldson -- --, 1607 December 0, 1681
Donaldson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- George Washington Donaldson -- --, 1858 December 15, 1950 Texas
- Pearl Eaver Donaldson -- --, 1891 December 0, 1929 Arkansas
- Charles Aaron Donaldson -- --, 1887 May 30, 1993 Texas
- William Donaldson -- --, 1635 December 0, 1695 Virginia
- Sarah Donaldson -- --, 1684 April 12, 1799 Virginia
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