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Thomas Donaldson

Male 1854 - 1931  (76 years)


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  • Name Thomas Donaldson 
    Born 25 Nov 1854  Peterhead, , Aberdeen, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 1876  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Immigration 1881  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Occupation 1901  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Mill Hand 
    Occupation 1911  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Laborer, Furniture 
    Residence 1911  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Methodist 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-351477 
    Died 14 Aug 1931  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Cause: Cause: Influenza with Pneumonia (12 days) 
    Buried 14 Aug 1931  Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Person ID I351477  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Family Elizabeth McWillie Scott,   b. 17 Mar 1855, Botriphnie Parish, Banffshire Co. Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jan 1931, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 25 Dec 1883  Mount Forest, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Donaldson,   b. 31 Dec 1884, Norwich, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1954  (Age 69 years)
     2. Thomas J. Donaldson,   b. 29 May 1888, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. James Donaldson,   b. 9 Mar 1891, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Mar 1941  (Age 50 years)
     4. Robert Donaldson,   b. Feb 1893, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Robert John Donaldson,   b. 3 Feb 1893, Woodbridge, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1967  (Age 73 years)
     6. Annie Donaldson,   b. May 1894, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Annie ? Donaldson,   b. 9 May 1894, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Edna Elspeth Donaldson,   b. 19 Mar 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Aug 1977, Comox, , British Columbia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     9. Jessie Donaldson,   b. Aug 1899, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     10. Jessie C. Donaldson,   b. 25 Aug 1900, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F251753  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • THOMAS DONALDSON

      It was with deep regret that citizens learned of the death of Thomas Donaldson, one of Preston's oldest residents, which occurred at his residence, 1196 Queen street, Friday evening at about seven o'clock. Deceased had been ill for only a week, with an attack of influenza, which developed into pneumonia. He was predeceased by his wife in early January of this year. Mr. Donaldson was born in Peterhead, Scotland and would have marked his 77th birthday this coming November. When a young man he came to Canada and for the past 35 years has made his home in Preston, during the course of which he made many friends. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church. Surviving are four daughters and three sons: Elizabeth and Jessie at home, Mrs. W. C. Little, town and Mrs. J. R. Robertson of Merrickville; Thomas Donaldson of Montreal and James and Robert of Preston. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the late residence to the Preston cemetery, with Rev. H. D. Moyer officiating.

      Kitchener Daily Record 15 Aug 1931 pg 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S204] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1901, Preston (Village) F-1 Page 14.

    2. [S1669] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1911, Div. 23 Page 25.

    3. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      In Memory Of/ Thomas Donaldson/ 1854 ?1931/ Elizabeth M. Scott/His Wife/ 1856 ?1931/ Their Son James/ 1891 ?1941/ Their Daughter 1884 ?1954/ Donaldson. / [Footstones] James/Elizabeth/ Mother/ Father.

    4. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:Thomas Donaldson Gender:Male Birth Year:abt 1855 Birth Place:Scotland Age at Death:76 Death Date:Aug 1931 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    5. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name:Thomas Donaldson Age:29 Birth Date:abt 1854 Birth Place:Milbreck Scotland Marriage Date:25 Dec 1883 Marriage County or District:Wellington Father:William Donaldson Mother:Elizabeth Donaldson Spouse:Elizabeth Mcwillie Scott Spouse's Age:27 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1856 Spouse Birth Place:Botuphine Scotland Spouse Father:George Scott Spouse Mother:Elspet Scott

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 25 Nov 1854 - Peterhead, , Aberdeen, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1876 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1881 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Mill Hand - 1901 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, Furniture - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Influenza with Pneumonia (12 days) - 14 Aug 1931 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 14 Aug 1931 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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