Samuel Donaldson (abt. 1823 - 1907)

Born about 1823 in Armagh, Ireland [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ann (Bailey) Donaldson — married 28 Jan 1850 in Scots Church, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 18 Apr 1907 at about age 84 in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Samuel Donaldson.

Birth

Circa 1822-23 or 1824, ^[1] in Armagh, Northern Ireland. ^{[2] [3]}

Immigration

Arrived on board the "Elizabeth". Bounty 18 7 6 paid by Mr Charles Windeyer, Clarence River. To be employed by Mr Windeyer for a period of 12mths as a Shepherd, being paid 16pounds and given weekly rations. ^[4]
Arrival - 31 Mar 1845. [3]
Ships passenger list says "Single males - Armagh, Protestant, read& write, Farm Labourer Bounty 18 7 6" ^[5] Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Marriage

Samuel Donaldson. married Mary Ann Baillie (sic). ^[9] in 1850 in Scotts Presbyterian Church, Pitt St, Sydney New South Wales. ^[10]

Children

Elizabeth Donaldson. ^[11] (Born and died 1851.
Jane (Donaldson) Donaldson ^[12] (1853 - 1936)
Alexander Donaldson ^[13] (1856 - 1935)
William James Donaldson. ^{[14] [15]} (abt. 1858 - 1951)
Hannah (Donaldson) Gollan. ^[16] (1861-1895)
Mary Anne (Donaldson) Baker. ^[17] (1865 - 1958)
Elizabeth (Donaldson) Ford. ^[18] (1867 - 1945)
Frances Navada (Donaldson) Stevenson. ^[19] (1875-1964)

Death

Samuel Donaldson died April 18, 1907 Aged 84 years, according to a memorial card printed in his honour. ^[20]
Mr. Samuel Donaldson ^[21]who died at Waverley, Sydney, on Thursday last, aged 84, was a resident of Gunnedah for over 40 years, and only recently to reside at Waverley, where he had acquired property. He owned Myall Park, Mullaley, and his sons still reside in the district. Mr. S. J. Donaldson of Brenmer, Boggabri, is a nephew of deceased.

Funeral

Family Notices Sat 20 Apr 1907 DONALDSON. ^[22] —The Funeral of the late SAMUEL DONALDSON will leave his late residence, 86 Mill Hill-road, Waverley, THIS DAY, (Saturday), at 3.15 p.m., for Waverley Cemetery. W. CARTER, Undertaker Waverley Headstone photo on Find a Grave

Research

This Samuel Donaldson died in 1907 - Confident due to the memorial card found in the family collection of the children of Andy Gollan (Samuel's grandson) the immigration records probably are but may not be for the correct person.

Assisted Immigrants[4] Surname Firstname Age Ship Year Arriving Remarks Copy
DONALDSON Samuel 22 Elizabeth 1845 Sydney and/or Newcastle Reel 2135, [4/4785] Page 237; Reel 2456, [4/4903]
DONALDSON Samuel 27 Royal Saxon 1844 Sydney and/or Newcastle and family Reel 2135, [4/4785] Page 163; Reel 2453, [4/4899]

This child?

Child: Alexander Donaldson ?^[23] died 1935 ?^[24]

^[25]

Sources

1. ↑ died April 18, 1907 Aged 84 years, according to a memorial card printed in his honour.
2. ↑ Source: #S-2049741962 State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood New South Wales, Australia; Wage agreements and entitlement certificates of persons on bounty ships (Agent's Immigrant Lists); Series: 5315; Reel: 2456
3. ↑ Source: #S-2058567279 State Archives NSW; Roll: 858
4. ↑ Source: #S-2049741962 State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood New South Wales, Australia; Wage agreements and entitlement certificates of persons on bounty ships (Agent's Immigrant Lists); Series: 5315; Reel: 2456
5. ↑ link to Passenger list image - [1]
6. ↑ State Archives NSW; Roll: 858
7. ↑ Source: #S-2049741962 State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood New South Wales, Australia; Persons on bounty ships (Agent's Immigrant Lists); Series: 5316; Reel: 2135; Item: [4/4785]
8. ↑ State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood New South Wales, Australia; Wage agreements and entitlement certificates of persons on bounty ships (Agent's Immigrant Lists); Series: 5315; Reel: 2456
9. ↑ NSW BDM Index - Marriages Search Results
   Registration Number Groom's Family Name Groom's Given Name(s) Bride's Family Name(s) Bride's Given Name(s) District
   7/1850 V18507 79 DONALDSON SAMUEL BAILLIE MARY A QC
10. ↑ Copy of certificate held by Sue Crerar
11. ↑ NSW BDM Births Search Results
    Name Registration Number Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
    DONALDSON ELIZABETH 116/1851 V1851116 51 SAMUEL MARY A
12. ↑ NSW BDM Births Search Results
    Name Registration Number Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
    DONALDSON JANE 7/1853 V185355/52 SAMUEL MARY A
13. ↑ NSW BDM Births Search Results
    Name Registration Number Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
    DONALDSON ALEXANDER 1811/1856 SAMUEL MARY A CHIPPENDALE
14. ↑ NSW BDM Births Search Results
    Name Registration Number Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
    DONALDSON WILLIAM J 406/1859 V1859406 139 SAMUEL MARY A
15. ↑ DONALDSON WILLIAM J 406/1858 406 VOL 139 SAMUEL MARY ANNE
16. ↑ NSW BDM Births Search Results
    Name Registration Number Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
    DONALDSON HANNAH 3285/1861 SAMUEL MARY A CHIPPENDALE
17. ↑ NSW BDM Births Search Results
    Name Registration Number Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
    DONALDSON MARY A 13350/1865 SAMUEL MARY A PATRICKS PLAIN
18. ↑ NSW BDM Births Search Results
    Name Registration Number Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
    DONALDSON ELIZABETH 11580/1867 SAMUEL MARY A MAITLAND
19. ↑ NSW BDM Births Search Results
    Name Registration Number Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
    DONALDSON FRANCES NAVADA 20266/1875 SAMUEL MARY ANN GUNNEDAH
20. ↑ Deaths Search Results
    Name Registration Number Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
    DONALDSON SAMUEL 7046/1907 84 YRS WAVERLEY WAVERLEY
21. ↑ Quirindi Herald and District News (NSW : 1906 - 1907; 1913 - 1923) Fri 26 Apr 1907 Page 4 [http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/234158899 STRAY CHIPS FROM ALL ROUND].
22. ↑ The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 20 Apr 1907 Page 24 Family Notices
23. ↑ DONALDSON ALEXANDER 1811/1856 SAMUEL MARY A CHIPPENDALE
24. ↑ Death record? DONALDSON ALEXANDER 16631/1935 (date 30 Sep 1935?) SAMUEL MARY A TAMWORTH
25. ↑ prob not this one - DONALDSON-April 1 1935 at his residence 60 Hatfield street, Mascot, Alexander Donaldson aged 73 years[2]

• NRS5316/4_4785/Elizabeth [3]_31 Mar 1845/ from the Assisted Immigrants (digital) Shipping Lists on the New South Wales State Archives and Records website at: http://indexes.records.nsw.gov.au/ebook/list.aspx?Page=NRS5316/4_4785/Elizabeth%20[3]_31%20Mar%201845/4_478500130.jpg&No=10