Brief Life History of William Lamont
When William Lamont Donaldson was born on 9 February 1866, in Jackson Center, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, Samuel Shannon Donaldson, was 47 and his mother, Minerva Dunn, was 44. He married Mary Amanda Zahniser on 5 October 1892, in Jackson Center, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Villa Grove, Saguache, Colorado, United States in 1920 and Ouray, Ouray, Colorado, United States in 1930. He died on 10 June 1956, in Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado, United States, at the age of 90, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Salida, Chaffee, Colorado, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know William Lamont? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (26)
- William L Donaldson in household of Samuel Donaldson, "United States Census, 1870"
- William Lamont Donaldson, "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950"
- Wm.L. Donaldson, "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1892"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1867 · Denver Becomes a temporary capital
In 1867, Denver City becomes the Capital of the Territory of Colorado.
1870
Historical Boundaries: 1870: Saguache, Colorado Territory, United States 1876: Saguache, Colorado, United States
1890 · Gold is Discovered
In 1890, Robert Miller Womack discovers a rich gold deposit along Cripple Creek, near the western slope of Pikes Peak. This would become the richest gold strike in the Rocky Mountin area.
Name Meaning
Scottish: patronymic from Donald , generally representing an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dhomhnaill (see McDonald ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.