John Hall Donaldson and Hannah Jane Nickle

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Husband John Hall Donaldson

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           Born: 28 Sep 1847 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA
     Christened: 
           Died: 25 Mar 1916 - Nickleville, Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA
         Buried:  - Nickleville Cemetery, Nickleville, Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA 1

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         Father: William Adams Donaldson (1819-1915) 2 3
         Mother: Sarah "Sally" Hall (1820-1891) 4

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       Marriage: 31 Dec 1875

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Wife Hannah Jane Nickle

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           Born: 25 Feb 1851 - Nickleville, Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA
     Christened: 
           Died: 17 Jan 1925
         Buried:  - Nickleville Cemetery, Nickleville, Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA 1

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         Father: Daniel Dobbin Nickle (1818-1909) 5
         Mother: Mary Ann Myers (1827-1885)

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Children

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1 M Ernest Leroy Donaldson

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           Born: 1876
     Christened: 
           Died: 1942
         Buried:  - Nickleville Cemetery, Nickleville, Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA

         Spouse: Did Not Marry

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2 F Sylvia Donaldson ⁶

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           Born: 24 Nov 1877 6
     Christened: 
           Died: Jun 1956 6
         Buried:  - Bayonne, Hudson Co, NJ

         Spouse: James LeVier (1875-      ) 6
           Marr: 22 Sep 1900 - ? Venango Co, PA 6

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3 F Ethel Donaldson

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           Born: 1879
     Christened: 
           Died: 1881
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Did Not Marry

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4 F Nellie Donaldson

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           Born: 1882 - Nickleville, Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA
     Christened: 
           Died: 1966
         Buried:  - Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 7

         Spouse: Seth J. Cox (1878-1958)
           Marr: 15 May 1917 - Emlenton, Venango Co, PA

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5 F Emma Donaldson

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           Born: 1884
     Christened: 
           Died: 1891
 Cause of Death: Typhoid fever
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Did Not Marry

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6 M Homer Harold Donaldson

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           Born: 1886
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Verna Bentley (      -      )

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7 M Austin J. Donaldson

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           Born: 11 Feb 1889
     Christened: 
           Died: Dec 1969 - ? Emlenton, Venango Co, PA
         Buried:  - Nickleville Cemetery, Nickleville, Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA

         Spouse: Ruth Esther Sheffer (1895-1961)
           Marr: 15 May 1918 - Venango Co, PA

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8 M John "Archie" Donaldson

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           Born: 4 Jun 1892 - Nickleville, Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA
     Christened: 
           Died: 25 Nov 1981 - ? Florida
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Edna Blanch Shields (1893-1981)
           Marr: 15 Jul 1913 - St. Petersburg, Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA

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General Notes: Husband - John Hall Donaldson

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John Hall Donaldson was born Sept. 28, 1847, in Rockland township, died March 25, 1916, at his home near Nickleville, after an illness of several years. His case was a very peculiar and a pitiful one. He did not seem to suffer much pain, but was in most ways like a child. During the last few years he knew no one, not even the members of his own family. To the many who knew him in former years, it seemed only his earthly tabernacle remained. The saddest part of his experience was during those years when he realized his weakness which so very slowly and gradually came upon him. Mr. Donaldson was very active in public affairs in the church and in the home until he became helpless in mind and body. At the age of 22 he was converted and united with this church which he faithfully served. He acted as deacon and Sunday School superintendent and was one of our ablest men in offering public prayer. He also served Richland township as school director several years. We can only rejoice that the Father above has taken him to Himself and released his clouded condition. His wife and family deserve mention for the kind care they extended to this husband and father during his years of illness. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Jane Nickle. Also by two daughters and four sons: Mrs. Sylvia Levier, Bayonne, N. J., Homer, Archie, Conewango Valley, N. Y.; Nellie, Ernest, Austin, at home. Two sisters: Miss Elma, missionary in Dehra Dun, India; Newton Donaldson, D. D. Huntingdon, W. Va. Also four grandchildren. Short services in the home were followed by more extended services in the church, conducted by our pastor, Rev. Marlowe.

1 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 4, Richland Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1996), Pg 26.

2 Editor, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 1114.

3 Winston Donaldson, Donaldson Family History (Franklin, PA: Privately published), Pg 6.

4 Winston Donaldson, Donaldson Family History (Franklin, PA: Privately published).

5 Editor, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 1111.

6 Mrs. Harold V. Linn, Daniel Smith - Pioneer Settler of Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania (Venango County, PA: Privately published, 1961), Pg 62.

7 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 5, Rockland Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1997), Pg 53.