DONALDSON, Alexander (bap. 1727 - 1794) ‹ LBT 30236 ›
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Floruit: 1750–1794
Floruit 1750 (B) — 1794 (B); Male, married
Life Events
| Event | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism | 24 Nov 1727 | O.D.N.B. |
| Death | - on 11 Mar 1794 | O.D.N.B. |
Will
| Will (Ref., Piece, Image) | Will Dates | Intestate | Probate Dates | Administration Dates | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PROB |
O.D.N.B. (2004) - bequeated to his son (James) an estate worth about £100,000. --- |
Family Relationships
| LBTNumber | Name | Relationship | Occupation | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6735 | MARSHALL, Anna (mar. DONALDSON) ‹ LBT 06735 › | spouse | ||
| 34902 | DONALDSON, James ‹ LBT 34902 › | parent | Linen manufacturer | |
| 36708 | DONALDSON, (Second son) ‹ LBT 36708 › | child | O.D.N.B. (2004) - 1751-1830, printer and founder of Donaldson's Hospital - only one to survive chilhood |
Occupations (2)
| Occupation | Comment |
|---|---|
| Bookseller | O.D.N.B. (2004) |
| Printer | O.D.N.B. (2004) |
Addresses (3)
| Date | Address | Trade at Addr | Source | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr -, 17630400, (1763) | 195 Strand | |||
| 1773-06-24 | 48 St Paul's Churchyard | |||
| 1789000, (1789) | Broughton Hall, nr. Edinburgh |
Events (7)
| Date | Event type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 1727 | Baptized | - Edinburgh |
| 1750 | 'Embarked in the trade and business of a bookseller … at Edinburgh' | |
| 10 Jan 1751 | Married | - to Anna Marshall or Merchall (LBT/06735) |
| Apr 1763 | moved to London - initially joining his brother John | |
| 24 Jun 1773 | Partnership | - with his brother John was dissolved |
| 2 Feb 1774 | House of Lords decision | - victory for Donaldson in 'Donaldson v. Becket' |
| 11 Mar 1794 | Died | Broughton Hall, nr. Edinburgh |
SOURCES & TRANSCRIPTIONS
Transcriptions
Dictionary of National Biography - article by J.J.Caudle and Richard B.Sher