Washington County PA Archives Obituaries.....Donaldson, William, Sr September 5, 1863
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 Presbyterian banner. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 1860-1898: October 21 1863
Died on September 5th, 1863, Mr. William Donaldson, Sr., in the 74th year of his
age. He first became a sufferer from gravel and disease of the bladder nearly two
years ago. But through timely application of suitable means, he recovered in a
measure, and was able for some fifteen months to again take his place in the
sanctuary. In the month of August of the current year, he was prostrated with
dysentery; and when this was checked, the disease of old standing returned with a
power that resisted the influence of all remedial agencies, and in a few days caused
the earthly house of his tabernacle to be dissolved. Mr: D. was born in Washington
County, not far from the banks of the Monongahela River, and within the bounds of
Mingo Creek congregation. He was of Scotch-Irish descent, was raised in a religions
manner, and received his early Gospel training under the ministry of that venerable
man of God, Rev. Dr. Ralston. Over forty years ago, and just after his marriage, he
removed into Allegheny County, and settled within the bounds of Bethel congregation,
of which he became a regular attendant, and soon after, a communicating member,
under the ministry of Rev. Wm. Woods; in 1838 he was elected a Ruling Elder in
Bethel Church… He left a mourning widow, and five children, all members of the
church, and all to feel the loss of the prayers and counsels of such a father.

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