Joseph A. Donaldson
b. 1906, d. 1964
- Joseph A. Donaldson was born in 1906.
- The following appeared on 20 January 1927 in the Hornell Evening Tribune-Times: A marriage License has been issued at the office of the City Clerk James J. Bachle in Broadway to Joseph A. Donaldson of No. 246 High street and Miss Gertrude E. Schafer of No. 106 Thatcher street.
- He married Gertrude E. Shafer, daughter of Francis A. Shafer and Gertrude R. Ingraham, on 24 January 1927 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York, at St. Ann's Church, with the Rev. F. J. Naughten officiating. The marriage was witnessed by Genevieve Shafer.
- The following appeared on 24 January 1927 in the Hornell Evening Tribune-Times: The marriae of Miss Gertrude E. Schafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schafer of No. 106 Thatcher street and Joseph A. Donaldson, son of Mr. And Mrs. Edward Donaldson of No. 246 High street was solemnized this morning at 8:15 o'clock in St. Ann's church by the Rev. F. J. Naughten before a small group of friends and relatives.
The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Genevieve Schafer and Francis McCovick served as best man. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding party were served a wedding breakfast at the McCovic, tea room.
The young couple are both very well known and have a large circle of friends to wish them happiness. They will make their home in Ravine street. - Joseph A. Donaldson died in 1964.
- Gertrude E. Shafer became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at Saint Ann's Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York.
- Last Edited: 3 Jan 2016