Francis Hilliard Donaldson
Francis Hilliard Donaldson, father of Chester Donaldson, was born in Swan River, Manitoba on the 9th of April, 1893. Called by his second name 'Hilliard' he was the son of William John Donaldson and Mary Hall.
Francis Donaldson married Guðrún Danielson in Swan River, Manitoba, in 1919). Guðrún's maiden name was Jónsdóttir, whose family came from Skagaströnd, Iceland.. Her parents were Jónas Jónsson and Solveig Oddsdóttir. Before marrying Hilliard, she had been married to Jónas Daníelsson.
A link to the family of Guðrún Danielson (Danielsson), entitled ICELANDIC SETTLERS of the SWAN RIVER VALLEY, may be found here.
The children of Francis Donaldson and Guðrún (Danielson) Donaldson included:
Lilian Donaldson (married Ralph Sercombe)
Fern Donaldson (married John Rosenthal)
Melvin Donaldson (married Claire)
June Donaldson (married Oliver Anderson)