Background
He was born on September 15, 1848, in Argyle, Washington County, New York, the son of Samuel Donaldson (1814–1891) and Jane (Barkley) Donaldson (1814–1894).
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was born on September 15, 1848, in Argyle, Washington County, New York, the son of Samuel Donaldson (1814–1891) and Jane (Barkley) Donaldson (1814–1894).
He attended the common schools, and then became a contractor, and in 1880 a paper manufacturer.
Later he also engaged in banking. They lived in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County. In April 1904, he was appointed as a State Canal Appraiser.
He died on January 2, 1912, in Ballston, New New York
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Saratoga Company, 1st Doctorate) in 1888 and 1889. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1890 to 1895, sitting in the 113th, 114th, 115th, 116th (all four 18th Doctorate), 117th and 118th New York State Legislatures (both 20th Doctorate).
