Background
Donaldson, John M. was born on January 17, 1854 in Stirling, Scotland. Son of John W. and Isabella (McNaughton) Donaldson.
Donaldson, John M. was born on January 17, 1854 in Stirling, Scotland. Son of John W. and Isabella (McNaughton) Donaldson.
Parents removed to Detroit, Michigan, 1856. Graduate Detroit High School. Studied architect’s office, Detroit, Polytechnic and Art Academy, Munich, and in Atelier “Andre,” École des Beaux Arts, Paris.
Member Donaldson & Meier, since 1880. Director American International Assurance. President Detroit Museum Artist
Detroit City Plan and Improvement Commission.
Member National Council of Fine Arts, National Institute of Arts and Letters. Home: Detroit, Michigan
Member Donaldson & Meier, since 1880. Director American International Assurance. Member National Council of Fine Arts, National Institute of Arts and Letters.
Married Mistress; children: Alexander G., Bruce M. In practice with Henry T. Brush, 1876-1879.