William L. Donaldson (November 8, 1899 – April 30, 1977) was an American politician and educator. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Washington County, Maryland from 1967 to 1970.
William L. Donaldson | |
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| Member of Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1967–1970 | |
| Preceded by | Mildred C. Huyett, R. Noel Spence, George W. Tingle |
| Succeeded by | Charles F. Wagaman Jr. |
| Constituency | Washington County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1899 Fairfield, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1977 (aged 77) Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fairfield Union Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Helen E. Eigenbrode |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Gettysburg College (A.B.,M.S.) |
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Early life
editWilliam L. Donaldson was born on November 8, 1899, in Fairfield, Pennsylvania to William C. and Francis Scott Donaldson.[1][2] He attended public schools in Fairfield and Gettysburg Academy. Wagaman graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science from Gettysburg College in 1924.[1]
Career
editDonaldson worked as an educator. He developed an educational survey of Nigeria for the United States government.[1] Donaldson served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Washington County, Maryland, from 1967 to 1970. He was elected as a Republican.[3]
Personal life
editDonaldson married Helen E. Eigenbrode. They had one son, William C. Donaldson.[1][2]
Donaldson died on April 30, 1977, at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was buried at Fairfield Union Cemetery.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Maryland Manual, 1969-70". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. August 2, 2018. p. 352. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c "William Donaldson". The Daily Mail. Hagerstown, Maryland. May 2, 1977. Retrieved April 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "House of Delegates, Washington County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
