William L. Donaldson Explained

William L. Donaldson
Office:Member of Maryland House of Delegates
Constituency:Washington County
Term Start:1967
Term End:1970
Predecessor:Mildred C. Huyett, R. Noel Spence, George W. Tingle
Successor:Charles F. Wagaman Jr.
Birth Date:8 November 1899
Birth Place:Fairfield, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Fairfield Union Cemetery
Party:Republican
Spouse:Helen E. Eigenbrode
Children:1
Alma Mater:Gettysburg College (A.B.,M.S.)

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.

Early life

William 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

Donaldson 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

Donaldson 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maryland Manual, 1969-70 . 352 . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2018-08-02 . 2022-04-04.
  2. News: William Donaldson . 1977-05-02 . The Daily Mail . . 2022-04-04 . Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: House of Delegates, Washington County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2022-04-04.