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
Member of Maryland House of Delegates
In office
1967–1970
Preceded byMildred C. Huyett, R. Noel Spence, George W. Tingle
Succeeded byCharles F. Wagaman Jr.
ConstituencyWashington County
Personal details
Born(1899-11-08)November 8, 1899
Fairfield, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 1977(1977-04-30) (aged 77)
Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeFairfield Union Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHelen E. Eigenbrode
Children1
Alma materGettysburg College (A.B.,M.S.)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • educator

Early life

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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

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Maryland Manual, 1969-70". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. August 2, 2018. p. 352. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "William Donaldson". The Daily Mail. Hagerstown, Maryland. May 2, 1977. Retrieved April 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ "House of Delegates, Washington County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved April 4, 2022.