City: Celina
DONALDSON, Jno. Thomas, farmer; born Fox Springs, Tenn., Aug. 2, 1865; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Robert DANIEL and Hannah E. (Colson) DONALDSON; father’s occupation, farmer and trader; paternal grandparents Wm B. and Mary (Howard) DONALDSON; maternal grandfather Allen COLSON, maternal grandmother’s maiden name was CLARY; educated Mont Vale Academy, Celina, Tenn.; was County Court Clerk of Clay Co., Tenn., for twelve years; in early life was a farmer and merchant; at one time he taught school; now engaged in farming, stock dealing and timber dealing; married twice, first Mollie DAVIS 1888, second Ermine BROWN 1897; member F. and A. M. and I. O. O. F; Democrat; member of Church of Christ.
