M, #13700, b. 13 April 1821, d. 8 February 1874
Biography* | | David Doner was New Tag DONER, David– During the nineteen years of his association with McDonough County history, included between the time of his arrival in 1852 and his lamented death on February 8, 1874, David Doner was regarded as an industrious and upright man, and one whose ability and courage amirably fitted him for the life of self-sacrifice and hardship for which he was destined. Born among humble surroundings in Lancaster County, Pa., April 13, 1821, he was a son of John Doner, who was born July 10, 1773, and who during his entire active life, pursued the calling of a farmer in the State of Pennsylvania. The article futher states that daughter Mary married Henry Wyman, which marriage I found (Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900 on Ancestry) Mary A Doner 22 Oct 22 1891 Henry H. Wyman in Fulton County , adding to the probability this is the same Doner family. per http://www.macomb.com/~ilmcdono/Biographies/DDoner.html. |
Birth* | 13 April 1821 | He was born on 13 April 1821 at Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, date per bio, age 45 in 1870. |
(InHomeOf) Census1850 | 1850 | He appeared on the 1850 census in the household of John Doner, pg 152 #111-112, Manor, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. His info on the census included - Doner, David 28 b.PA laborer. |
MovedTo* | 1852 | David Doner moved to McDonough Co., Illinois, in 1852. |
Marriage* | 10 April 1852 | He married Mary Myers on 10 April 1852 per David's bio. |
MovedTo* | | David Doner and Mary Myers moved to Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois, shortly after marriage (per his bio.) |
MovedTo | 1855 | David Doner and Mary Myers moved to Mound Twnshp, McDonough Co., Illinois, in 1855 (per his bio.) |
Religion* | | David Doner was and spoke German fluently. |
Census1860* | 1860 | He appeared on the 1860 census as the head of household, pg 431 #479-482, Mound Twnshp, McDonough Co., Illinois, Donor, David 39 b.PA $6600-$600. |
Marriage* | 26 November 1863 | He married Mary Umbaugh on 26 November 1863 at McDonough Co., Illinois, per Illinois Marriages 1851-1900 on Ancestry. |
Census1870* | 1870 | David Doner appeared on the 1870 census as the head of household, pg 64 #148-143, Mound Twnshp, McDonough Co., Illinois, Doner, David 45 b.PA $22,000-$2200. |
Death* | 8 February 1874 | He died on 8 February 1874 at age 52. |
To-Do* | | He was to-do wills and probates not in SLC so need to send for them. |