Person:John Donnan (2)

MARRIAGE: JOHN ANDERSON D0NNAN, York, Livingston Co., NY TO: Mary Milroy, York, Livingston Co., NY There were 4 children born to them: William J.,John Milroy, George A. and Anna M. John, third child of Esther, bornOctober 4, 1820 on the farm one mile south of York, in fact all thechildren were born there. John was a healthy child and soon ready forschool with the others, a good district school and many continued tillthey were grown up thus completing their education. With a kindlydisposition became a friend of all, very temperate in speech as well asotherwise; got much pleasure out of life in fellowship with those he camein daily contact. He was a lifelong member of the Covenanter Church atYork, NY serving it in many ways, was finally chosen to the Eldership. Asa young man he was interested in farming as well as the young ladies ofthe community, and especially in Mary Milroy. PAGE 137 daughter of Jamesand Mary Milroy, Scotch people of the same neighborhood. Mary was bornDecember 25, 1828, educated in their home school, soon became prominentin social circles and church life joining the Covenanter Church at anearly age. John's father purchased another farm near Greigsville, NY,where they went to live, and remained during their life time. Thissection was covered with varied timber and when cleared was veryproductive, especially in wheat. They were good managers so this wasanother thrifty Donnan home, and a good neighbor. They educated theirchildren also in the home school, a good one perhaps holding to the threeR's, but there was much good horse sense instilled into their minds. Thiswas another pleasant place to drop in for a call or a stay. They bothdied the same year; this left two vacant chairs in the home and a greatloss to each of the family. John died on March 4, 1886 and Mary April 3, interment was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, York. NY. http://www.clis.com/donnan/sl02.txt

JOHN ALEXANDER DONNAN and MARY MILROY had four children (William J., JohnMilroy Donnan, George A. Donnan and Anna M.) John Alexander and MaryDonnan lived on a 340-acre farm in Greigsville where the Retsof salt minerailroad was located. In 1855 they built a house on the west side of thetracks on Rte. 36, across from the school bus barns. House, most recently yellow, is still there at last report.

1. ↑ John Roy. Milroy Database
   Recorded 19 Dec 2001.