Biographical entry Donaldson, John (1840 - 1899)

Born
1840
Elgin, Scotland
Died
1899
Occupation
Engineer

Summary

John Donaldson was a British engineer who in around 1872 was made a partner in the business of John Thornycroft, his brother-in-law. Later, Donaldson's son, Thornycroft Donaldson, also entered the family business.

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Chronology

1867
Education - Received Certificate from Glasgow University
1869
Career position - Chief engineer, Dum Dum Arsenal, India
c. 1872 - c
Career event - Went into partnership with John I. Thornycroft & Co.

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Published resources

Journal Articles

  • 'Torpedo launches', Engineering, vol. 23, 18 May 1877, pp. 383-384. Details
  • 'Torpedo boats', The Engineer, vol. 54, 29 September 1882, pp. 236-237. Details
  • 'John Donaldson', The Engineer, vol. 88, 6 October 1899, p. 354. Details
  • Donaldson J., 'Letters to the Editor: Torpedo Boat Casualties', The Engineer, vol. 64, 17 June 1887, pp. 484-485. Details

Online Resources

Sources used to compile this entry: 'John Donaldson', The Engineer, vol. 88, 6 October 1899, p. 354; Arthure, Humphrey, 'John Donaldson and his Family', in A-Z People, http://brentfordandchiswicklhs.org.uk/local-history/people/john-donaldson-and-his-family/.

Prepared by: Rebecca Rigby