John Donelson, who founded Nashville. Children: Alexander Donelson,--born in Accomack, Virginia - of age before 1763. At a young age his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa, and when he was 10 they moved to Minneapolis. Donelson had one younger sibling, Sam. When John Patrick Donelson III was born on 7 April 1755, in Accomack Parish, Accomack, Virginia, British Colonial America, his father, John Donelson, was 37 and his mother, Rachel Stockley, was 25. His family history is directly connected to President Andrew Jackson. Colonel John Donelson Born in Delaware, 1718. Parents: Capt. Died in Kentucky 1786. Distinguished in early life in Virginia as a civil, industrial and military leader. John Donelson Martin Sr. (May 4, 1883 – April 2, 1962) was a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and previously was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee John Donelson, Sr. and Catherine Davies. Colonel John Donelson Born in Delaware, 1718. John was born in Nashville, TN and is a direct descendant of Capt. There has been some confusion in the Davis line due to the similarity of … Capt. Rachel was born on June 15 1767, in near the Banister River, about ten miles from Chatham, Virginia in Pittsylvania County. Died: 1736 in Delaware. He greatly respected his family's place in the history of Tennessee. Wife of Colonel John Donelson co-founder of Nashville.Mother of Rachel Jackson. Member of the House of Burgesses, iron manufacturer, Lieutenant Colonel of Pittsylvania County and devoted vestryman of Camden Parish. Col. John Donelson, Jr. 1725-1785. Wm. He married Mary Purnell on 17 August 1779, in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. Spouse: Catherine Davies. John Donelson was born on month day 1755, at birth place, Virginia, to Lt. Col. John Donnelson and Rachel Jackson (born Donelson). Born: 1696 in London, England. Lt was born in 1718, in Pittsylvania, Virginia. John Donelson born in Somerset County Maryland 1718 - died in Tennessee 1785; married Rachel Stockley, daughter of Alexander Stockley of Accoraack County, Virginia. Member of the House of Burgesses, iron manufacturer, Lieutenant Colonel of Pittsylvania County and devoted vestryman of Camden Parish. John Donelson (son of John), aka Jr., and Col. was born April 7, 1725 in Snow Hill, Maryland of John Donelson... Confusion over names. The sons and daughters of Colonel John Donelson and Rachel Stockley, the second generation of the Tennessee Donelsons, produced approximately 63 children The Donelsons were pioneers, Indian fighters, professionals, businessmen, soldiers, and politicians, and always aligned with General Andrew Jackson. Donelson was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Distinguished in early life in Virginia as a civil, industrial and military leader. My Fifth Great Grandmother. The Donelson name figured prominently in early Tennessee history. Donelson - - - - married Charity Dickerson. John Donelson, Sr. 1696-1736. John Donelson Jr. (1718 - 1785) Biography. Born: Apr 7, 1725 in Somerset... Mary Donelson 1756-1823. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 9 daughters. Died in Kentucky 1786.