from Denise Ottoson: 4 Feb 1844 Missouri 5 Mar 1916 Seattle
William R. Donaldson
Residence was not listed; Enlisted as a Corporal (date unknown). "E" Co. MO 1st Cavalry --civilwardata.com Missouri State Archives show he enlisted as Private, February 7, 1864 at Jefferson City; mustered in same day; promoted to Corporal July 1, 1865; mustered out September 1, 1865 at Little Rock, AR.