George Donner

1784–1847 (age 63)

Pioneer

Photograph of George Donner

About George Donner

George Donner (1784–1847) lived to age 63. They were a pioneer. Born in Salem, they died in Donner Lake. They are buried at Donner Memorial State Park in California.

Also buried at Donner Memorial State Park

Tamsen Donner
1801–1847 (age 46)
Donner Memorial State Park
Tamsen Donner was a pioneer who perished during the tragic 1846-47 Donner Party expedition to California.

Other notable pioneers

John McIntire
1759–1815 (age 56)
Pioneer Hill Cemetery
John McIntire was an Alexandria-based pioneer who lived from 1759 to 1815.
Mary Fielding Smith
1801–1852 (age 51)
Salt Lake City Cemetery
Mary Fielding Smith was a pioneering Mormon woman and wife of Hyrum Smith who lived from 1801 to 1852.
William S. Hamilton
1797–1850 (age 53)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
William S. Hamilton was a New York-born American who later settled in Sacramento during the Gold Rush period.