Donald F. Malonson
Donald F. Malonson | |
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| Wampanoag leader | |
| Preceded by | Harrison Vanderhoop (Chief No-Ho-No) |
| Succeeded by | F. Ryan Malonson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1917 Gay Head, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 22, 2003 (aged 86) Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts |
| Resting place | Gay Head Cemetery |
| Spouse | Rachel P. ‘Pat’ (Ryan) Malonson |
| Relations |
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| Children | Horatio C. Thomas R. Bettina M. F. Ryan |
| Parent(s) | William and Minnie (née Manning) Malonson |
| Known for | 1st Aquinnah Deputy Chief of Police, 1st Aquinnah Chief of Fire Department, Mechanic, Bus Driver, U.S Naval Construction Forces (Seabee), Chief of Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head for over 50 years |
| Nickname | Chief Running Deer |
Donald F. Malonson (July 25, 1917 – August 22, 2003) was Chief of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) from 1951-2003. In 1951, his uncle Harrison Vanderhoop, also known as Chief No-Ho-No, nominated Donald as his successor. Malonson symbolically led his people for the next 52 years.