Donovan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: DONOVANs in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

sacajungirl — 2012-05-21 14:02:05Z

I am new to this so if anything is inaccurate, please let me know. Also, if you have additional info on the family, please let me know. Thank you.

My Great-Great-Great Grandparents: William H. Donovan (born New Jersey 1820) and Maloina (Alvina)(Malvina) L. Donovan (born New Jersey 1824). Their children were: George H. Donovan (born New Jersey 1850); Charles B. Donovan (born New Jersey 1855) (married Emma from Norway) (Charles’ child: Charles B. Donovan, Jr.); Emma H. Donovan (born New Jersey 1868); Harry A. Donovan (born Illinois 1864); Edward C. Donovan (born Illinois 1866); William H. Donovan (born Pennsylvania 1845); Mary A. Donovan (born New Jersey 1848); Maggie (Margaret) (born New Jersey 1852); Kate (Catherine) (born Illinois 1857)

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My Great-Great Grandparents: George H. Donovan (born New Jersey 1850) (married 5/9/1874) and Sarah M. Ingram (Engram) (born Wisconsin 1853, died 1888/89). Their children were: William H. Donovan (born 6/19/1874, Mason City Iowa); James E. Donovan (born Illinois 9/11/1880, died 2/22/1942 Joliet, Illinois); Edward Donovan (born Illinois 1887); George Donovan (born Illinois 1885); Sadie Donovan (born Illinois 3/8/1889, died 11/15/1944 Joliet); Emma (born Illinois 1884); Malvena (Cline)(Doyle) (born 3/1/1875, died 6/11/1944 Joliet)

After Sarah’s death, William married Margaret E. (Ellenora) Patterson in 1897. Their children and William H. Donovan's Half-Siblings were: Clara Donovan (Lee) (born Illinois 1898) (married William Lee) (Clara’s Child: Dorothy Lee); Chase (Charles) Willard Donovan

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My Great-Grandparents: William H. Donovan (born 6/19/1874 Mason City, Iowa - died 12/17/1922 - buried Elmwood in Illinois) and Nina Virginia Smith McGowan (born Illinois 8/2/1889, died 4/1965). Their children were: George Ernest Donovan (born 6/24/1919 Illinois, died 5/1983 Louisiana); Clarence Donovan (born 6/21/1921 Illinois, died 7/1971 Wisconsin). Both my grandfather and Clarence were put into an orphanage by their mother after their father died in their early 1920’s.

Before marrying William H. Donovan, Nina was married on 10/11/1909 to James McGowan (McGone), born in PA approx. 1886. Their children and my grandfather (George Ernest Donovan's half-siblings were: Beatrice V McGowan (born 9/12/1909, died 12/26/1915 at 6 years of age Illinois); William McGowan (born 7/18/1911, died 2/26/1912 at 7 months of age); James A. McGowan (born 2/3/1913, died 3/13/1998 in Illinois); Jean William McGowan (born 5/22/1915 can't find death info); Albert McGowan (born 8/23/1914, died 1/1/1916 at 1 1/2 years of age); Mary McGowan (born 8/24/1917 - given up for adoption)

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My Grandparents: George Ernest Donovan (born 6/24/1919 Chicago Illinois, died 5/1983 Alexandria, Louisiana) and Etheleen Rose Stout Grinter (born 12/2/1922 Chicago, Illinois, died 6/16/2011 Pineville, Louisiana)

New Zealand Donovans

suedonovan3 — 2012-05-18 05:59:20Z

Any information about any Donovan,s that immigrated to New Zealand. Especially Thomas Donovan born 1840, who left from London in 1863.
His father was Jeremiah Donovan. Mother Elizabeth Cooper.
Jeremiah's father was Patrick and born in Cork, Ireland.

Re: michael j. donovan

bmdnotices — 2012-05-06 17:16:10Z

Hi,

Here is the info you were seeking if you have not already got it http://bmdnotices.com/in-memoriam/viewremembrance.aspx?remem...

Frank

Re: Searching for Catherine Ellen Donovan(lived in Croydon 1946)

jadonovan1 — 2012-04-30 18:04:52Z

hey we had a few catherines in our family the youngest was born around 1901 and was the yougest child of michael and lilly donovan

Re: Myrtle Donovan, Alma College, St. Thomas Ontario

MarleneAR — 2012-04-29 19:03:24Z

I am researching a Myrtle E. Kendall,now deceased background. She is my blood relative. Her brother Les was my dad. Myrtle has used many names over her lifetime. She had a daughter named Arlene, I believe using the name of Donovan. Myrtle married a McGray, had a daughter,Shirley. I cannot track down anything on Arlene's parentage. My aunt married several times and possibly a few relationships outside of marriage. The time period sounds right and that is why I am writing this info to you. I hope I get good info back. GREENE is her maiden name. Thanks, Marlene Greene Roberge

Re: Donovans

maryjeanstump — 2012-04-24 14:37:05Z

I posted the above 2 years ago and thought I should add to it. There is some evidence that the father of John Frank Donovan was Gen. Thomas Donovan was originally from Kentucky and was married to Margaret Hanna, but that is very shaky. John Frank was born in Covington, KY in 1826 according to the 1880 census, and his father in KY, but that is all. Any help on Thomas would be greatly appreciated.

Rose Donovan

wvhzd1 — 2012-04-09 15:21:38Z

Looking for info on a Grand Aunt , Rose Donovan b.Oct.1887 San Francisco, Ca.Her parents, my great-grandparents, were John C. Donovan b. Jan.1844-47,New Brunswick,Can.and died.2 Oct.1922 San Francisco, Ca. and Annie McGrath Donovan b.1846-1851,New South Wales,Australia and died 25 May 1907 San Francisco,Ca.

Rose had 8 siblings ,Charles,Thomas,Robert,Mary,John,Gertrude,Annie and Helen.

She is the only one I cannot find any info on after the 1900 Federal Census..

Thanks Vic Donovan

Re: rossa's sons...Welsh emigres?

bmdnotices — 2012-04-02 13:48:15Z

See O'Donovan Rossa ancestors (click names in blue) on http://www.bmdnotices.com/in-memoriam/viewremembrance.aspx?r...

cheers

frank

Andrew Donovan, Born 1861 Skibbereen, Ireland

jennierelay — 2012-04-02 07:53:19Z

We are looking for any information about Andrew Donovan. He was born 1861, we think in Skibbereen, Ireland. We think he came to America on the ship, British Crown from Liverpool, May 1882. He married Catherine [Dunn] on May 5,1887,they had 10 children, Joesph,Leo,Jennie,Andrew,Daniel,Francis,Maudie,Vincent,Catherine and Ceccelia. He died July 1,1946 in Conshohocken,Pa.

We are hoping to meet family on our trip to Ireland. Any and all help would be very much appreciated.

Thank-you,

Jennie Donovan

Re: Donovans-Ireland /New Brunswick,Can./U.S.

wvhzd1 — 2012-03-31 22:20:09Z

LOL oops thats Vic not ic..lol

Donovans-Ireland /New Brunswick,Can./U.S.

wvhzd1 — 2012-03-31 22:19:11Z

I have found and been given lots of info ( Thanks every-one who has helped) on Donovans from New Bruns. Can.

Now I`m trying to cross reference the info..so.... I`m particularly interested in those of you who might have family that have the Ireland-Canada-U.S. route.... here`s what I have :John might have been Born in the Mirachimi Bay or river area ..so says a cousin ?

My GGF John C.(? m.i.) Donovan b. circa 1840`s N.B.,Can.( there are a many Johns) his parents could be John sr. and Johanna ( no maiden name given) or John and Ann( maiden could be Mcgraw or Walsh) or this info could be wrong...

I`m looking for info on other family members of John C. ,i.e. brothers and sisters... Names that I have are, could or might be the following:Mary,Denis,Daniel,Charles,Nancy,Honora,Bridget,Margaret,Michael,dennis,Judy,Patrick,Janery(?),Martin...

There was on one census from Canada names of possible uncles:Denis and wife Mary,a "lodger" named Jeremiah

My John according to the 1900 U.S. census in San Francisco, Ca. came to the U.S. in 1870..but not sure where, have not been able to find a point of entry for him.

His marriage to woman (my GGM) Annie Mcgrath (b.Australia 1846-1581) ,is listed on same census as 1874 , but no location and i havent found any marriges docs. anywhere...

My GGF died in 2 OCT. 1922 in San Francisco, Ca and is buried in the family plot in Holy Cross Cem. Colma,Ca..

John and Annie had 9 children : Charles,Thomas(my GF),Robert,Mary,John,Gertrude,Rose,Annie and Helen or Nellie...

So if you have Donovans from New Brunswick, Can. lets connect and see what we can find......

Happy Hunting and Good Luck !!!

ic Donovan

William S. Donovan and wife Catherine in Bayonne New Jersey

theladybird68 — 2012-03-31 03:35:50Z

I am looking for any information on William S. Donovan and his wife, Catherine. They are in the census for Bayonne new Jersey in 1910, 20 and 30. I am especialy interested in where there children went/married and also anything about Catherine's sister Mary, or brothers. I would also like to know if their parents immigrated to USA also. They were from Cork in Ireland. I know that Mary married a Donnelly and died in 1917 in New Jersey. Any help appreciated. The parents of Catherine and Mary Barnett were John and Ellen Barnett.

Death of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Robert Donovan in Iowa City IA 1918

vikkihenry — 2012-03-29 16:19:10Z

Man and Wife Both Die of Flue in Twelve Hours
Special Dispatch to the World-Herald
Iowa City, IA Nov. 6 - Death due to pneumonia following Spanish influenza, claimed a husband and wife within twelve hours. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Robert Donovan, died at their country home, near Iowa City. They were buried together today.
Surviving are two brothers of Mr. Donovan, Dr. W. H. Donovan, of Iowa City and Attorney M. L. Donovan of Omaha. The latter newly-recovered from Spanish influenza, was able to attend the double funeral.
Omaha World-Herald (Nebraska)
Nov. 7, 1918

NO relation

Obit of Mrs. John W. Donovan 1925

MaryRunyonHanshew — 2012-03-28 19:41:10Z

From the Chatsworth Plaindealer
Chatsworth,Livingston,Illinois

JOHN W. DONOVAN
APRIL 16, 1925

John W. Donovan died at his home a mile west and about 2 1/2 miles south of Chatsworth Tuesday (April 14), death being attributed to pneumonia with complications. He had been in poor health for several months but had been bedfast about ten days. Due to infected gums he had had a number of teeth extracted recently. The poison seemed to spread to his entire system and later developed into the dread disease pneumonia. His condition was not considered alarming at first but gradually grew worse until the end.
Funeral services were held this forenoon at 10 o'clock at the Catholic church and was largely attended by relatives and friends. The Knights of Columbus and Modern Woodmen lodges to which he was affiliated attended in a body and acted as an escort to and from the church. The burial was in St. Patrick's cemetery near his home.
Deceased was born in Knox county, Illinois, December 3, 1868, making him 57 years, 4 months and 19 days old. The family came to Livingston county in 1870 and settled in Charlotte township.
He was united in marriage in 1893 to Miss Anna O'Connor at LaSalle. For almost a quarter of a century they have resided on the farm where death claimed him and reared a large family and established many friendships that will endure.
The widow and the following children survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Haberkorn, Daniel, James, John, and Thomas, of this vicinity and Sister Annlee of St. Mary's, Notre Dame, Indiana.

Re: looking for Mary Donovan/Delaware

jeanneology12 — 2012-03-28 14:22:39Z

Did you ever find the information you needed regarding Mary?
I only have the date of marriage which was Feb 23 1932 in Fredricka. Children's names are Daniel, Homer and Barbara.

Johanna (Johana) Donovan

LouAnn_Chace — 2012-03-25 19:09:33Z

Looking for Johanna/Johana Donovan born in Ireland abt 1840. Came to the U.S. in 1854. Married Timothy Sullivan in 1861 probably in Pennsylvania. They lived in Wilkes Barre. Appreciate any help.

louann0817@yahoo.com

Re: Daniel Donovan, Cork County Ireland

1unclerichard — 2012-03-24 19:00:32Z

Just a suggestion.... in 1910 My grandfather "Daniel" Donovan was listed under Daniil Donovan.... that same census list my Father "Paul" as Pavl.... looking at the records it is easyenough to see they were transposed incorrctly, as Grandfather Grandmother Aunt Uncle and Father were correct in the census.... But when I looked Up Daniel in 1910 he was not listed.... but DANIIL was!
maybe trying another spelling will help you.
Good Luck!

Clara Mae Donovan

DeborahDelp_Families — 2012-03-24 14:08:20Z

DOB: 20 MAY 1895 Philadelphia PA
DOD: 15 MAY 1946 Harrisburg PA
DOM: Unknown
Spouse: Sylvester Maximillian Reidelbach

Parents:
Father: Daniel A Donovan
DOB: 25 OCT 1870 Pennsylvania (city unknown)
DOD: 1927 (no day or month) Harrisburg PA

Mother:
Mary E Schmidt
DOB: DEC 1871 (no day) Pennsylvania (city unknown)
DOD: 15 APR 1946 Harrisburg PA

I am looking for the missing information as indicated above and to know if CLARA had any other siblings. Also anyone with any pictures of Clara (except her wedding pic and a pic with her carrying a fur muffler) would be appreciated. She was my paternal grandmother and I have very few pictures of her. Trying to build a picture wall of my grandparents when they were children. I have half of them so far. Still missing Clara (and siblings if she had any) and my maternal grandfather.

Re: Thomas E. Donovan Family in Baltimore Maryland

MarleneEckert60 — 2012-03-23 12:17:44Z

If you figure it out, let me know. I will let you know if I find anything!

Happy Hunting,

Marlene

Re: Thomas E. Donovan Family in Baltimore Maryland

suedonovan3 — 2012-03-23 06:37:17Z

Sorry, Iv'e got no idea if they are the same family. I am having trouble trying to find family myself.

Re: Donovans from County Cork, Ireland

wvhzd1 — 2012-03-22 05:50:03Z

hello, found some info on a few Donovans.I havent seen this one ..thanks

Re: Thomas E. Donovan Family in Baltimore Maryland

MarleneEckert60 — 2012-03-21 12:57:21Z

Are you saying the Thomas Donovan from New Zealand maybe the one I need?

Re: Thomas E. Donovan Family in Baltimore Maryland

MarleneEckert60 — 2012-03-21 12:56:41Z

Are you saying the Thomas Donovan from New Zealand maybe the one I need?

Re: Thomas E. Donovan Family in Baltimore Maryland

suedonovan3 — 2012-03-21 02:37:16Z

The Thomas Donovan that I am researching was born in London England in 1840. His Father was Jeremiah and he had a brother John.
Jeremiahs Father was Patrick.
I don,t think that they are related.
Thomas Donovan came to New Zealand in 1863. He had a son called Thomas Edgar Donovan who is my husbands Grandfather.
Sue

Thomas E. Donovan Family in Baltimore Maryland

MarleneEckert60 — 2012-03-20 20:33:51Z

Searching for further info on the parents or siblings of Thomas E. Donovan born 1882 in Baltimore and died July 1924 in Baltimore. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Welsh Bowman. They had one daughter Mary Elizabeth Donovan born in 1922. The 3 of them are buried in The New Cathedral Cemetery. Can anyone help me.

Re: rossa's sons...Welsh emigres?

okeesmayup — 2012-03-19 18:07:07Z

I am still here and my search continues. I will have to get my hands on this Rossa's book to see if my family is mentioned or not. My great grandmother Honora Twomey, whose mother was Catherine (O'Donovan) moved to Philadelphia around 1896 and lived with relatives, she was married there to my Great Grandfather Jeremiah O'Riordan. I am trying to get access to that marriage record to see if there was a listed address for Honora. Again, trying to show how my great great grandmother Catherine was related to JODR. Any help here would be grateful of course. Happy searching

Have a great day!

Dan O'Riordan

Re: rossa's sons...Welsh emigres?

mfahlquist — 2012-03-18 19:37:04Z

Goodness, after 6 years I hope you're still checking in here! In "Rossa's Recollections" he states that one his mother's sisters was Mrs. Bridget Murray of No. 11 Callowhill St. in Philadelphia. She gave him a list of his maternal side: the mother of his grandfather (Conn O'Driscoll) was Ellen White; the mother of his grandmother (Annie O'Leary) was Ellen MacKennedy. Conn's brother, Denis, married Mary O'Donovan-Dheeil.

He also says that the mother of the wife of Henry Hughes (an Alderman of New York) was an O'Donovan Rossa, and a cousin of his.His cousins ranged across the country, according to him. The chapter on genealogy is mind-boggling.

Re: Donovans from County Cork, Ireland

jebuote — 2012-03-18 04:44:12Z

Hi, Vic. I was wondering whether you found any info on your Donovans??

I have come across a Daniel Donovan who married a Johanna Downy in 1842 in New Brunswick -- Children - John, James, Mary, Daniel and Michael.

Daniel Donovan aged 18 arrived 1834 on the ship Levant Star from Cork
Daniel Donovan aged 28 arrived 1834 on the brig Charlotte from Cork
Daniel Donovan aged 26 arrived 1833 on the barque Independence from Kinsale Ireland

Re: Cornelius Donovan

jebuote — 2012-03-17 21:08:43Z

Hi, I have a bit of info which might help:

From Cork Ireland -- arrived in St John, NB in 1834 aboard the brig "Levant Star"

Dennis Donovan age 20, a labourer
Daniel Donovan age 18, a labourer
Cornelius Donovan age 26, a labourer
James Donovan age 28, a carpenter
Norry Donovan age 16
Johanna Donovan age 20

Re: Daniel Donovan

denisryan136 — 2012-03-15 17:05:29Z

Not sure if the following is of any help . Daniel Donovan and Mary Foley had 5 recorded baptisms :

Joseph ....1849 .
Timothy....1851 .
David......1852 .
Nicholas...1854 .
Michael....1857 .

Re: Daniel Donovan, Cork County Ireland

Genmutt — 2012-03-14 02:13:09Z

Thanks for your reply. The name Timothy does run in my Donovan line. I had originally thought that Daniel's fathers' name was Timothy. Daniel and Catherine had a son Timothy and my great grandmother (Mary Donovan) named a son Timothy. We don't know where the name Timothy comes from. Catherine's father was named Patrick. There could be a connection since I don't know why Daniel moved to Glamorgan. But it sounds more like cousins than a direct line. I will check out Bantry since I also don't know where in Cork that Daniel was born.Thanks for the information.

Re: Daniel Donovan, Cork County Ireland

johndonovan160 — 2012-03-13 11:28:53Z

This is probably not a match because dates would make it difficult, but my g-grandfather Timothy Donovan was born in Bantry, Cork, Ireland, in about 1827. According to my late father who learnt it from his father, Timothy and his father Daniel moved from Cork to England in about 1851 to see the Great Exhibition. Timothy eventually settled in Devon and Cornwall, marrying near Plymouth.
He lived in Cardiff for a while after retiring then moved to Prtsmouth where he died in 1901.
I have never found anything more about Daniel.

John Donovan

Dennis Donovan Dartmouth Nova Scotia from Drinagh Co. Cork Ireland

sheilad1965 — 2012-03-12 13:14:20Z

Looking for info about Dennis Donovan. Married Mary Ellen Brennan in 1844 at St. Peter's in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. Marriage info says he is the son of Daniel Donovan and Catherine Hurley and that he is from Drinagh, Co. Cork. Trying to find out when he arrived in Nova Scotia and info on relatives in Ireland.

Jeremiah Donovan

suedonovan3 — 2012-03-09 05:53:31Z

Looking for Jeremiah Donovan who had two sons John b 1835 and Thomas born 1840 in London. Thomas's mother was Elizabeth Cooper who married Jeremiah in 1840. Who was John's mother ?
There also could have been a daughter born in 1833, Mary. Thomas went to New Zealand in 1863 and died there. Jeremiahs father was Patrick born in Ireland. Would like to know who Patricks wife was.

Re: William Donovan of Kinsale, Co. Cork. Born 1841

jpinion58 — 2012-03-08 05:43:05Z

Daniel J Donovan fought with the New Zealand Forces in WW1. I do have his army records.

Re: William Donovan of Kinsale, Co. Cork. Born 1841

MyIrishClooz — 2012-03-06 22:03:00Z

Sorry my message was directed at the other poster. I didn't mean to confuse the issue.

Re: William Donovan of Kinsale, Co. Cork. Born 1841

jdonovandit — 2012-03-06 15:37:00Z

Hello, Irish Clooz,

Not sure he fought with any one in WW1, If he stayed in Ireland he would not have been conscripted as this was never extended to Ireland.

Re: William Donovan of Kinsale, Co. Cork. Born 1841

MyIrishClooz — 2012-02-20 16:18:03Z

jpinion58, Who did your Daniel J. Donovan fight for in WW1? If you find the answer, you may be able to get some information from those records. Perhaps he fought with the British forces, and you might find records with them. Sorry if you already thought of this.

Re: William Donovan of Kinsale, Co. Cork. Born 1841

jdonovandit — 2012-02-19 20:20:13Z

Hello,

Daniel Joseph isn't one of mine...at least not directly I don't think. I can find only one record for a Daniel Donovan born in 1880 in Kinsale.

Daniel Donovan Bap. 2 Jan 1880. Father John Donovan. Mother Margaret Mahoney. Any use? This is the Baptismal Record for the church in Kinsale.

I may also have found a record of his birth with the place listed as Farrangalway, Co. Cork. Farrangalway is a townland near Kinsale, actually very close to where my own William lived. Try www.irishgenealogy.ie

William Donovan of Kinsale, Co. Cork. Born 1841

jdonovandit — 2012-02-19 20:17:38Z

Hello, I am trying to find relations of William Donovan born to Hugh Donovan and Catherine Crowley in Kinsale Co. Cork, Ireland in 1841. He had at least one brother (Hugh) and one sister (Sarah).

Hugh (William's father)Married Catherine Crowley in Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland on the 31 January 1836. Hugh and Catherine had 7 children. Jeremiah, John, Hester, Hugh, William, Hugh(2) and Sarah.

I am also interested in the fate of William's son (Alfred Charles Donovan) born in 1880 in Galway, Ireland (mother was Bridget Hurley of Skibereen, Co. Cork). Alfred appears in the 1901 census described as a post office clerk but had disappeared, possibly to Pittsburgh, by 1911. He was never heard of again. Though his name was Alfred Charles, he appears as 'Aly' in the 1901 census and seems to have been known as 'Charles' in the family.

Re: William Donovan of Kinsale, Co. Cork. Born 1841

jpinion58 — 2012-02-19 01:43:40Z

Hello. I am trying to research Daniel Joseph Donovan. He was born in Kinsale in 1882. At some point he arrived in New Zealand where he met Ada Rosina Colquhoun/Colhoun...and had 2 Children the older one being my husbands mother. He was killed in action in Belguim near the end of WW1.

Re: rossa's sons...Welsh emigres?

dfiedler176 — 2012-02-08 21:04:50Z

Sorry, had a hemoragic stroke and am only getting back to using the computer. I have two books written by Jer. O'Donovan Rossa. My grandmother was Ellen O'Hea, her mother was an O'Driscol. As children we were told we were related to O'Donovan Rossa and in 1832 I have Jerimia's brother Denis marrying Nellie O'Driscoll. I am loocing for the connection between Denis and my grandmother Anne O'Driscoll who married Michael O"Hea. I do know that in 1928 my grandmother Ellen O"Hea Jenkins took in Dennis and Corneilus O'Driscol and Jerimia and Daniel Crowly as they got off the boat. I understood that all four were getting away from the English...not unlike O'Donovan Rossa.

Evelyn Donovan - Springfield, IL 1940's

Grossola — 2012-02-07 18:01:32Z

I am trying to find any information regarding Evelyn Donovan. She lived in Springfield, IL in the 1940's and 1950's (maybe later as well). She had a child in December 1953 and gave him up for adoption. I ammost interested in any information you may provide.

Grace

Ignatius Donovan

rgdonovan — 2012-02-04 21:21:32Z

Looking for information on Ignatius Donovan, born 3 March 1866 in Abington, Massachusetts, died 12 December 1948 in Santa Rosa, California. His parents were Bartholomew Donovan and Mary Martin. His wife was Evelyn Guerne.

Mary A. Donovan/Mulligan New Jersey

lorimills734 — 2012-01-30 17:59:48Z

Looking for information on Mary A. Donovan born abt. 1866 in New Jersey. Married James Henry Mulligan and lived in Perth Amboy, NJ. She is my great, great grandmother and I have little info on her. Looking for her parents names, they were born in Ireland. There are too many Mary Donovans that were born in NJ about this time and I don't have enough info to figure out which one is her. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Chris Mulligan

Daniel Donovan, Cork County Ireland

Genmutt — 2012-01-28 03:56:28Z

Searching for the mother of Daniel Donovan. He was born in County Cork Ireland in 1839 or 1840. His father was also named Daniel.He moved to Glamorgan Wales and there met and married Catherine McCarthy on July 18, 1858. They moved to New York City in April of 1863. There Daniel joined the 52nd New York infantry. After the war, they moved to Philadelphia. Daniel died at the Old Soldiers Home in Alexandria Virginia on June 2, 1889.Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Donovan, Bridget

gabdonthom — 2012-01-13 03:25:32Z

I have found a Greatgrandmother in San Francisco, originally Bridget Healey, married & widowed first to ? Mullins, then to my Greatgrandfather Daniel Donovan. Several children with each husband.He was born in Ireland, may have stopped briefly in NY. Came to S.F. & settled. Family lore says he was first a shoe salesman, then a S.F. cop. No furher info. yet.

Mary Anne Donovan

Rosscarbery Lisnanane

oconnell1968 — 2012-01-12 01:34:30Z

Anyone ever heard of a townland around Rosscarbery called Lisnanane?

Searching for Edward Donovan

cd2883 — 2012-01-10 05:41:46Z

Edward Donovan/O'Donovan was born in ireland (year unknown), moved to wales and fathered William Edward Donovan in 1864. William immigrated to Iowa,USA, and married Nora Whipple, creating many family lines throughout Canada and the USA. My search is for Edward,his parents and siblings if any. Our family story goes that while William came to North America, the rest of his family went to South Africa. Any ideas would be welcome :)

Searching for Catherine Ellen Donovan(lived in Croydon 1946)

clivevarley — 2012-01-03 22:22:18Z

Searching - on behalf of a close relative - for Catherine Ellen Donovan. In January 1946 she was a packer in a laundry,and lived at 5, Northcote Road, Croydon. Any information you may have would be very important to,and would be really welcomed by my relative!!