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Cornelius Donovan 1871–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 August 1871

Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales

Death Date: 9 Dec 1898

Death Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Richard Donavan

Mother: Honora O'Leary

Spouse(s): Winifred Donovan

Children(s): Helen Donovan

The story of Cornelius Donovan began in 1871 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales. Cornelius Donovan married Winifred Gertrude Flynn Donovan, and had children including Helen Donovan. Cornelius Donovan passed away in 1898 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Cornelius Donovan began in 1871 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • Cornelius Donovan married Winifred Gertrude Flynn Donovan, and had children including Helen Donovan.
  • Cornelius Donovan passed away in 1898 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Donavan
1846–1923
Birth Location: Ireland
RD
Honora O'Leary
1844–
Birth Location: Ireland
HO

Spouses(s)

Winifred Donovan
1874–1953
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
WD

Children(s)

Helen Donovan
1898–1907
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
HD

Cornelius Donovan's Ancestors

Self
Cornelius Donovan
1871–1898
Birth Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Parents
Richard Donavan
1846–1923
Ireland
Honora O'Leary
1844–
Ireland
Grandparents
Jeremiah Donovan
1809–1867
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Honorah Driscoll
1812–1891
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Michael (O) Leary
1790–1881
Ireland
Honora Collins
1812–1856
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Timothy Donovan
1787–1851
Catharine Lynch
1796–1840
Cors Leary
1790–
Margaret Haly
1790–1865
Barth Collins
1809–
Ellen Cronican
1789–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Cornelius Donovan's Descendants

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Cornelius Donovan (29 August 1871–9 Dec 1898) m. Winifred (Gertrude Flynn) Donovan (6 Aug 1874–2 Aug 1953)
  1. 1. Helen Donovan 1898–1907

Cornelius Donovan's Timeline

8 Records

1871
29 Aug 1871
Birth of Cornelius Donovan in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
1871
29 August 1871
Birth of Cornelius Donovan in Wales
Wales
1871
29 August 1871
Birth of Cornelius Donovan in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
1880
1880
Age 9
Cornelius Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1898
08 Dec 1898
Age 27
Death of Cornelius Donovan in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
1898
8 December 1898
Age 27
Death of Cornelius Donovan in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1898
9 Dec 1898
Age 27
Burial of Cornelius Donovan in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1898
9 Dec 1898
Age 27
Burial of Cornelius Donovan
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1871
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1095; Page: 446D; Enumeration District: 171

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 August 1871
    Event Place: Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 August 1871
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, County Marriage Records, 1845-1963, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1852-1973; County: Allegheny; Year Range: 1896; Roll Number: 549749

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1095; Page: 446D; Enumeration District: 171

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Dec 1898
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 December 1898
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1898
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1898
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