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James Donovan 1854–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1854

Birth Location: Kinsale, Cork, Ireland

Death Date: 26 Sep 1899

Death Location: Cardiff

Father: Dennis Donovan

Mother: Bridget Donovan

Spouse(s): Johannah Driscoll

Children(s): Patrick Donovan, Ellen Donovan, Mary Donovan, Johanna Donovan, James Donovan, John Donovan, Timothy Donovan

The story of James Donovan began in 1854 in Kinsale, Cork, Ireland. In 1891, James Donovan resided in St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales. James Donovan married Johannah Driscoll, and had children including Ellen Donovan, James Donovan, Johanna J Donovan, John Donovan, Mary Ann Donovan, Patrick Donovan, Timothy Donovan. James Donovan passed away in 1899 in Cardiff.

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Biography

  • The story of James Donovan began in 1854 in Kinsale, Cork, Ireland.
  • In 1891, James Donovan resided in St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • James Donovan married Johannah Driscoll, and had children including Ellen Donovan, James Donovan, Johanna J Donovan, John Donovan, Mary Ann Donovan, Patrick Donovan, Timothy Donovan.
  • James Donovan passed away in 1899 in Cardiff.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Donovan's Ancestors

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James Donovan
1854–1899
Birth Place: Kinsale, Cork, Ireland
Parents
Dennis Donovan
1796–1902
Cork, Ireland
Bridget Donovan
1821–1892
Cork, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Donovan's Descendants

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James Donovan (abt 1854–26 Sep 1899) m. Johannah Driscoll (abt 1855–13 Jul 1913)
  1. 1. Patrick Donovan 1875–1954 m. Catherine Christmas 1877–1922 m. Sarah (Ann) Norris 1882–1954
    1. 1. Rose (May) Donovan 1900–
    2. 2. Agnes Donovan 1902–
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Donovan 1899–
  2. 2. Ellen Donovan 1878–1899 m. Albert (Anthony) Mentzer 1879–1971
    1. 1. Earl (James) Mentzer 1904–1966
    2. 2. John (H) Mentzer 1913–1913
    3. 3. Alfred Mentzer 1904–
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Donovan 1876–1922 m. Timothy Donovan 1863–1929
  4. 4. Johanna (J) Donovan 1883–
  5. 5. James Donovan 1887–1963
  6. 6. John Donovan 1878–1951 m. Mary (Josephine (Polly)) Donovan 1879–
  7. 7. Timothy Donovan 1883–

James Donovan's Timeline

6 Records

1851
21 Sep 1851
James Donovan was baptized in Cork, Ireland
Cork, Ireland
1854
abt 1854
Birth of James Donovan in Kinsale, Cork, Ireland
Kinsale, Cork, Ireland
1891
1891
Age 37
James Donovan resided here in St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales
St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales
1899
26 Sep 1899
Age 45
Death of James Donovan in The Greyhound Hotel, Bridge St, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
The Greyhound Hotel, Bridge St, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
1899
26 Sep 1899
Age 45
Death of James Donovan in Cardiff
Cardiff
1901
1901-1912
Age 47
James Donovan resided here in Glamorgan, Wales
Glamorgan, Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1854
    Event Place: Kinsale, Cork, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Wales Census
    [2] National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Irish Catholic Parish Registers; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04775 04
    [3] Glamorgan Archives; Cardiff, Wales; Records of Poor Relief
    [4] The National Archives of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Ireland Prisoner Registers

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1851
    Event Place: Cork, Ireland
    Record Source: National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Irish Catholic Parish Registers; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04775 04

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1891 Wales Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901-1912
    Event Place: Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Glamorgan Archives; Cardiff, Wales; Records of Poor Relief

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cremins Lane Cork, Cork, Ireland
    Record Source: The National Archives of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Ireland Prisoner Registers

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1899
    Event Place: The Greyhound Hotel, Bridge St, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1899
    Event Place: Cardiff
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

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