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James J. Donovan 1858–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Apr 1858

Birth Location: Portland, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 21 Feb 1925

Death Location: Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Richard Donovan

Mother: Johannah Donovan

Spouse(s): Catherine Martin

Children(s): Marion Donovan

The story of James J. Donovan began in 1858 in Portland, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. In 1894, James J. Donovan resided in Meriden, Connecticut, USA. In 1900, James J. Donovan resided in Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. James J. Donovan married Catherine R Martin, and had children including Marion E Donovan. James J. Donovan passed away in 1925 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James J. Donovan began in 1858 in Portland, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1894, James J. Donovan resided in Meriden, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1900, James J. Donovan resided in Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  • James J. Donovan married Catherine R Martin, and had children including Marion E Donovan.
  • James J. Donovan passed away in 1925 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Donovan
1816–1888
Birth Location: County Cork, Ireland
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Johannah Donovan
1823–1890
Birth Location: County Cork, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Martin
1871–
Birth Location: Connecticut
CM

Children(s)

Marion Donovan
1902–1987
Birth Location: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
MD

James Donovan's Ancestors

Self
James Donovan
1858–1925
Birth Place: Portland, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Richard Donovan
1816–1888
County Cork, Ireland
Johannah Donovan
1823–1890
County Cork, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Donovan's Descendants

1.
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James (J.) Donovan (4 Apr 1858–21 Feb 1925) m. Catherine (R.) Martin (Oct 1871–)
  1. 1. Marion (E.) Donovan 1902–1987 m. Bernard (F.) Raigue 1901–1973
    1. 1. Robert (J) Raigue 1926–1958

James Donovan's Timeline

7 Records

1858
4 Apr 1858
Birth of James J. Donovan in Portland, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Portland, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1894
1894
Age 36
James J. Donovan resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
James J. Donovan resided here in Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
James J. Donovan resided here in Meriden Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Meriden Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
James J. Donovan resided here in Meriden Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Meriden Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1925
21 Feb 1925
Age 67
Death of James J. Donovan in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1934
1934
Age 76
James J. Donovan resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1858
    Event Place: Portland, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meriden Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T625_189; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 270
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0318; FHL microfilm: 1240143
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Meriden Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T624_138; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0347; FHL microfilm: 1374151

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0318; FHL microfilm: 1240143

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Meriden Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Meriden Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T624_138; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0347; FHL microfilm: 1374151

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Meriden Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meriden Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T625_189; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 270

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1925
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Journal - 21 Feb 1925 - 1, 21 Feb 1925

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 131 Camp Street
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Meriden Daily Journal; Publication Date: 7 May 1923; Publication Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA; ,0.7958816,0.8576015,0.8438812&xid=3398
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 21 Sep 1898; Publication Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA; ,0.7859609,0.6999079,0.9797351&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1925
    Event Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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