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James E. Donovan 1920–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 OCT 1920

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Death Date: 17 AUG 1956

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

Father: Michael Jt

Mother: Catherine Reagan

Spouse(s): Olga Smithra

Children(s):

The story of James E. Donovan began in 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1930, James E. Donovan resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. James E. Donovan married Olga M Smithra, and had children including Michael Donovan, Ralph Donovan. James E. Donovan passed away in 1956 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James E. Donovan began in 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA.
  • In 1930, James E. Donovan resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James E. Donovan married Olga M Smithra, and had children including Michael Donovan, Ralph Donovan.
  • James E. Donovan passed away in 1956 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Jt
1880–1945
Birth Location: Cwmdu, Maesteg, Glamorgan, Wales
MJ
Catherine Reagan
1886–1975
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Olga Smithra
1923–1995
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

James Donovan's Ancestors

Self
James Donovan
1920–1956
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA
Parents
Michael Homer Donovan Jt
1880–1945
Cwmdu, Maesteg, Glamorgan, Wales
Catherine (Gertrude) Reagan
1886–1975
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Michael Donavan
1856–1922
Aberavon, Glamorgan, Wales
Catherin Miller
1859–
Cwmavon, Glamorgan, Wales
Great-Grandparents
John Donovan
1831–1888
Cathrine Kelly
1826–1892
William Donovan
1827–1909
Mary Davies
1827–1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patrick Donovan
1803–

James Donovan's Timeline

8 Records

1920
13 Oct 1920
Birth of James E. Donovan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1920
13 OCT 1920
Birth of James E. Donovan in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
1930
1930
Age 10
James E. Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 22
James E. Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
18 May 1950
Age 30
James E. Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1951
4 Mar 1951
Age 31
James E. Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1956
17 Aug 1956
Age 36
Death of James E. Donovan in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1956
17 AUG 1956
Age 36
Death of James E. Donovan in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 627
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [4] Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 OCT 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0311; FHL microfilm: 2341715
    [2] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0311; FHL microfilm: 2341715

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 627

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 May 1950
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1951
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph; Publication Date: 4 Mar 1951; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1101 Grandview Ave.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 20 Aug 1956; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.659131,0.734291

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1956
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 AUG 1956
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 20 Aug 1956; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.659131,0.734291

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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