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John Andrew Donovan 1885 – 1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jul 1885

Birth Location: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin, USA

Death Date: 22 Oct 1963

Death Location: Cascade Co., Montana, USA

Father: Andrew Donovan

Mother: Catherine McDevitt

Spouse(s): Edith Smith

Children(s): Bert Donovan, John Donovan

The story of John Andrew Donovan began in 1885 in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin, USA. In 1900, John Andrew Donovan resided in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin. In 1900, John Andrew Donovan resided in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin. John Andrew Donovan married Edith R Smith, and had children including Bert Andrew Donovan, John Edward Donovan. John Andrew Donovan passed away in 1963 in Cascade Co., Montana, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of John Andrew Donovan began in 1885 in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1900, John Andrew Donovan resided in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin.
  • In 1900, John Andrew Donovan resided in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin.
  • John Andrew Donovan married Edith R Smith, and had children including Bert Andrew Donovan, John Edward Donovan.
  • John Andrew Donovan passed away in 1963 in Cascade Co., Montana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Donovan
1840 – 1928
Birth Location: New Brunswick, Canada
AD
Catherine McDevitt
1861 – 1934
Birth Location: Wisconsin
CM

Spouses(s)

Edith Smith
1884 – 1953
Birth Location: Minnesota
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Children(s)

Bert Donovan
1917 – 2000
Birth Location: Montana
BD
John Donovan
1930 – 2003
Birth Location: Montana
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John Donovan's Ancestors

Self
John Donovan
1885 – 1963
Birth Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin, USA
Parents
Andrew Donovan
1840 – 1928
New Brunswick, Canada
Catherine (Kate) McDevitt
1861 – 1934
Wisconsin
Grandparents
James Donovan
1809 – 1887
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Eunice McGowen
1819 – 1907
Ireland
James (Henry) McDevitt
1820 – 1911
County, Donegal, Ireland
Mary (Honorah) Doherty
1838 – 1873
Beaghmore, Fintown, County Donegal, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Donovan
McGowen
1798 –
Catherine
1800 –
Patrick Mcdavitt
Cornelius Doherty
1805 –
Ellen Cavanaugh
1810 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Donovan's Descendants

1.
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John (Andrew) Donovan (13 Jul 1885 – 22 Oct 1963) m. Edith (R) Smith (abt 1884 – 06 Jul 1953)
  1. 1. Bert (Andrew) Donovan (6 Mar 1917 – 26 Apr 2000) m. Roberta (R) Messier (4 Sep 1921 – 5 Jul 2005)
    1. 1. Joyce (Diane) Donovan (14 Dec 1953 – 08/17/2005) m. Anthony Bolden
    2. 2. Jeanne (Elizabeth) Donovan (21 May 1957 – )
  2. 2. John (Edward) Donovan (28 Sep 1930 – 5 Feb 2003)

John Donovan's Timeline

10 Records

1885
13 Jul 1885
Birth of John Andrew Donovan in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin, USA
Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
John Andrew Donovan resided here in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
1900
1900
Age 15
John Andrew Donovan resided here in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 20
John Andrew Donovan resided here in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
1910
1910
Age 25
John Andrew Donovan resided here in Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
1917
1917 WWI Draft Registration
Age 32
John Andrew Donovan resided here in Chouteau, Montana
Chouteau, Montana
1920
1920
Age 35
John Andrew Donovan resided here in School District 8, Chouteau, Montana
School District 8, Chouteau, Montana
1920
1920
Age 35
John Andrew Donovan resided here in School District 8, Chouteau, Montana
School District 8, Chouteau, Montana
1930
1930
Age 45
John Andrew Donovan resided here in Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin
1963
22 Oct 1963
Age 78
Death of John Andrew Donovan in Cascade Co., Montana, USA
Cascade Co., Montana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1885
    Event Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1796; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 64.
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 717-18-8187; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: 1951-1963.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin; Roll: 2580; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 689.0.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1718; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 661.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: School District 8, Chouteau, Montana; Roll: T625_969; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 170.
    [6] Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [7] Montana Death Index, 1860-2007
    [8] Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Index, 1826-1908
    [9] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Chouteau County, Montana; Roll: 1684107; Draft Board: 0.
    [10] Montana, Death Index, 1954-2002
    [11] Wisconsin Births, 1820-1907
    [12] Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1963
    Event Place: Cascade Co., Montana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 717-18-8187; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: 1951-1963.
    [2] Montana Death Index, 1860-2007
    [3] Montana, Death Index, 1954-2002

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917 WWI Draft Registration
    Event Place: Chouteau, Montana
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Chouteau County, Montana; Roll: 1684107; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cascade
    Record Source: Montana Death Index, 1860-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1796; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 64.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: School District 8, Chouteau, Montana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: School District 8, Chouteau, Montana; Roll: T625_969; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 170.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: School District 8, Chouteau, Montana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: School District 8, Chouteau, Montana; Roll: T625_969; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 170.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1718; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 661.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin; Roll: 2580; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 689.0.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine River, Lincoln, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1796; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 64.
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