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John J Donovan 1904–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Apr 1904

Birth Location: Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 29 Apr 1944

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

Father: William Donovan

Mother: Elizabeth McPoland

Spouse(s): Sarah Berry

Children(s):

In 1904, John J Donovan entered the world in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William J Donovan And Elizabeth Mcpoland. In 1910, John J Donovan resided in Pittsburgh Ward 12, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. John J Donovan married Sarah Berry, and had children including John J Donovan. John J Donovan passed away in 1944 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • In 1904, John J Donovan entered the world in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William J Donovan And Elizabeth Mcpoland.
  • In 1910, John J Donovan resided in Pittsburgh Ward 12, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John J Donovan married Sarah Berry, and had children including John J Donovan.
  • John J Donovan passed away in 1944 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Donovan's Ancestors

Self
John Donovan
1904–1944
Birth Place: Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William J Donovan
1877–1961
Aberavon, Glamorgan, Wales
Elizabeth McPoland
1882–
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
Grandparents
Michael Donavan
1856–1922
Aberavon, Glamorgan, Wales
Catherin Miller
1859–
Cwmavon, Glamorgan, Wales
Bernard McPoland
1853–1944
Ireland
Ellen Duggan
1860–1945
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
John Donovan
1831–1888
Cathrine Kelly
1826–1892
William Donovan
1827–1909
Mary Davies
1827–1915
Daniel Sr
1833–1909
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patrick Donovan
1803–

John Donovan's Timeline

12 Records

1904
24 Apr 1904
Birth of John J Donovan in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
1904
24 Apr 1904
Birth of John J Donovan in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 6
John J Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 12, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 12, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
John J Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 14, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 14, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1927
Abt 1927
Age 23
John J Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
1930
1930
Age 26
John J Donovan resided here in Swissvale, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Swissvale, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
John J Donovan resided here in Pittsburg, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburg, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 36
John J Donovan resided here in Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1941
13 Aug 1941
Age 37
John J Donovan resided here in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 38
John J Donovan resided here in Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1943
1943
Age 39
John J Donovan resided here in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1944
29 Apr 1944
Age 40
Death of John J Donovan in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1904
    Event Place: Pittsburgh
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03440; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 7-78
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 039951-042500
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Swissvale, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0817; FHL microfilm: 2341725
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1904
    Event Place: Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 627
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 14, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1522; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 539
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 12, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1303; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0439; FHL microfilm: 1375316

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 12, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 12, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1303; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0439; FHL microfilm: 1375316

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 14, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 14, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1522; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 539

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1927
    Event Place: Pittsburgh
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Pittsburgh Press; Publication Date: 2 Jun 1927; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.65

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Swissvale, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Swissvale, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0817; FHL microfilm: 2341725

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pittsburg, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03440; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 7-78

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03440; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 7-78

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1941
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Altoona Tribune; Publication Date: 13 Aug 1941; Publication Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Hollidaysburg, Blair, 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; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 627

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1944
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 039951-042500
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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