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John James Donovan 1914–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1914

Birth Location: Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA

Death Date: 13 May 1966

Death Location: McMurray, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Michael Jt

Mother: Catherine Reagan

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of John James Donovan began in 1914 in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA. John James Donovan passed away in 1966 in McMurray, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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

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Biography

  • The story of John James Donovan began in 1914 in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA.
  • John James Donovan passed away in 1966 in McMurray, Washington 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
CR

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Donovan's Ancestors

Self
John Donovan
1914–1966
Birth Place: Pittsburgh Allegheny County 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–

John Donovan's Timeline

12 Records

1914
24 Aug 1914
Birth of John James Donovan in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1914
24 Aug 1914
Birth of John James Donovan in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
1914
24 Aug 1914
Birth of John James Donovan in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA
Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA
1920
1920
Age 6
John James Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
John James Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
John James Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 26
John James Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
11 May 1950
Age 36
John James Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1954
1954
Age 40
John James Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1966
13 May 1966
Age 52
Death of John James Donovan in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1966
13 MAY 1966
Age 52
Death of John James Donovan in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA
Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA
1966
13 May 1966
Age 52
Death of John James Donovan in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1914
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, 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] Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Box Number: 2476; Certificate Number Range: 042751-045600
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1523; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 626
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0311; FHL microfilm: 2341715

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1914
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Box Number: 2476; Certificate Number Range: 042751-045600
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1523; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 626
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0311; FHL microfilm: 2341715

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1914
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1523; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 626

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1523; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 626

    Genealogy Event 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    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; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 627

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 May 1950
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1966
    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; Box Number: 2476; Certificate Number Range: 042751-045600
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 MAY 1966
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Box Number: 2476; Certificate Number Range: 042751-045600

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1966
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA

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