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Leroy Donovan 1921–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1921

Birth Location: Buffalo, New York, USA

Death Date: Aug 1979

Death Location: Kenmore, Erie, New York, USA

Father: Daniel Donovan

Mother: Florence Cowell

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1921, Leroy Donovan entered the world in Buffalo, New York, USA, born to Daniel W Donovan And Florence Cowell. In 1925, Leroy Donovan resided in Buffalo Ward 03, Erie, New York, United States. In 1930, Leroy Donovan resided in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA. Leroy Donovan married Phylli J Taylor, and had children including Elaine Donovan, Mary Donovan. Leroy Donovan passed away in 1979 in Kenmore, Erie, New York, USA.

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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 1921, Leroy Donovan entered the world in Buffalo, New York, USA, born to Daniel W Donovan And Florence Cowell.
  • In 1925, Leroy Donovan resided in Buffalo Ward 03, Erie, New York, United States.
  • In 1930, Leroy Donovan resided in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA.
  • Leroy Donovan married Phylli J Taylor, and had children including Elaine Donovan, Mary Donovan.
  • Leroy Donovan passed away in 1979 in Kenmore, Erie, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Donovan
1889–1942
Birth Location: Drimoleague, Cork, Ireland
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Florence Cowell
1897–1978
Birth Location: Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leroy Donovan's Ancestors

Self
Leroy Donovan
1921–1979
Birth Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
Parents
Daniel W. Donovan
1889–1942
Drimoleague, Cork, Ireland
Florence Cowell
1897–1978
Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
John Stowner
1865–
Kassel, Hesse, Germany
Christena (Munro) Vanderburg
1877–1929
West Nissouri Township, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Henry Stoner
1850–
Jonathon Vanderburg
1838–1913
Georgina Ross
1839–1927
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Vanderburgh
1813–1892
Elizabeth Scott
1816–1847
William Ross
1813–1869
Chirsty Munro
1818–1909

Leroy Donovan's Timeline

9 Records

1921
2 Apr 1921
Birth of Leroy Donovan in Buffalo, New York, USA
Buffalo, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 4
Leroy Donovan resided here in Buffalo Ward 03, Erie, New York, United States
Buffalo Ward 03, Erie, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 9
Leroy Donovan resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Leroy Donovan resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York
Buffalo, Erie, New York
1937
1937
Age 16
Leroy Donovan resided here in Buffalo, New York, USA
Buffalo, New York, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Leroy Donovan resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 29
Leroy Donovan resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1956
1956
Age 35
Leroy Donovan resided here in Buffalo, New York, USA
Buffalo, New York, USA
1979
Aug 1979
Age 58
Death of Leroy Donovan in Kenmore, Erie, New York, USA
Kenmore, Erie, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1921
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2840; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 64-563
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: 1433; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0309; Image: 371.0; FHL microfilm: 2341168
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 058-14-5134; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 04; City: Buffalo Ward 03; County: Erie; Page: 3
    [6] New York State, Birth Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index
    [7] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Grover Cleveland High School; Year: 1937
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Buffalo, Erie, New Y
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [10] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 03, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 04; City: Buffalo Ward 03; County: Erie; Page: 3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: 1433; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0309; Image: 371.0; FHL microfilm: 2341168

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2840; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 64-563

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Grover Cleveland High School; Year: 1937

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2840; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 64-563

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Buffalo, Erie, New Y

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Erie, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oar
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Buffalo, Erie, New Y

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1979
    Event Place: Kenmore, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 058-14-5134; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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