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William Donovan 1827–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1827

Birth Location: Cork, Ireland

Death Date: 1909

Death Location: Glamorgan Co, Wales

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary Davies

Children(s): Catherin Miller

In 1827, William Donovan entered the world in Cork, Ireland, born to Michael Donovan And Margaret Sullivan. In 1828, William Donovan established residence. William Donovan married Mary Davies, and had children including Catherin Miller. William Donovan passed away in 1909 in Glamorgan Co, Wales.

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Biography

  • In 1827, William Donovan entered the world in Cork, Ireland, born to Michael Donovan And Margaret Sullivan.
  • In 1828, William Donovan established residence.
  • William Donovan married Mary Davies, and had children including Catherin Miller.
  • William Donovan passed away in 1909 in Glamorgan Co, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Mary Davies
1827–1915
Birth Location: Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Children(s)

Catherin Miller
1859–
Birth Location: Cwmavon, Glamorgan, Wales
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William Donovan's Ancestors

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William Donovan
1827–1909
Birth Place: Cork, Ireland
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Donovan's Descendants

1.
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William Donovan (abt 1827–1909) m. Mary Davies (1827–Jul 1915)
  1. 1. Catherin Miller 1859– m. Michael Donavan 1856–1922
    1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Shea 1873–1944 m. Patrick Shea 1865–1928
      1. 1. Helen Shea 1911–
    2. 2. Timothy Donovan 1889–1915
    3. 3. William (J) Donovan 1877–1961 m. Gertrude (Dag) Donovan 1890–1962 m. Elizabeth McPoland 1882–
      1. 1. Margaret Donovan 1909–
      2. 2. John (J) Donovan 1904–1944 m. Sarah Berry 1906–
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Donovan 1911–1998 m. Edward (James) Dooley 1906–1973
      4. 4. Eleanore (Anna) Donovan 1916–1993
      5. 5. John (Robert Donovan) Sr 1920–1996 m. Rita (M) Mcgraw 1925–1991
      6. 6. Gertrude Donovan 1923–1991
      7. 7. William Donovan 1908–
    4. 4. Anna (M) Donovan 1875–1969 m. John Woods 1873–1874
    5. 5. Ellen Donovan 1878–1899 m. Albert (Anthony) Mentzer 1879–1971
      1. 1. Earl (James) Mentzer 1904–1966
      2. 2. John (H) Mentzer 1913–1913
      3. 3. Alfred Mentzer 1904–
    6. 6. William Donovan 1886–1954 m. Beatrice (Pearl) Lane 1887–1932
    7. 7. Margaret (I) Donovan 1885–1946 m. Oliver Bletzinger 1883–
    8. 8. Johanna Marie 1887–1963 m. Daniel (Mc) Keever 1885–1958
      1. 1. Ruth (Helen) Mckeever 1921–1978 m. William (A.) Hartman 1914–
    9. 9. James Donovan 1888–1977 m. Lillian (M.) Lane 1893–1958
      1. 1. J. (Stan) Donovan 1911–2002 m. Eleanor Schafer 1914–1987
      2. 2. Lillian (Dorothy) Donovan 1914–1992 m. Bernard (R) Krans 1905–
    10. 10. Patrick (William) Donovan 1891–1943 m. Catherine Heckerly 1905–
    11. 11. Joseph (Earl) Donovan 1893–1919
    12. 12. Ellen Donovan 1879–
    13. 13. Michael (Homer Donovan) Jt 1880–1945 m. Catherine (Gertrude) Reagan 1886–1975
      1. 1. John (James) Donovan 1914–1966
      2. 2. Paul (James) Donovan 1923–
      3. 3. Marie (Irene) Donovan 1911–2007 m. Lawrence (J.) Nugent 1910–1978
      4. 4. Ralph Donovan 1917–1992 m. Catherine (T) Donovan 1917–2009
      5. 5. Inez (Elizabeth) Donovan 1919–2007 m. Howard (E Ward) Jr 1918–2000
      6. 6. James (E.) Donovan 1920–1956 m. Olga (M) Smithra 1923–1995
      7. 7. Michael (Kenneth 'Ken') Donovan 1905–1998
      8. 8. William Donovan 1900–1901
      9. 9. Florence (Catherine 'Flo') Donovan 1908–1955 m. John Dideon 1906–1966
        1. 1. Marlene (M) Didion 1931–2017
    14. 14. Teresa Donovan 1894– m. Albert (William) Coon 1886–
    15. 15. Wm (John) Donovan 1896–1954
    16. 16. Edward Donovan 1898–
    17. 17. Daniel Donovan 1878–
    18. 18. Florence Donovan 1885–1942
    19. 19. Jeremiah Donovan 1892–
    20. 20. Michael Donovan 1879–
    21. 21. Mary (M) Donovan 1888–1972 m. John Kerton 1883–1953 m. James Tobin 1884–1940
      1. 1. Catherine Kerton
    22. 22. Joseph Donovan 1894–1919 m. Beatrice Grogan 1900–1985
    23. 23. Bridget Donovan 1882–1946

William Donovan's Timeline

10 Records

1827
abt 1827
Birth of William Donovan in Cork, Ireland
Cork, Ireland
1828
1828-1829
Age 1
William Donovan resided here
None
1832
1832
Age 5
Birth of William Donovan in Cork, Ireland
Cork, Ireland
1832
4 Aug 1832
Age 5
William Donovan was baptized in Cork, Ireland
Cork, Ireland
1833
1833
Age 6
William Donovan resided here in Clonpriest, Cork, Ireland
Clonpriest, Cork, Ireland
1861
1861
Age 34
William Donovan resided here in Aberavon, Glamorgan, Wales
Aberavon, Glamorgan, Wales
1871
1871
Age 44
William Donovan resided here in Llangynwyd, Glamorgan, Wales
Llangynwyd, Glamorgan, Wales
1885
05 Jul 1885
Age 58
Death of William Donovan in Maesteg, Bridgend, Wales
Maesteg, Bridgend, Wales
1895
1895
Age 68
William Donovan resided here in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
1909
1909
Age 82
Death of William Donovan in Glamorgan Co, Wales
Glamorgan Co, Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Cork, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Historical Register of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938; Series: M1749
    [2] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [3] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1849; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 083; Line: 8; List Number: 1294
    [4] 1871 Wales Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5413; Folio: 97; Page: 18; GSU roll: 848037
    [5] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [6] London, England, Workhouse Admission and Discharge Records, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: STBGWH123009
    [7] UK, Apprentices Indentured in Merchant Navy, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Registry of Shipping and Seamen: Index of Apprentices; Class: BT 150; Piece Number: 21
    [8] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04804 02

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1827
    Event Place: Cork, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Wales Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 4081; Folio: 44; Page: 38; GSU roll: 543231
    [2] UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners; Class: WO 121; Piece Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1832
    Event Place: Cork, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04804 / 02

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1828-1829
    Record Source: UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners; Class: WO 121; Piece Number: 219

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Clonpriest, Cork, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Tithe Applotment Books, 1805-1927

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Jul 16, 1834
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1849
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1849; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 083; Line: 8; List Number: 1294

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Aberavon, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1861 Wales Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 4081; Folio: 44; Page: 38; GSU roll: 543231

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Llangynwyd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1871 Wales Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5413; Folio: 97; Page: 18; GSU roll: 848037

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Historical Register of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938; Series: M1749

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1849; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 083; Line: 8; List Number: 1294

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: London
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Jul 1885
    Event Place: Maesteg, Bridgend, Wales
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Glamorgan Co, Wales
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