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Re: Donovan origin

DonMcKell — 2009-11-11 21:58:51Z

Gary: "originate" may not be the best term, inasmuch as we all originated in some shallow ocean somewhere a long time ago. But there were certainly a lot of O'Donovans living in County Cork a couple of hundred years ago. I suggest you google "Donovan history" sometime when you have a few hours. There's a lot out there.

Donovan origin

boudreaux1 — 2009-11-10 04:46:09Z

my name is Gary Donovan, my father is James Edward Donovan jr his father is James Edward Donovan Sr. I have been told that our ancestors originated in County Cork Ireland and came to America and landed in New York where the family went to Chicago as well as down south. Most of my family lived in tennessee, where only my mother now lives. I would like to know if we in fact did originate in county cork ireland.

Re: Michael, Mary, and Bartholemew Donovan

rjmeyers61 — 2009-11-03 02:48:49Z

According to her 12-27-1906 death certificate Mary is the daughter of Dennis and Anna (---) Donovan- both born in Ireland.

I have no proof that Michael Donovan and Mary Donovan were married. However, they are buried in the same cemetery plot with my great grandmother (their daughter Annie), and my grandmother Rebecca Pettit, Bartholemew Donovan and others. The plot was purchased by Mary shortly after Michael's death. His burial was the first in the plot. Michael was killed in a construction accident in 1867 (The Coroner's Certificate says he was in the country 13 years before he died). So assuming they were married in the early 1860's they would not show up in any census as a couple. Nevertheless, I am convinced they were married.

I know of no relation between the two Donovan families but I wouldn't dismiss that possibility.

Re: Michael, Mary, and Bartholemew Donovan

rsir70mans — 2009-11-02 21:08:39Z

Your posting shows Mary Donvan was daughter of Dennis and Anna Donovan. Did she marry Michael Donovan? Were the families related in any manner?

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

WalshBarb — 2009-10-25 18:08:41Z

Valerie - please email me offline, with some details of what you're looking for, as I have done a great deal of research on Skeagh, Skibbereen, and currently have relatives there - who have also gotten information from Liam Donovan.

Barbara in St. Louis, Missouri
bbbouch@swbell.net

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

ValerieDenny — 2009-10-25 15:51:49Z

I have just started researching the O'Donovan's of Skeagh, Skibbereen. I have been talking today to Liam Donovan who is 87 and he has a remarkable memory. Could you let me know the address of your website on the Donovans please.

Patrick O Donovan

seandonovan15 — 2009-10-20 14:42:50Z

Anyone with any information on Patrick O Donovan who was a crewman on the SS Ardmore which sank Dec 1940. His address is given as 13 Henry Street

Re: Donovans of Long Island, Schull

MoxieCat — 2009-10-18 20:20:54Z

I do have listings of Donovans in Haverhill from city directories and other sources.
My great-grandmother's sister, Mary Callahan, born on Long Island, Schull, married a Patrick Donovan and lived on Front Street, Bradford, with their children. Patrick was a shoecutter and was witness on my great-grandfather's naturalization petition in 1918. I've been in touch Mary and Patrick's descendants.
For more information you can e-mail me:
Maureen Connolly mc at maine.rr.com

Donovan/Dean-Tubbs

soniabushidoryu — 2009-10-17 20:40:54Z

Albert Dean-Tubbs, son of Squire, Sittingbourne,Kent,left home to become an actor (known as Albert Dean). Mary Ann Donovan of the family who owned the Prince Line Shipping, left home to marry him around 1905. Has anyone traced the geneology of either of

Jeremiah Donovan of Ireland>NJ.>Mich>Iowa

9725785924 — 2009-10-14 17:12:36Z

I am hoping to find descendants of Jeremiah Donovan (b.1832?1836?) married to Margaret Kilfy?(Quilty?Kilty?) He came from Ireland in 1851, married Margaret in NJ (1862) and they had their 1st Son in NJ - Michael J (b.1863). Moved to Marquette, MI - had 2 more sons - Daniel C ('DC')(b.1865) and Edward F. (b.1868). Moved to Buchanan County, Iowa, in 1870 and had 4 more sons - Jeremiah Jr. (b.1870), Peter (b.1871), Henry (b.1874), and James E (b.1876) who was my Grandfather. I am particularly interested in any stories, pictures or letters concerning Jeremiah and/or Margaret. My last name is Donovan-Stearns.

donovans of croydon

jadonovan1 — 2009-10-12 13:58:07Z

looking for any information on the following cornelius donovan born cork ireland 1831 and margaret kailey born kerry ireland both moved to croydon surrey and had julia donovan 1859 who we believe married walter redford in 1880 maragret donovan born 1869 jeremiah donovan 1863 mary donovan born 1865 michael donovan born 1866 he married lily nixon in 1893 kate donovan born 1869 michaels children john married mary ridgeway or ridgway and cornelius donovan born 1896 married florence miller 1946 (twins) george born 1897 and lily born 1899 kathleen 1901 believe went to boston and ellen donovan born 1909 dont no anything on here they were all born in croydon surrey england any help would be greatful

Re: Jeremiah Donovan and Mary Downey

jfham — 2009-10-04 09:22:59Z

Update: Maurice's name's likely Maurice Jeremiah BUCKLEY, aka Morris. Timothy Edward may be one person, not two. And Elizabeth Josephine 'Josie' became a sister.

Re: Donovan, John Catherine

lynsey2112 — 2009-10-02 14:54:30Z

I would love to see the pic of Kate Donovan at the clambake, I am looking for my grandmother by that name.

Kate Donovan Fall River MA Feb 1866

lynsey2112 — 2009-10-02 13:14:37Z

I am looking for the names of the parents of Katherine/Catherine "Kate" Donovan b. Feb 1866 in Fall River MA. She married Samuel Richard Reed Sr. 6-12-1887 in New Haven CT and had 4 children (Clifford, Edna, Elizabeth/"Lilly" and Samuel Jr.). Samuel Jr. is my grandfather. She was still in New Haven in the 1930 census but I can't find her before 1900 although I know she married in New Haven in 1887 (I have the marriage license). Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Ellen Donovan

silverthyme1 — 2009-09-29 22:44:51Z

Ellen Donovan and James Casey are my great great granparents. I know she was from Dungourney and was born about 1816. They had 3 children that I know of - Margaret, James and Timothy.I know this is an old post but I would love to share information with you!

Re: Donovans of Long Island, Schull

robertpdonovan — 2009-09-22 16:36:24Z

I'm also looking for info on Donovans from Haverhill, MA if you know of any :) My great-great-grandfather Martin Donovan came from Ireland to Haverhill in the 1880s, though I haven't found anyone you would be interested in my tree.

Re: Michael, Mary, and Bartholemew Donovan

rjmeyers61 — 2009-09-20 20:09:43Z

I have no Pernina or Penina Pettit or David McDermott in my file. There is a Phillipina Pettit b. abt 1838, dau of Henry Pettit in Dutchess Co. NY. I can't place this family. I suspect that Philipina m. a Hitchcock.

Re: Michael, Mary, and Bartholemew Donovan

dawnzaugg1 — 2009-09-19 21:50:58Z

I have a Pernina or Penina Pettit and a David Mcdermott around the time of the civil war? Do you tie into any of these names?

Death of Mr. John Tyler Donovan in China

davwayell — 2009-03-21 21:26:10Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. John Tyler Donovan, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Donovan died in China on May 12, 1942.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

shanando — 2009-09-14 18:53:38Z

I am learning to use the COLLABORATE function of Ancestry.com

I saw your posting re: a Donovan website. Could you post that URL???

Loring Hutchinson

Ellen SULLIVAN DONOVAN d 5 Jan 1932 Minooka boro Scranton, Pa

wsullivw — 2009-04-27 14:46:42Z

Scranton Times 5 Jan 1932
Mrs Ellen SULLIVAN DONOVAN died today at home 3116 Mc Carthy St West Minooka. Surviving are daughter Mrs James NALLIN, Minooka; 4 sons John, James, Florence M. and Peter; 3 brothers James SULLIVAN, Spokane, Washington; Cornelius, Boston MA; John, Minooka; 2 sisters Mrs Anna O'BRIEN, Marblehead,MA; Mrs Dora MULDOON, Minooka.

Re: Donovan, John Catherine

jsgregg72 — 2009-06-01 18:19:02Z

My Grandfather was Corneilus V. Donovan and I had an Uncle Daniel Donovan. I do not know his middle name I can tell you that my grandfather was about 70 or so when he died in 1990 so he was born in the early 1900's. I am still compliling research on the family.. it is tough to get any info because all my grandparents have passed on.

Corneilus and Danny or Donald Donovan + Kelly

jsgregg72 — 2009-06-01 17:45:46Z

Corneilus Vincent Donovan is my gf he d. 1990 in Astoria NY. My g.uncle Danny died earlier I don't know when. I don't have alot of information on the family tree. I do know they came to NY and have been there every since. Please anyone have info that might connect would be helpful. I know that there is a connection to the kelly's in cork county ireland.

Re: kellys and donovans

jsgregg72 — 2009-06-01 17:29:35Z

My family line is Donovan's and Kelly's both from Cork county. My Grandfather was Cornielus Vincent Donovan he married Doreen King, My Grand Uncle Danny married a woman name Marilyn. We still have family in Cork County I have never met them. but maybe this can help.

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

DonMcKell — 2009-07-15 21:55:27Z

There were cerainly a lot of O'Donovans (Donovans) in that county at one time. My best guess is that a guy could be born, grow up, work, marry, raise a family and die and never have much of a reason to leave his own parish. So finding other folks with Cork Donovans in their past is not only pretty easy to do, but has so far not been the magic door opener I kee p looking for.
My last Irish Donovans were born in Rosscarbery in Cork, and came to America in about 1824.
A cousin and fellow Donovan researcher, Louisa Donovan from St. Louis, has personally inspected the baptismal records at St. Fachtma church in Rosscarbery. She writes:
"The baptism registry in Rosscarbery begins in 1814, so we're lucky to have ancestors born after that date. 17 May 1815 records Daniel, son of Daniel D(onova)n and Betty Hurley, sponsors Jer. Dempsey and Mary D(onova)n. The part in parentheses was not very legible, but could as easily be Donovan as Dolan, Dineen or similar. I did not have as much success with Ann Regan; the closest I could come being Hanora, daughter of ??? Regan and Mary Connelly, sponsored by Dan Mahony and Hanora O'Regan on 9 August 1816. Correspondence from J. Keohane to JT Donovan in 1923 makes reference to the notion that Ann's name may have been Hanora, as the relatives remaining in Ireland referred to her as "Norrie or Nora"."

I am very interested to hear what information you have (and where it came from) about the Hurley connection. Let's continue to correspond.

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

DonMcKell — 2009-05-05 18:30:24Z

Barbara: I'd like to visit that website. Can you post the URL? Thanks.

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

DonMcKell — 2009-05-04 19:55:39Z

My Donovans came from this area of County Cork. Daniel Hurley Donovan was born in Rosscarbery in 1815, and came to America in 1824. We've never been quite sure whom he came with. He married Ann Regan (also born in Rosscarbery, 1819) in Philadelphia in 1835, and the two of them eventually settled in St. Louis, MO.
Daniel's parents were Daniel and Elizabeth Hurley, presumably also born and raised in County Cork.
I would very much like access to your tree to see if any of your ancestry coincides with mine.

Re: Larry Paul Donovan

CheryMaggard — 2009-04-18 16:31:02Z

I am also looking for a Larry Paul Donovan that went to high school in Chandler, Arizona. Graduated 1966. I thought his birthday was March 1947. I could be mistaken on that part. He lived for a while at Boys Ranch in Higley, Arizona

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

BarbaraBouchey — 2009-05-04 19:14:43Z

Tom - we have a website for Donovan's from Skeagh, Skibbereen in southwest County Cork, if you're connected to that family.

Barbara in St. Louis, Missouri

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

WalshBarb — 2009-06-28 16:32:00Z

Kevin - thanks for the map, it's very helpful to pinpoint where a family is from. The Donovans I've been mentioning are quite a bit west of yours -- they're from Skeagh, six miles northwest of Skibbereen.

Barbara in St. Louis, Missouri USA

South Wales( Cwmbran )

johnedonovan1 — 2009-05-30 10:55:41Z

Looking for help with the Donovans from this area,Paul Donovan,Patrick, John,Bridget, Catherine, all around in the late 1800s, Is there any other Donovans with a tree with these names in them from this area? or any extended family members who could throw a little light on this subject ?
many thanks.

Clement S Donovan

Ginnybegood — 2009-07-06 23:38:52Z

Please can anyone help I am searching information on Clement S Donovan Married Florence Fanny Wilson September 1939 at Aldershot England . Lived at one time Borden barracks England I would like to know about them and their offspring please to continue a branch on my tree

Kathleen Casey

westcottsf — 2009-05-21 11:10:23Z

Hi. I am looking for any information on the birth, parentage and siblings of Kathleen Casey, who I believe was born in 1881 in Killarney, Kerry. Her father's name was Michael Casey and I understand that he may have been a solicitor. The only record I have of him is that he is described as a gentleman on Kathleen marriage cedrtificate to George Benjamin Trapps. Any info would be really appreciated.

Re: Donovan Family Bantry Co Cork to Massachusetts & Pennsylvania

gregd481 — 2009-03-11 13:38:51Z

My family's from Mass. There are five children in my family.I can give more info. later I clicked on in the middle of a project but feel free to e-mail me so I don't forget.

Re: Donovans Salford Manchester England

tunwells83 — 2009-04-19 13:24:35Z

Karen, I did reply to this earlier but not sure if you received it. I have a lot og information, but you need to be more specific, like names, dates and places. Let me know if I can help!

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

tunwells83 — 2009-05-04 09:22:31Z

Thank you Tom, that would be good!

Charles Donovan of Mason Co KY

oclarke11 — 2009-08-07 19:44:59Z

Seeking parents & siblings for Charles b abt 1790. He marr Malinda Hitt 6 Mar 1812. She was the dau of Aaron Hitt & Catherine Holtzclaw of Culpeper Co Va. The Hitt's & Holtzclaw's were decendants of the germanna germans who settled in Orange Co Va in the early 1700's. See germanna's web site for info on them.
Thanks, Ollie

Re: Date of entry to USA - Patrick David Donovan

nojelo — 2009-05-10 20:27:28Z

Dear CJ,
Michael and Sarah(Purdy) Donovan were my great grandparents.
My grandfather Thomas Joseph Donovan was Patrick Donovan's brother.
I have absolutely no info on Michael and Sarah and would appreciate any info you might have.
Thank you!

DONOVAN Mabel 1885-1977

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-10 04:16:56Z

DONOVAN Mabel 1885-1977

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Donovans from Clonakilty

annd175 — 2009-03-18 11:49:15Z

Hi - most intersting to see your comment that Daniel and Timothy were names repeated through the family. I have Daniel, Timothy, Michael and Mary as siblings who migrated to Victoria, Australia in the 1850s!! Timothy (my g-g-grandfather) gave his parents as being John Donovan and Mary Kuhane.
Regards
Ann

Re: William Henry Donovan in IL

NOVEMBER201998 — 2009-03-18 08:08:42Z

i have all stuff on william henry donovan 1824 his 2 wifes and all 10 children ..there is no william henry donovan and my great/great grandpa, he was in civil war around 1862 if can help let me no..have all from 1824 to2009

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

pghgrl4077 — 2009-07-15 16:46:35Z

This is interesting. My Donovans came from County Cork also. In doing some research I came across an Elizabeth Hurley. My Great, great, great grandfather is Patrick Donovan who first came to Boston with Ellen Sheehey? spelling might be off and were married in 1883. They ended up in Johnstown, PA. Patrick's parents were Michael Donovan and Margert (Daily?) There is also a last name of Cronin associated with Hurley. I don't have my list with me, but I have come across these names before.

Re: Jeremiah Donovan

dianesymons17 — 2009-05-09 12:56:45Z

Dear Laura,
I hope you don't mind me sending you a message, I'm not even sure if it will reach you as I am a novice at this type of thing but here goes anyway!
I noticed a message you posted way back in March 2002 when you were talking to someone about Jeremiah Donovan. What caught my eye specifically was your mention of Mount Common. I am presently trying to help my friend Kath Donovan to research her family tree as she doesn't use a computer. All went well until we set to work on the Donovans. I have to confess, I am well and truly stuck. She still has family living in Mount Common to this day but no one knows much in the way of the family's history.
Her Father, Timothy Donovan was born in 1933 and his Father's name was Michael. Michael was approx. 50 years old when Timothy was born which puts his DOB around 1883.
We think he had brothers Patrick, Cornelius, and possibly Timothy & there is definitely a Jeremiah in the mix somewhere but whether he was brother, cousin or uncle we don't know. There may well have been a sister named Julia also.
It is thought that Timothy, Julia & Cornelius all emigrated to the USA.
Michael's wife may have been Ellen Sullivan.

I would be really grateful if you could let me know if any of these names ring a bell with you!
Many thanks, Diane.

Donovans Salford Manchester England

KarenEvans25 — 2009-04-10 16:29:04Z

Many surname variants, any information gratefully received!! At a brick wall.

Sarah Ann Donovan (Killip) - B. abt 1837 in Delaware US or Delaware, Canada

robreuss — 2009-03-23 17:06:11Z

Hi -

I have almost nothing on my gg-grandmother Sarah Ann Donovan, who married my gg-grandfather Thomas C. Killip sometime between 1855 and 1860. He arrived from Isle of Man in 1855 and they show up together in the 1860 census in Shrewsbury, Sullivan, Pennsylvania.

Any info or leads will be appreciated!

Best -

Rob Reuss

Re: hi

romadon4 — 2009-04-11 05:21:11Z

James and Alice Donovan were my grandparents. I am Joseph's (Buddy's) daughter. I'm in So. California; romadon4@yahoo.com.

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

tomshayes1 — 2009-05-03 19:20:22Z

I could give you access to my tree if you want to take a look!

Tom

Re: Donovan

leonardresearcher — 2009-05-21 23:11:46Z

Sharon:

The William Leonard you mention was born in 1884 in Wales, was the brother of my great-grandfather, David, and eldest son of Morgan and Maria Leonard. He married Elizabeth Moss Donovan in Chicago, Ill in 1915 and they lived in Gary, Indiana. Since William lived far away from his parents and siblings, and b/c he didn't have any natural children of his own, I have very little information about him, other than a marriage certificate and census records.

ANY and ALL information (pictures, date of death, stories etc.) you may have about William Leonard, or his family in Indiana would be greatly appreciated.

While I have done very little research on the Donovan (and Moss) family, it appears from the 1910 Census that Viola, Henry, and Edwin's father was William Donovan - it took me a while to find this information.

I hope to hear from you about William Leonard and his family, or if you have any questions for me. I can be reached at wj_leonard@hotmail.com.

Thank you.

Donovans in Cincinnati from Clonakilty Ireland Area

kevindonovan47 — 2009-06-28 15:12:07Z

I am in search of my family of Donovan’s. My research indicates my ancestors are from this area. Patrick Donovan (1827-1882) left Ireland for the US in 1851 via New Orleans. He then moved to Cincinnati Ohio and married Ellen Sullivan. My Grandfather is John E. Donovan. See attached files for additional details.

Regards,

Kevin Patrick Donovan

Re: Donovan from southwest County Cork, Ireland

kevindonovan47 — 2009-06-28 14:57:59Z

I am in search of my family of Donovan’s.. My research indicates my ancestors are from this area. The Griffith's Valuations would lead me to believe Patrick and his family lived in Dromgarriff East. Patrick Donovan (1827-1882) left Ireland for the US in 1851 via New Orleans. He then moved to Cincinnati Ohio and married Ellen Sullivan. My Grandfather is John E. Donovan.

Regards,

Kevin Patrick Donovan