DONOVAN
 


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"Vir Super Hostem"
(A man over his enemies)

 

Origins of the name...

   From the Irish O donnabhain, meaning dark or brown hair or complexion. Originally located on the bank of the Maigue River at Bruree in County Limerick, the Donovans settled in West Cork at the end of the 12th century where they were subject to the McCarthy's. The O'Donovan name is particularly common in West Cork especially in towns such as Rosscarberry, Clonakilty, and Skibereen. Part of "Castle Donovan" is still standing.


Descendents of Tim Donovan...

Tim Donovan    married    Ellen Barry
   Both were born in Ireland, Tim around 1829 and Ellen in 1832. They had at least six children. Tim died of Consumption in February of 1874 and Ellen died of Acute nephritis on January 31, 1882, both in Pittsburgh. They are both buried in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Children...

Peter Donovan
   Peter was born in Pittsburgh in 1864. He was named Patrick in his obituary, but was known as Peter to the family. He never married, was employed at the West Aliquippa plant of the Kidd Drawn Steel company, and lived with his niece Ellen Nary. He died of Carcinomia on April 4, 1932 in Aliquippa. He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Kate Donovan    married    Michael Hallisey
   Kate was born in Pittsburgh on September 15, 1866 and Michael in Ireland about 1862. They were married November 20, 1888 in St. Paul's Cathedral in Pittsburgh. They had four children; Ellen, William, John(Butch), and Frances. She died of Influenza pneumonia in May 4, 1921 and Michael of Acute dysentery August 16, 1898, both in Aliquippa. They are both buried in St. Mary's Cemetery.

John Joseph Donovan
   John was born in Pittsburgh in 1871. He left behind one son, Edward and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Tragessar and Mrs. Philip Lorenz. He died March 19, 1934 from Carcinoma of the liver in Pittsburgh and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Timothy "Teddy" Donovan
   Teddy was born in Pittsburgh December 16, 1872. He was not married and lived with his niece, Frances Darroch. Teddy was apparently in the best of health, and partook of his breakfast with the family as usual Sunday morning and went to lie down, as had been his custom. The family left for church without disturbing him, and not seeing him about the home on their return, went to his room and found he had passed away. He died of a Cerebral hemorrhage in Aliquippa, February of 1934 and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Terrance Donovan
   Terrance was born in Pittsburgh and lived there until he died between April of 1932 and February of 1934.

Thomas Donovan
   Thomas was born in and lived in Pittsburgh. He was the last surviving of all his brothers and sisters.


 

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