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Dennis P. DONOVAN

Dennis P. DONOVAN

Male 1851 - 1919  (68 years)

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  1. 1.  Dennis P. DONOVANDennis P. DONOVAN was born in Mar 1851 in Ireland; died on 10 Apr 1919 in Waupun, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Waupun, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1881; Blacksmith
    • Religion: 1881; Roman Catholic
    • Census: 1900, Living in Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
    • Occupation: 1900; Blacksmith ?
    • Census: 1910, Living in Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
    • Occupation: 1910; Laborer Odd Jobs
    • Fact: 1920, Not listed in the 1920 census - Ellen listed as widowed

    Dennis married Ellen Bridget ROWELLS on 02 Nov 1881 in Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin. Ellen (daughter of Luke ROWLES and Margaret O'BRIEN) was born on 27 Feb 1855 in Chester, Dodge County, Wisconsin; died on 08 Apr 1939 in Waupun, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Waupun, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Leo Thomas DONOVAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1883 in Wisconsin; died in Apr 1965 in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.
    2. 3. James Rowells DONOVAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1892 in Waupun, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA; died in Dec 1969 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA.
    3. 4. Joanna Margaret DONOVAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1887 in Waupun, Fond du Lac County,Wisconsin; died on 20 Jun 1976 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Waupun, Fond du Lac Co., Wisconsin.
    4. 5. Genevieve DONOVAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 May 1885 in Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin; died on 08 May 1924 in Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Waupun, Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Leo Thomas DONOVAN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dennis1) was born on 26 Nov 1883 in Wisconsin; died in Apr 1965 in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Living with parents in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin
    • Census: 1910, Living with parents in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin
    • Census: 1920, living with mother in Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
    • Census: 1930, Living in Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
    • Occupation: 1930; Surgeon

    Notes:

    Obituary: ("Descendants of George Rowles") by Ann Lamb

    Dr. Donovan of Waupun is Dead at 82
    Retired Veterinarian, President of Bank; Curch Rites.
    "Dr. Leo T. Donovan, 82, East franklin St., Waupun, died at 2 am. today at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
    He was born Nov. 26, 1883 in Waupun, the son of Dennis and Ellen Rowells Donovan. He married Edith Wood at Waupun Sept 15, 1928. A grudate of Waupun High School, he attended the University of Wisconsin for two years and was a 1906 graduate of the Chicago College of Veterinary (medicine).
    He had practiced his profession for over 50 years, retiring ten years ago. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Waupun, and Waupun Rotary Club. He was past president of theWisconsin Veterinary Medical Association and the Southereastern Veterinary Association.
    He had been a director of the State Bank of Waupun from 1946 to 1953 and president and chairman of the board of directors since 1953.
    Survivors include his wodow,; one sister, Miss Madge Donovan; and on brother, James, both of Gary, Indiana; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
    Friends may call after 2 pm. Friday at the Beyers Funeral Home, Waupun. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Church, Waupun, Rev. Hugh Rochkes officiating. Burial will be in Forst Mound Cemetery, Waupun." (source-Lawrence P. Rowells of Chicago.)

    Family/Spouse: Edith WOOD. Edith was born on 01 Apr 1888 in Nebraska; died in Jun 1978 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  James Rowells DONOVANJames Rowells DONOVAN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dennis1) was born on 21 Jul 1892 in Waupun, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA; died in Dec 1969 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Living with parents in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin
    • Census: 1910, Living with parents in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin
    • Census: 1920, living with mother in Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
    • Census: 1930, Living in Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
    • Occupation: 1930; Superintendant

    James married Mary Ellen B. MAHONEY on 31 May 1921 in Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin. Mary (daughter of Cornelius John MAHONEY and Mary Ellen DRUMMY) was born on 22 Aug 1891 in Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin; died on 19 Apr 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Cornelius J. DONOVAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1922 in Illinois, USA; died on 08 Mar 1991 in Wisconsin.
    2. 7. Mary Ellen DONOVAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1924 in Racine, Wisconsin; died on 9 Jul 2015 in Hobert, Porter Co., Indiana; was buried in Mt. Mercy Cemetery, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana.
    3. 8. James F. DONOVAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1926 in Wisconsin; died on 16 Mar 2007 in Lawton, Van Buren County, Michigan.
    4. 9. Roger William DONOVAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 05 Dec 1927 in Waupun, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA; died on 01 Jun 2010 in Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, USA.
    5. 10. Patricia Ann DONOVAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1930; died on 28 May 2008 in Hobart, Indiana.

  3. 4.  Joanna Margaret DONOVANJoanna Margaret DONOVAN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dennis1) was born on 22 Sep 1887 in Waupun, Fond du Lac County,Wisconsin; died on 20 Jun 1976 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Waupun, Fond du Lac Co., Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Madge
    • Census: 1900, Living with parents in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin
    • Census: 1910, Living with parents in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin
    • Census: 1920, living with mother in Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
    • Census: 1930, living with mother in Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

    Notes:

    Obituary ("Descendants of George Rowles") by Ann Lamb -

    "Miss Madge J. Donovan 88, formerly of Waupun, died Sunday at Gar, Indiana, where she resided for 37 years.
    She was born at Waupun Sept. 22, 1887, the daughter of the late Dennis and Ellen Rowells Donovan. Surviving are nieces and nephews in the Waupun area.
    Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Gary, Indiana, with graveside rites to follow at 4:30 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery, Waupun. Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home, Waupun is in charge of local arrangements." (source - Lawrence P. Rowells of Chicago )

    Notes from Ann Lamb - She was a teacher and lived in Waupun and Gary, Indiana. Madge moved to Gary, Indiana, after her mother and sister-in-law's deaths to live with her brother James and help care for the 5 children. Their last known address was 3701 Madison, Gary, Indiana.


  4. 5.  Genevieve DONOVAN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dennis1) was born on 02 May 1885 in Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin; died on 08 May 1924 in Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Waupun, Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Living with parents in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin
    • Census: 1910, Living with parents in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin
    • Census: 1920, Living with husband in Waupun, Dodge Co., Wisconsin

    Genevieve married Lynn Curtis GRAY, Sr. on 23 May 1912 in Waupun, Wisconsin. Lynn was born on 04 May 1885 in Marquette, Wisconsin; died in May 1966; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Waupun, Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. James Garth GRAY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1913 in Wisconsin; died on 2 Nov 2005 in Utica, Oneida Co., New York; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Waupun, Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.
    2. 12. Lynn Curtis GRAY, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1915 in Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin; died in Feb 1982 in Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin.


  

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