Leo Thomas DONOVAN

Male 1883 - 1965  (81 years)


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  • Name Leo Thomas DONOVAN  [1
    Birth 26 Nov 1883  Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Census 1900  Living with parents in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Census 1910  Living with parents in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Census 1920  living with mother in Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Census 1930  Living in Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Occupation 1930  [5
    Surgeon 
    Death Apr 1965  Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    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.)
    Person ID I19404  Main Tree

    Father Dennis P. DONOVAN,   b. Mar 1851, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Apr 1919, Waupun, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Relationship Natural 
    Mother Ellen Bridget ROWELLS,   b. 27 Feb 1855, Chester, Dodge County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 08 Apr 1939, Waupun, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship Natural 
    Marriage 02 Nov 1881  Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    Family ID F17922  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Edith WOOD,   b. 01 Apr 1888, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jun 1978, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Family ID F17944  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Sources 
    1. [S00983] 1900 Census Waupun, Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.

    2. [S01818] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index.

    3. [S01177] 1910 Census Waupun, Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.

    4. [S01399] 1920 Census Waupun, Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.

    5. [S01639] 1930 Census Waupun, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.

    6. [S01836] Ancestry.com: Wisconsin Marriages, pre-1907.

    7. [S02604] Marriage Certificate for Denis Donovan and Ellen Roles.