Re: DONOVANS OF DELEWARE
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Re: DONOVANS OF DELEWARE
Donovan Richard W. 9/27/01
I have a little info. on Donovan in Delaware
John W. Donovan, John started work for a Alexander Johnson of Kent Co , on a 1200 acre land in 1868. Untill his death. John Donovans Info:
born; 1837
place born;Unknown
died; 27 Mar 1903 Kent Co, DE buried at Hollywood Cemetery
Harrington, Milford RD, Harrington DE.
Married a 1st Unknown had 4 or 6 children.
Married 2nd , Mrs. Rhoda Smith , Maidon name unknown.
and she had about 6 children from 1st marriage.
Together John and Rhoda had 6 children
1. Leonard Wells Donovan born 1888 DE (my great-grandfather)
2. Lydi (female)
3. Mae(female) who married a David Tucker
4. Linde (female) who married a Charlie Tucker, brother to David Tucker.
5.Male unknown
6.male unknown
Leonard married Mary Jane Morgan
Leonard died June 1940 Harrington DE
Together they had 6 children one being my grandmom.
Who helped me with John Donovans Bio info.
Anyone who can help me piece together more information , I would be greatfull, or if this helps anyone.
Thank you