Descendants of John DONOVAN Generation No. 1 1. JOHN1 DONOVAN was born 1804. He married SARAH WARD 30 Jul 1832 in St Michael's on the Mount Church, Bristol, GB. She was born 1811. Notes for JOHN DONOVAN: name: Donovan; origins: This great Irish family can trace their name back to Donnabhain, the son of Callaghan, a 10th century Munster King. Donnabhain is composed of the Gaelic elements "donn" meaning "brown", dubh - black plus the diminutive suffix "an". The original homeland of the (O) Donovans was the extensive territory of the River Maigue in Co. Limerick where they were considered a noble race and named their stronghold Brugh Riogh which translates as the "Royal Residence". After the Norman Invasion of 1170, the (O) Donovans moved under force to south west Cork where they acquired much territory and became chieftains in Carbery. The family supported the army of James 11 in Ireland (1690). Jeremiah O'Donovan (1831-1915) called Rossa, the revered Fenian patriot, who went to America following his release from prison, is the most famous namebearer in Irish history. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of O'Donnabhain, which was dated circa 1169, in the "Annals of the Four Masters", during the reign of Rory O'Connor, known as "The High King of Ireland", 1166 - 1198. More About JOHN DONOVAN: Occupation: housepainter Notes for SARAH WARD: Signed her name with an 'X' on marriage bans More About JOHN DONOVAN and SARAH WARD: Marriage: 30 Jul 1832, St Michael's on the Mount Church, Bristol, GB Children of JOHN DONOVAN and SARAH WARD are: 2. i. JOHN (JOANIS)2 DONOVAN, b. 29 Mar 1835, Bristol, GB.. 3. ii. THOMAS DONOVAN, b. 06 Sep 1837, Kingsland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, GB; d. 15 Dec 1909, Loder Road, Brighton, GB. iii. WILLIAM DONOVAN, b. 03 Nov 1839. iv. HENRY DONOVAN, b. 1842. v. MARY DONOVAN, b. 1844. vi. SARAH DONOVAN, b. abt. 1849. Generation No. 2 2. JOHN (JOANIS)2 DONOVAN (JOHN1) was born 29 Mar 1835 in Bristol, GB.. He married ELIZA GIBBONS 1856 in Bristol, GB.. She was born abt. 1834 in St Philip's, Bristol, GB. Notes for JOHN (JOANIS) DONOVAN: called Joanis More About JOHN (JOANIS) DONOVAN: Occupation 1: 1871, housepainter Occupation 2: 1881, housepainter Residence: 1871, Kingsland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, GB More About ELIZA GIBBONS: Residence: 1871, Kingsland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, GB More About JOHN DONOVAN and ELIZA GIBBONS: Marriage: 1856, Bristol, GB. Children of JOHN DONOVAN and ELIZA GIBBONS are: i. EMILY3 DONOVAN, b. abt. 1858, St Philip's, Bristol, GB. More About EMILY DONOVAN: Residence: 1871, Kingsland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, GB ii. HENRIETTA DONOVAN, b. 1862, St Philip's, Bristol, GB. Notes for HENRIETTA DONOVAN: WD and HO Wills Tobacco Factory was founded in 1786 in Bristol, and was one of the first tobacco companies to make cigarettes. The company became part of the Imperial Tobacco Company at the start of the 20th Century to stave off American takeovers. More About HENRIETTA DONOVAN: Occupation: 1881, cigar maker, WD & HO Wills tobacco, Bristol, GB Residence: 1871, Kingsland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, GB 4. iii. ALFRED DONOVAN, b. abt. 1863, St Philip's, Bristol, GB. iv. ELIZA DONOVAN, b. abt. 1867, St Philip's, Bristol, GB. More About ELIZA DONOVAN: Occupation: 1881, stationer Residence: 1871, Kingsland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, GB v. LAURA DONOVAN, b. abt. 1868, St Philip's, Bristol, GB. More About LAURA DONOVAN: Residence: 1871, Kingsland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, GB 3. THOMAS2 DONOVAN (JOHN1) was born 06 Sep 1837 in Kingsland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, GB, and died 15 Dec 1909 in Loder Road, Brighton, GB. He married VICTORIA GIBBONS 13 Jan 1862 in St Andrew's CofE Church, Clifton, Bristol, GB, daughter of JOHN GIBBONS. She was born abt. 1842 in St Jude's, Bristol, GB, and died 1916 in 35 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, Sussex, GB. Notes for THOMAS DONOVAN: probable second child of John & Sarah. Thomas history: http://photohistory-sussex.co.uk/BTNDonovan1.htm Eldest son Harry moved to US. Thomas writes to him in US in 1892; see 'A Seaside Album : Photographs and Memory" by Philippe Garner (Philip Wilson Publishers, 2003), page 65' Grace Donovan's memoir: In later life in Prince's Crescent, he was often in bed with asthma. He smoked herbal cigarettes as a remedy. Had a collie called Gyp Staff: Henry (before emigration), Charles, Minnie, Alice Stodhart, Bob Stagg, Roland Stagg. 1901 bad health semi-retired him and the Studios became 'Donovan's Ltd' More About THOMAS DONOVAN: Baptism: 01 Oct 1837, St Philip & St Jacob's Church, Bristol Occupation 1: 1885, photographer Occupation 2: 1871, shopman fine arts depot, Bristol Residence 1: Bet. 1872 - 1881, 22 Sutherland Road, Brighton, GB Residence 2: Bet. 1881 - 1900, 5 Prince's Crescent, Brighton, GB Residence 3: Bet. 1900 - 1909, Loder Road, Brighton, GB More About VICTORIA GIBBONS: Occupation: 1881, photographer's assistant Residence 1: Bet. 1872 - 1881, 22 Sutherland Road, Brighton, GB Residence 2: 1881, 5 Prince's Crescent, Brighton, GB Residence 3: 1911, 35 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, Sussex, GB More About THOMAS DONOVAN and VICTORIA GIBBONS: Marriage: 13 Jan 1862, St Andrew's CofE Church, Clifton, Bristol, GB Children of THOMAS DONOVAN and VICTORIA GIBBONS are: 5. i. THOMAS HENRY (HARRY)3 DONOVAN, b. 27 Jul 1862, 16 Merchant's Parade, Hotwells, Bristol, GB; d. 30 Dec 1930, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. 6. ii. CHARLES EDWARD DONOVAN, b. 07 Jan 1864, 16 Merchant's Parade, Hotwells, Bristol, GB; d. 10 Oct 1945, 35 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, Sussex, GB. iii. MINNIE VICTORIA DONOVAN, b. 24 Jul 1869, 33 Park Street, Bristol, GB. Notes for MINNIE VICTORIA DONOVAN: aged 16! she was a witness at her brother Charles's wedding to Minnie Comber Grace Donovan's memoir: Minnie was a very quiet person (p.5) More About MINNIE VICTORIA DONOVAN: Residence: Bet. 1911 - 1918, 35 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, Sussex, GB iv. FRANK HERBERT DONOVAN, b. 24 May 1871, 14 Paul Street, St Paul's, Bristol, GB; d. 09 Jun 1916, Hill 60, Ypres, Flanders; m. ROSE E. CONROY, abt. 1915, Brighton, Sussex, GB; b. 1876, Steyning, Sussex, GB. Notes for FRANK HERBERT DONOVAN: Grace Donovan's Memoir (p.5) says he appeared, in an evening concert as a 'Nigger Minstrel' with blackened face and banjo at her school St Joseph's Church School, Elm Road. He is described by her as a very quiet man. 1901 after father retired and studio business restructured Frank went to work as a photographic assistant in Singapore. Later became a lumberjack in Canada (hence Canadian Infantry) Sergeant 18033. 3rd Canadian Infantry, Central Ontario Regiment. Died in action at Hill 60 (Grace Donovan's Memoir p.36), Ypres in Flanders, Friday 9th June 1916. Remembered on the Ypres (main Gate) Memorial Grave ref no. panel 18-24-36-30. See Commonwealth Wargraves Commission site: http://www.cwgc.org/search/SearchResults.aspx?surname=donovan&initials=f&war=1&yearfrom=1916&yearto=1916&force=Army&nationality=2&send.x=28&send.y=13 More About FRANK HERBERT DONOVAN: Military service: Bet. 1915 - 1916, Sergeant 18033. 3rd Canadian Infantry, Central Ontario Regiment More About FRANK DONOVAN and ROSE CONROY: Marriage: abt. 1915, Brighton, Sussex, GB v. FLORENCE ALICE DONOVAN, b. Bet. Mar - 07 Dec 1873, 11 Lewis Road, Brighton, GB; m. DAN BARTLEY BOSTEL, Sep 1916, Brighton, Sussex, GB; b. 1879, Steyning, Sussex, GB. Notes for FLORENCE ALICE DONOVAN: Grace Donovan's memoir: Auntie Flo was unlike her siblings, very lively and jolly. Attended Brighton School of Music, becoming a professional soprano. Appeared in Gilbert & Sullivan tour of Algiers. She was the apple of her father's eye. More About FLORENCE ALICE DONOVAN: Residence 1: 1901, Brighton, Sussex, England Residence 2: Bet. 1911 - 1917, 35 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, Sussex, GB Residence 3: 1917, Eversley, Lewis Road, Ditchling, Sussex, GB More About DAN BOSTEL and FLORENCE DONOVAN: Marriage: Sep 1916, Brighton, Sussex, GB vi. AGNES DONOVAN, b. abt. Jun 1874, Brighton, GB; d. abt. Jun 1881, Brighton, GB. Generation No. 3 4. ALFRED3 DONOVAN (JOHN (JOANIS)2, JOHN1) was born abt. 1863 in St Philip's, Bristol, GB. He married SARAH ANN HOOKE 24 Nov 1883 in Bristol, GB.. She was born 1864 in Bristol, GB.. Notes for ALFRED DONOVAN: A Clicker in the English shoe trade is a person who is skilled in the grain of leather and cuts or stamps out each part to make up the shoe ready for sewing; his skill makes the shoe look uniform. OR A Clicker is one who makes eyelet holes in boots using a machine which clicked. OR A Clicker is a merchant's servant who would stand at the door and invite customers into the store; a foreman in a shoemaker's shop. More About ALFRED DONOVAN: Occupation: 1881, clicker - likely a shoemaker Residence: 1871, Kingsland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, GB More About ALFRED DONOVAN and SARAH HOOKE: Marriage: 24 Nov 1883, Bristol, GB. Children of ALFRED DONOVAN and SARAH HOOKE are: 7. i. ALFRED REGINALD4 DONOVAN, b. 1884, Barton Regis, Gloucestershire, GB.; d. 1968, Surrey, GB.. 8. ii. ALGERNON FREDERICK DONOVAN, b. 1888, Barton Regis, Gloucestershire, GB.. 5. THOMAS HENRY (HARRY)3 DONOVAN (THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 27 Jul 1862 in 16 Merchant's Parade, Hotwells, Bristol, GB, and died 30 Dec 1930 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. He married (1) JENNIE HOLMES. She was born 02 Dec 1872, and died 01 Feb 1913 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. He married (2) ELLA JANE KOCHER 13 May 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US. She was born 05 Feb 1891 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, and died 07 Feb 1964 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. Notes for THOMAS HENRY (HARRY) DONOVAN: known as Harry emigrated to US 1891 or 92, living in New York, then in Allentown, Pennsylvania from 1908. Thomas writes to him in US in 1892; see 'A Seaside Album : Photographs and Memory" by Philippe Garner (Philip Wilson Publishers, 2003), page 65' He found tremendous success as a photographer establishing studios in Brooklyn and Jamestown, New York, as well as 804 1/2 Union Street, Allentown, PA, and other locations in Allentown. Harry is buried in Allentown, PA, between his two wives His tombstone says 1861 instead of 1862. More About THOMAS HENRY (HARRY) DONOVAN: Emigration: 1891, New York, New York, US Occupation: Bet. 1891 - 1930, photographer Residence 1: Bet. 1891 - 1908, New York, New York, US Residence 2: Bet. 1908 - 1936, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US Notes for ELLA JANE KOCHER: Ella was 39 years old when her husband 'Harry' died.  She was left with four children under the age of 12 and virtually no means of financial support.  She kept the photography studios going for a while at Center Square, Allentown. More About ELLA JANE KOCHER: Occupation: 1930, photographer - Center Square, Allentown, PA, US More About THOMAS DONOVAN and ELLA KOCHER: Marriage: 13 May 1919, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Children of THOMAS DONOVAN and JENNIE HOLMES are: i. RALPH4 DONOVAN. 9. ii. LEO DONOVAN. Children of THOMAS DONOVAN and ELLA KOCHER are: iii. HARRY CARLTON4 DONOVAN, b. 20 Sep 1919, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US; m. LOIS ELIZABETH TREADWAY, Sep 1947; b. 04 Sep 1914, Memphis, Tennessee; d. 17 Oct 2007, Bartlett, Tennessee, US. More About HARRY CARLTON DONOVAN: Residence 1: Silversprings, Maryland, US Residence 2: 2007, Searcy, Arkansas, US More About HARRY DONOVAN and LOIS TREADWAY: Marriage: Sep 1947 10. iv. JOHN THOMAS DONOVAN, b. 22 Nov 1921, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US; d. 27 Nov 1997, Salisbury, Maryland, US. 11. v. EUGENE CURTIS DONOVAN, b. 25 Oct 1923, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US; d. 04 Jul 1973, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. vi. FLORENCE VICTORIA DONOVAN, b. 13 Jan 1925, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US; d. 11 Apr 1964, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. Notes for FLORENCE VICTORIA DONOVAN: called 'Flossie' 6. CHARLES EDWARD3 DONOVAN (THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 07 Jan 1864 in 16 Merchant's Parade, Hotwells, Bristol, GB, and died 10 Oct 1945 in 35 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, Sussex, GB. He married (1) MINNIE CAROLINE COMBER 20 Sep 1885 in St John the Baptist Chapel, Brighton, GB, daughter of EDWARD COMBER and SUSANNA. She was born 1862 in Brighton, Sussex, GB, and died Bet. 1887 - 1890 in Brighton, GB. He married (2) ELLEN GREENFIELD 16 Apr 1891 in St Joseph's Catholic Church, Brighton, GB, daughter of WILLIAM GREENFIELD and HARRIET MARTIN. She was born Jun 1873 in Ringmer, Sussex, GB, and died 30 May 1954 in 35 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, Sussex, GB. Notes for CHARLES EDWARD DONOVAN: Grace Donovan's memoir states that: he always wore lace-up boots (p.1) and that he was a very quiet man (p.5). The Edward Street studio made him bankrupt and the family had to move to Waldegrave Road. 35 Ditchling Rise in 1911. Charles and Ellen slept on the top floor, Grace next to them, Frank and Arthur in the next. Middle floor belonged to Victoria Gibbons, Minnie and Flo. Ground floor was for Charles's family living area. Basement was a dark room, the garden a studio. Played his flute while photos developed. 1927, he opened a gymnasium in Hove. More About CHARLES EDWARD DONOVAN: Military service: Bet. 1915 - 1918, Staff Sergeant-Major Instructor, Corps of the School of Musketry Occupation 1: Bet. 1885 - 1901, photographer's assistant (dad's shop) Occupation 2: Honoursman of the City and Guilds of London Institute of Photographers Occupation 3: abt. 1902, 49 Edward Street, Brighton, GB - Charles's studio (Day & Electric Light Studio) Occupation 4: Bet. 1904 - 1905, 11 George Street, Brighton, GB - Charles's studio Occupation 5: abt. 1909, Antique Shop, Union Street, Brighton, Sussex, GB Residence 1: 1881, Brighton, GB Residence 2: 1886, 5 Prince's Crescent, Brighton, GB Residence 3: abt. 1903, Waldegrave Road, Brighton, GB Residence 4: abt. 1908, 46 Osbourne Road, Residence 5: 1911, 35 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, Sussex, GB Notes for MINNIE CAROLINE COMBER: Minnie Donovan (her sister-in-law) aged 16! was a witness at her wedding More About MINNIE CAROLINE COMBER: Occupation: 1885, dressmaker More About CHARLES DONOVAN and MINNIE COMBER: Marriage: 20 Sep 1885, St John the Baptist Chapel, Brighton, GB Notes for ELLEN GREENFIELD: Grace Donovan's memoir: Ellen's wedding dress was of apple green crepe. First saw husband Charles playing football in Preston Park for the 'Hornets'. Played piano. Took lessons with Miss Boon in Lewes Road More About CHARLES DONOVAN and ELLEN GREENFIELD: Marriage: 16 Apr 1891, St Joseph's Catholic Church, Brighton, GB Child of CHARLES DONOVAN and MINNIE COMBER is: 12. i. EDWARD CHARLES4 DONOVAN, b. 27 Jun 1886, 82 Carlyle Street, Brighton, GB; d. 26 Sep 1963, Ham Green Hospital, Easton in Gordano, Bristol, GB. Children of CHARLES DONOVAN and ELLEN GREENFIELD are: ii. FRANK4 DONOVAN, b. 29 Jan 1892, Steyning, Sussex, GB; m. ROSE M. CANE, Dec 1922, Steyning, Sussex, GB; b. 1896, Brighton, GB. Notes for FRANK DONOVAN: called 'Pannie' in youth by sister Grace Joined up WWI with Teddie at recruiting rally Hove Recreation Ground, between 1914-15 More About FRANK DONOVAN: Education 1: abt. 1900, St Joseph's Church School, Elm Grove, Brighton, GB Education 2: abt. 1902, Blessed Sacrament Convent, Walpole Road, Brighton, GB Education 3: abt. 1903, York Place School for Boys, Brighton, GB Military service: WWI, Royal Sussex Regiment, 1/6th (cyclist) Battalion Residence 1: 1922, 35 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, Sussex, GB Residence 2: 1924, Preston Road, Brighton, GB Notes for ROSE M. CANE: called Kitty Kitty's cousin Evelyn Balchin was a friend of Frank's sister Grace at Ditchling Road School. They were Monitors there abt 1906 (Grace Memoir p.15) More About FRANK DONOVAN and ROSE CANE: Marriage: Dec 1922, Steyning, Sussex, GB 13. iii. GRACE ELLEN DONOVAN, b. 01 May 1893, 53 Clyde Road, Brighton, GB; d. Seaford, Sussex, GB. 14. iv. ARTHUR THOMAS DONOVAN, b. 19 Dec 1899, Sussex, GB. Generation No. 4 7. ALFRED REGINALD4 DONOVAN (ALFRED3, JOHN (JOANIS)2, JOHN1) was born 1884 in Barton Regis, Gloucestershire, GB., and died 1968 in Surrey, GB.. He married SYBELLA LILLIAN CLARKE 1909 in Lambeth, London, GB. She was born 1888, and died 1977 in Surrey, GB.. More About ALFRED DONOVAN and SYBELLA CLARKE: Marriage: 1909, Lambeth, London, GB Children of ALFRED DONOVAN and SYBELLA CLARKE are: 15. i. REGINALD ALFRED5 DONOVAN, b. 1910, Brixton, London, GB.; d. 1988, Surrey, GB.. ii. SHEILA J DONOVAN, b. 1913; d. 1916. 16. iii. KENNETH FRANCIS DONOVAN, b. 01 Jun 1921; d. 13 Jun 1972. 8. ALGERNON FREDERICK4 DONOVAN (ALFRED3, JOHN (JOANIS)2, JOHN1) was born 1888 in Barton Regis, Gloucestershire, GB.. He married GLADYS W. CROUESTE 07 Aug 1915 in Lambeth, London, GB. More About ALGERNON DONOVAN and GLADYS CROUESTE: Marriage: 07 Aug 1915, Lambeth, London, GB Children of ALGERNON DONOVAN and GLADYS CROUESTE are: i. DENNIS A.5 DONOVAN, b. 23 Jan 1916, Norwood, Surrey, GB.. ii. RAYMOND G. DONOVAN, b. 1920. 9. LEO4 DONOVAN (THOMAS HENRY (HARRY)3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) Child of LEO DONOVAN is: i. DENNIS5 DONOVAN. 10. JOHN THOMAS4 DONOVAN (THOMAS HENRY (HARRY)3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 22 Nov 1921 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, and died 27 Nov 1997 in Salisbury, Maryland, US. He married ANN FORNAL 02 Nov 1946 in Washington DC, US. She was born 02 Nov 1922 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. More About ANN FORNAL: Residence: 2008, Cumming, Georgia, US More About JOHN DONOVAN and ANN FORNAL: Marriage: 02 Nov 1946, Washington DC, US Child of JOHN DONOVAN and ANN FORNAL is: 17. i. DEBORAH ANN5 DONOVAN, b. 06 Feb 1955, Washington DC, US. 11. EUGENE CURTIS4 DONOVAN (THOMAS HENRY (HARRY)3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 25 Oct 1923 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, and died 04 Jul 1973 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. He married LOIS ANNETTE JAMES 13 Apr 1946. She was born 12 Feb 1924 in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania, US, and died 21 Feb 1987 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. More About EUGENE DONOVAN and LOIS JAMES: Marriage: 13 Apr 1946 Children of EUGENE DONOVAN and LOIS JAMES are: 18. i. MICHAEL PATRICK5 DONOVAN, b. 11 Nov 1946, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. 19. ii. PATRICIA MICHELLE DONOVAN, b. 02 Mar 1949, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. 20. iii. LEE DONOVAN, b. 16 Mar 1950, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US; d. 19 Apr 1986, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. 12. EDWARD CHARLES4 DONOVAN (CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 27 Jun 1886 in 82 Carlyle Street, Brighton, GB, and died 26 Sep 1963 in Ham Green Hospital, Easton in Gordano, Bristol, GB. He married MARY AGNES TEBBS 18 Apr 1917, daughter of CHRISTIAN TEBBS and MARY LAIDLER. She was born Dec 1887 in Hove, Sussex, GB, and died 15 Mar 1968. Notes for EDWARD CHARLES DONOVAN: Known as 'Teddie'. Teddie lived with Grandma & Grandpa? Donovan (Victoria & Thomas) when his father remarried. Teddie met Mary Tebbs in the Brighton and Hove Operatic Society chorus just before the First World War. Joined up WWI with Frank at recruiting rally Hove Recreation Ground, between 1914-15 name: Donovan; origins: This great Irish family can trace their name back to Donnabhain, the son of Callaghan, a 10th century Munster King. Donnabhain is composed of the Gaelic elements "donn" meaning "brown", dubh - black plus the diminutive suffix "an". The original homeland of the (O) Donovans was the extensive territory of the River Maigue in Co. Limerick where they were considered a noble race and named their stronghold Brugh Riogh which translates as the "Royal Residence". After the Norman Invasion of 1170, the (O) Donovans moved under force to south west Cork where they acquired much territory and became chieftains in Carbery. The family supported the army of James 11 in Ireland (1690). Jeremiah O'Donovan (1831-1915) called Rossa, the revered Fenian patriot, who went to America following his release from prison, is the most famous namebearer in Irish history. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of O'Donnabhain, which was dated circa 1169, in the "Annals of the Four Masters", during the reign of Rory O'Connor, known as "The High King of Ireland", 1166 - 1198. More About EDWARD CHARLES DONOVAN: Education 1: abt. 1900, St Joseph's Church School, Elm Grove, Brighton, GB Education 2: Aft. 1900, Boarder at Xaverian College, Mayfield, Sussex, GB Military service 1: abt. 1917, Sergeant, Royal Sussex Regiment, 1/6th (cyclist) Battalion, Private Secretary Military service 2: 1918, prisoner of war, Westphalia, Germany Residence 1: abt. 1925, 18 Vale Road, Portslade, Sussex, GB Residence 2: abt. 1908, 212 Preston Road, Brighton, Sussex, GB More About MARY AGNES TEBBS: Occupation: 1917, draper's assistant Residence 1: 1917, 7 Carlisle Road, Aldrington, Hove, GB Residence 2: 1901, 66 & 68 Church Road, Hove, Sussex, GB More About EDWARD DONOVAN and MARY TEBBS: Marriage: 18 Apr 1917 Children of EDWARD DONOVAN and MARY TEBBS are: i. PATRICIA5 DONOVAN, b. 1920, Brighton, GB; d. 1920, Brighton, GB. 21. ii. PATRICIA CHRISTINE DONOVAN, b. 1921, Brighton, GB. 22. iii. ANTHONY DONOVAN, b. 03 May 1925, 4 Carlisle Road, Aldrington, Hove, Sussex, GB; d. 22 Feb 1951, Cyprus. 23. iv. THERESA MARGARET DONOVAN, b. 11 Apr 1932, 18 Vale Road, Portslade, Sussex, GB. 13. GRACE ELLEN4 DONOVAN (CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 01 May 1893 in 53 Clyde Road, Brighton, GB, and died in Seaford, Sussex, GB. She married RAYMOND LINTOTT 21 Aug 1922 in St Mary's Church, Brighton, GB. He was born 11 Apr 1893 in Sussex, GB, and died 12 Apr 1949 in Formby, Lancashire, GB. Notes for GRACE ELLEN DONOVAN: Called her family: Papa, Mama, 'Pannie' (Frank); Teddie (Edward) was living with Grandma & Grandpa? Donovan (Victoria & Thomas). When a year old (1894) the family moved from Clyde Road to 48 Chester Terrace. Thought she had a small voice, and so was forced to play stooge to her brothers. More About GRACE ELLEN DONOVAN: Education 1: abt. 1900, St Joseph's Church School, Elm Grove, Brighton, GB Education 2: abt. 1902, Blessed Sacrament Convent, Walpole Road, Brighton, GB Education 3: abt. 1905, Ditchling Road School, Brighton, GB Residence 1: 1917, Girls Collegiate School, Leicester, GB Residence 2: 1922, Eversley, Lewis Road, Ditchling, Sussex, GB Residence 3: 1926, 55 Tivoli Crescent, Brighton, GB Residence 4: 1930, Richmond Road, Birkdale, Southport, Lancashire, GB Residence 5: abt. 1933, Ash Lynn, Grange Lane, Freshfield, Lancashire, GB Residence 6: 1936, Lane End, Timms Lane, Freshfield, Lancashire, GB Residence 7: 1957, 27 Grove Road, Seaford, Sussex, GB More About RAYMOND LINTOTT: Military service: WWI, Royal Field Artillery, in India and Mesopotamia Residence: abt. 1914, 42 Roundhill Crescent, Brighton, GB More About RAYMOND LINTOTT and GRACE DONOVAN: Marriage: 21 Aug 1922, St Mary's Church, Brighton, GB Child of GRACE DONOVAN and RAYMOND LINTOTT is: i. GEOFFREY CHARLES5 LINTOTT, b. 18 Sep 1926, 55 Tivoli Crescent, Brighton, GB; m. CECILY. Notes for GEOFFREY CHARLES LINTOTT: born 4.45 am Saturday 18th September 1926, 7 lbs More About GEOFFREY CHARLES LINTOTT: Education: abt. 1933, Bishop's Court Preparatory School, Freshfield, Lancashire, GB 14. ARTHUR THOMAS4 DONOVAN (CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 19 Dec 1899 in Sussex, GB. He married VIOLET R. BLUCK Jun 1924 in Brighton, GB. She was born abt. 1900 in Headley, Surrey, GB. Notes for ARTHUR THOMAS DONOVAN: 1916, his father got him into the South Wales Borderers, though he was only 17. (Grace's memoir p.36) More About ARTHUR THOMAS DONOVAN: Education 1: abt. 1903, Blessed Sacrament Convent, Walpole Road, Brighton, GB Education 2: abt. 1910, Xaverian Boarding School, Queen's Park, BRighton, Sussex, GB Military service: South Wales Borderers, WWI Occupation: abt. 1916, Bostel Brothers, Brighton (builders and decorators?) More About ARTHUR DONOVAN and VIOLET BLUCK: Marriage: Jun 1924, Brighton, GB Children of ARTHUR DONOVAN and VIOLET BLUCK are: i. MAUREEN E.5 DONOVAN, b. Sep 1926, Steyning, Sussex, GB. ii. EILEEN DONOVAN, b. Bef. 1927. Generation No. 5 15. REGINALD ALFRED5 DONOVAN (ALFRED REGINALD4, ALFRED3, JOHN (JOANIS)2, JOHN1) was born 1910 in Brixton, London, GB., and died 1988 in Surrey, GB.. He married VERA ROSE AMY SMITH 29 Sep 1934 in Dulwich, London, GB., daughter of ARTHUR SMITH and EDITH FRANCIS. She was born 08 Sep 1912 in Dulwich, Surrey, GB., and died Nov 1993 in Dawlish, Devon, GB.. More About REGINALD DONOVAN and VERA SMITH: Marriage: 29 Sep 1934, Dulwich, London, GB. Child of REGINALD DONOVAN and VERA SMITH is: 24. i. MICHAEL JOHN6 DONOVAN, b. 1937, Guildford, Surrey, GB.. 16. KENNETH FRANCIS5 DONOVAN (ALFRED REGINALD4, ALFRED3, JOHN (JOANIS)2, JOHN1) was born 01 Jun 1921, and died 13 Jun 1972. He married JOAN OLIVE STEDMAN 05 Mar 1949. More About KENNETH DONOVAN and JOAN STEDMAN: Marriage: 05 Mar 1949 Child of KENNETH DONOVAN and JOAN STEDMAN is: i. SHEILA6 DONOVAN, b. 1950. Notes for SHEILA DONOVAN: Sheila Shersby smshersby@talktalk.net More About SHEILA DONOVAN: Name 2: Sheila Shersby 17. DEBORAH ANN5 DONOVAN (JOHN THOMAS4, THOMAS HENRY (HARRY)3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 06 Feb 1955 in Washington DC, US. She married EUGENE GRIISSER. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, US. More About DEBORAH ANN DONOVAN: Residence: 2008, Cumming, Georgia, US Children of DEBORAH DONOVAN and EUGENE GRIISSER are: i. JOSHUA DAVID6 GRIISSER, b. 30 Jan 1980, Washington DC, US. ii. KELLY DONOVAN GRIISSER, b. 18 Nov 1983, Alburtis, Pennsylvania, US; m. CLINTON HUGHES, 09 Feb 2008. More About CLINTON HUGHES and KELLY GRIISSER: Marriage: 09 Feb 2008 iii. MATTHEW DONOVAN GRIISSER, b. 09 Jun 1989, Macungie, Pennsylvania, US. 18. MICHAEL PATRICK5 DONOVAN (EUGENE CURTIS4, THOMAS HENRY (HARRY)3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 11 Nov 1946 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. He married (1) CHERYL TUST 24 Feb 1968. She was born 21 Sep 1947 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. He married (2) DONNA PEARL-DELONG 2002 in Cape May, New Jersey, US. She was born 17 Sep 1949 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. Notes for MICHAEL PATRICK DONOVAN: divorced from Cheryl 1993 Notes for CHERYL TUST: divorced from MIchael 1993 More About MICHAEL DONOVAN and CHERYL TUST: Divorce: 1993 Marriage: 24 Feb 1968 More About MICHAEL DONOVAN and DONNA PEARL-DELONG: Marriage: 2002, Cape May, New Jersey, US Children of MICHAEL DONOVAN and CHERYL TUST are: i. JEFFREY EDWARD6 DONOVAN, b. 29 Dec 1973, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. ii. ERIC CURTIS DONOVAN, b. 29 Dec 1973, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. 19. PATRICIA MICHELLE5 DONOVAN (EUGENE CURTIS4, THOMAS HENRY (HARRY)3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 02 Mar 1949 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. She married WILLIAM STEWART EVANS 20 Sep 1969 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. He was born 12 Feb 1948 in Jersey City, New Jersey, US. More About PATRICIA MICHELLE DONOVAN: Residence: Allentown, Pennsylvania, US More About WILLIAM EVANS and PATRICIA DONOVAN: Marriage: 20 Sep 1969, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US Children of PATRICIA DONOVAN and WILLIAM EVANS are: 25. i. DANIELLE LYNN6 EVANS, b. 07 Feb 1972, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. ii. BRIAN SCOTT EVANS, b. 24 Jan 1974, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. More About BRIAN SCOTT EVANS: Residence: 2008, Austin, Texas, US 20. LEE5 DONOVAN (EUGENE CURTIS4, THOMAS HENRY (HARRY)3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 16 Mar 1950 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, and died 19 Apr 1986 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. He married JOANNE EBNER 03 Jul 1971 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. She was born 29 Jan 1952 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. More About LEE DONOVAN and JOANNE EBNER: Marriage: 03 Jul 1971, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US Child of LEE DONOVAN and JOANNE EBNER is: i. TRACY LYNN6 DONOVAN, b. 29 Nov 1971, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. 21. PATRICIA CHRISTINE5 DONOVAN (EDWARD CHARLES4, CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 1921 in Brighton, GB. She married ALEC BISHOP 01 Apr 1956 in RC Church Brighton, GB. He was born 21 Apr 1922 in GB, and died Oct 2004 in Poole, Dorset, GB. More About ALEC BISHOP and PATRICIA DONOVAN: Marriage: 01 Apr 1956, RC Church Brighton, GB Children of PATRICIA DONOVAN and ALEC BISHOP are: 26. i. AMANDA6 BISHOP. 27. ii. PENELOPE JANE BISHOP. iii. STEPHEN BISHOP. 22. ANTHONY5 DONOVAN (EDWARD CHARLES4, CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 03 May 1925 in 4 Carlisle Road, Aldrington, Hove, Sussex, GB, and died 22 Feb 1951 in Cyprus. He married MOLLY BUNTING, daughter of CECIL BUNTING and FLORENCE SCHMIDT. She was born 23 May 1923 in Pretoria, South Africa. Notes for ANTHONY DONOVAN: Died on active service with the RAF More About ANTHONY DONOVAN: Military service: 1940, Cranwell College, RAF Marriage Notes for ANTHONY DONOVAN and MOLLY BUNTING: best man Dick Gregg (see wedding photo). Frank Donovan gave Molly away, she being without her father. Children of ANTHONY DONOVAN and MOLLY BUNTING are: 28. i. CHRISTOPHER6 DONOVAN. ii. PETER DONOVAN. 23. THERESA MARGARET5 DONOVAN (EDWARD CHARLES4, CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 11 Apr 1932 in 18 Vale Road, Portslade, Sussex, GB. She married BARRY CHARLES CRYER 1962 in Bristol, son of JOHN CRYER and JENNY YARKER. He was born 23 Mar 1935 in Harehills, Leeds, GB. Notes for BARRY CHARLES CRYER: for clues to origins of Cryer: http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=2EF65AED-9A96-4155-B19A-A8CF80249F86&s=cryer&text2.x=44&text2.y=4 More About BARRY CRYER and THERESA DONOVAN: Marriage: 1962, Bristol Children of THERESA DONOVAN and BARRY CRYER are: 29. i. ANTHONY JOHN6 CRYER, b. 11 Jul 1963, London, GB. ii. DAVID BARRY CRYER, b. 19 Nov 1965, London, GB. 30. iii. JACQUELINE MARY CRYER, b. 23 Oct 1968, London, GB. 31. iv. ROBERT CHARLES CRYER, b. 24 Nov 1973, London, GB. Generation No. 6 24. MICHAEL JOHN6 DONOVAN (REGINALD ALFRED5, ALFRED REGINALD4, ALFRED3, JOHN (JOANIS)2, JOHN1) was born 1937 in Guildford, Surrey, GB.. He married (1) TONI FOO 1958 in Hampshire, GB. She was born 1935 in Holland. He married (2) JANET MITCHELL 1990 in Honolulu, Hawaii, US. She was born in Canada. More About MICHAEL JOHN DONOVAN: Residence: Canada More About MICHAEL DONOVAN and TONI FOO: Marriage: 1958, Hampshire, GB More About MICHAEL DONOVAN and JANET MITCHELL: Marriage: 1990, Honolulu, Hawaii, US Child of MICHAEL DONOVAN and TONI FOO is: i. ROBERT JOHN7 DONOVAN, b. 14 Jan 1959, Clapham, London, GB; m. JEAN ARTHUR, 15 Jun 1987, Fareham, Hampshire, GB; b. 22 Sep 1947, Guildford, Surrey, GB. More About JEAN ARTHUR: Christening: St Mary's, Ripley, Surrey, GB More About ROBERT DONOVAN and JEAN ARTHUR: Marriage: 15 Jun 1987, Fareham, Hampshire, GB 25. DANIELLE LYNN6 EVANS (PATRICIA MICHELLE5 DONOVAN, EUGENE CURTIS4, THOMAS HENRY (HARRY)3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 07 Feb 1972 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. She married JOHN LOCH WALSH 12 Oct 1996 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. He was born 11 Jun 1969 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. More About JOHN WALSH and DANIELLE EVANS: Marriage: 12 Oct 1996, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US Child of DANIELLE EVANS and JOHN WALSH is: i. TRISTAN JOHN7 WALSH, b. 25 Apr 2010, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US. Notes for TRISTAN JOHN WALSH: Allentown PA; Sunday 25th April, 8.39pm; weighed 3 lbs 8 oz. and was 16 1/2 inches long. (see Pat Evans emails: 28/04/10, 02/05/10, 25/05/10, 29/05/10) 26. AMANDA6 BISHOP (PATRICIA CHRISTINE5 DONOVAN, EDWARD CHARLES4, CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) She married IAN LAING. Child of AMANDA BISHOP and IAN LAING is: i. CHRISTINE7 LAING. 27. PENELOPE JANE6 BISHOP (PATRICIA CHRISTINE5 DONOVAN, EDWARD CHARLES4, CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) She married TERENCE ABBOTT. Children of PENELOPE BISHOP and TERENCE ABBOTT are: i. HARRIET7 ABBOTT. ii. RICHARD ABBOTT. iii. THOMAS ABBOTT. 28. CHRISTOPHER6 DONOVAN (ANTHONY5, EDWARD CHARLES4, CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) He married JANE. Child of CHRISTOPHER DONOVAN and JANE is: i. LUKE7 DONOVAN. 29. ANTHONY JOHN6 CRYER (THERESA MARGARET5 DONOVAN, EDWARD CHARLES4, CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 11 Jul 1963 in London, GB. He married JAYNE JENKINS. She was born 09 Feb 1961. Child of ANTHONY CRYER and JAYNE JENKINS is: i. EVAN7 CRYER-JENKINS, b. 19 Apr 1998, London, GB. 30. JACQUELINE MARY6 CRYER (THERESA MARGARET5 DONOVAN, EDWARD CHARLES4, CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 23 Oct 1968 in London, GB. She married (1) MATHEW HODGSON. He was born in Hertford, GB. She married (2) GARRY COOPER 1989 in London, GB. He was born in Hull, GB. More About GARRY COOPER and JACQUELINE CRYER: Marriage: 1989, London, GB Child of JACQUELINE CRYER and MATHEW HODGSON is: i. ARCHIE7 CRYER, b. 27 Jan 2002, 19, College Road, Brighton, GB. Child of JACQUELINE CRYER and GARRY COOPER is: ii. RUBY7 COOPER, b. 10 Aug 1991, London, GB. 31. ROBERT CHARLES6 CRYER (THERESA MARGARET5 DONOVAN, EDWARD CHARLES4, CHARLES EDWARD3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 24 Nov 1973 in London, GB. He married SUZANNAH TITLEY 17 Oct 1998 in Putney, London, GB. She was born 29 Aug 1973. More About ROBERT CRYER and SUZANNAH TITLEY: Marriage: 17 Oct 1998, Putney, London, GB Children of ROBERT CRYER and SUZANNAH TITLEY are: i. HOPE7 CRYER, b. 11 Jan 2003, Toronto, Canada. ii. MARTHA CRYER, b. 04 Aug 2005, Surrey, GB. iii. CONSTANCE CRYER, b. 20 Jan 2008, Guildford, Surrey, GB. Notes for CONSTANCE CRYER: Born 10pm Sunday 20th Jan 2008, weighing 8lbs 4oz. More About CONSTANCE CRYER: Name 2: Constance Corinna Titley Cryer Christening: 01 Jun 2008, St. Mary's Church, Chiddingfold, Surrey, GB