Background
Donovan, John Joseph was born on September 8, 1858 in Rumney, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Patrick and Julia (O’Sullivan) Donovan.
Donovan, John Joseph was born on September 8, 1858 in Rumney, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Patrick and Julia (O’Sullivan) Donovan.
Graduate Plymouth (N.H.) State Normal School, 1877. Bachelor of Science in C.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1882, later C.E., also Doctor of Science, 1932.
Civ. engineer N.P. Railway, 1882-1888, in charge Cascade division, 1886-1887, in charge Montana construction, 1887-1888. Chief engineer and manager 3 rys. radiating from Bellingham and sold to G.N., N.P. and C.,M.&St.P. respectively. Built and operated many miles of railroad, etc.
Has been engaged in lumber business exclusively, since 1906. Director Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills.
Member City Council, Fairhaven, Washington, 1890-1892.
Married Clara Isabel Nichols, April. Children: Helen Elizabeth (Mistress Leslie Craven), John Nichols, Philip Laurence.