John born about 1845.  Father was Jeremiah.  Mother unknown.  But second daughter born was named Margaret.  He was a Seaman and Fisherman and farmer and a Naval Reserve Pensioner.  Married Ellen McCarthy (father was Patrick McCarthy a shoemaker  in Oct of 1878.  They lived in Prehane (Preghane) 

Died in 1916 in Kinsale Hospital.   His wife Ellen stayed in Preghane until she immigrated to USA in 1920.  They had 8 children.  One died at 4 months of age and is buried in the cemetery across the street from Charles Fort.  The other 7 children all  migrated to USA.  

The marriage license is attached.    Looking for his mother's name and any siblings.  

John Donovan Ellen McCarthy Marriage Record 22 Oct 1878 Kinsale

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Date of Birth 1st Jan 1845 (circa)
Date of Death 1st Jan 1916 (circa)

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