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Early life. Of Irish descent, Donovan was born in Buffalo, New York, to Anna Letitia "Tish" Donovan (née Lennon) and Timothy P. Donovan, both American-born children of Irish immigrants. The Lennons were from Ulster and the Donovans from County Cork.
Nov 16, 2023 · Compare DNA and explore genealogy for William Donovan born 1883 Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States died 1959 Walter Reed Army Medical Center, District of Columbia, United States including ancestors + children + 4 photos + 3 genealogist comments + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community.
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- January 1, 1883
- Ruth (Rumsey) Donovan
- February 8, 1959
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William J. Donovan (born January 1, 1883, Buffalo, New York, U.S.—died February 8, 1959, Washington, D.C.) was an American lawyer, soldier, and diplomat who directed (1942–45) the U.S. Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II.
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Feb 4, 2019 · Military. A grandson recalls William Donovan, legendary creator of the Office of Strategic Services. Donovan created the forerunner of the CIA and Special Forces. He was one of nearly two dozen...
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Courtesy CIA photo. William J. Donovan, the head of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in World War II and one of the forefathers of today’s special operations forces, was born on New Year’s Day in 1883 in Buffalo, New York. After college and law school he entered private practice, where he prospered as a Wall Street lawyer.
May 23, 2018 · In contrast to his later elite connections and world travels, William Joseph Donovan was born into working-class surroundings in Buffalo, New York, on January 1, 1883. His father, the son of Irish immigrants, dropped out of school early in life and eventually worked as a railroad superintendent.
