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Wilbur H. and Nancy (Donovan) Eagleson, 1N 45W


CHARLES' FAMILY

In 1880 Champaign County, Illinois, John Donavan is 45, Relina Donavan 42 Wife, Olive Donavan 22 Daughter, Charles Donavan 19 Son, William Donavan 16 Son, Adelaid Donavan 13 Daughter, John Donavan 10 Son, and Roy Donavan 1 Son.

NANCY'S FAMILY

December 1898 Wray " Charlie Donovan has bought the Cunningham place of Fred Johnson paying $1200.00."

In 1900 Wray, living on Kiowa street, Charley "Dovan" is farming, 39, Sarah Dovan 34 Wife, William Dovan 14 Son, Emma Dovan 11 Daughter, Frank Dovan 10 Son, Lena Dovan 8 Daughter, Myrtle Dovan 6 Daughter, Harry Dovan 4 Son, and John Dovan 9/12 Son.

November 1901 "A fine pair of twins arrived at the Donovan home last week."

In 1910 Spokane, Washington, Charles M. Donovan is 49, Sarah J. Donovan 45 Wife, Sarah J. Donovan 45 Wife, Lena Donovan 17 Daughter, Myrtle M. Donovan 15 Daughter, Harry Donovan 12 Son, Ellis Donovan 11 Son, Everett Donovan 8 Son, Ralph Donovan 6 Son, Ina F. Donovan 4 Daughter, and Mary J. Donovan 2 Daughter.

In 1930 Linn County, Washington, Charles M. Donovan is 69, Sarah E. Donovan 67 Wife, and Myrtle Donovan 35 Daughter, divorced.

January 1946 Wray Rattler "Commemorating their wedding of 62 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Donovan were hosts on Christmas day at a 1 o’clock family dinner at the I. O. 0. F. hall, followed by open house for therr many friends in the afternoon anu eveniny. Of the couple’s ten children, all but one were present for the happy occasion, and their number was augmented by the presence of 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Sons and daughter of the honored couple who were present were: Wm. R. of Vancouver, Wash., Harry (Blackie), Ellis (Shorty) and Ralph of Portland; Everett oi Albany, Frank of Lebanon, Mrs. Frank Dundon of Seaside, Mrs. Gale Evans and Mrs. C. D. Ward both of Lebanon. The one absent daughter, Mrs. Gerald Hassler of Redmond, was unable to come because of snowbound roads in the Cascades. Following the dinner, many friends called to congratulate the couple and remained to take part in a gay old time dance. Leading the dancers with sprightly step was Mr. Donovan, now 85 and his wife, three years his junior. Both were in lively aemand as dancing partners. Adding to the entertainment of the evening were several solo numbers by Mr. Donovan who nimbly executed old time clog dance?, which were received with a roar of applause.
Mr. and Mrs. Donovan were married in Lincoln, I11., on December 25, 1883 and came to Wray in 1888. Charles, brother of Dave Donovan of this city, owned a farm southwest of Wray, which is now owned by Dave and Roy Donovan. A cyclone in 1907 swept away all the farm buildings on the place and Mr. and Mrs. Donovan sold their land and went to Lebanon, Oregon to make their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Donovan visited here last in 1937. Six of their grandsons are veterans of the war in the South Pacific; four are now returned to the States and three came home for the family celebration. The two grandsons remaining overseas are Jack L. Hassler, now in Peiping, China, and Leonard Donovan in the Philippines.
The account of the 62nd wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Donovan appeared in the Lebanon Express. Mr. and Mrs. Donovan are the grandparents of Mrs. Eugene Hamm and Raymond Smith of this city."

"Charles Madison Donovan, a former Wray resident who celebrated his 102nd birthday on last December 15, died May 11, 1963 at Lebanon, Ore.
Mr. Donovan was born December 15, 1860, at Lincoln, I11., a son of William M. J. and Mahala Jane Donovan. He was the fifth of eleven children, a brother of the late David H. and John I. Donovan, both of Wray.
The funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, at the Jost Funeral Home in Lebanon with Glenn Warner officiating. Interment was at Odd Fellow cemetery at Lebanon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Jane, in 1950 and by seven of his fifteen children.
Survivors are five sons, William R. of Camas Valley, Charles F. of Lebanon, Ellis and Harry of Portland, Ore., and Everett of Vancouver, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Lena K. Ward of Lebanon, Mrs. Myrtle M. Demdon of Astoria, Mrs. Ina F. Hassler of Bend, Ore.; 34 grandchildren; 67 great grandchildren, and 17 groat great grandchildren.
Mr. Donovan was the eldest Kiwanian in the world. He was inducted into the Lebanon Kiwanis club on December 20, 1960, after his 100th birthday.
In 1885, Mr. Donovan and his wife moved from Lincoln, I11., to Colorado and took a homestead located five miles southwest of Wray. The land is now owned by Roy Donovan, a nephew. In 1909 they moved to Albany, Oregon. From ated the Sclo hotel. They moved to Lebanon in 1945, where he resided until his death.
He had done many types of work in his lifetime, including farming, ranching, operating a transfer company, operating a hotel and just plain common labor, but the most interesting job he ever had was that of a professional dancer. He contracted the flu that turned into virus pnemonia a week before his death.
Nieces and nephews of Mr. Donovan are Mrs. Gladys Devlin of Albany, Ore., David H. Donovan, San Antonio, Texas, Clarence E. and Ray Donovan of Wray. Mrs. Lester Gillctt of Vernon, Mrs. Wava McKinney of Wray, and Mrs. Lillie Anderson of Denver. Mrs. McKinney flew to Portland, Ore., to attend the funeral May 15. She returned by plane Saturday."
Charles Madison Donovan BIRTH 1860 DEATH 1963 BURIAL IOOF Cemetery Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, PLOT North Masonic Garden; Row 38; Lot 312; Grave 5 MEMORIAL ID 28323655.

WILLIAM

Willie Donovan Age: 22 Marriage Date: 5 Sep 1906 Marriage Place: Vernon, Yuma, Colorado, Spouse: Maude Plummer.

In 1910 Spokane, Washington, William R. Donovan is 25, a laborer in a flour mill, Maud M. Donovan 21 Wife, James R. Donovan 2 Son, and Albreeda M. Donovan 0 Daughter.

William R. Donovan Residence Place: Yakima, Washington, Death Date: 24 Nov 1973 Death Place: Yakima City, Washington

EMMA

Emma A. Donovan Marriage Date: 31 Jan 1906 Marriage Place: Golden, Jefferson, Colorado, Spouse: Clark D. Smith.

Emma A. Donovan Smith BIRTH 17 Aug 1888 York, York County, Nebraska, DEATH 8 Jun 1910 Yuma County, Colorado, BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 81703881.
"Emma A., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Donovan, was born at York, Nebraska, August 17, 1888 and died at her home near Vernon, Colorado, the evening of June 8, 1910. In 1891 she removed with her parents to Yuma county, Colorado, where she resided until her marriage to Clark D. Smith, which occurred at Golden, Colorado, January 29, 1906.
Soon after her marriage she and her husband moved to their ranch 23 miles southwest of Wray, where she resided until her death.
She das the mother of two children, Clark Kaymond, aged three, and Emma Alma, aged two years. These now are motherless children, together with a husband, a father and mother and six brothers and four sisters survive her.
The illness that caused her death was but of a month's duration. Several days before she died she realized that she must go and talked with the members of the family about her departure, and made it known that she had no fear of death. Her father and mother arrived from Cheney, Washington, the morning before her death.
She was a most lovable wife and mother, hard working and industrious, always ready to do gladly any sacrificial service in the interest of her family and those about her. She was a woman of laudable ambition for the interests of her family, and with her husband had laid fond plans for the future. But He who sees and understands so much better than we has seen fit to change those plans, and we submit to Him as one, who, loving us with an everlasting love, doeth all thing well.
The funeral service was held at the Methodist church in Wray, in charge of Rev. G. Rulison. A large audience of sympathizing neighbors and friends attended the service. The pall bearers were six young ladies who had been intimate friends of the deceased. A large procession of carriages followed the remains to their last resting place in Grand View Cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved ones."

Clark Dale Smith BIRTH 15 Apr 1881 Missouri, DEATH 1967 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 81703533.


DAVE

"Mr. and Mrs. Dave Donovan celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 30th, 1944. with a family dinner at their home. A delicious goose dinner was served and Mr. and Mrs. Donovan were the recipients of many lovely gifts on the occasion. Those who participated in the happy affair with Mr. and Mrs. Donovan were: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Donovan; Gerald, Ressa Lee and Sharon Kay Bishop; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Donovan, Virgil, Marilyn and Elmer Lee; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gillett and Hollis and Patty; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McKinney and Dickie, Dennie, Mma and Ramona Kay; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson and Barbara, Margaret, Charlotte and Roger. The Rattler extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Donovan."

March 1947 "Dave Donovan, 77, widely known retired farmer, was painfully hurt late Tuesday afternoon when he fell behind a truck and was run over. Mr. Donovan and his son, Clarence, were hauling dirt to fill a lot near the Donovan residence east of the Gardner picking plant. Mr. Donovan stepped toward the rear of the truck to direct his son where to back the machine, apparently slipped In the loose dirt and fell under the rear wheel. The wheels of the truck passed over his legs. The fact that the dirt was loose prevented him from more serious Injury. He fractured some bones In his right wrist and his legs and body were bruised. He was taken to the Community hospital for treatment and where x-rays of his Injuries were taken."

JENNIE

Jennie Donovan Age: 18, married Wilbur H. Eagleson on 6 Jul 1887 in Crawford County, Kansas.

LENA

Lena Donovan Marriage Age: 21 Birth Place: Colorado Marriage Date: 27 Feb 1914 Marriage Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, Father: Charles Donovan Mother: Sarah Donovan Spouse: Merton Peterson.

In 1930 Seattle, Carroll D. Ward is 34, Lena K. Ward 37 Wife is a saleslady, and Anna G. Guard 70 Mother-In-Law.

Lena K. Ward BIRTH 1893 DEATH 1978 BURIAL IOOF Cemetery Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, MEMORIAL ID 30635999.

MYRTLE

Myrtle Donovan Marriage Date: 31 Mar 1917 Marriage Place: Spokane, Washington, Father: C. M. Donovan Mother: Sarah Donovan Spouse: C A Garvin.

In 1920 Spokane, Carl Garvin 22 Head Myrtle Garvin 24 Wife.

Myrtle is divorced in 1930 Linn County, living with parents.

EVERETT

Everett Donovan BIRTH 30 Oct 1901 Colorado, DEATH 17 Jul 1965 Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, BURIAL Evergreen Memorial Gardens Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, PLOT bur. Veterans Lawn MEMORIAL ID 73473835.

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