Jeremiah Donovan | |
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17th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
In office 1917–1921[1] | |
Preceded by | Carl Harstrom |
Succeeded by | Calvin Barton |
Member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th District | |
In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915[1] | |
Preceded by | Ebenezer J. Hill |
Succeeded by | Ebenezer J. Hill |
Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 26th District | |
In office 1905–1909 | |
Preceded by | District Established |
Succeeded by | Joseph F. Silliman |
In office 1911–1913 | |
Preceded by | Joseph F. Silliman |
Succeeded by | Hanford Weed |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1903–1904 Serving with Wallace Dann | |
Preceded by | Elbert Adams, John H. Light |
Succeeded by | Mortimer M. Lee |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Ridgefield, Connecticut, US[1] | October 18, 1857
Died | April 22, 1935[1] Norwalk, Connecticut, US[1] | (aged 77)
Resting place | St John's Cemetery Norwalk, Connecticut, US[1] |
Political party | Democratic[1] |
Alma mater | Ridgefield Academy[1] |
Occupation | Tavern owner |
Jeremiah Donovan (October 18, 1857 – April 22, 1935) was a saloon owner and Democratic politician in Norwalk, Connecticut. He was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1903 and 1904. He served in the Connecticut Senate representing the 26th District from 1905 to 1909, and from 1911 to 1913. He served in the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1913 to 1915. He was the 17th mayor of the city of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1917 to 1921.