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Jerome F. Donovan
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district |
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| In office March 5, 1918 – March 3, 1921 |
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| Preceded by | G. Murray Hulbert |
| Succeeded by | Martin C. Ansorge |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
| In office 1901–1903 |
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Jerome Francis Donovan
February 1, 1872 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 1949 (aged 77) Stony Creek, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Yale Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
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| Allegiance |  Connecticut |
| Branch/service | Connecticut Army National Guard |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Company C, 2nd Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Jerome Francis Donovan was an American lawyer and politician. He was born on February 1, 1872, and passed away on November 2, 1949. He served as a representative for New York in the United States Congress for two terms, from 1918 to 1921.
Early Life and Education
Jerome F. Donovan was born in New Haven, Connecticut on February 1, 1872. He went to public schools in his hometown. Later, he studied law at Yale Law School and graduated in 1894. After becoming a lawyer, he started his own law practice in New Haven.
Military Service
Donovan joined the Connecticut Army National Guard to serve during the Spanish–American War. He was a captain in Company C, 2nd Regiment, from 1897 to 1903. After his military service, he remained active in the United Spanish War Veterans group.
Political Career
Jerome F. Donovan was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1901 to 1903. He also worked as the New Haven City Auditor from 1902 to 1904. From 1904 to 1906, he was the Secretary of the New Haven Civil Service Commission.
In 1910, Donovan moved to New York City and continued his law practice there. From 1911 to 1913, he worked as a Special Deputy Attorney General for the state. In 1918, he was elected to the 65th United States Congress in a special election. This election was held to fill a spot left open by George Murray Hulbert. Later in 1918, he was elected for a full term in the 66th United States Congress. He served in the House of Representatives from March 5, 1918, until March 4, 1921. He tried to get reelected in 1920 but was not successful.
From 1923 to 1924, Donovan worked as a Deputy Attorney General for the New York State Department of Labor. After that, he went back to practicing law in New York City. He retired from his law career in 1936.
Later Life and Passing
After retiring, Donovan lived in Stony Creek, Connecticut. He passed away there on November 2, 1949. He was buried at St. Bernard's Cemetery in New Haven.
