J. J. Donovan, D. D. S. Biography


	This biography appears on page 1272 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. V (1915) and was 
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				J. J. DONOVAN, D. D. S. 

	Dentistry is unique among the professions in that it demands 
ability of three distinct kinds. One must possess the most marked 
mechanical ingenuity in order to handle the delicate instruments, must 
have a comprehensive knowledge of the profession in its scientific 
phases and also the ability that will make his work a financial 
success. Lacking in none of these particulars, Dr. J. J. Donovan has 
gained a place among the foremost dentists of his part of the state. He 
was born in Springfield, South Dakota, July 13, 1880, a son of Michael 
and Mary (Nugent) Donovan. The family came to South Dakota in early 
days from Quebec, Canada, the father preempting land in Bon Homme 
county, where he carried on agricultural pursuits for some time, but he 
and his wife are now living in Alberta, Canada. 

	Spending his youthful days at Springfield, South Dakota, Dr. 
Donovan attended the public schools there and afterward pursued a 
professional course in the Northwestern Dental College of Chicago, from 
which he was graduated in 1905. He then located for practice in Wagner, 
South Dakota, where he remained for four years, after which he came to 
the Rosebud and turned his attention to farming and the raising of 
cattle, but in the spring of 1915 he resumed activities in the path of 
his profession, opening an office in Dallas, where already he has won a 
good practice. He is skillful with the use of the instruments and 
appliances of dentistry and he keeps in touch with the most modern 
methods. He is also largely interested financially in farm lands and in 
cattle and his business and professional affairs connect him closely 
with the interests of his part of the state. 

	Dr. Donovan was married on the 26th of June, 1906, to Miss Mayme 
Flanagan, a daughter of P. Flanagan. She died in 1913, her death being 
a matter of deep regret to many who knew her. 

	Dr. Donovan is a Catholic in religious faith and he belongs to 
Gregory Council of the Knights of Columbus. His political allegiance is 
given to the republican party, but he has neither the time nor 
inclination to seek office as his profession and his other business 
affairs make full demand upon his energies. He has always lived in the 
northwest and possesses the spirit of advancement which has marked the 
continuous growth and development of the state.