DONOVAN, PATRICK (1812-98) was born in Ireland, and came to New Zealand in 1838, settling at Bay of Islands, and at Auckland in 1840. He was engaged in business for many years and was prominent in public life, being a member of the Provincial Council for Northern Division (1853-55). Owing to injuries sustained in an accident he was many years in retirement. Donovan died on 30 Oct 1898.

Auckland P.C. Proc.; N.Z. Herald, 31 Oct 1898.

Reference: Volume 1, page 126

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