James Donovan (Boston politician)

James Donovan
Boston City Clerk
In office
1912–1928
Preceded byJohn T. Priest
Succeeded byWilfred J. Doyle
Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council for the 4th District
In office
1892–1894
Preceded byEdward J. Flynn
Succeeded byJohn H. Sullivan
Member of the Massachusetts Senate for the 4th Suffolk District
In office
1889–1891
Preceded byJohn H. Sullivan
Succeeded byP. J. Kennedy
Personal details
BornMay 28, 1859
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 1929 (1929-01-20) (aged 69)
South End, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

James Donovan (May 28, 1859 – January 19, 1929) was an American politician who held a number offices in the city of Boston. He served as a member of common council, both houses of the Massachusetts General Court, and the Massachusetts Governor's Council, was superintendent of lamps and streets, and spent 16 years as city clerk.