James Donovan | |
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| Boston City Clerk | |
| In office 1912–1928 | |
| Preceded by | John T. Priest |
| Succeeded by | Wilfred J. Doyle |
| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council for the 4th District | |
| In office 1892–1894 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Flynn |
| Succeeded by | John H. Sullivan |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate for the 4th Suffolk District | |
| In office 1889–1891 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | P. J. Kennedy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1859 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1929 (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.