Donohoe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

North America accepted thousands of Irish immigrants during the 19th century as their homeland suffered under foreign imperialistic rule. Although settlers from the early portion of the century came to North America by choice in search of land, by far the largest influx of Irish immigrants came to North America during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. Many of these Irish families left the country destitute and in some cases suffering from disease. However, those who survived the long ocean voyage were especially vital to the development of industry in the United States and what would become known as Canada. Research of immigration and passenger lists has shown many early immigrants bearing the name Donohoe:

Donohoe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Francis Donohoe, aged 27, who landed in Missouri in 1840 3
• Mr. Thomas Donohoe, aged 21, Irish labourer who arrived in New York in 1846 aboard the ship "Stephen Whitney"
• John Donohoe, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1849 3
• Hugh R Donohoe, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1872 3

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Donohoe Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• James Donohoe, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1822
• John Donohoe, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1823
• Catherine Donohoe, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1836
• Mary Donohoe, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1841
• Patrick Donohoe, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1843
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Donohoe Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. John Donohoe, (b. 1806), aged 21, Irish clerk who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for life for robbery, transported aboard the “Countess of Harcourt“ on 14th February 1827, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1839 4
• John Donohoe, a baker, who arrived in New South Wales, Australia sometime between 1825 and 1832
• Richard Donohoe, a bricklayer, who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) sometime between 1825 and 1832
• Miss Anne Donohoe, (Donohue), (b. 1810), aged 16, Irish house servant who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Brothers" on 3rd October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5
• Mrs. Mary Donohoe, (Donohue), (b. 1798), aged 28, Irish nursery maid who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Brothers" on 3rd October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5
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• Hugh Aloysius Donohoe (1905-1987), American Roman Catholic clergyman, Bishop of Stockton (1962–1969)
• Michael Pierce "Mike" Donohoe (b. 1945), American former NFL tight end for the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers, inducted into the University of San Francisco Hall of Fame in 1988
• L. J. Donohoe, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Democratic National Committee from Alaska Territory, 1920-21 6
• John P. Donohoe, American Republican politician, Justice of New York Supreme Court 9th District; Elected 1960 6
• John P. Donohoe, American Republican politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Putnam County, 1917-20 ; Candidate in primary for New York State Treasurer, 1920 6
• James A. Donohoe, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Nebraska State Constitutional Convention, 1919-20; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1932 6
• J. M. Donohoe, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Cabell County Democratic Party, 1946 6
• Hugh Aloysius Donohoe (1905-1987), American Republican politician, Speaker, Republican National Convention, 1956 6
• Eugene G. Donohoe, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Circuit Judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1935; Democratic Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 17th District, 1950, 1952 (primary) 6
• Charles L. Donohoe, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1932 6
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