John W. Donahey | |
|---|---|
) John W. Donahey in January 1961 | |
| 53rd Lieutenant Governor of Ohio | |
| In office January 12, 1959 – January 14, 1963 | |
| Governor | Michael DiSalle |
| Preceded by | Paul M. Herbert |
| Succeeded by | John William Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1905 New Philadelphia, Ohio |
| Died | March 2, 1967 (aged 61) Columbus, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gertrude Walton (1930–1967; his death)[1] |
| Relations | A. Victor Donahey (father) |
| Children | John W. Donahey, Jr. |
John William Donahey (August 26, 1905 – March 5, 1967) was an American politician of the Democratic Party, who served as the 53rd Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 1959 to 1963.[2][3] Donahey died at Grant Hospital in Columbus in March 1967 of a heart attack.[4]
Donahey's wife, Gertrude Walton Donahey (August 4, 1908 – July 11, 2004) served as Ohio State Treasurer from 1971 to 1983. Donahey was the son of prominent Ohio politician A. Victor Donahey.[5]
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Lieutenant Governors Of The State Of Ohio: 1852 - Present". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
- ^ [2]
- ^ "State Officer Under DiSalle Is Dead At 61", Athens Messenger, Friday, March 03, 1967, Athens, Ohio, United States Of America
- ^ "Gertrude W. Donahey". Ohio History Central. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Paul M. Herbert | Lieutenant Governor of Ohio 1959–1963 | Succeeded by John William Brown |