William Donovan and Johanna Casey married in Drimoleague Catholic Parish on 26 October 1853.  The Witnesses to the marriage were Dominick Casey and John Donovan.

Children born in Minanes and baptised in Drimoleague Parish on dates shown:-

Catherine Donovan, 15 Oct 1855.  Sponsors: John Donovan, Nelly Keane

Ellen Donovan, 13 Apr 1857.  Sponsors: Denis Sullivan, Nancy Casey

Mary Donovan, 24 Dec 1858.  Sponsors: John Donovan, Johanna Mahony

Joan Donovan, 1 July 1860.  Sponsors: Dominic Casey, Johana Renayne

Margaret Donovan, 8 Mar 1862.  Sponsors: Jerh Donovan, Ellen McCarthy

Julia Donovan, 18 Nov 1863.  Sponsors: Denis Cahalane, Mary Casey

Death:
Johanna Donovan died at Minanes on 6 June 1876.  From her death record she was married, aged 48 years, a farmer's wife.  Present at her death and the Informat of it to the Civil Registrar was Mary Donovan, Minanes.