John W. Donahey
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John William Donahey was an American politician
of the Democratic party, who served as the 53rd Lieutenant Governor
of Ohio
from 1959 to 1963.
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
.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
of the Democratic party, who served as the 53rd Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
The position of lieutenant governor of Ohio was established in 1852. The lieutenant governor becomes governor if the governor resigns, dies in office or is removed by impeachment. Before 1852, the president of the Ohio State Senate would serve as acting governor if a vacancy in the governorship...
of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
from 1959 to 1963.
Donahey's wife, Gertrude Walton Donahey
Gertrude Walton Donahey
Gertrude Walton Donahey was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as Ohio State Treasurer from 1971 to 1983....
(August 4, 1908 – July 11, 2004) served as Ohio State Treasurer
Ohio State Treasurer
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from 1971 to 1983. Donahey was the son of prominent Ohio politician A. Victor Donahey
A. Victor Donahey
Alvin Victor Donahey was a Democratic Party politician from Ohio. Donahey was the 50th Governor of Ohio and a United States Senator from Ohio.Donahey was born in Cadwallader, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. His parents were John C...
.