Ancestor:

Donovan, Patrick

TitleMr
ForenamesPatrick
SurnameDonovan
Genderm
Role Miller
AddressKings Mills, Knottingley
Region Yorkshire
Country United Kingdom
Start date1925 c.
End date2015-02-02
Original document FH0288
Compiler Pru Barrett
NotesBorn Liverpool, lived in Dublin until father left the family flour milling bsiness (John Donovan & Sons) in County Kerry and set up Kings Mills at Knottingley. Served his apprentice there - expanded the business with his brothers; in 1962 they sold out to Associated British Foods and became part of Allied Mills Ltd. Eventually became MD of Allied Mills, then Chairman; then a Director of Associated British Foods Ltd.Expended business into starch production, grain merchandising, rice milling, grain import and export and maize milling. Heavily involved in NABIM - gained CBE.