A photo of William Donegan in a suit

Lincoln’s Springfield: The Underground Railroad, Richard E. Hart, Original Photographer unknown, From Illinois DNR Historical Archive

William Donegan

Date of Death: Aug 14, 1908

Place of Death: Springfield, Illinois

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