James Francis Donahue (December 25, 1843 – July 20, 1881) was an American merchant and politician from New York.
[1] In February 1862, during the American Civil War, Donahue enlisted and was mustered in as a private in Company B of the 84th New York Volunteer Infantry.
[2] Donahue worked in various occupations since boyhood, including as a hatter, a candlemaker, and a ship-caulker.
[3] In 1872, Donahue was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Kings County 1st District (Wards 1, 2, and 5 of Brooklyn).
[5] Donahue died at home on July 20, 1881.