J. H. (James Harrison) Donahey

Born in 1875, J. H. Donahey was an American cartoonist, illustrator, and writer whose career was closely tied to Ohio. He became especially associated with the Cleveland Plain Dealer, where his cartoons reached a wide audience and made him a familiar name to newspaper readers.

Donahey worked during the great age of illustrated journalism, when cartoons could be funny, pointed, and deeply influential all at once. Alongside his newspaper work, he also wrote and illustrated books, including works for younger readers, bringing the same lively visual storytelling to print.

He died in 1949, leaving behind a body of work that reflects both everyday American life and the editorial voice of his era. Today, he is remembered for his skill as a draftsman and for the warmth and wit that ran through his art.