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Our World newspapers. (An Irish Immigrant Newspaper)
Several editions, all 1899 unless otherwise noted.

Contributed by Kate Hanley

NEW YORK STATE     Statewide

  
CUSHMAN, Julia A., wife of Thomas J. Cushman, died Feb. 5 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, aged 32 years. Funeral from the residence of her sister, Mrs. H. B. Reynolds, 46 Merriman St, and at the Cathedral. Burial at Palmyra.
 

DALEY, Mrs. Bridget, of 200 West Davidson St., Syracuse, died on March 4 at the age of 64. She was the mother of Mrs. Thomas Lynch, Mrs. Patrick Ryan, Mrs. J. Leary, Mrs. J. M. Deagan, Mary, Nora, James and Officer Michael Daley. A sister of Mrs. John Moore, of Ireland and John Conroy of Syracuse. Funeral from St. John's Cathedral, with Burial at St. Agnes Cemetery.

 

FLANAGAN, Elizabeth, April 2nd. Wife of Sgt. Lonergan, died at her home at 128 Eagle St., Albany. Funeral at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.


KERINS, Thomas, d. Feb. 4. Funeral was held at the family residence , 308 North St. Paul's St., Rochester, with Mass at St. Bridget's Church.


KEYES. Harry Elmo Keyes and his young wife Mary Louise Keyes, within a few hours of attending a barn dance at the residence of Col. Eugene Griffin, at Ardsley on Hudson, was accidentally killed Feb. 7 by inhaling illuminating gas. Electric and Gas lighting fixtures in the room were both attached to one small bracket, and so arranges that the knobs for turning either on or off are within an inch of each other. It is believed that in turning off the electric light Mr. Keyes accidentally turned on the gas, and then both he and his wife sank into a sleep from which they never awakened. Harry Elmo Keyes was the son of the late Major Gen. Keyes and was born 29 years ago in San Francisco. He was a professor of chemistry and had taken high degrees in Germany. He was formerly7 a professor of the School of Mines at Columbia University. Mrs. Keyes was born in St. Paul, Minn. 26 years ago. She was the daughter of Capt. G. S. Luttrell Ward, USA ret. and a niece of Gen. Hancock. Her father was attached to Gen. Hancock's staff. The marriage took place on May 20, 1897 and was the social event of the season. It was celebrated at St. Leo's.

 

LEARY, John. Prominent citizen of Fairport, 2/23. Survived by his wife, and son J. W. Leary of Kingston, N.Y. and daughter Mrs. Michael Higgins of Rochester.

 
MAHANEY. John Joseph Mahaney, former supervisor and Deputy Commissioner of Jurors for Westchester County died at his home on Orchard St., Tarrytown. He had been ill but one day of apoplexy. He was born in Angelica, N.Y. Aug. 29, 1842. In 1862 he enlisted in the 104th Vol. Regt. serving four years. He was in Libby Prison for 3 months, and 8 months in Salisbury, N.C. prison. He made his escape from the latter. He was made at Lt. Col. and put in charge of 5th Corp. Commissary Dept by Gen. Warren. He moved to Sing Sing in 1873 being appointed the keeper of this State Prison. He leaves one son, William B. Mahany. (sic)
 

McAVOY, James, died Feb. 5 at the family home at 2 Tremont St., Rochester, aged 42 years. He is survived by his wife, two children, Edward and Margarette, two brothers who live in Nebraska, and one in this city. There are also three sisters in Seneca Falls.


MOLLOY. Thomas Molloy, the leading salt manufacturer in Syracuse died Aril 6 at his home. Since the death, a year ago of Thomas G. Alvord, Mr. Molloy was regarded as the best informed man in the world on matters pertaining to salt. Mr. Molloy was born 58 years ago on a farm in Salina. He was educated at Mount St. Mary's in Baltimore. He has three surviving sisters, all Sisters of Charity. One, Sister Frances Molloy, is the Mother Superior of the Kenwood Convent in Albany. Sister Agnes Molloy teaches in New York,

and Sister Minnie Molloy is in Philadelphia. Mr. Molloy leaves a widow and six children.

 

NUGENT, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of John T. Nugent and Cecelia E. Nugent, at her parents home at 78 Lawrence St., Albany on April 2nd. After a brief illness with typhoid fever. Her death came as a terrible blow to her parents, her sister Minnie Nugent, her brothers James Nugent and John Nugent, and her wide circle of friends. Funeral at St. Joseph's Church.

 

O'KANE, Mrs. John, died Feb. 5 at the family home, on Jefferson Ave, Rochester, aged 81 years. The deceased was born in County Derry, Ire., in 1818, and was married in 1839 to John O'Kane, who died recently in this city. In 1841 Mrs. O'Kane and her husband came to this country, and directly to this city, by way of the Erie Canal. She is survived by five children, Mrs. J. K. Hallinan, Ellen, Mary, Jennie and William O'Kane. Three grandchildren also survive. The funeral was at Immaculate Conception Church.

 

O'LEARY, Michael, died at his home 120 Renwick Place, Syracuse on March 2. He is survived by his widow and four children: Michael, William, Minnie and Jeremiah OLeary; two brothers, Jeremiah O'Leary and William O'Leary, and one sister Mrs. William Ryan, all of Syracuse.

 
STRAIN. Mrs. Catherine Strain, who was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1792, and who came to this country alone in 1818 at the age of 27 years, died at her home in Syracuse, N.Y. on April 6. She was the oldest resident in Syracuse, her age being 107. When she went to Syracuse the city was a wilderness, and the place that she died was then the village of Lodi. She married James Strain, who died many years ago, leaving a small competency. A few years after her husband's death she erected a costly monument over his grave in St. Mary's Cemetery. She also appropriated a small amount annually for the case of the plot, Twenty years ago she selected eight men prominent in St. John's Parish as her Pallbearers, all of them died before Mrs. Strain.

 

 
PART II

 
Same origin. -

 

IRELAND

 

 
ANTRIM

 

McMULLAN, Charles, Feb 15th. Mr. McMullan was working with two other men removing stones from Edlinton Quarry, Glenarm, when a large stone loosened and rolled down on them. Mr. McMullan fell, and the stone rolled over him, killing him on the spot.

PENDER, Daniel Eugene The funeral took place on Feb. 16 from Mountain Bush, Cavehill Road, Belfast. He was the second son of Mrs. M .T. Pender, well known Ulster authoress. Interment at Greencastle, Holy Family. Chief mourners were Owen H. Pender (father), John Justin Pender and William Pender (brothers), Charles Pender (uncle), Philip Smith, James Smith and James Doherty (cousins).

ROBINSON, Mrs. Bridget, died in Ballymena recently (obit dated 4/15) at the extraordinary age of 114 years.

 
ARMAGH

McKEE, a well-known horse dealer of Armagh, died suddenly on Feb. 20, widely and deeply regretted.

LYNN, Martha. The child, whose parents reside on 31 Carrickblacker Rd., Postadown, was fatally burned lately. While the mother was outside the door for a few minutes, the child approached the fire and her clothes ignited.
 
CARLOW

MULHALL, Edward Thomas, died February. Founder of the Buenos Ayres Standard. Born in Carlow, and brother of famous statistician Michael Mulhall, he was a generous supporter of every Irish patriotic movement.

KELLY, Lizzie, Feb. 5 at Borris.

KEEGAN, Athy. William, Feb. 5, at Russelstown, age 90.

NOLAN, Richard. The death of Mr. Richard Nolan, of Knockinrane, occurred on Jan. 16, at the advanced age of 94, who was almost the last of a remarkably long-lived family. His father died in 1857, at the patriarchal age of 112. About 20 years ago his sister died at the age of 81, and ten years ago a brother and sister died, aged respectively 92 and 84, while in 1890 another brother died at age 86. One brother survives his, and lives in Detroit, Mich. and is 89. A first cousin (the mother of the Rev. John Kinsella, P.P. Edenderry) is also living, and in her 95th year. Her brother, the late Rev. Thomas Nolan, P.P. Abbeyleix, died in 1887 at the age of 93, and previously, three brothers died at the ages of 71, 73 and 84. The ages of the family in the aggregate are 638 years.

TENNANT, John, Feb. 3, ages 20 years.

 
CAVAN

O'DONOVAN, Miss Elizabeth. Of Belturbet, died March 7, deeply and widely regretted, age 89.

MAGUIRE, Charles. The funeral took place on Jan. 8, to Cullies Cemetery, Cavan, and was wekk attended. Among those present were Rev. Dr. McGinnis, Bishop of Kilmore, Rev. Patrick Finnigan, Adm., Cavan, Rev. Thomas O'Reilly, Cavan.

 
CLARE

O'BRIEN, MRS JOHN. We regret to Chronicle the death of Mrs. John O'Brien, which sad even occurred in Ogonnelloe, on Feb. 17. She belonged to an old and respected family. The funeral in Templekelly churchyard was large and testified to the high esteem in which she was held. The chief mourners were: Rev. Luke O'Brien, Kilmaley, and Mr. John O'Brien, sons; Mrs. M Sexton, daughter; Mr. Sexton, son-in-law.

FLYNN, T. Age 40. While tilling the potatoes in his field on Feb. 11, he suddenly became ill, and died almost instantly.

 
CONNAUGHT

GANNON, Thomas. While fixing guy ropes on the signal pole in the railway station he sustained fatal injuries. The pole fell while he was on the top. (no city listed)

 
CORK

BARTER, Elizabeth, aged 64. On Jan. 4, at 92 Patrick St.

BEAUSANG, Mary. On Jan. 15, at Ballycrenlowen.

CURRAN, Michael Stephen. On Jan. 13, aged 26. Of 47 Grand Parade. Manager of Liptons, Cork. Second oldest son of Michael Curran, 24 Innisfallen Parage, Dublin. (Formerly of 43 Aungier St.)

CURRAN, Michael. 1/13.

DWYER, William Henry. Jan. 19 at 5 Lough Villas.

FARRELL, Rev. Patrick. On Jan. 14 at Glasgow. C.C. Cambuslang, son of the latr John Farrell of Frogmore House, Youghal.

HALLORAN, Margaret. On Jan. 19, at 108 High St.

HEELAN, Patrick, on Jan. 19, at 24 Evergreen Rd.

HAYES, Martin. The death of Mr. Martin Hayes, who was an old and valued citizen of Cork, happened on St. Kevin's Day, Upper Rathmines, Dublin, Jan. 19, at a very advanced age and after a long illness.

KEENAN, Mrs. C. On Jan. 15 at Timoleague, Hotel, Glandore

KEENEHAN, Daniel. On Jan. 20 at 59 Lough Rd

KELLEHER, Timothy. A car driver of Millfields, Blackpool, was killed while driving his car from Barrackton to Cork. The horse ran against a pier at the entrance of a house at Verdon Row, Wellington Road, threw him and the stones of the pier fell on him, causing his death.

KELLER, Margaret. At 2 Newsom's Quay, on Jan. 14. Late of Killowen, Blarney.

LEHANE, Mrs. Elizabeth, age 58. On Jan. 13, at West End, Mallow.
MADDEN, Antonia. The obsequies of Rev. Mother Antonia took place at the convent chapel, Clonakilty. She was the sister of Rev. W. Madden, and Messrs. P. and D. Madden, Cork. She was one f the first members of the community at the establishment of the Sisters of Mercy at Clonakilty.

MAHONY, Bridget. On Jan. 14 at Kilelough.

MOORE, Mrs. James. On Jan. 14, on Main St., Midleton.

M'SWEENEY, Peter, of Farranes. Jan. 15 at South Infirmary.

NUGENT, Mary, on Saturday, Feb. 25 at New York, New York, wife of the late Denis Nugent, and sister of the late Rev. William Cashman, and second daughter of the late Thomas Cashman, of Ballinahilla, Killeagh.

O'CONNOR, Edward Francis. We regret to have to record the death of the Rev. E. F. O'Connor, which happened on Feb. 21 at 14 Raymond St., South Circular Road, Dublin. He was a native of Cork, born on April 20, 1839, where he was the oldest son of the late John Francis O'Connor, who died on Jan. 10, 1889 at the advanced age of 86.

O'CONNOR, Ellen. On Jan. 18 at Mardyke St.

O'MAHONY, Julia. On Jan. 18, at Railway Cottages, Kilbarry.

WADE, Thomas George. On Jan. 15 at Midleton.

WATERS, Mrs. Elizabeth, on Jan. 14, at 25 Sunday's Well. At an advanced age.

 

 
DERRY

McJENKINS, John of Drimacacullion, Inver, took place at the residence of William Cassidy, at the advanced age of 99. He was considered the oldest man in the parish of Inver. He always talked of the witty sayings and exploits of the late Daniel O'Connell, and of the forensic ability of the late Issac Butt, Q.C. He was what was called a county surgeon in his district. His funeral was very large, being attended by people of all classes to show their respect for a man who was a stately figure in their district for nigh 100 years. The remain were interred at the old cemetery , Inver.

GILLESPIE, Cassie, on March 11, the second daughter of Neil Gillespie, N. T. Her remains were conveyed from Ardaghey, to the family burying ground, Frosses, for interment, The chief mourners were Neil Gillespie, father; Master Michael Gillespie, brother; Patrick Gillespie, uncle; and Miss Sweeny, aunt. The following attended the funeral: Most Rev. Dr. O'Donnell, Lord Bishop of Raphoe, Letterkenny; Rev. P. McCafferty; Rev. John Boyle, Rev. Hugh McLoone; Messrs Welsh, Wm. Cannon, Cormick McGready, T. McSweeny, James Barron, Frosses. Messrs. John Gallen, John Gallinagh, Donegal. Messrs. J. O'Donnell, N. T.Binbane, Mr. Lawrence Mullin, Mr. Thomas Meehan, Mr. Conway, (stationmaster), Port; Mr. Patrick Keeny, Ardaghey.

SLEVIN, Hannah, on March 16, died at the age of 115. It appears she was born in August 1783. She was in full possession of her mental faculties to the end. She was interviewed in June and gave vivid accounts of the Rebellion of 1798, though she had never read a history of this conflict. She clearly remembered the battle of Antrim on June 7, 1798, and was familiar with all the names of the insurgent leaders, including Henry Joy McCracken. She told of the arrest of Rev. James Porter of Greyabbey Presbyterian Church on a false charges and his trial and execution on July 2, 1798, all because he had written a letter in favor of land reform. She spoke of the house at Greystown, Ballindrait, in which his two sons had been concealed until their escape to America. She spoke of many incidents during that period that had never been published, and knew many small facts unknown to any.

TAGGART, Samuel. Farmer of Carnabuoy, near Coleraine, Bushmills Road, was fatally injured when his cart upset, and his being thrown to the ground with great violence. Hug Harbison was with him at the time, but was uninjured.

 
DOWN

McCOURT, Hugh, age 50, of Banbridge, who had been missing since Jan. 17, was found dead in the water near the bridge. He resided in Tuilyorier.

RATHFRILAND, Carter, fatally injured by paraffin oil recently.

 
FERMANAGH

FOSIER, Robert, aged 26, of Lisraces, died suddenly. An inquest was held.

 
GALWAY

SLEATOR. We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. William Louis Sleator, son of the proprietor of the Galway Pilot, which happened Jan. 2 at the early age of 25, deeply and widely regretted.

COOLEY, Charles. Mr. Charles Cooley, who for twenty years was the postmaster at Galway, and who very recently retired, died Jan 9, deeply regretted.

TULLY, W., who for twenty years was Inland Revenue Officer in Galway, died at 22 Wentworth St, Dublin, late lty. He was a member of the sodality at the Jesuit's Church, St. Aloysian Society, St. Vincent's de Paul, and other religious and charitable associations, and was greatly respected by the citizens of Galway.

O'REILLY, Mrs. Joseph. We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Reilly, wife of the Joseph O'Reilly, Merchant of Dunmore. The deceaased was the neice of the Most Rev. Dr. McEvilly, Archbishop of Tuam, and sister of the Rev. Jeremiah O'Toole, Kilmeena. Funeral was held Wednesday morning, Jan. 23, 1899. The funeral cortege was numerously attended and bore testimony to the high esteem in which the departed was held by the community. There were 50 clergymen in the choir. The chief mourners were Joseph O'Reilly, (husband), Rev. O'Toole, (brother), Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Grey (sisters), Walter McEvilly, (uncle), Mrs. McEvilly (aunt), Peter Kennedy (brother-in-law), Rev. John McEvilly, Rev. W. McEvilly, John O'Toole, A. O'Toole, John McEvilly, (cousins).

 
KERRY

BURKE, Rev. Michael, C.C. of Kilgobinet, on Feb. 6th. Father Burke presided over the public meeting held in 1881, at which Parnell made his famous speech, which caused a stir throughout the three kingdoms, and the Reverend presided over the banquet for 300 guests at the Dungarvan Town Hall that very evening.

CONNER, John, age 18 , died Feb. at age 18. He lived in Gortcreen, near Listowel. He was fatally injured after being dashed against a stone wall by a runaway horse.

KELLY, John, on Feb 3, at Mail Street, Cahirciveen, age 77.

DARLING, Margaret Shea, recently, whose sad death was caused by exposure and cold on the wreck of the ship James E. Bayles, of which her husband was captain. She was the daughter of Mr. Patrick. Shea of Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, NY and sister of Police Officer John P. Shea of the First precinct of New York City. She was born in Sueeria on March 21, 1867 and emigrated to NY with her parents in childhood. She was educated at public schools in Potsdam. She married Captain Elvin H. Darling, of Huntington, L.I. in 1891, and with few exceptions, lived at sea with her husband.

McGUINNESS, Andrew, on Feb. 3, on Henn St., Killarney, age 29

O'CONNELL, John. Death of John O'Connell, the Quay, Waterford on Feb. 13. A member of O'Connell Brothers hardware firm, and brother to the Rev. D.C. O'Conell of Waterford City.

O'CONNELL, Michael, on Feb. 13 died at Crotta, 7 miles from Tralee. Mrs. O'Connell, a widow, holds a farm at Crotta. She went to the Tralee fair leaving her son Michael OConnell, age 15, in charge. The boy was subject to fits, and was seized with one during his mother's absence, and fell into a fire. When his mother returned from the fair she found Michael sitting near the fire dressed in his Sunday clothes and conscious but, perceiving serious injuries to him, raised the alarm. Both medical and spiritual assistance were requisitioned, but he died of burns soon after his mothers return.

O'CONNOR, Timothy. The death of Mr. O'Connor, Killarney, caused deep and widespread grief over the district, and surrounding area, on Feb. 3. At the Requiem Mass Father Peter Sheehan was celebrant. The funeral started from the Cathedral for the ancient cemetery amid the ruins of Aghadoe. The cortege was the largest seen in Killarney got years. The chief mourners were: James T. O'Connor, son, J. J. O'Connor, brother, J. J. O'Connor, nephew, D. A. Spillane, son-in-law, J. J. Lee, R.I.C., son-in-law, Master T. Spillane, grandson, John Hayes, T. Cronin, William Carroll.

QUINLAN, Bridget, of Ballinderry, died Feb 5. She belonged to an old and patriotic family who played a not unimportant part in '48. Mass at the Church of St. Nicholas, her remains were placed in the family burial plot in Temple Run. The cortege was the longest seen in this district for many years.

WILKINSON, Thomas, on Feb. 16, age 78, the oldest magistrate in Limerick, St. Oswald's, Ballingarry, He was born 1821 at Mount St. Oswalds, Durham, England, came to Ireland in the 1850's purchasing a considerable portion of land near Ballingarry upon which he erected a magnificent residence. He was commissioner of the peach for half a century. He was interred at the family vault at the Protestant Cemetery at Ballingarry, Limerick.

 

 
KILDARE

McCABE, Joseph. Of Monasterevan, age 23, Jan 13, age 23..

O'BRIEN, James At 10 Gray Square. Formerly of Ballitore, Kildare.

ROBINSON, Edward. Jan. 18 of Cowpasture, Monasterevan


KILKENNY

FALLON, Paul, of Loughrea, a man of strict integrity and honesty, of a mild and gentle affectionate disposition, and of splendid physique, which enabled him to retain his mental and bodily powers unimpaired to a ripe old age. He peacefully breathed his last on Feb. 9, fortified by the rites of the church. The interment was at Abbey Cemetery.

HARRINGTON, Thomas, Died Jan. 18 at Johnston, in the 70th year of his age. Auctioneer and merchant, father of Patrick Harrington, Chicago; Rev. John Harrington, Rockford, Ill., and Thomas Harrington, merchant, Urlingford.

HUGHES, Andrew, of Ballyedmond Mills, on Feb. 11th. Mr. Hughes had been in delicate health for some years

McKEOGH, Mat. The body of Mat. McKeogh, carpenter, aged 40, was taken out of the Royal Canal, near Thomastown, between Killucan and Kinnegad on Feb. 16th. The deceased had been missing since Friday night last and was seen at Thomastown, when he was going in the direction of his brothers house. On Wednesday suspicions were aroused and the canal chamber dragged, with the result that in the evening the body was discovered. Eleven years ago exactly a brother to the deceased was drowned in exactly that same place.

NEARY, Honara, age 70, at Ballydowell, near Freshford, was found dead in her home lately. The premises gave evidence of foul play and the police have the matter in hand.
 
KINGS

KEOGH, Thomas. Green St., Bitt. Died Jan. 13 at 37 Queens Sq., Dublin. He was an esteemed member of the Workman's Club and the Bank. 41 York St, Dublin and the confraternity attached to Westland Row Church.

 

 
LEITRIM/MAYO

BURKE, Ann. Mrs. Ann Burke of Drumkeightra, near Castlebar, was found dead on the road near her home on Jan. 22.

HENEGHAN, Henry. Of Castlebar Street, Westport, age about 26, died recently of lockjaw. He fell into a fire and sustained severe burns about the legs and feet. He was attended by a doctor, and five days prior to his death lockjaw set in.

GIBLIN, Bridget, died Jan. 10 at Streamstown, age 54 years.

LENNON, John, At Bridge Street, in Westport, age 92 years. Deceased was the oldest inhabitant in Westport. His passing is deeply and deservedly regretted.

NIXON, Mr. With regret we chronicle the death of Mr. Nixon, clerk of Castlebar Union. Deceased was in Westport with the Sheriff on Feb. 3, making arrangements for the elections, and he died on Feb. 7 at the age of 83.

SHERIDAN, W. J., solicitor, of Castlebar, died at the early age of 28 years on Jan. 26. The death was widely regretted by all who knew him

WARD, Mrs. H. Ward, of Manorhamilton, died on Jan. 19 at the age of 76 years. Mrs. Ward, who belonged to the Dominican Order since the death of her husband in 1892. The deceased had enjoyed good health, and went to Mass on Sunday morning, Jan. 15, but took ill immediately after returning home. Interment at Kilrooske, Jan. 25. There were over 100 vehicles in the funeral cortege. Among those in attendance were the Rev. John Maguire of Manorhamilton; W. Ward of Manorhamilton, son of the deceased; C.P. Rooney, Manorhamilton, son in law; John Gillespie, Basllyshannon, son-in-law;

Jeames Cooney, John McGuinness, James Nixon of Manorhamilton; Patrick Woods, and Owen Woods, both of Glenade, brothers of the deceased.

 

 
LIMERICK

HARTIGAN, P. T., one of the oldest magistrates in Limerick, died at Clouagh on Feb. 19. The deceased had reached the age of 80 years old.

McDONNELL, Michael. Solicitor. Coroner for Western District of Limerick County, died on Jan. 18 at Rathkeale.

 

LONGFORD
FLANAGAN, John. The death of John Flanagan of Killashee, which occurred on Feb. 16, caused widespread regret. Mr. Flanagan was always in for forefront of every National movement, and took a leading role in every struggle in which the locality were engaged. He was also a prominent businessman in that village, and was very popular with all classes. The funeral took place at Clondara, and was largely attended. Among those attending were: James Flanagan and Michael Flanagan, brothers, both of Ballinamore, Michael Nugent, J. Nugent, Thomas Higgins, all of Bessford. Also Michael Garrahan and James Garrahan of Keenagh, Thomas C. Maxwell of Longford, Thomas Gerety of Keenagh, Thomas Gannon of Longford, John Kelly and J. Devans of Ballymahon.

 
MAYO

CANNON, James. On Jan. 13 at Curnanool, Castlebar, died aged 85 years. Deeply regretted.

 
MEATH

KAVANNAGH, John on Feb. 11. The deceased was held in high regard by all who knew him.*

KEARNEY, Colonel. Of Miltown, Kells, dropped suddenly dead while hunting with the Meath hounds at Clifton Lodge near Athboy on Feb. 22nd. Deceased was a keen sportsman and a good rider to the hounds.

 
ROSCOMMON

McDERMOTT, Mary. A most respected inhabitant of Boyle, passed away on Feb. 23 after a rather protracted illness at the age of 73, at her home on Chapel Street. The funeral was one of the largest seen in Boyle for the past several years.

SULLIVAN, Ann, of Elphin Street, Strokestown, died lately. The deceased was 60 years old.

 
SLIGO

FLAHERTY, Thomas, Jan. 13, at Ballinabole, Collooney, age 78.

GETHIN, Edward. Late of Sligo, age 66, at 23 Killeen Road, Rathmines, Dublin.

KEATING, Jane F., Jan. 19 at 13 Castle Street, Sligo

KIVLEHAN, Maurice. Of Banava, died Jan 15, age 47. Deeply regreted. Interment at Banada Abbey, and funeral widely attended.

MORRISON, H.J. on Feb. 10, at the early age of 34, at the Hotel Ballymote. His death was deeply and widely regretted. Burial at the family ground at Emlaghfad, and the large and representative cortege which accompanied the remains bore testimony to the respect in which the deceased and his family are held.

 
TIPPERARY

HANLY, Rev. P. F. which occurred at St. Michael's Rectory, George Leigh St., Manchester, on Feb. 12. He was only 30 years of age. He was ordained 5 years ago at St. Patrick's College, Thurles. The remains arrived from Manchester accompanied by Rev. F. Walsh, Mr. D. J. Hanly, brother, Mr. Thomas Kennedy, uncle and Richard Murphy. From Dublin, Mr. William M. Ryan and Mr. Timothy Murphy. On arrival at the church the following relatives were in attendance: Thomas Kennedy Sr. and Michael Kennedy, uncles; Denis Hanley, brother; J. A. Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy, Con. Burke, John Burke, Patrick Burke, Thomas Kelly, Michael Skelly, P. Lonergan. (all cousins of the deceased).

 
TYRONE

KILGORE, Joseph. Feb. 9, while working with the Donegal Railway Extension Company, at Leckpatrick, near Strabane. He was fatally crushed between the buffers of the wagon.

 
WATERFORD

CASEY, Mother Mary Joseph. On Jan. 16 the death took place on the Presentation Convent, Lismore, of Mother Mary Joseph (Casey). Mother was a native of Kill and a member of an ancient and respectable family. She joined the convent 38 years ago, and was professed 36 years and had four times been Rev. Mother. Small wonder then, that a large contingent came to see her interred. Among those who attended were Mrs. Ryan of Ballyneale (her sister), Mrs. Richard J. Walsh and Mrs. Richard Walsh, (cousins), Mr. James O'Brien (chairman of Lismore Board of Guardians). Mother Joseph has two sisters religious, one at Ursuline, Waterford, the other at Mercy, Dundalk. Another sister, a religious at Lismore Convent died a short while ago.

 
 WESTMEATH

HUGHES, Margaret, on Feb. 26, at Greville Street, Mullingar.

 

 
WEXFORD

CLANCY, William, age 84, on Feb. 23, at Gurteenminogue. 33 John Street.

CULLEN, Felix, died Jan. 18 at St. Patrick Dun's Hospiutal, Dublin. Of Teetample, Sugarloaf, Wicklow. Age 45.

KEHOE, William, age 68, on Feb. 18 at 33 John St., Wexford.

KEHOE, Bridget, on Feb. 16, at Coolgarrow.

LONERGAN. On Jan 13, a young man named Lonergan was returning home from Durrow, and when he reached Archerstown, two and a half miles from Durrow, a shot was fired at him

 

 

DUBLIN

ANDREWS, John, on Feb. 11, Great Commins Lusk, age 42.

ASHE, Robert, Jan 16, 6 Geraldine St., at an advanced age.

BERMINGHAM, John Joseph. Jan. 15, at 1 Emily Pl, off Sheriff St. Late of the Great Northern Railway.

BETAGH, Michael, on Feb. 18 at Lohunda

BRAY, William age 42, Jan. 20 at 8 Primrose St.

BROWN, Mrs. Marcella, on Feb. 18, at Glasthule Rd.

BRANGAN, Margaret Agnes, on Feb. 16 at 207 Neville Rd., Upton. Daughter of the late Christopher Brangan of Dublin.

BURKE, Mary Agnes, Jan 17, , 12 Sarsfield St.

BURROW, John Beere, Feb. 18 at Grattan Hill.

BYRNE, Thomas, Feb. 15, at Coolylough, St. Ann's Hill.

CONDON, John, on Feb. 12 at North Main St., Youghal.

COOGAN, John, on Feb 19 at 6 Chancery St., late Phil Lane.

COUGHLAN, Monica, on Feb. 16 at 5 Hospital Lane.

CREEDON, Mrs, at Droumreague, on Feb. 18.

CRONIN, (Sonny) John J., Main Street, Macroom, age 18.

CURTIN, Daniel, on Feb. 15 at 7 Watercourse Rd.

CURTIN, Julia, Feb. 20 at 65 Great Britain St, Ballyknockin, Mournabbey.

CURTIN, Nellie, on Feb. 13, at Stagmount House, Rockchapel.

CUNNINGHAM, John, native of Tipperary, and late of the North Wall, Dublin. On Jan. 15, at 12 Maitland St., Bray.

DAWSON, Mrs. Wife of Findlater & Co.'s establishment on S. Great George's St., Dublin, while walking in her garden at the read of her residence, 10 Upper Mountpleasant Ave., Rathmines, was struck in the forehead by a bullet which had evidently been discharges from a rook rifle.

DENNEHY, Lizzie, on Feb. 20, at 23 King St., age 22.

DEVINE, Margaret, at North Main St., Yughal.

DOHERTY, Patrick J., Jan. 19, at Breslintown House, Ardee

DOOLEY, James, Jan. 20 at City of Dublin Hospital

DOLAN, Edward. Jan. 16, at Walshestown, Dunleer.

DOLAN, Mary V., on Jan. 14 at Whitworth Hospital.

DONOHOE, Thomas, Oct. 18, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Dawson, Canada, Of Typhoid fever. Of Ballyellen, Carow.

DOREY, John, on Feb. 18th, at Goldenbridge Mills, Inchicore. Late of Galway, age 63 years.

DORGAN, Cornelius, on Feb 14, on Main St., Mallow.

DOYLE, Mary, on Feb. 21 at 15 Chamber St.

DWYER, Daniel T.C., on Feb 13, at Bandon.

ELLIOTT. Feb. 13th, at West View, Mary Elliott, age 59.

ELLIS, Sister of Mercy, Mary Helen Ellis, one of the few survivors of the band of Catholic Sisters of Mercy who, under Miss Florence Nightingale, went to the Crimea to attend soldier during the war, died lately at Walthanstow, England, in her 82nd year.

FALLON, Robert, on Feb. 2, at the Hospice of the Dying, Haroldcross. A coach builder of Clara, age 28.

FITZGERALD, James, on Feb. 12

FITZGIBBON, Henry, on Feb. 18th, at Cork Street Hospital.

FLANAGAN, John, Feb 16, at Killashee, Longford, age 62 years

FLOOD, Mary Ann, Jan. 16, at 50 Lowermountpleasant Ave, Rathmines. Of Robertstown, Meath

FORDE, Patrick, at 56 Blarney St.

FORD, Timothy, on Feb. 18, at Rosthestown.

GALLAGHER, Mary, on Feb. 22, of Patrick St., Kingstown.

GAYNOR, Christopher, on Feb. 19th, at Piercefield, Ballinacargy, Westmeath.

GARAGHTY, Johanna, on Feb. 18th at Ashbourne, Meath. The second youngest daughter of the late Edward Mulvany, Harlickstown, County Meath

GETHIN, Edward, on Jan 18, late Representative W. L. Ryan & Co., Ltd.

GOULDING, Margaret, of Mayfield, on Feb. 16, at 6 Madden's Buildings.

GRIFFIN, Very Rev. Arthur Cannon S. Griffin, on Feb. 22 at the Presbytery, Mill St.

HALLARAN, Alice Frances, on Feb. 16, in her 20th year, at Richmond Hospital, Dublin.

HALLIGAN, Mary M., Han 15m at Nicholas Ave, Church St.

HAYES, Martin, Jan. 19 at St. Kevin's Park, Upper Rathmines, ages 80 years.

HAYES, Martin, age 80, Jan 19 at Rathmines.

HANLON, Mark, Feb. 12, a tailor, 94 Lower Gardiner St., Member of Branch OByrne, No. 1, Irish National Forester's Benefit Society.

HARTY, Teresa, at Talbot Place. Daughter of the late Patrick Harty, of Tulforis Lodge, Blessington, Baltiboys, County Wicklow.

HAYES, Cornelius, age 79, at Knuckglass, Feb. 18.

HIGGINS, Patrick, age 52. On Jan 14 at Kilkelly

HOWARD, John, tailor, on Jan 14 at the Hospice, Haroldscross, late of No. 12 Granby Row

HEALY, Thomas, on Feb. 18th at 1 Mount Tainlant Terrace, Harolds Cross Road, age 75.

HEARNE, Johanna, Feb. 26, at Master Misericordia Hospital, late housekeeper, Presbytery, Arran quay.

HERLEY, Alice, on Feb. 14, aged 8

HOGAN, John, on Feb. 16 at Kilcully.

HUNDER, Catherine, Feb. 25 at the Hardwicke Hospital.

HUNTER, John, age 37, Jan 19 at Woodenbridge Hotel

JENNETTE, Issac. Jan. 14, at 68 Patrick St.

KELLY, Bridget, on Feb. 7th, in her 76th year. At Killinarie, Nenagh. Mother of the Most Rev. Dr. Kelly, Bishop of Ross.

KELLY, Luke Thomas, Feb. 18 at 117 Lower George's St., Kingston.

KENEALLY, John, on Feb. 16 at Richmond, Glanmire.

KENNA, William. Jan 15 at Jervis St Hospital, of Upper Dorset St.

KENNEDY, Mary, on Feb. 23, at the Grand Hotel, Feydey-sur-Leysin, Switzerland, 127-128 Great Britain, St., Dublin, age 23.

KEOGH, Thomas. Jan. 13 at 27 Queens Sq. Birr, stepson of Richard Bell, 119 Lower Gardiner, St., a respected member of the Workmen's Band and Club. 41 York St, and of Confraternity, Westland Row

KINSELLA, Mary, on Jan. 14 at 10 Great Britan St.

LANE, Ellen, on Feb. 16 at 11 St. George St.

LIDDELL, John, on Feb. 25, in his 70th years. 28 Lower Mount St.

LITTLE, Francis Henry, on Feb. 25, 29 Molesworth St.

LITTLE, Herbert (Bertie), Age 7, Feb. 12, 184 Phibsborough Rd., Dublin.

LOMBARDE, Harriet Louise, on Feb. 13 age 25, at the convent of Faithful Companions in Jesus, Reu Joyeuse, Bourges, Cher, France. Elder daughter of the late George F. Lombarde, Mount Mary, Ballinhassig

LUCAS, Leonard, On Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 83 Friar's St., Cork.

LYONS, Collette Alice, Jan. 18 at 15 Rathdown Terrace, N.C. Rd

MADDEN, Antonia, On Feb. 14, Superioress of Mercy Convent in Clonakilty.

MAGUIRE, Annie Maria, Feb. 25, 19 Warren St.

MAHER, Julia, on Jan 19 at 39 Candycove Rd, sister of the late Rev. Charles Maher, C.C. the Cathedral, Marlborough St.

MAHONY, John, formerly ship & commission agent, Waren's Pl., Cork, in Honan House, Tivoli, age 91

MARTIN, Mrs. Marry, Age 67, on Feb. 11, at 11 Portland St. North.

McCABBE, Joseph, Jan 13, at 18 Hume St., Monasterevan, age 23

McCAGUE, Terence, Feb. 10 at Railway Cottage, Royal Canal Basin, formerly of Booterstown, County Dublin.

McCARTHY, Hanna, on Feb. 13th at Lisaniskey.

McCORMICK, Kathleen, on Feb. 20, at Yapton, Monkstown, Of Somerset, Blackrock.

McDONNELL, Peter, of Garristown, late of Castle St. Dalkey. On Feb. 18th at Killarney, in his 38th year.

McGLYNN, William B., on Feb. 21, at Clara, age 26 years

MEKINS, Lawrence, on Feb 21, at St. Vincent Hospital

MEROE, Patrick, Feb. 25, at the City of Dublin Hosp., Baggot St.

MOLAN, Mary, of Doneraile, on Feb. 15, at Prosperous Place, Cork.

MOORE, Mary Jane, on Feb. 22, at 25 Dargan Terrace, South Circular Road

MORGAN, Maryann on Feb. 11 at Douglas Rd., age 89.

MULCAHY, Mary, on Feb. 24, at Kilcourt, R.I.P.

MULDOON, Elizabeth, Mrs., Feb. 25 at 51 Patrick St., Kingstown.

MURPHY, John,, on Feb. 12,, at 20 West View Road, (New St.) Queenstown.

MURPHY, Kate, On Feb. 25, at 67 Barrack St., of Ballinaberna.

MURPHY, Mathew. On Feb. 19th at 11 Glenarm Avenue, Drumcondra

MURPHY, Timothy, Feb. 19, at Cockanode.

MURPHY, Michael John. At Clark St. Hospital, Jan. 14, of consumption, of 12 South Brown St.

NAGLE, Tim, Dec. 29 in Melbourne, from Castleview, Doolin, County Claire

NEILL, James, at the Shoulder, Kilcullen, age 10, Cork Street

NEWMAN, Edward, at Our Lady's Hospice for the Dying, Haroldcross. 2 Fitzwilliam Lane.

O'BRIEN, William, on Feb. 21, at Seafield House, Green Lanes

O'DONNELL, Jeremiah, on Feb. 11 at 89 Barrack St. Formerly of Carrick-on-Suir.

O'DRISCOLL, Rev. Cornelius. On Feb. 14. ,C.C. Kilmurry.

O'LOUGHLIN, Mary, Feb. 26 at 2 Frankford Cottages, Lower Gloucester St. Dublin. Formerly of Abbeyleix, Queens.

O'NEILL, Ellen. On Jan 16, at 28 Wicklow St, Dublin, formerly of Coolfinchogue, Tinahely, Wicklow. Age 79.

O'NEIL, Mrs. R, relict of the late William O'Neil, Bray

O'RIORDAN, Timothy, Jan. 20 at 5 Ulster St, Tralee

O'RIORDAN, Timothy. We deeply regret to chronicle the death of Mr. Riordan, of the Freenman's Journal staff, Dublin, which took place at Ulster St., Phibsborough, Dublin on Jan. 20. The deceased is a native of Tralee and had only reached the full years of Manhood. He leaves a young wife. His career as a journalist covered a stirring period of Irish history, and his professional duties made him witness to some of the most memorable scenes of the times. He joined the Cork Herald in the early days of the National League movement, and as its representative was present at the Mitchelstown meeting, which ended in the shooting of three Tipperary peasants in 1887.

O'SULLIVAN, David, on Feb. 14, at Ringaskiddy

O'SULLIVAN, Hanna, Feb. 20 at Granagoleen, Clonakilty. Age 87. Mother of the late Rev. Daniel O'Sullivan, Minnesota and John O'Sullivan, J .P., Carrigroe.

O'SULLIVAN, Patrick, on Feb. 12 at Inchigeela, age 64.

QUIGLEY, Mrs., at 9 Military Road.Formerly of the Board of Trade Offices, Queenstown.

RAFTER, Minnie. Feb. 10, at the Grange, Seaforth, Liverpool.

RAFTER, James Aloysius, Jan 18, at 55 New St., age 5 months.

REDMOND, Jan 18 at 12 Albert Road, Kingstown, age 24.

ROCHE, Anne, on Feb. 14 at Doonawanly, Walistown

SAUNDERS, Timothy Joseph, on Feb. 16, at Ringsakiddy. Age 18, late of Shannon Park.

SCANLAN, Catherine, better known as Tormey. On Feb. 19th at 39 Queen St., to the inexpressible grief of her sorrowing family and friends.

SHEEHAN, Hanna, Feb. 21, at Carhue, Inniscarra.

SHERRY, Margaret, at 74 Cork St.

SPARKS, Catherine, Feb. 25, at 126 Lower Glocester St.

STEVELLY, Annie, on Feb. 21 at Loretto Abbey, Rathfarnham. In religious life Sister Mary de Sales, 70 yeas old, in her 30th years of religious life.

ROGERS, Michael. Jan 17 at 31 Aughrim St, ex-sgt. D.M.P., age 51.

SULLIVAN, Denis C., on Feb 16, suddenly, at Castletown Bere. Car proprietor.

THOMPSON, Catherine, on Jan. 16 att 49 Lower Stephen St. Daughter of the late John Byrne, Rathelkin, Wicklow. Sister of the late Timothy Byrne, 16 City Quay.

THORP, Caroline, Feb. 26, 39 Kildare St., Dublin, age 83.

WALKER, Henry, Jan 17, at Cregmore, Nobber, age 69.

HELAN, John Joseph, on Feb. 20 at Main St. Blackrock

WHEELER, Catherine. Jan. 17 at 9 Reginald Sq., native of Celbridge.



 

THE PERSONALS: In Search of:

 

Published in Irish Immigrant publications 1889.

 

WALSH, Information wanted on Patrick Walsh, native of Midleton, County of Cork, Ireland, age 56, who is supposed to be living either in Albany or Troy for the past 32 years. Any information on him will be gladly received by Rev. M.J. Henry, Irish Immigrant Girls Home, 7 State St., NY

 

FOSTER, Information wanted of Joseph Samuel Foster, who left Dublin about 19 years ago, and whose last address was G.P.O. N.Y. Information thankfully received by his son. Robert Foster, 14 Kings St., Dublin

 

KELLY, Information wanted of Daniel Kelly, native of Newry, Armagh, brother of Edward Kelly,

Merchant. Mary St,. Newry. Last heard from about 10 years ago in NYC. Ellen King, 211 E. 98th St., NY

 

M'GUINNESS, Information wanted of Joe M'Guiness, age 23, from Roscomon, arrived NY on Feb. 25, on steamer Eutria. Address Rev/ Henry, Mission of our Lady of the Rosary, 7 State St., NY

 

SHEEHAN. Information wanted of Bridget Sheehan, native of Donaralle, Cork. In NYC when last heard from, about 18 months age. Any information thankfully received by her sister Mary, Mrs. Joseph Sheehan, Glen Cove, L.I.

 

TOBIN Information wanted of William Tobin, who was said to have died somewhere in the U.S. about 9 years ago. He was a native of Tipperary, parish of Ardfunane, and left there in the early 40's for the US.In the family there were three brothers, Stephen, William and John TOBIN. And three sisters, Mary, Catherine and Ellen TOBIN. Father's name was John TOBIN, mother's Elizabeth TOBIN. And information on any of the mentioned relatives will be most thankfully received by his brother Stephen Tobin, Mulgoa, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

KEANE Information wanted of Michael Keane, native of Kingston, Taylor's Pill, Patrick of Rahoon, Galway, son of the late William Keane and Mary Keane, (nee Foyel or Folan), who left Galway for Pittsburgh in May 1893. He is 23, 5 feet 7 inches, dark complexion, worked for the Philadephia Gas Co. until 1896 when he went to N.J. to work for the Gillespie Bros, construction. In March 1897 he was in Deer River, Minn.. His sister Margaret Keane arrived in Pittsburgh June 1896, and she and his mother are heartbroken because of his silence. Any information gratefully received by his sister Margaret, c/o Hubert Kane, 1826 Cliff St, Pittsburgh.

 

BARRY Information sought of James Barry, or any of his relatives. James was born Bandon, Cork; Married Johanna Donovan, and the following children were born: John, William, Mary, Dennis, Honara and Kate BARRY. Em. to Boston about 1836, was a stevedore, was supposed to have remarried in Boston is thought to have children by second marriage. He had one brother and three sisters. Any information at all would be most kindly received by his son, Dennis Barry at W,F Barry, Box 67, Luzerna, Pa

 

HEANHAN. Information of Thomas and Michael Heanhan who left the townland of Robon, Mayo, 51 years ago for the US. Any information gratefully received by the son of Phillip Heanhan: Michael Heanhan, Straide, Mayo, Ireland.

 

O'LEARY. Information wanted of Jeremiah, John, Francis, Mary and Ellen O'Leary, natives of Kilkern, Rathbarry, Co. Parents Timothy OLeary and Mary O'Leary (nee Driscoll). All, except Ellen, left for Rochester NY some years ago. Ellen remained with grandfather Florence Driscoll, of Fishers Cross. Information sought by their sister's son: Cornelius Donovan, 124 Western Ave, Cambridgeport, Boston.

 

REILLY -CAROLAN - Information wanted of Alice Reilly, native of Ennishee, Kingscouty, County Cavan. Age about 35. When last heard from, about twelve years ago, she had married Patrick Carolan, of same place, and came to New York in April 1885. Any information on her will would be appreciated by her sister Kate. KATE REILLY, Montview St., West Roxbury, Boston, Mass.

FALVEY, John. Ten Thousand Dollars is waiting for the Heirs of John Falvey or his sister Martha Falvey. Last heard from they were in Georgia in about 1870. Liberal reward for proof of death, or any information about them. A. SMYTH, Attorney at Law, St. Paul Bld., New York.

 

DAVIS - MULLIN - Ann Davis and Ann Mullin will hear something to their great advantage by writing at once to Geo. A. SMYTH, Atty., St. Paul Bld., New York.

 

POWERS - Fifteen Thousand Dollars awaits David, William or Mary Powers or their heirs. They were last heard from in Brooklyn, twenty five years ago. Mary Powers was married before 1874, husbands name unknown. Liberal reward.

 

COYLE, William, died in Philadelphia before 1854, has two sons, names unknown, but if living are heirs to property from the Estate of their Uncle, John Coyle, who was lost at sea in 1854. George Smyth, Atty., St. Paul Bld., NY

 

DEVLIN, Mary Ann Devlin, who left Kiltagh, Arboe, Tyrone in 1840. Wire to brother Hugh Devlin, c/o A. Shields, Magherafelt, Derry,

 

LYONS - BOYLE, Edward Lyons (R.D. Boyle) Newport, Mayo, Battery F, First US Artillery 1875 to 1880. Communicate at once with James Boyle, executor of Estate of David Boyle, 307 Sansome St., San Francisco.

 

MANGAN, Ed and John MANGAN. Natives of Keel, Achill, Mayo. Ed age 60, gold prospector and Miner at Bones Creek, Salmon City, Idaho, afterwards the same at Bonanza Creek, Eldorado and Dawson. One was in Alaska. Served throughout Civil War. Has not been heard from in 11 years. John was a farmer and married in Sullivan City, Franklin County, Mo. Would be about 65. Contact brother Michael Mangan, in Mayo, or James at 55 Easter Rd., Edinburgh, Scotland.

 

 

OBITS PART III

 

Our World newspapers. Several editions, all 1899 unless otherwise noted.

 

 
NEW YORK CITY


 

 

AHERN, Patrick Henry (Harry), d. Feb. 9. In his 41st year; brother Rev.

Phillip E and William F Ahern, brother-in-law of Hugh O'Connor. Funeral from

247 E. 112th St., Mass at St Paul's Church, E. 117th St.

 

BARLOW, Rev. Arthur R., the irremovable Rector of St. Anne's Church, Hornellsville, N.Y., died at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City on March 9 after a two week's illness of Typhoid Fever. He was en-route to the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Father O'Brien of Lowell, Mass, but was taken sick on the train, and went to the hospital upon his arrival in N.Y. He was born in Tipperary on Dec. 27, 1854.

 

BARRY, Vincent, well known resident of Flushing, NY, died at his home on Hamilton St on April 3rd at the age of 36. Death resulted from paralysis. The deceased was a stair builder. He leaves no family. A brother. John Barry survives.

 

BRADY, James A., April 5, of Holy Name Parish. Funeral from his mothers residence Catherine Brady, 117 W. 89th Street, Church of the Holy Name, 98th St. and Amsterdam Ave.

 

BUELL, Oliver Prince. Died at his residence 1037 5th Avenue, New York on April 7. He was the ninth, and youngest child, of the Hon. David Buell, Jr. of Troy, N.Y., first judge of the court of common please of Rensselaer County, and of Harriet Hillhouse, daughter of John Griswold Hillhouse of Montville, Conn.

He was born in Troy on Jan. 22, 1838, and was graduated from Williams College in the class of 1859. He practiced law in Troy from 1865 until 1870. He then moved to New York City and formed a legal partnership first with Joel B. Ernhardt and afterward with W.A. Ogden Hegeman. At the time of his death he was senior partner of the firm of Buell, Toucey & Whiting, counsel to the United States Life Insurance Company. On December 28, 1875 he married Josephine McDougall, widow of Lieut, Col. David Hillhouse Buell, U.S., daughter of the late General Charles MacDougall, U.S.A., and niece of the late Admiral MacDougall, U.S.N. He was born and bred an Episcopalian, but was received into the Catholic church by the Rt. Rev. Thomas O'Gorman, Bishop of Sioux Falls, who at that time was a member of the community of the Paulist Fathers. He resided in Yonkers, N.Y. from 1882 until 1889, and was leader of the Catholic minority in the Public School Board. In politics her was a democrat. His widow and her two children, the Rev. David Hillhouse Buell, priest of the Society of Jesus, and Mrs. George Merriam Hyde, survive. The Requiem was celebrated at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Park Avenue and 84th St. His stepson was the celebrant, the bearers were the Hon. Joseph F. Daly, Hon. Joel L. Erhardt, Hon. John D. Crimmins, Pres. George Burford, U.S. Life, Donald Butler Toucey, John Crane, and Charles V. Fornes.

 

BURNS, Mary Hammond, at her residence 2064 Bathgate Ave., widow of James Burns. Funeral services at Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Webster Ave., Fordham.

 

BYRNE, Patrick A., died at the early age of 33, on March 9 in East Onondaga. During the past two years he had been laid up with rheumatism. He is survived by his father, two brothers and four sisters. They are: Michael Byrne, The Rev. J.V. Byrne, Mrs. Byrne, Mrs. Horan, Misses Lizzie and Bridget Byrne of East Onondaga, and Sister Mary Byrne of Holister, California, Services were at St. Mary's Church.

 

CAREY, John F. Policeman with the 22nd precinct. After a short illness. Funeral from Church of the Holy Cross, W. 42nd St. Member of the New Amsterdam chapter of the K & C. Epiphany Parish, 3/1

 

CARROLL, William J., a popular young athlete, died at his late residence, 137 Wilson Street on Jan. 29. He was born and reared in the Eastern District, and was a universal favorite. He was 28 years of age and previous to his illness was a clerk in the General Post Office. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Brooklyn Athletic Club, and the Post Office Clerks Association of Brooklyn. Funeral at SS Peter and Paul Church.

 

CROWE, James. Suddenly on April 4, at his residence, 453 W. 43rd St., Funeral at Church of Holy Cross, W. 42nd Street.

 

DOUGAN, Mary C, daughter of Mary E. Dougan and late James A. Dougan; funeral from 92 Ninth Ave. St. Bernards Parish, March 1.

 

DUNNE, Charles. In his 80th year, funeral 208 E. 22 St. & 2nd Ave. Epiphany Parish, 3/1

 

FINIGAN, JOHN J., superintendent of the Layons Water-works Company, died April 1 from burns received while trying to extinguish a blazing lamp. He was a shocking sight being burned all over except his head. Finigan formerly worked for C.J. & J.K. Ryan, contractors in NYC. He is survived by his widow and two young sons, and a brother James Finigan, employeed at C.J. & J.K. Ryan in NY, and two sisters, Bessie Finigan and Minnie Finigan, both of Flushing. (3/1)

 

FITZGERALD, Frank M., died at his home 234 West 134th St., on March 5, after a long illness, from diseases of the throat and lungs. He had been in the service of the New York Produce Exchange for 34 years, much of the time as floor superintendent of the building. The funeral was held at St. Joseph's Church, Columbus Ave and 125th St.

 

FITZSIMMONS, Catherine, nee Moran. Feb. 8, wife of Patrick Fitzsimmons,

funeral from 149 w. 48th., Mass at Church of the Holy Innocents, 37th near

Broadway. Mexican and Western papers please copy.

 

FORD, Catherine, sister of Dr. James Curran Ford; funeral from 641 E. 11th St.

Bridget's Parish, Church Avenue, 2/28

 

GRADY, Dennis F., and his greyhound Rex, will make their daily trips from St. John's Park to the Grand Central Station, which they made together for many years, no more. Mr. Grady, who was 64 years old, a widower, and lived at 80 Morton Street, had been employed at the New York Central Railroad for forty-five years. For many years, in the company of his dog, they made daily trips to the yards at St. John's Park to the treasurers office in the Grand Central Station, with thousands of dollars in cash in his little black satchel.

Mr. Grady died on Feb.1 and his faithful dog died the same day. (3/1)

 

HOBAN, Mrs. Margaret. In noticing the death of Mrs. Hoban, the Huntington

Bulletin states: The first Catholic service ever held in the town was

celebrated at her house on Main St. in 1838, and for ten more years her home

was made us of by the Catholic missionary priests in their journeys over

Long Island to attend the few and scattered Catholics. Mass was celebrated

once a month, and sacraments administered until the founding of the first

Catholic church in 1864. (3/1)

 

HOGAN, Daniel, husband of Elizabeth Hogan, died on April 5, at his home 28 Bethune St., NY. Funeral at St. Bernard's Church, W. 14th St.

 

HOWARD, John, at Charlotte, N.C., husband of Margery Howard, funeral at Transfiguration Church, Mott and Park Sts.. March 6.

 

HURLEY, Patrick, died at his home at 72 East 94th St., on March 5, in his 80th year. He was one of the few survivors of a body of drovers who were in the business during the flourishing days of the old Bull's Head - 1850-1861- when that establishment was on Sixth Street, near the "Fork of the Bowery". He was born in Ireland can came to this country in 1845. He was the father of the late Rev. John A. Hurley, paston of St. Mary's Church, Williamsburg. He is survived by his widow and six children.

 

JEROME, Nellie L., on Jan. 31, at her residence, 69 Wall St. Wife of Fred J. Jerome, funeral from the residence of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Jerome, 146 Cherry St. Mass as St. James Church

 

KAVANAUGH, Stephen J. Prominent citizen of Queens County, L.I., died in his home 10 Pierson St., Long Island City, on Feb. 28. The family came to this country when he was young, and for many years lived in 11th Street in NYC. In 1864 the family moved to Long Island City. In 1875 he was elected City Clerk, in 1879 he was elected to the board of Alderman and chosen to be their president. In 1881 he was elected City Judge and served three terms. He is survived by his wife, three sons and four daughters. His brother, Owen Kavanaugh, a detective with the Long Island City Police, also survives him.

 

KELLY, Patrick, age 50, a cab driver, was found in delirious condition at 121 Borden Ave. in Long Island City on April 3rd. He was taken to St. Johns Hospital, where he died the next morning. Cause of death not determined.

 

KELLY, Michael. 64 years old, Belevue's oldest patient, died in Ward 3, in the hospital March 7. Kelly was admitted to the hospital on April 23, 1874, and had been there ever since. He was suffering from fibroma malusca, or tumors all over his body. He was known as a freak in the medical community throughout the country. Kelly was exhibited before classes in surgery, and was the subject of lectures. He was frequently taken to other cities for the illustration of lectures by eminent medical and surgical men.

 

KENNEDY, Michael, the well known undertaker of the Sixth Ward of New York,

and a brother of the former Coroner Kennedy and Sexton Joseph Kennedy, of

St. Alphonsus' Church, died Thursday, Feb. 14, at 470 Pearl St. A Solemn

Mass of Requiem was celebrated by Rev. Luke Evers. Many old residents of the

Ward were present including ex-Justice Divver, Judge Geigerich, Michael

Kennedy, ex-Register Slevin, James Ward, Mr. Breslin, Alderman Quirk, Dennis

Burns, and Dennis Shea. Interment at Calvary. Mr. Kennedy was a native of

Kilkenny and came to America as a boy. He leaves a wife and one child.

 

KEYES, John, Suddenly on Jan. 21, husband of Aimee A. Smith, native of Queens County, Ireland, in his 51st year. Funeral from 1091 Park Avenue, to Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, 84th & Park Avenue, where a Requiem Mass was said for the repose of his soul. (New Haven Register, please copy)

 

KIERNAN - in recording the death from pneumonia of Andrew Kiernan, Esq., which took place at his residence, 506 W. 36th Street, New York City, on Feb. 4, at the age of 75, we desire to testify to his sterling worth and sturdy qualities as an Irish-American citizen and faithful son of the Emerald Isle. Born 75 years ago in County Longford, he came to this country at the age of 18, and through the application of honest, persistent industry, soon became a contractor and built up a competence, and raised a respectable family of three sons and one daughter. His wife, Mary Kiernan, a pious and charitable woman, died two years ago. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him as a kind hearted friend and neighbor. He was busied from St. Raphael Church, W. 40th St., Tuesday Feb. 7, where a solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul. His remains were taken to Calvary for interment followed by his many friends and family.

 

LENNON, Anne M, wife of Patrick J. Hughes, and native of Announg, Roscommon, in her 36th year..

St. Frances de Sales Parish, 3/1

 

LONDRIGAN, Anastasia, on March 8, daughter of Thomas Londrigan and the late Mary Londrigan, funeral from 118 Charlton St. to St. Anthony's Church.

 

LYNCH, Owen, was buried on 3/2. 26th Assembly District. Native of Cavan, Ireland. Attending funeral were Sheriff Dunn, William C. Blaney, Thomas M. Campbell, James J. O'Toole, Patrick Lynch, Bernard Lynch, Thomas Maguire, P. Chambers, J.M. Murray, William J. Smith, James C. Gray, Councilman Hart and Councilman Christman, ex-alderman McLarney. Internment at Calvary.

 

McGLONE, Ellen, nee Murphy, at her residence 157 E. 123rd St., wife of Officer McGlone, 32nd Precinct. Funeral at St. Paul's. (3/1)

 

McLAUGHLIN, Mary, wife of Richard McLaughlin, March 6. Funeral from 179 Cherry St. to St. Theresa's Church.

 

MORRIS, Julia Agnes, funeral from the church of St. Catherine of Genoa, west 153rd St. (3/10)

 

MULLINS, William, husband of Josephine Lane, funeral at St. Mary's Church, Grand St. April death (3/10)

 

MULVANY, Margaret Kinsley, widow of Edward Mulvany, April 4 at her residence 170 E. 70th St., funeral at St. Vincent Ferrer's Church.

 

MURRAY, Margaret, (nee McCann), died on March 8. Sister of John McCann, and the eldest daughter of Bernard McCann and Mary McCann, of Donaghadone, Dungannon, Tyrone at her residence 37 Bridge St., Funeral at St. Peter's, Barclay St.

 

NAULTY, Genevieve. Funeral services were held in Brooklyn at St. Joesph's Church, died suddenly on March 3, while on her way to celebrate her birthday. She was the wife of William H. Naulty, 434 Green St., Brooklyn, a former Philadelphian, and married him at St. Joseph's Church 28 years ago. Mrs. Naulty was the daughter of the late Judge Arrington, who was an associate of Justice Fuller in law practice in Chicago. She was the niece of Father Jordan of St. Josephs. Besides her husband she is survived by five children.

 

O'SHAUNESSY, Mrs. Margaret. It is with sorrow we announce the death of Mrs. Margaret O'Shaunessy on Mon., Feb. 27, at her late residence, 30 East 131st St., Manhattan, New York City. Mrs. O'Shaunessy was born in Manchester, England, in 1834, but removed to County Galway, Ireland, where she married Stephen O'Shaunessy. Of this very happy marriage, four children were born, three of whom survive her: George F. O'Shaunessy, the well known lawyer; Thomas O'Shaunessy and Miss O'Shaunessy; her other son was the late Rev. John E. O'Shaunessy, of the diocese of Brooklyn. Her husband died a few years ago. The Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fathers Keenan and Crowley, at All Saint Church on 129th St. and Madison Avenue. Interment was at Calvary.

 

PRUNTY, Mrs. Mary, was killed in a fire at a boarding house at 791 Columbus Avenue on Feb. 28. The 45 year old widow boarded on the top floor of the building was born in County Longford..

 

POWER, Robert J., at his residence 426 W. 57th St., ages 22, funeral at Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 59th St. and Columbus Av., NY March 6th.

 

QUINLAN, Patrick, age 77, April 5 at his residence at 33 W. 38th St. Mass at Church of Holy Innocents 37th St. and Broadway.

 

QUINN, James, on Jan. 30. Son of Thomas Quinn, and brother of the Rev. Thomas J. Quinn, Hasting's on Hudson. Funeral from St. Peter's Church, 9 Barclay Street.

 

RYAN, Patrick, 32 tears old, hostler for the Adams Express Co., at 49th St. and Park Ave., was killed by a cable car in Third Ave., near 45th St. on Feb. 9. He was crossing the track with his coat buttoned up around his ears and did not hear the cable car approaching or see a northbound car, which approached at high speed.

 

SKELLY, William, on March 7, aged 74 years. Died at his residence 416 W. 57th St. Mass at Church of the Paulist Fathers, 60th St. and Columbus Ave.

 

SKELLY, Mary E., widow of Charles A Skelly, mother of Horace C. Skelly. Funeral from 70 E. 116th St. Mass at St. Pauls Parish, 2/28

 

WALSH, Ellen, widow of Maurice Walsh. Funeral from 217 E. 57th St. Mass at St. John the Evangelist, 3/1

 

WATERS, James, on April 7, Husband of Catherine C. Sottong; funeral from 86 Second Ave. to Church of the Nativity.

 

 
NEW YORK Brooklyn

 

 

FARRELL. Thomas Farrell, a well know resident of the Eastern District of Brooklyn, father of Deputy County Treasurer Thomas F. Farrell, died at his residence, 290 Ewen St., April 6, of acute bronchitis after an illness of several weeks. He was 74 years. For fifty years he was engaged in the manufacturer of metal work and was the owner of a very large brass foundry on North Second St. He was born in County Longford, and came to this county when he was 10 years old. He was the first partner of John Roach, the shipbuilder, in the Etna Iron Works in Manhattan, over 50 years ago. He has been a resident of the 15th Ward for over 50 years. He was a member of the Leonard Council.; No. 26 C.B.L. He was president of the St. Vincent de Paul society for six years at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Two sons and a

daughter, and his widow, survive him. His daughter is the wife of the former sheriff of White Plains, Frank G. Schirmer.

 

FINLEY, Mary Dorian, wife of James J. Finley. 3/1. Suddenly. Our Lady of Victory.

 

FOLEY, Maria, 93 years old, died at her home, 387 South Fourth St, March 6, from old age. She had been a resident of the Eastern District for more than 50 years, and was one of the oldest members of the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, in Wythe Avenue. Mrs. Foley was born in England, and in 1839 came to America. A few years later, with her husband, she settled in the Easter District, then called Williamsburg. Mr. Foley was a well known contractor. He died about twelve years ago. Mrs. Foley retained all her faculties almost to the time of her death. She never wore eyeglasses. She leaves two sons, Charles Foley and James Foley.

 

GALVIN, William F., 37 years old and John F. Galvin, 22 years old, brothers, both of 61 Columbia Place, died March 6 and March 7 respectively, and were both buried the same day, the funerals being held at St. Charles Borromeo's Church, in Sidney Place. The elder brother was married and had been ill but a short time. The younger brother was single, and had been in poor health for a number of years. Their father is Michael E. Galvin of 57 Columbia Place, and his sons assisted him in his business.

 

HAGGERTY, Dennis J., Deputy Naval Officer under Naval Officer Robert A. Sharkey, died at his at 242 Hart Street, Brooklyn on Feb. 6. He was born in the 17th Ward of Old New York, and went to Brooklyn in 1875. He was married about seven years ago and leaved a widow and a four year old son. He began his political career in 1880. He was for a time Deputy Water Purveyor in Brooklyn. He was appointed Deputy Naval Officer by President Grover Cleveland, and held the position throughout changing administrations, and has also held the position of confidential inspector in the U.S. Treasury Department.He was prominent in labor circle of the National Hatters of North America. His funeral was held at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Lewis and Willoughby Avenues.

 

HAMILTON, Robert H., age 28, at his residence 42 Tompkins Place, Brooklyn. Funeral at St. Stephen's Parish, Carroll and Hicks St.,

 

KAVANAGH, Stephen J., age 55, St. Mary's Parish, at his home 10 Pearson St. L.I.

 

MARTIN, Capt. Stephen, of the 56th Precinct, Borough of Brooklyn, died on March 7 at the Classon Ave. Station from Pneumonia. He was 55 years old, and had been on the Police Force for nearly 31 years. He was unmarried. Funeral at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Catherine Black, 34 Madison St., Brooklyn. Services at Sacred Heart, Clermont near Park Ave.

 

McLAUGHLIN, Bridget, wife of the late James McLaughlin. Funeral was held March 7 from her late residence, 126 Jefferson St., and it was largely attended. At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Rev. Walsh celebrated the High Requiem Mass, and he also delivered the eulogy. The pall bearers were Martin D. Conway, M. J. McLaughlin, T.W. McLaughlin, James J. Judge, J.F. Fitzgerald, John Daly, Thomas McCabe and James F. Collins.

 

M'NAMARA. Denis McNamara, asst. clerk of the Supreme Court, and for many years a familiar face in Brooklyn life, died Feb. 11, at his residence at 196 Prince St. after a long illness. He was the best know and most popular men in the old school of NY politicians. He was born in what was formerly known at New York City, of which his parents were natives. In early childhood his parents took up residence here, and he was always made Brooklyn his home. He joined the old volunteer Fire Dept., and in due time became foreman of what was known as the Union Engine Co., headquartered on Canton St. He was made Asst. City Clerk by Henry McClosky, then at the head of the office.

 

MONAHAN, Hugh V. 3/1, after a lingering illness. St. Thomas Parish.

 

NULTY, Genevieve. Funeral services were held in Brooklyn at St. Joesph's Church. Mrs. Nulty died suddenly on March 3, while on her way to celebrate her birthday. She was the wife of William H. Nulty, 434 Green St., Brooklyn, a former Philadelphian, and married him at St. Joseph's Church 28 years ago. Mrs. Nulty was the daughter of the late Judge Arrington, who was an associate of Justice Fuller in law practice in Chicago. She was the niece of Father Jordan of St. Josephs. Besides her husband she is survived by five children.

 

PRENDERGAST, Lawrence Eugene, 37 years old, died of pneumonia at his home, 350 First St., Brooklyn, on March 9, after a long illness. He was the brother of William A. Prendergast, who was the Republican candidate for Congress from the Third District last year. He was born in Manhattan. He was educated at Manhattan College, and a member of the law firm of Early & Prendergast.

 

REGAN, Dennis, 2/27. Husband of Eliza Regan. Funeral from his home late home, 248 S. Ninth. Mass will be held at Transfiguration Parish

 

RORKE, M. J., for the last 10 years the manager of the Brooklyn Athenaeum, at Atlantic Avenue and Clinton Street, died on March 4. He was 48 years old. For nearly half his life Mr. Rorke had been connected actively with amateur dramatic shows in Brooklyn, and was considered a skillful dramatic trainer and manager. A widow survives him.

 
 
NEW YORK STATE     Statewide

 

 

CUSHMAN, Julia A., wife of Thomas J. Cushman, died Feb. 5 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, aged 32 years. Funeral from the residence of her sister, Mrs. H. B. Reynolds, 46 Merriman St, and at the Cathedral. Burial at Palmyra.
 

DALEY, Mrs. Bridget, of 200 West Davidson St., Syracuse, died on March 4 at the age of 64. She was the mother of Mrs. Thomas Lynch, Mrs. Patrick Ryan, Mrs. J. Leary, Mrs. J. M. Deagan, Mary, Nora, James and Officer Michael Daley. A sister of Mrs. John Moore, of Ireland and John Conroy of Syracuse. Funeral from St. John's Cathedral, with Burial at St. Agnes Cemetery.

 

FLANAGAN, Elizabeth, April 2nd. Wife of Sgt. Lonergan, died at her home at 128 Eagle St., Albany. Funeral at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.

 

KERINS, Thomas, d. Feb. 4. Funeral was held at the family residence , 308 North St. Paul's St., Rochester, with Mass at St. Bridget's Church.

 

KEYES. Harry Elmo Keyes and his young wife Mary Louise Keyes, within a few hours of attending a barn dance at the residence of Col. Eugene Griffin, at Ardsley on Hudson, was accidentally killed Feb. 7 by inhaling illuminating gas. Electric and Gas lighting fixtures in the room were both attached to one small bracket, and so arranges that the knobs for turning either on or off are within an inch of each other. It is believed that in turning off the electric light Mr. Keyes accidentally turned on the gas, and then both he and his wife sank into a sleep from which they never awakened. Harry Elmo Keyes was the son of the late Major Gen. Keyes and was born 29 years ago in San Francisco. He was a professor of chemistry and had taken high degrees in Germany. He was formerly7 a professor of the School of Mines at Columbia University. Mrs. Keyes was born in St. Paul, Minn. 26 years ago. She was the daughter of Capt. G. S. Luttrell Ward, USA ret. and a niece of Gen. Hancock. Her father was attached to Gen. Hancock's staff. The marriage took place on May 20, 1897 and was the social event of the season. It was celebrated at St. Leo's.

 

LEARY, John. Prominent citizen of Fairport, 2/23. Survived by his wife, and son J. W. Leary of Kingston, N.Y. and daughter Mrs. Michael Higgins of Rochester.

 

MAHANEY. John Joseph Mahaney, former supervisor and Deputy Commissioner of Jurors for Westchester County died at his home on Orchard St., Tarrytown. He had been ill but one day of apoplexy. He was born in Angelica, N.Y. Aug. 29, 1842. In 1862 he enlisted in the 104th Vol. Regt. serving four years. He was in Libby Prison for 3 months, and 8 months in Salisbury, N.C. prison. He made his escape from the latter. He was made at Lt. Col. and put in charge of 5th Corp. Commissary Dept by Gen. Warren. He moved to Sing Sing in 1873 being appointed the keeper of this State Prison. He leaves one son, William B. Mahany. (sic)

 

McAVOY, James, died Feb. 5 at the family home at 2 Tremont St., Rochester, aged 42 years. He is survived by his wife, two children, Edward and Margarette, two brothers who live in Nebraska, and one in this city. There are also three sisters in Seneca Falls.

 

MOLLOY. Thomas Molloy, the leading salt manufacturer in Syracuse died Aril 6 at his home. Since the death, a year ago of Thomas G. Alvord, Mr. Molloy was regarded as the best informed man in the world on matters pertaining to salt. Mr. Molloy was born 58 years ago on a farm in Salina. He was educated at Mount St. Mary's in Baltimore. He has three surviving sisters, all Sisters of Charity. One, Sister Frances Molloy, is the Mother Superior of the Kenwood Convent in Albany. Sister Agnes Molloy teaches in New York,

and Sister Minnie Molloy is in Philadelphia. Mr. Molloy leaves a widow and six children.

 

NUGENT, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of John T. Nugent and Cecelia E. Nugent, at her parents home at 78 Lawrence St., Albany on April 2nd. After a brief illness with typhoid fever. Her death came as a terrible blow to her parents, her sister Minnie Nugent, her brothers James Nugent and John Nugent, and her wide circle of friends. Funeral at St. Joseph's Church.

 

O'KANE, Mrs. John, died Feb. 5 at the family home, on Jefferson Ave, Rochester, aged 81 years. The deceased was born in County Derry, Ire., in 1818, and was married in 1839 to John O'Kane, who died recently in this city. In 1841 Mrs. O'Kane and her husband came to this country, and directly to this city, by way of the Erie Canal. She is survived by five children, Mrs. J. K. Hallinan, Ellen, Mary, Jennie and William O'Kane. Three grandchildren also survive. The funeral was at Immaculate Conception Church.

 

O'LEARY, Michael, died at his home 120 Renwick Place, Syracuse on March 2. He is survived by his widow and four children: Michael, William, Minnie and Jeremiah OLeary; two brothers, Jeremiah O'Leary and William O'Leary, and one sister Mrs. William Ryan, all of Syracuse.

 

STRAIN. Mrs. Catherine Strain, who was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1792, and who came to this country alone in 1818 at the age of 27 years, died at her home in Syracuse, N.Y. on April 6. She was the oldest resident in Syracuse, her age being 107. When she went to Syracuse the city was a wilderness, and the place that she died was then the village of Lodi. She married James Strain, who died many years ago, leaving a small competency. A few years after her husband's death she erected a costly monument over his grave in St. Mary's Cemetery. She also appropriated a small amount annually for the case of the plot, Twenty years ago she selected eight men prominent in St. John's Parish as her Pallbearers, all of them died before Mrs. Strain.

 

OBITS PART IV

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EUROPE

 
SOFIA, BULGARIA

PRINCESS FERDINAND of BULGARIA, died in Sofia Jan 31. Princess Marie Louise was the eldest daughter of the ducal house of Parma, related to almost every throne in Europe. As regards France, she represented the fifth generation of the elder line of Bourbon, springing directly from Louis XIV, and having natural precedence over all descendants of Phillippe, duc d'Orleans, through her father, a grandson of  Charles X, and on the death of the Duc de Bordeaux, sole representative of the Duc de Berri. She was also descended from the Stuarts of England. She was born Jan. 17, 1870, and married April 20, 1893, to Prince Ferdinand, reigning prince of Bulgaria, youngest son of Prince Augustus of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and Princess Clemetine of Bourbon-Orleans, daughter of King Louis Phillippe.

MEXICO

 

MILMO, Don  Patrick Milmo, of Monterey, Mexico, died on Feb. 16. He was born  in Ireland 76 years ago, and about 1850 came to New York. He spent some time in New York before going to Tampico, Mexico. It is said he had scarcely a cent in he pocket when he arrived in Mexico.

A fortunate train of circumstances brought him soon to prominence. He met General Vidauri, Maximilians Secretary of War, who became his firm friend, pushing him ahead at every opportunity. Milmo took to raising cattle, an industry  which at the time had been little developed. He made money from the very start. He fell in love with General Vidaudi's daughter after he had laid the foundation of his fortune, and the general finally consented to the marriage. The marriage brought him great social prominence. He participated in some of the political revolutions  which occurred in Mexico in the early days of the republic. He was a firm friend of President Diaz.  Milmo's ranch, known as Mesa de Cartujanos,  became famous throughout Mexico, and consisted of 75,000 acres situated on a tableland. It became the finest estate in Mexico, and Milmo one of the richest men. He had three daughters, one of whom married Prince Radzaviski of Russia, one married Eugene Kelly, son of the New York banker. Mr. Milmo also leaves a son, Patrico V. Milmo of  San Antonio, Texas.

 

  
CANADA

GAGNE, Mme. Rene Gagne, a resident of the Presbytery of the Sacred Heart, in Montreal, Quebec, died Feb. 3 in that city. She was 102 years old. She was the mother of 13 children, and had seventy-five grandchildren. On one occasion five generations were gathered in her home.

 

SMITH.  Mrs. Stephen Smith. A most estimable resident of Hamilton, died recently. She was a remarkable woman, having has hardships and privation which many of us today would shrink from. She was a devout catholic, and underwent terrible suffering in defense of her faith. Her love of Ireland and the Irish was great. Her maiden name was Cook. She had two brothers, both priests, one in Ireland and one in New York State. She was a great reader of the Irish World, my brother sending the paper to her as soon as it was read at home. She was 74 years old and in perfect health up to a week before her death, which occurred on Sunday morning, Jan. 22. She was a native of Waterford, where her sister survives her, to whom she made several visits from Canada. She has four living sons, Stephen, Francis, John and Robert. One son, Thomas Smith, of Gordon, Ontario, a noted musician, died two weeks ago. The shock hastened her death. Signed: Maurice Joseph Cummings.

 

RYAN, Hugh, one of the most prominent citizens of Toronto, died Feb. 13. During his illness he received visits from many friends including Archbishop Gauthier of Kingston, one his parish priest in Brockville. His wife, the daughter of William Walsh of Perth, four children; two sons and two daughters. His brother John Ryan has been for many years a resident of Toronto, Hugh Ryan was born July 1832 in Limerick, Ireland, where many relations still reside. He came to Canada with his parents in 1841, and settled near Montreal. In 1850 be began work on the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad.  Of railway contractors, Mr. Ryan became the greatest in all of Canada.