Death Records, Irish Nativity, 1880-1897

The Irish in Scott County
Death Records and Obits of Irish Born
1880-1897

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No. ?-Recorded July 22, 1880
Hanley, John R, age 32y, 1m, 22d, male, white, single, Steamboat Clerk
Died: July 18, 1880, 11:45 a.m. at LeClaire, Iowa
Cause of death: Quick Consumption
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 23 yrs
Buried: LeClaire, Iowa on July 20, 1880
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No. ?-Recorded July 31, 1880
McCullough, Thomas, age 50y, male, white, married, merchant tailor
Died: June 29, 1880, 2:30 a.m. at 408 Main st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Gastritis
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 23 yrs
Buried: Davenport, Iowa on July 1, 1880
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No. ?-Recorded Aug. 10, 1880
Gillen, Martin, age 65y, 9m, 3d, male, white, married, drayman
Died: July 8, 1880, 2:45 p.m. at 813 Swits st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Malarial Fever with debility induced by excessive
use of tobacco
Born: Co. Sligo, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 24 yrs
Buried: Davenport, Iowa on July 10, 1880
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No. 143-Recorded Nov 13, 1880
Ennis, James, age 80y, male, white, widower, farmer
Died: Oct. 19, 1880, 1:00 a.m. at Winfield Township, Scott, Iowa
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 25 yrs
Buried: Walnut Grove, Scott Co, Iowa on Oct. 21, 1880
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No. 195-Recorded Dec. 30, 1880
Shannon, John, male, white, widower, laborer
Died: Oct. 20, 1880 at LeClaire, Iowa
Cause of death: Cystitis & Prostitis
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 30 yrs
Buried: LeClaire, Iowa
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No. 326-Recorded June 27, 1881
McCaffee, William, age 48y, 1m, 16d, male, white, married, doctor
Died: May 24, 1881, 11:50 a.m. at 317 east Fifth st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Paralysis
Born: Northern Ireland, Ardare [Ardagh?]. Resided in U.S. 14 yrs
Buried: Oakdale Cemetery on May 25, 1881
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No. 333-Recorded July 2, 1881
Murman, William, age 40y, male, white, single, painter
Died: May 31, 1881, 6:00 p.m. at 201 East 8th st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 24 yrs
Buried: Catholic Cemetery
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No. 357 -Recorded July 21, 1881
McBride, Jane, age 53y, female, white, widow
Died: June 24,1881 1:00 p.m. at 751 Esplanade st, 6th Ward, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Uteric Fibroid
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 20 yrs
Buried: Pine Hill Cemetery on June 21, 1881
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No. 369-Recorded July 30, 1881
Purcell, Ann, age 70y, female, white, widow
Died: July 23, 1881, 5:00 p.m. at 1208 Harrison st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Colloquitive Diarrhoea
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 5 yrs
Buried: St Marguerite's Cemetery
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No. 390-Recorded Aug. 11, 1881
Martin, Timothy, age 56y, male, white, married, laborer
Died: July 24, 1881, 9:30 a.m. at 724 west 8th st, 2nd Ward, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Cholera Niorhus
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 11 yrs
Buried: Davenport, Iowa on July 25, 1881
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No. 434-Recorded Sep. 15, 1881
Beebe, Mary, age 52y, female, white, married
Died: Sep. 1, 1881, 1:30 p.m. in flatboat on river near Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Apoplexia
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 14 yrs
Buried: City Cemetery
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No. 467 -Recorded Oct. 15, 1881
Callahan, Daniel, age 32y, 6m, 4d, male, white, married, laborer
Died: Sept. 3, 1881, 7:30 p.m. at 1130 Farnam St., 5th Ward, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Typho Malarial Fever
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 5 mo.
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery, Sept. 4, 1881
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No. 472 -Recorded Oct 21, 1881
Castors, John, age 30y, male, white, single
Died: Sept. 2, 1881 at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Typhoid Fever
Born: Ireland.
Buried: Mercy Hospital on Sept 4, 1881
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No. 507 -Recorded Nov. 2, 1881
Kilpatrick, Hessie, age 17y, female, white, single
Died: Jan 29, 1881, 5:00 a.m. at LeClaire Township
Cause of death: Phthesis pulmovatris
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 12 yrs
Buried: Feb. 1, 1881
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No. 529-Recorded Nov. 21, 1881
O'Brien, Peter, age 60y, male, white, married, laborer
Died: Sep. 8, 1881 at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Insanity
Born: Ireland.
Buried: Davenport, Iowa on Oct 4, 1881
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No. 557-Recorded Jan 5, 1882
Crawford, William, age 60y, 1m, male, white, married, carpenter
Died: Nov. 11, 1881, 12m. at LeClaire, Iowa
Cause of death: Fall producing concussion of brain
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 30 yrs
Buried: LeClaire, Iowa on Nov 6, 1881

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No. 7971-Recorded Nov. 13, 1895
Hassett, Catherine Mrs., age 86, female, white, married
Died: Oct 20, 1895, 8:40 p.m. at 1816 West Third, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Typhoid fever
Born: Co. Clare, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 45 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on Oct. 22, 1895

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Oct 21, 1895

HASSETT
Last evening at 8:40 occurred the death of Mrs. Catharine Hassett at her home, 1816 west Third street. The deceased was eighty-six years of age and when attacked by the dread disease, typhoid fever, which lasted three weeks, her extreme years had left her physical condition too enfeebled to withstand the shock. All the loving efforts of relatives and friends proved unavailing and with her children gathered around her bedside she departed this life. Mrs. Hassett was born in County Clare, Ireland and 45 years ago she came to Iowa. Her husband, Thomas Hassett, died some time since. The deceased leaves four children, all of whom were at the bedside of their mother when the final summons came: Patrick J. Hassett, an engineer on the C.M. & St. Paul railroad; Martin Hassett of Horton, Kan., an engineer on the C.R.I.& P.; Mrs. Cornelius Haugh and Mrs. Michael Lamb. A brother, Martin Burns and a sister, Mrs. Mary Walsh, also survive the deceased.
The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, with services in St. Mary's church and interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 7962-Recorded Nov. 13, 1895
Burns, Martin, age 75, male, white, widower
Died: Oct 27, 1895, 10:45 a.m. at 1826 West Third, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Vascular Heart disease with insufficiency years
Born: Co. Clare, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 45 yrs
Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery on Oct. 29, 1895

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Oct 28, 1895

BURNS
The death of Martin Burns occurred at the family residence, 1826 west Third street, yesterday morning at 10:45. For several months past he had been in feeble health and the end was hastened by the complications of old age. The deceased was seventy-five years of age and was a native of County Clare, Ireland. He came to America at an early age and settled in Davenport forty-five years ago. He has continuously resided here since that time and was widely acquainted throughout the city. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Walsh and the following children: Mrs. Richard Hermann, Mrs. Michael Manion and Mrs. William Lavery, of this city, Thomas Burns, of Rock Island, Ellen in St. Louis and Mary, James and Walter at home. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Catherine Hassett whose death occurred on the preceding Sunday.
The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.

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No. 7972-Recorded Nov. 13, 1895
Hayes, John, age 75, male, white, married, farmer
Died: Oct 28, 1895, 2:00 a.m. at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Chronic Cystitis
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 35 yrs
Buried: Liberty Township, Keokuk, Iowa on Oct 30, 1895

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Oct 28, 1895

HAYES
John Hayes, a farmer residing in Liberty township, near Keokuk, died yesterday morning at 2 o'clock at Mercy Hospital where he had been under treatment since July. He was seventy-five years of age and had resided in the state over half that time. Besides his wife he leaves three children-one son and two daughters. The remains will be shipped to Kinross, where the interment will be made, over the Rock Island Road at 7:30 to-morrow morning.

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No. 7984-Recorded Nov. 13, 1895
Shields, Mary, age 76y 8m, female, white
Died: Oct 27, 1895, 8:30 p.m. at 1426 west Seventh, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Chronic Bronchitis
Born: Co. Galway, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 39 yrs
Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery on Oct 29, 1895

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Oct 28, 1895

SHIELDS
Mrs. Mary Shields, widow of Richard Shields, passed away this morning at the residence of her son, Thomas, 1426 west Seventh street. She had been in poor health for sometime past, and owing to her advanced age her condition had gradually become more critical until within the past few days it was seen that the end was only a question of a short time. The deceased was an old-time resident of Davenport, having lived here for nearly half a century, and her many good traits of heart and hand won for her many friends who will learn of her death with regret. She was seventy-six years of age, and was born in county Galway, Ireland, coming to Davenport as stated nearly fifty years ago. Five children and one sister, Mrs. John Cavanaugh, all of this city, survive her, the former being Mrs. Ann Vreeland, Thomas, Andrew, John and James.

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No. 8128-Recorded Feb 20, 1896
O'Dea, Michael, age 75y 10d, male, white, retired farmer, married
Died: Dec 30, 1895, 10:00 a.m. at 1428 Marquette St., Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Chronic gastro enteritis
Born: Co. Limerick, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 35 yrs
Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery on Jan 2, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Dec 30, 1895

O'DEA
This morning shortly after 10 o'clock occurred the death from old age of one of Scott county's oldest residents, Michael O'Dea, at his home, 1428 Marquette street.
Mr. O'Dea was born in County Limerick, Ireland in 1820. Like a good many of his countrymen he decided to come to America, arriving in this country in 1850 and settling in Princeton county, Kentucky. In 1855 he again moved coming to Scott county and engaging in farming near this city. This occupation was followed for twenty-six years, Mr. O'Dea becoming very prosperous and widely known for his thrift and good management. In 1881 he decided to give up the active life which necessarily falls to the lot of the farmer and retired, moving to Davenport for residence. He purchased a home on Marquette street where he has ever since lived.
To mourn the death of the deceased are his wife, one son, John O'Dea, a sister, Mrs. Thomas Barron, and two brothers, Patrick and James O'Dea.
The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with services in St. Mary's Church and interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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No. 8048-Recorded Jan 2, 1896
O'Donnell, Mary, age 72y, female, white, widow
Died: Nov 4, 1895, 12:00 p.m. at 1308 W 7th st., Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Neuralgia
Born: Co. Limerick, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 43 yrs
Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery on Nov 7, 1895

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Nov 5, 1895

O'DONNELL
Last evening at the family residence, 1308 west Seventh street, Mrs. Mary O'Donnell, an old-time and highly esteemed resident of Davenport, passed from life to death. For sometime past she had been in feeble health and during the past few weeks her condition had been exceedingly critical. Everything, however, that medical skill could devise was done to avert the end, but owing to her advanced age and the severity of the attack death was the victor in the unequal battle, and at the hour of midnight she peacefully passed away.
The deceased was a native of County Limerick, Ireland, and was seventy-two years of age. She came to Davenport forty-three years ago and has lived here continuously during all those years. A woman of kindly and sympathetic impulses, she made many warm friends during her long residence in this city and among the wide circle of her acquaintances her death will be generally regretted. The deceased is survived by a son and daughter-James O'Donnell and Mrs. Maria Bennett, both of this city.
The funeral will probably take place Thursday morning, although the arrangements have not as yet been completed.

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No. 8146-Recorded Jan 8, 1896
Lillis, John, age 61y 6m 29d, male, white, widower
Died: Jan 8, 1896, 8:00 p.m. at Case st., Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Hypertrophy to the heart
Born: Co. Clare, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 44 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on Jan 10, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Jan 9, 1896

DEATH COMES SUDDENLY TO JOHN LILLIS
While on His Way Home He Falls in the Street and Death Ensues Almost Instantly-His Demise a Shock to His Friends

Death came quickly and unexpectedly to John Lillis last evening, and the announcement of his sudden demise will come as a shock to his many friends and acquaintances in Davenport.
For sometime past, Mr. Lillis had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph F Volz, resideing at 616 east Sixth street, and after partaking of supper there last evening, walked down town with his son-in-law, Mr. Volz. He was apparently in his usual health and neither himself nor his immediate relatives had any intimation that he was so soon to succumb to the inevitable. While returning home about 8 o'clock, he tottered and fell upon the sidewalk on Case street, between Iowa and LeClaire. Two young men, J.F. McCabe and N.W. Nelson, were a short distance behind him and seeing him fall, ran to his assistance. A glance revealed the distressing fact that he was in the throes of death, and in a twinkling almost the spark of life left its moral tenement. It being apparent taht he was beyond medical aid, word was sent to the station and in response to the summons the body was removed to Halligan's undertaking establishment. The remains were there examined by Coroner McCortney, who confirmed what had been apparent-that Mr. Lillis was beyond all earthly aid.
John Lillis was one of the oldest and best known residents of Davenport, this city having been his home for nearly half a century. He was born in County Clare, Ireland, June 9, 1831, and came to America in 1842. After a residence of several years, he came to Davenport in 1851 and shortly after engaged in the grocery business. This he continued until eight years ago when he retired in favor of his son, William M Lillis. Subsequently he was engaged in the commission business in Chicago for several years, but returned to Davenport sometime ago, making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Volz, the greater portion of the time. At various times he has filled positions of municipal trust, having been city clerk in 1867 and 1868 and also having served as a member of the council.
The deceased is survived by four children-William M Lillis, Mrs. T.F. Halligan and Mrs. J.F. Volz of this city and Mrs. M.J. Kinnalley of Chicago. He is also survived by his aged mother, now past her ninetieth year, who lives with his brother, Michael, at Long Grove.
A postmortem was held this morning by Dr. McCortney and it was found that fatty degeneration of the heart was the cause of Mr. Lillis' death.

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No. 8087-Recorded Feb 20, 1896
Brady, Susan, age 66y, female, white, married
Died: Jan 1, 1896, 10:00 a.m. at 1214 West Seventh st., Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Chronic Bronchitis
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 25 yrs
Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery on Jan 14, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Jan 2, 1896

BRADY
Mrs. Susan Brady, who has been a resident of Davenport for nearly half a century, passed away last night at the family residence 1214 West Seventh street. About fiver years ago she suffered an attack of la grippe, and although she rallied sufficiently to be able to be up and around, she never fully recovered from its effects. Her system had been greatly weakened by the complications following the attack of la grippe and since Christmas, when she was again prostrated, her condition had been such as to warrant no hope for her recovery. The deceased was a native of Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland, and was born in 1820. She located in Davenport over forty years ago and her residence in this city has been continuous since that time. Her husband died on Aug. 6 of last year and two sons, Philip and John, both of this city, survive her.
The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church Saturday morning at 9 o'clock and the interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

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No. 8135-Recorded Feb 20, 1896
Lane, Mary, age 61y 9m 25d, fe male, white, widow
Died: Jan 25, 1896, 7:30 a.m. at Locust and Belle Ave., Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Heart disease
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 40 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on Jan 27, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Jan 25, 1896

LANE
This morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C.R. Johnson on Locust and Broadway, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Lane, aged sixty-one years. The deceased was born in Ireland and has resided in this country during the past forty years. Mrs. Lane has been suffering intensely for some time with heart and lung trouble, and this was the direct cause of her death. Four children survive-Mrs. Robert Atkinson of Blue Island, Ill., Mrs. C.R. Johnson, and two sons, John and Cornelius of this city.
The funeral will be held Monday morning with services at the Sacred Heart Cathedral at 9 o'clock and interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8165-Recorded Feb 20, 1896
Halligan, Patrick J, age 70y 3m 19d, male, white, married
Died: Dec 19, 1895, 1:40 a.m. at 725 Perry St., Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Congestion of Lungs
Born: Co. Meath, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 42 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on Dec 20, 1895

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Dec 19, 1895

HALLIGAN
Patrick J Halligan, who has been a resident of Davenport for the past forty-two years, passed away at the family residence, 725 Perry street, at 1:40 this morning. His death resulted from pneumonia, which developed from an accident of which he was the victim and which occurred last Saturday afternoon. While crossing the street on Harrison and Fourth, he was run down by a buggy driven by an unknown woman and severely hurt. He was thrown upon the pavement with such force as to inflict an ugly gash over his right eye and crush his right lung, from which pneumonia resulted. Mr. Halligan was a native of Ireland and was seventy years of age. He came to the United States in 1850 and to Davenport in 1853, residing here continually since that time. For about thirty years he held the position of general foreman for the Davenport Gas company, retiring from that occupation several years ago. He is survived by his wife and six children-John, James, Thomas, William, Joseph and Mary-all resident of this city.
The funeral will be held from the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, interment to be made in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8083-Recorded Feb 20, 1896
Byrne, Ellen F, age 43y, female, white, married
Died: Dec 17, 1895, 3:10 p.m. at 709 East Sixth St., Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Catharal pneumonia
Born: Co. Meath, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 35 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on Dec 19, 1895

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Dec 18, 1895

BYRNE
At the family residence, 709 East Sixth street yesterday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Ella T Byrne, wife of Edward Byrne, aged forty-three years. The deceased is survived by her husband and a daughter, eight years of age. She is also survived by five sisters, one of whom is a sister of charity in Milwaukee and one brother, who resides in Memphis, Tenn.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock with services at St. Anthony's church and interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8092-Recorded Feb 20, 1896
Detler, Sam, age ?, male, white
Died: Dec 12, 1895, at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Senility
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. ? yrs
Buried: Iowa City, Iowa on Dec 14, 1895

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Dec 12, 1895

ZARTLER
This morning at Mercy Hospital occurred the death from old age of Samuel Zaetler, an aged inmate of the insane ward. While not violent, the deceased was feeble minded and had been an inmate of the hospital for some time. It is thought that two brothers are living in Tipton, Ia., but the fact is not known with any certainty. An effort is being made to find them. Of his other relatives, if there are any, nothing is known.

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No. 8021-Recorded Jan 2, 1896
Demery, Mrs. George, age 68y, fe male, white, married
Died: Nov 29, 1895, 7:30 p.m. at 1708 Iowa St., Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Urechysis
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 40 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on Dec 1, 1895

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Dec 30, 1895

DEMERY
Last evening at the family residence 1708 Iowa street, occurred the death of Mrs. George Demery after a three week's illness from lung fever. The deceased was born in Dublin, Ireland but for the past forty years has resided in this state. She was sixty-eight years of age.
The funeral will be held from the Sacred Heart Cathedral tomorrow afternoon with interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8044-Recorded Jan 2, 1896
McGuire, John, age 82y 10m 16d, male, white, married
Died: Nov 11, 1895, 1:15 p.m. at 2110 Main St., Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Influenza
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 44 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on Nov 13, 1895

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Nov 12, 1895

McGUIRE
At the family residence, 2110 Main street, yesterday afternoon occurred the death of John McGuire at the advanced age of eighty-two years. The deceased was born in Ireland but when quite young he crossed the ocean and settled in Canada where he resided until 1851 when he came to Iowa and located in Winfield township. In 1874 Mr. McGuire removed to Davenport which has been his home since that date. His aged wife together with one son and four daughters survive him.
The funeral will be held from Sacred Heart Cathedral tomorrow at 9 o'clock and will be followed with interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8228-Recorded Mar 17, 1896
Milfield, Mrs. Mary, age 70y , female, white, widow
Died: Feb 16, 1896, 6:00 a.m. at Geneseo, Il.
Cause of death: Heart Disease
Born: Ireland.
Buried: Oakdale Cemetery on Feb 18, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Feb 17, 1896

MIRFIELD
A telegram received by Davenport relatives yesterday announced the death of Mrs. Mary Mirfield which occurred at her home in Geneseo, Illinois yesterday forenoon. The deceased was the mother of Charles Mirfield of this city and has other relatives in Rock Island and Moline. Heart disease was the immediate cause of death. The remains will be brought to this city Tuesday afternoon for interment which will be made in Oakdale cemetery.

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No. 8335-Recorded June 30, 1896
Hassett, Michael, age 64y, male, white, single, teamster
Died: April 19, 1896, 8:00 a.m. at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Obstruction of bowels
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 40 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on April 21, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, April 20, 1896

HASSETT
The death of Michael Hassett took place at Mercy Hospital last evening at 8 o'clock. The deceased was a teamster by trade. He was born in Ireland but has lived in Iowa for 40 years. He has been sick for 6 days from bowel troubles. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8352-Recorded June 30, 1896
Dixon, James F age 53y, male, white, widower, tailor
Died: April 30, 1896, 5:00 a.m. at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Senile debility
Born: Ireland.
Buried: Rock Island, Illinois on May 2, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, May 1, 1896

DIXON
Another of Rock Island's old and well known citizens, James. T Dixon, has passed away, his death having occurred yesterday at Mercy Hospital in this city. The deceased has suffered more or less from rheumatism for the past twenty years and it was this, combined with other ailments, which finally resulted in his death. For the past few months, Mr. Dixon's mind has been effected and it was found advisable to place him under the care of hospital physicians. Mr. Dixon has been a resident of Rock Island since 1872, having left his native home in Ireland for this country twelve years before. He was a tailor by trade and has conducted a tailoring establishment in Rock Island since taking up his residence in that city. In 1872 Mr. Dixon was married to Elizabeth Don, whose death occurred about six years after their marriage. He is survived by two brothers, one living in Rock Island and the other in Dixon, Ill. The deceased was quite a prominent citizen of Rock Island and was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Masonic orders.

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No. 8274-Recorded April 10, 1896
Henry, James, age 78y,3m,9d male, white, widow
Died: Mar 28, 1896, 7:00 a.m. at 1524 Rock Island
Cause of death: Chronic Cariplitis
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 43 yrs
Buried: Oakdale Cemetery on Mar 30, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, March 28, 1896

HENRY
Saturday morning, March 28, 1856, at 7 o'clock, the spirit of James Henry passed from earth. He was born near Newtown, Linnavady, County of Derry, Ireland, December 19, 1817, and emigrated to America April 12, 1850, and arrived in Philadelphia, Pa., May 22, going from there to Westport, Kentucky, June 11, 1850, thence to Indiana and making his home there until the spring of 1853, when he came to LeClaire March 15, of that year, settling on a farm in LeClaire township, then removing to a farm in Lincoln township in 1854, where he resided until retiring Oct. 27, 1892, when with his family he came to this city. He was married to Eliza Ann Long in October, 1850, at Pittsburgh, Pa. She died June 25, 1861.
On June 25, 1863, he was married to Margaret Crooks Brown, who died April 2, 1895. Three children were the fruits of this union, two dying in infancy. One daughter, Miss Anna, with
her step-brother and sister, Charles and Mary Brown, are left to mourn the loss of kind parents gone before.
The funeral will occur March 30, at 10:30 a.m., with services at the residence. Interment at oakdale cemetery.

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No. 8331-Recorded June 30, 1896
Kelley, Bridget, age 70y, female, white, widow
Died: April 22, 1896, 4:00 a.m. at 1409 Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Born: Co. Galway, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 40 yrs
Buried: Holy Family Cemetery on April 25, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, April 22, 1896

KELLY

This morning at the residence, 1409 Locust street, occurred the death of Mrs. Bridget Kelly, an old lady well known in this city. The deceased was born in County Galway, Ireland, seventy years ago. She came to Iowa in 1864 and has reared a large family in this city. One week ago she was taken with a cold which developed into pneumonia and which finally caused her death. Her husband died some time ago. Seven children are left to mourn her death. Michael, John, Andy and Thomas, living at home, Mrs. M.J. Malloy, 1714 Marquette street, James of Beardstown, Ill., and Mrs. G. Alex of Chicago.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed as the arrival of the relatives who live elsewhere is uncertain and the funeral announcement will therefore be made later.

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No. 8441-Recorded August 18, 1896
Killion, Luke, age 76y, male, white, retired, widower
Died: July 21, 1896, 3:30 a.m. at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Disease of bladder and after result of operation
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 40 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on July 23, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, July 21, 1896

KILLION
About 3:30 o'clock this morning at Mercy hospital occurred the death of Luke Killion, a well-known and old-time resident of this city. Mr. Killion has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. James Bell of 615 Harrison street, but during his last illness was taken to Mercy hospital where his death occurred. The cause of death was a result of kidney trouble. The deceased was a native of Ireland, but has resided here during the past forty years. He was seventy-six years of age.
The funeral will be held from the Bell residence Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with services from St. Anthony's church. The interment will be made in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8449-Recorded August 18, 1896
McCoy, Mary, age 50y, female, white, married
Died: July 5, 1896, 9:30 a.m. at Poor Farm
Cause of death: Consumption
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 20 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on July 6, 1896

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No. 8531-Recorded October 2, 1896
Boyle, John, age 66y, male, white, watchman, widower
Died: September 15, 1896, 3:00 a.m. at 1213 west Second st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Valvular heart disease
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 45 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on September 17, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, September 15, 1896

BOYLE
At his home, 1213 west Second street, at 3 o'clock this morning occurred the death of John Henry Boyle, of dropsical complications of many years duration. The deceased was born in Ireland sixty-six years ago and came to America and to this city forty-five years ago where he has since resided. He had been employed as watchman of the old Davis mill property on west Second street since its lapse in disuse. Mrs. Doyle died Jan. 9, 1892. He is survived by seven children-Mrs. William J Volger, of Chicago, Mrs. Charles H. Tucker of Jefferson, Mo., Mrs. John M Gimbel of this city and Misses Rose and Mary and George, Frederick and Frank at home.
The funeral will be held next Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with services at St. Mary's church. Interment will be made at St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8551-Recorded October 2, 1896
Killion, Mary, age 89y,1m,3d female, white, widow
Died: September 18, 1896, 8:30 p.m. at 212 west Sixth st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Heart disease
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 54 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on September 20, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, September 19, 1896

KILLIAN
A PIONEER GONE
Mrs. Mary Irwin Killian Passes Away Last Night
Born in Roscommon, Ireland, in 1807, She Attained the Age of Eighty-Nine Years-A Resident of Davenport Since 1842-A Beautiful Life-The Funeral

Last evening at 8:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.T. O'Meara, 212 west Sixth street, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Irwin Killian of senility, in the eighty-ninth year of her age. Her demise is a shock to her host of friends in this city where she has lived for the past forty-two years. The advent of death was sudden although anticipated. The deceased, although a hearty and robust old lady, had for the past several weeks showed evidence of a rapid decline. She went recently to retire at an unusually early hour, complaining of feeling tired. Shortly after, eating supper last night the old lady retired to her room. Nothing caused alarm to her daughter over her early retiring since it had become a usual thing for Mrs. Killian to go to bed immediately after supper. Along about 8 o'clock one of the children said that she thought grandma was calling. Her daughter, Mrs. O'Meara, went into the hall to the foot of the stairs and heard a moan. Hurrying up the stairs she found her mother in a state of collapse. She lapsed into unconsciousness and passed away in about twenty minutes. A physician was summoned immediately and found on arriving that nothing could be done. He announced that her death was caused by senility and the rapid breaking down of the tissue attendant upon such great age.
Mary Irwin Killian, relict of the late Daniel Killian, who passed away eleven years ago, was born in Roscommon county, Ireland on August 15, 1807. As a girl she was acquainted with the great minds then prominent in Irish affairs, and as an old lady was wont to tell of the early days of the century, its great men, the struggles of her race for national freedom and of the great days which followed the defeats of the last century. She was married to Daniel Killian in Ireland several years before starting for America.
On her first arrival in the United States she settled at Providence, R.I., where she remained for three years. In 1842 she came to Davenport, where she has since resided. Since the death of her husband in 1885 she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. J.T. O'Meara, at 212 west Sixth street, where she died.
The deceased was the mother of five children, three of whom survive her-Mrs. William F Orendorff of Gilbert, Mrs. T.M. Flannigan of Williamsburg, Ia., and Mrs. J.T. O'Meara of this city. A score of grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will probably be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J.T. O'Meara, 212 west Sixth street, with funeral services at St. Anthony's church and interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8581-Recorded December 26, 1896
Brehug, Ellen, age 85y,10m, 13d female, white, widow
Died: December 25, 1896, 6:00 a.m. at Dixon, Iowa
Cause of death: old age
Born: Galway, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 27 yrs
Buried: Atlantic, Iowa

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No. 8597-Recorded March 17, 1897
Jones, Thomas, age 65y,1m,22d, male, white, drayman, married
Died: October 7, 1896 at 1132 Farnam st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Diabetes
Born: Co. Galway, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 32 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on October 9, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, October 7, 1896

JONES
At noon today at his home, 1132 Farnham street, occurred the death of Thomas Jones, the veteran drayman, at the age of sixty-four years from diabetes of two or three years standing. The deceased was born in Ireland in 1832 and came to this country nearly half a century ago. He has been long a resident of this city where he was universally respected by all with whom he had acquaintance. His wife and two daughters, Mrs. John Gillen and Maggie, at home, survive him. A brother, P.C. Jones, also survives him.
The funeral will be held from the family residence Friday morning with funeral services at the Sacred Heart cathedral. Interment will be at St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8615-Recorded March 17, 1897
Clooney, James, age 50y, male, white, laborer, single
Died: October 12, 1896, 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke's hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 54 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on October 13, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, October 13, 1896

CLOONEY
At St. Luke's hospital at 11 o'clock this morning occurred the death of James Clooney in the fiftieth year of his age. The deceased was a native of Ireland and for many years drove the Mercy Hospital ambulance, being a character about the city known to everyone.
The funeral will be held from the Halligan undertaking establishment at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment at St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8620-Recorded March 17, 1897
McLaughlin, Thomas, age 78y, male, white, retired, widower
Died: October 12, 1896, 8:00 p.m. at Mercy hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Sclerotic endocarditis
Born: Ireland.
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on October 13, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, October 13, 1896

M'LAUGHLIN
At Mercy hospital, where he made his home for the past decade, at an early hour this morning, occurred the death of Thomas McLaughlin, a native of Ireland, in his eighty-seventh year. The fatal disease is given by Dr. Allen as sclerotic endocarditis. The funeral will be held from Mercy hospital tomorrow morning with interment at St Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8621-Recorded March 17, 1897
Meehan, Mary, age 69y, female, white, widow
Died: October 29, 1896, 5:00 p.m. at 1013 Gaines st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Dropsy
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 39 yrs
Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery on October 31, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, October 29, 1896

MEEHAN
At 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home, 1013 Gaines street, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Meehan from dropsy, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. The deceased was born in county Monehan, Ireland, in 1827, and came to this state thirty-nine years ago. She was twice married, her husband being named Gibbons, by whom she had one son, Patrick Gibbons, who survives her. Her second husband died some time ago. A brother, James McClean, also survives.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from her late residence, 1013 Gaines street, with services at St. Anthony's church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made at St. Mary's cemetery.

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No. 8630-Recorded March 17, 1897
Murray, Miss Anna, age 67y, female, white, retired, single
Died: November 27, 1896, 7:00 a.m. at Mercy hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Acute jaundice
Born: Ireland.
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on November 28, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, November 28, 1896

MURRAY
At Mercy hospital about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon occurred the death of Miss Annie Murray, for many years a resident of this city. The deceased was sixty-nine years of age and had been an invalid for several years past. She was a domestic by occupation and of far as known her only relative is a sister residing in Denver. The funeral was held at Sacred Heart this morning.

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No. 8695-Recorded March 17, 1897
Boyle, age 90y, female, white, widow
Died: December 11, 1896, 11:00 a.m. at 2319 Farnham st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Old age
Born: co. Sligo, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 35 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on December 13, 1896

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, December 13, 1896

BOYLE
This morning at 11 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maria Lannan, 2319 Farnham street, occurred the death of Mrs. Ellen Boyle, of old age at the advanced age of ninety years.
The deceased was a native of County Sligo, Ireland, where she was born in 1806, and came to this country thirty-five years ago, taking up her residence with her daughter with whom she lived up to the time of her death. The survivors are Mrs. Maria Lannan, at whose home she died, Mrs. M Harrington, Mrs. M Clooney, and Mrs. James Boyle of Kellogg, Ia. The deceased was an eminently respectable lady, beloved by all who knew her and a life long member of the Sacred Heart cathedral parish.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the Sacred Heart cathedral. Interment will be at St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8738
McDonald, Eliza, age 80y, female, white, widow
Died: January 31,1897, 11:45 p.m. at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Senility
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 45 yrs
Buried: St. Calvery Cemetery on February 2, 1897

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No. 8753-Recorded March 17, 1897
Taylor, Eliza, age 65y, female, white, widow
Died: January 1, 1897, 8:00 p.m. at 4th and Main st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Fatty generation of heart disease
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 20 yrs
Buried: Oakdale Cemetery on January 31, 1897

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, January 2, 1897

TAYLOR
At her apartments, 408 Main street, yesterday occurred the death of Mrs. Eliza Taylor at the age of sixty-five years. The deceased was a native of Ireland. She has many friends here, who will deeply regret to learn of her death. Two daughters survive her, together with other local relations.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock with interment in Oakdale cemetery.

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No. 8773-Recorded March 17, 1897
Healey, Mrs. Mary, age 63y, female, white, widow
Died: February 14, 1897, 11:00 p.m. at 320 e. Second st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Born: Queen's County, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 35 yrs
Buried: West Davenport Cemetery on March 3, 1897

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, February 15, 1897

HALEY
Mrs. Mary Haley, widow of the late Michael Haley, died at her home, 320 east Second street last evening after a brief illness from heart failure. The deceased had been in poor health for several months past but yesterday she was feeling unusually well. In the evening she retired and was taken seriously ill about 11 o'clock and death resulted almost immediately.
Mrs. Haley was sixty-three years of age and was born in Queens County, Ireland. She came to this country early in life and has been a resident of this city for the past thirty-five years. Her husband, Michael Haley, died about four years ago. Until the seventh of March, 1896, the deceased lived at 1511 Gaston street. She was a devout member of the Roman Catholic church and in full communion with that faith. She is survived by four sons, Michael, Thomas, Dennis and Matthew, of this city and two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Delaney and Mrs. Kate Lamb, both of this city.
The funeral will be held from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Eliza Delaney, 320 east Second street, Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock with services at St. Anthony's church and interment at St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8798-Recorded March 17, 1897
McCarthy, William, age 89y, male, white, single
Died: February 6, 1897, 3:00 a.m. at Myrtle st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Old age
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 41 yrs
Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, February 6, 1897

M'CARTHY
At the home of Robert J Donnelly 706 Myrtle street this morning at 3 o'clock occurred the death of William McCarthy in the 89th year of his life. Death was due to old age.
The deceased was never married and was born in Ireland in 1807 and has been a resident of Davenport for 41 years, coming here in 1856. One sister, Catherine, survives him.
The funeral will take place from the late residence Monday morning at 9 o'clock with funeral services at St. Mary's church. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.

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No. 8834-Recorded March 17, 1897
O'Connell, John, age 84y, male, white, farmer, married
Died: March 8, 1897, 4:00 p.m. at Mercy hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: Senility
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 42 yrs
Buried: Des Moines

Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, March 9, 1897

O'CONNELL
At Mercy Hospital yesterday occurred the death of John O'Connell, an octogenarian in his eighty-fourth year.
The deceased came here from Des Moines for treatment. He was a native of Ireland and has been forty-two years in the state. The remains will be shipped to Des Moines tonight where the funeral will be held Wednesday from his home, 520 west fifteenth street in that city.

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No. 8845-Recorded April 15, 1897
Byrns, Mrs., age 87y 10m, female, white, widow
Died: March 11, 1897, 7:00 a.m. at New Liberty, Iowa
Cause of death: cardiac failure, old age
Born: Ireland.
Buried: Wheatland, Iowa, March 13, 1897

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Obit:
Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, February 6, 1897

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No. 8850-Recorded May 19, 1897
Purcell, Patrick, age 73y, male, white, retired, married
Died: March 20, 1897, 6:15 p.m. at 915 Farnam st., Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: heart vaterilar
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 43 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery; March 23, 1897

Obit: Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, March 22, 1897

PURCELL
Patrick Purcell Falls Into the Shadow Land Before His Own Door
Death came suddenly just as he had long expected, to Patrick Purcell, the well known citizen and former member of the police force of this city, Saturday night. Mr. Purcell was stricken on the street, but he lived long enough to be taken to his home, where he died half an hour later.
The deceased had been out to accompany his sister-in-law to her home and was returning to his home on the crest of Farnam street between Ninth and Tenth streets. He had just crossed the street from the west side and was passing the gate of W.P. Halligan's home when he was seen to stagger and fall up against the gate, which, swinging open under the weight, allowed him to fall heavily to the brick walk, where he struck on his head, cutting it somewhat. Friends hastened to his side and found that although he was suffering greatly, he was able to recognize them. He was assisted to arise, and he summoned up enough strength to walk to his own home, about 200 feet away, with the aid of a man supporting him on either side. A half an hour later he was dead. During the interim between his sudden prostration and his final decease, Mr. Purcell spoke lightly to his friends, expressing the wish that he was ready to make the journey over the shadowland, cautioning all those present to remember him with the suffrages of their prayers. The end came without apparent pain, or any great sense of physical distress.
The cause of death is supposed to have been heart failure. The deceased had been under treatment and had a spell of sickness and weakness while on his way home from the caucuses early in the week. He recovered from it and thought it nothing serious. On this fatal Saturday evening, however, he realized his condition, as it evidenced by the conversation recounted above. He knew that the end would come suddenly and he kept himself constantly prepared for the worst. He had been growing steadily worse for some time, the weight of years beginning to tell upon his naturally rugged constitution for he was over seventy-three years of age.
Deceased was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He came to Davenport in 1852 and has made it his home ever since. He was appointed a police officer during the mayoralty of Hon. Jere Murphy in 1873 and continued as a member of the force until 1889 when he resigned. Since his retirement from the force he has done little if any work, having been of a saving disposition all of his life thereby gathering together enough property to keep him comfortable.
Mr. Purcell was a devout Catholic and an exemplary socialist, being a constant attendant upon the various offices of the Sacred Heart Cathedral. He is survived by his second wife, Bridget, and one son, W.J. Purcell.
The funeral will occur Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the late residence with solemn high mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The interment will be made at St. Marguerite's Cemetery.

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No. 8861-Recorded May 19, 1897
Ryan, Edward, age 65y, male, white, retired farmer, widower
Died: March 20, 1897, 7:00 p.m. at Mercy hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: bright's disease
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 4 yrs
Buried: Holy Family Cemetery; March 22, 1897

Obit: Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, March 22, 1897

RYAN
Called to Eternal Rest
Several Davenporters Cross the Dark River
Edward Ryan passed away Saturday evening at Mercy hospital after an illness extending over several years. He came here from Sterling, Ill., and has been confined to the hospital the past two years. The deceased was an uncle of Mrs. M.J. Malloy and Messrs. Andrew, Thomas and John Kelly of this city.
The funeral was held from the Malloy residence this morning with services at St. Mary's church and interment in Holy Family cemetery.

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No. 8861-Recorded May 19, 1897
Manion, Martin, male, white, laborer, widower
Died: April 20, 1897, 6:00 a.m. at 1016 Ripley st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: asthma
Born: Ireland.
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery; April 22, 1897

Obit: Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, April 20, 1897

MANION
At the residence of John Mulvihill, 1016 Ripley street, at 6 o'clock this morning occurred the death of Marin Manion from old age in the ninety-ninth year of his life.
The deceased was born in Ireland during the stirring days of 1798 and came to this country forty-one years ago. For some years he resided on a farm near Walcott. He is survived by one son, Lawrence, in the west and two daughters in Adair.
The funeral will probably take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock with requiem services at St. Anthony's church.
Intement will be made in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8886-Recorded May 19, 1897
Hynes, Sister Mary Bibianna, age 00y, female, white, Sister of Charity
Died: April 5, 1897, 1:00 a.m. at 120 w 8 st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: heart disease
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 45 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery; April 6, 1897

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No. 8894-Recorded May 19, 1897
Colton, Mrs. Mary, age 82y, female, white, housekeeper, widow
Died: April 9, 1897, 4:20 p.m. at Cook Home, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: old age
Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 28 yrs
Buried: Oakdale Cemetery; April 3, 1897

Obit: Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, April 10, 1897

COLTON
At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Cook Home for the Friendless, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Colton at the advanced age of eighty-one years. The deceased was born in Ireland has resided in this city for the last twenty-eight years, nine of which she spent at the home. Old age was the cause of death. The funeral will be private.

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No. 8949-
Dillon, Thomas, age 79y 6m, male, white, retired farmer, married
Died: May 17, 1897, 3:15 a.m. at 1136 e Locust st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: typhoid fever
Born: Tipperary, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 1 yrs
Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery; May 18, 1897

Obit: Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, May 17, 1897

DILLON
At the family residence, 1136 east Locust street at 3:15 o'clock this morning occurred the death of Thomas Dillon, a retired Yorktown, Illinois, farmer, in the seventy-ninth year of his life.
The deceased was a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, and came to this country sixty-two years ago locating at Providence, Rhode Island, where he remained until 1859 when he removed to a farm at Yorktown, Illinois, where he resided until a short time ago when he came to Davenport to spend the years of his retirement.
The deceased is survived by his wife, Mary, and five children, three daughters-Katie, now Mrs. Mathew Renihan, Mrs. John McKenzie of Yorktown, Ill., and Miss Isabella, at home, and two sons-Thomas F. of Tampico, Ill., and J.P., of Iliff, Col.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 from his late residence on east Locust street with services at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 8 o'clock with interment at St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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No. 8957-Recorded July 23, 1897
Maloney, Thomas, age 83y 4m 27d, male, white, retired farmer, married
Died: May 21, 1897, 2:00 a.m. at 1454 w 6th st, Davenport, Iowa
Cause of death: senility and cystitis
Born: Co. Limerick, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 45 yrs
Buried: St. Anne's Cemetery; May 22, 1897

Obit: Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, May 21, 1897

MALONEY
At his home 1454 West Sixth street, at 2 o'clock this morning occurred the death of Thomas Maloney in the eighty-fourth year of his age. Death was the result of a complication of diseases against which the great age of the deceased ill could cope.
Mr. Maloney was a native of County Limerick, Ireland where he was born in 1813. He came to this country in 1858, and just before the beginning of the Civil War he established himself upon a farm near Long Grove, where he remained until some years ago, when he entered upon retirement, and removed to the home in this city in which he passed away.
The deceased is survived by his widow and five children, John, T.F., James and Patrick and Mrs. T.F. Meagher of Lenox, Iowa.
The funeral will be held from his late residence on west Sixth street at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning with services at St. Mary's church. Interment will be made at St. Ann's cemetery in Long Grove, Iowa.