Michael Collins died 1881

COLLINS

Posted By: Sharyl Ferrall (email)
Date: 10/20/2005 at 17:51:04

On Friday afternoon a young man by the name of Collins, living near Waukon, Iowa, while trying to board a freight train on the Chicago and Dubuque railway, near La Crescent, fell between the cars and both legs were taken off just below the knees. He has been employed laying tracks for the company. Fully three hours elapsed before aid could be furnished him, and he is now in La Crosse, with recovery doubtful.

-source: Winona Daily Republican; Winona, Minnesota; December 24, 1881
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Michael Collins, who lost both legs by a railway accident at La Crescent on Friday last, died on Tuesday night. During his last moments he was in great pain. His father and brother from Waukon were with him when he died. The remains were sent to Waukon.

-source: Winona Daily Republican; Winona, Minnesota; December 29, 1881
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notes: a search of 'Woodmansee' Allamakee co. burials shows that Michael Collins was born August 2, 1855 and died December 26, 1881. He is buried in Mt. Olivet cemetery, Union Prairie twp.