Michael Tracy 1822-1900

TRACY, TRACEY, DUFFY

Posted By: Sharyl Ferrall (email)
Date: 12/8/2005 at 01:17:27

Killed By A Train
(From Waukon Democrat)
Michael Tracy, an old and well known resident of Paint Creek township, was struck by the southbound passenger and Instantly killed on the mainline a half mile above the Junction yesterday afternoon. He had left Waukon on the morning train for Harper's Ferry and was walking to that place from the junction. The scene of the accident was on a sharp curve, and it is supposed he was walking with bowed head, as was his custom, and was unaware of the train's approach until too late to get off the track. His remains were brought to the Junction where an inquest was held Wednesday by the coroner. Deceased was upwards of 75 years of age and is survived by several children, one of whom, a daughter, resides with Mrs. J.E. Duffy, of this city.

-Postville Review, May 11, 1900
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Notes: Allamakee co. cemetery records show that Michael Tracey is buried in the Paint Rock cemetery. His entry gives birth year of 1822. The spelling of his surname in the death notice was transcribed as it was in the newspaper.