James Corcoran 1859-1940

CORCORAN

Posted By: Sharyl Ferrall (email)
Date: 12/6/2008 at 02:18:30

Former Postville Citizen Passed Away in Chicago.

Dr. E.A. Corcoran writes from his home in Chicago of the passing on of his brother, James Corcoran, in that city on January 9. Corcoran lived in and around Postville from 1868 to 1905 and will be remembered by many Postville and Monona residents. He was born at Pittston, Pa., July 22, 1859 and was past 80 years of age at the time of his passing. He is survived by his brother, E.A. Corcoran, and his sister, Teresa. The funeral services were held on Friday, January 12, at St. Lucy's church and interment was made in Mt. Carmel.

~Postville Herald, January 17, 1940