Thomas F. McGourin 1863-1929

MCGOURIN, NESMITH, GILCHRIST, VAN NICE

Posted By: Ann Krumme (email)
Date: 2/9/2009 at 21:36:24

T. F. McGOURIN
Thomas Francis McGourin was born in Cascade, Wis., March 28, 1863, and passed from this world June 24, 1929. His early life until he was 12 years of age was spent in Waterloo, Iowa. Then from that age until young manhood he lived in the state of Washington. He went to De Funiak Springs, Fla., when about 21 years of age, and cast his first vote in that place. This was accounted his home until death.

When manhood came to him he was rich in the qualities that go to make true manhood. His ability and manly qualities were recognized by the Government, so that for four years he was Postmaster at De Funiak and for sixteen was U. S. Marshall of the Northern District of Florida. His ability was recognized also by the financial interests both in Florida and Minneapolis and he organized and became President of two banks in the latter state.

Such was his character and such his life, that he inspired confidence in those who knew him, and they became his friends, not only for a day but for life. The most of his active service was spent in the service of the U. S. Government, but he always had time for his friends, and the social relations of life were made better by his influence in them.

Mr. McGourin was united in marriage with Miss Lillian Nesmith November 25, 1895. For 34 years they walked hand in hand in the paths of life, and then their paths parted for a little while.

Funeral services were held June 27th, by Rev. Van Nice, at the residence of his brother-in-law, Dr. Gilchrist, and the body laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery.

~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror, July 3, 1929 ~contributed by Ann Krumme