Michael Mahony (1842-1933)

MAHONY, GAGNON, HAMILTON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/11/2015 at 09:42:12

Jackson Sentinel, Sept. 26, 1933

DEATH SUMMONS MICHAEL MAHONY

91 Year Old Pioneer Had Played Important Role In County Affairs

With the death of Michael Mahony at his home in Maquoketa last Saturday morning Jackson County lost a loyal and valuable friend, a progressive and useful citizen. Michael Mahony was born at Garryowen, Jackson county, Iowa, May 28, 1842, and received his early education in local schools, later attending business college in Dubuque. He was appointed Deputy County Treasurer in the 1870's and was elected County Treasureer and held that office for four terms. On January 24, 1883 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Norcott of Otter Creek and to this union five children were born, two of whom passed away in infancy, while three, with the devoted wife, survive to mourn the loss of their husband and father. After retiring as Treasurer Mr. Mahony engaged in the clothing business and later was employed by American Savings Bank and later served as vice-president of Jackson State Bank. He was one of the founders of the Iowa Savings Bank in LaMotte and served as president of Hand-Fischer Lumber Company and served on the Jackson County Fair Board and was active in the Red Cross and was on the board of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. His surviving children are Mrs. Ella Gagnon of Boone, Mrs. Clara Hamilton of Des Moines and Henry, at home. Funeral services were held from Sacred Heart Catholic Church with interment made in Sacred Heart Cemetery.