Farrell, Thomas

FARRELL, TIERNEY, CROWE, LAUGHLIN

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Date: 2/14/2003 at 20:15:32

Source: "The 1901 Biographical Record of Clinton Co., Iowa, Illustrated" published: Chicago : S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1901.

THOMAS FARRELL.

One of the substantial farmers that Ireland has furnished to Iowa is Thomas Farrell, who was born in Cavern county, Ireland, November 11, 1848, his parents being Martin and Mary (Tierney) Farrell. He came to America with his parents and received his early education in the district schools of Deep Creek township, and upon leaving school assisted his father with the work on the farm until his marriage.

On the 26th day of October, 1876, Mr. Farrell was joined in marriage to Miss Julia Crowe, who was born February 6, 1857, she being the daughter of Michael and Bridget (Laughlin) Crowe. The parents were natives of Ireland, where they were married, and from whence they came to the United States, locating in Wisconsin. There the father worked at his trade of blacksmith and wagon-maker until his death, which occurred in 1857. He was laid to rest in that state. This union was blessed with one child, the wife of our subject. Mrs. Crowe was married the second time to James Sullivan, in Clinton county, Iowa. To them were born eight children.

Seven children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Farrell, namely: Mary, who died at the age of eleven years, and is buried in Mill Creek cemetery, near Lyons; James, at home; Joseph, also at home; Winnie, who attended school at the convent in Lyons, Iowa; Thomas E.; Julia; and Blanche. After his marriage Mr. Farrell purchased one hundred and sixty acres of partly improved land in section thirty-three, Deep Creek township, and proceeded to cultivate the entire tract, and so faithfully has he labored that he now has one of the finest farms in this locality. He has erected a splendid residence and substantial barns and outbuildings, and his well-filled barns and fine-looking stock are evidences of his thrift and enterprise. His farm yields to him a handsome competence, and he is known throughout the community as an energetic and progressive agriculturist. In politics Mr. Farrell is a stalwart Democrat, and has held the offices of township trustee and school director, being deeply interested in the promotion and maintenance of education. Mr. Farrell and his family are members of St. Mary’s church at Bryant, Iowa, and are well known for their hospitality and good cheer. They have many friends in the community and are respected by all who know them.