Mary T. Williams (1847-1906)

WILLIAMS, DUNN, MULKERN

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/19/2015 at 18:51:41

The Globe-Journal, Dubuque, Iowa September 16, 1906

MARY T. WILLIAMS FUNERAL FROM RESIDENCE OF SHERIFF J. J. DUNN

The funeral of the late Mrs. John P. Williams, who died in Chicago on Friday evening will be held from the residence of Mrs. Williams' brother, Sheriff J. J. Dunn, southeast corner of Eighth and Clay streets, on tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock to St. Patrick's church for requiem high mass celebrated by Rev. Father Dowling. Interment to be made in Mt. Olivet cemetery.

Mrs. Williams was born in Timoshoe, Queens county, Ireland, May 21, 1847, and was a daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Dunn. She came to America with her parents in 1847, settling in New Orleans, and later came to this county. She resided in this city until her removal to Chicago a year ago. She was married in 1872 to John P. Williams, who, with seven children, survives her. The children are Frances, Lucinda, Matthew, Helen (Mrs. James Mulkern of Big Timber, Montana, Bernard J., John J. and Genevieve. Two brothers also survive, William Dunn, of Bernard and J. J. Dunn of this city.

The deceased was possessed of all the virtues of good womanhood and her death will not only be a distinct loss, but will be greatly mourned by the many friends.