John McCoy died 1899

MCCOY, SANDERSON, HUGHES, REDFERN, BACKET

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Date: 4/11/2020 at 19:10:00

Dubuque Herald, November 5th, 1899
JOHN M’COY SERIOUSLY ILL
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Former Pioneer of Dubuque, Now
A Resident of Montana, is Not
Expected to Live

Mrs. W. A. Sanderson, of 47 West Fourth Street, was notified by telegram last night that her father, John McCoy, is so ill in Butte City, Mont., that is not expected to live out the night.
Mr. McCoy was a former resident of Dubuque. For nearly forty years he resided here and was a contractor and builder. Seven years ago he went to Montana to make his home. He will be well remembered by many of the old settlors by all of whom he was held in the biggest regard.
Later-As the Herald goes to press, a telegram was received announcing Mr. McCoy’s death.

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Dubuque Herald, November 7th, 1899, Page 4

He was born in Cork County, Ireland, about sixty-five years ago, and came to this country when he was a small boy. He followed his trade that of a carpenter and contractor, in this city during his entire residence here, and about ten years ago went to Butte, where he has since resided. His family left here few years ago and joined him. Deceased was widely known in this city and erected many of the larger buildings here. His first wife, whose maiden name was Redfearn/Redfern, died many years ago, and he was afterwards united in marriage to Mrs. Backet of this city. Two children, Mrs. W. A. Sanderson and Mrs. Ed Hughes, of this city, are the surviving children from his first wife, and John Wallace, Frank and Gertie are the survivors from his last wife, all of whom live in Butte.

The remains will be shipped here for interment and will probably arrive tomorrow. Deceased was sick but a few days, his illness being pneumonia. He was well killed and had many warm friends in Dubuque, who will regret to hear of his death.

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Dubuque Herald, Sunday, November 12th, Page 3

The funeral of the late John McCoy was held yesterday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Sanderson, 47 West Fourth Street, to the Cathedral. Interment was in Key West. The pallbearers were J. H. Newburg, John Deery, James Lee, James Harragan, D. Linehan and Tim Bryon. Mr. McCoy resided in Dubuque for forty years and was a contractor and builder. Several years ago he removed to Butte, Montana, where he died last Saturday night. His remains arrived here Friday morning. His daughters residing in Dubuque are Mrs. Sanderson and Mrs. Ed Hughes.