MEEHAN, Martin 1830-1903

MEEHAN

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 10/27/2012 at 01:26:05

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Birth: Feb. 25, 1830, Ireland
Death: Feb. 25, 1903

Martin Meehan, Sr.

Martin Meehan, Sr., one of the pioneer settlers of Stacyville township, Mitchell county, Iowa, passed away at his late home, at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, February 25, 1903, of Bright's disease.

The deceased was an upright and honest citizen and a devout member of the Catholic church. Always ready to bow in submission to the will of God, the end was peaceful. He left to mourn his loss, his wife, four sons and two daughters, one brother and a sister.

The funeral services were held Friday morning, Feb. 27, 1903, from St. Patrick's church, conducted by his pastor, Father O'Brien, the interment being in the church cemetery.

May he rest in peace.
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#2:

Martin Meehan, Sr., one of the pioneer residents of this section, died at his home six miles southeast of Adams, Wednesday night, the cause of death being Bright's Disease. The funeral was held this morning (Friday) at the Wapsie church. The deceased was a brother of John Meehan of this place. Three sons and two daughters survive.

From The Adams Review, 1903
Contributed by Janet Stephenson