Terrence McDonnell 1846-1894

MCDONNELL

Posted By: Joe Conroy (email)
Date: 8/14/2010 at 12:15:06

Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Iowa
19 Oct 1894
Page 1

Terrence McDonnell Dead.

On Saturday afternoon, the sad intelligence was announced that Terrence McDonnell was dead. He had been ailing for several months, but like most men of stirring, active nature did not relinquish his business cares until he was forced to do so by order of his physician. He was confined to his bed about two weeks, and passed quietly away on Saturday, October 13, at 1:00 p.m.

The deceased was born in Mayo county, Ireland, January 29, 1846, and when but a lad of 15 left his native land and came to the United States to make his future home. In 1871, he came to this county and at once became identified with its interests. He was a shrewd business manager and accumulated considerable wealth -- his property interests being roughly estimated at $40,000. He was also interested in the political affairs of the county and was twice chosen to fill the responsible position of sheriff of the county.

The funeral services took place from the Catholic church on Tuesday at 10 o'clock, a.m. The service was conducted by Father Costello who pronounced the solemn service that consigned all that was mortal of Terrence McDonnell to the grave.