Redmond, James 1835-1907

REDMOND, LAMB

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/6/2017 at 09:56:46

Note: The first obituary probably coincides closer with the birth on the Iowa Death Record. The second obituary says he was born in Canada which is probably incorrect since a census record says he was born in Ireland with the family coming to Canada in 1848. His wife's maiden name is Lamb. He is probably buried in the Catholic cemetery in Le Mars, Iowa.

Death of a Pioneer

James Redmond, father of Thomas and Michael, of this city, died Tuesday evening at his farm home near Le Mars. He had previously suffered a slight stroke of paralysis. Mr. Redmond was about seventy-two years of age and was an early settler in Plymouth County, having resided here something like forty years, coming from Dubuque, Iowa.

Besides the sons above mentioned, two daughters, Anna and Mary, and two sons, James and Maurice, live on the home farm.

Deceased was widely known in the central part of the county and highly esteemed for upright character and largeness of heart. His good wife passed to her reward a few years ago.

The surviving children have much sympathy in their bereavement.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, October 17, 1907
Akron, Iowa

Death of a Pioneer.

James Redmond, one of the old and respected pioneer residents of Le Mars died at him home in Grant Township died at his home in Grant Township Monday night at the age of seventy-four years. Mr. Redmond had been in poor health for some yeas suffering from kidney trouble and a few weeks ago was stricken with paralysis.

Mr. Redmond was born in Toronto, Canada, and from there moved to Grant County, Wisconsin. In 1878 he moved to Plymouth County and lived here until the time of his death.

He is survived by four sons, Thomas and Michael, who live at Akron, and James and Maurice, who live on the farm, and two daughters, Mary and Annie, who also live at home.

Mr. Redmond was highly respected by his neighbors and had many friends. He was an honest upright citizen, a warm friend and good neighbor. The funeral was held Thursday morning at St. James’ Church in this city and was very largely attended.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, October 18, 1907
Le Mars, Iowa