Cunningham, Philip 1842-1922

CUNNINGHAM, BRADY, CROWLEY

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 4/13/2023 at 18:56:10

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, March 10, 1922

EARLY SETTLER IS DEAD.
Philip Cunningham Dies At Home of Son in Omaha.
FARMED HERE FOR OVER FORTY YEARS.

Philip Cunningham, one of the pioneers of Plymouth county, died at the home of his son, Philip Cunningham in Omaha on Wednesday at the age of eighty years. He had been in failing health for some time and the past four weeks was confined to the house by sickness. Death was due to old age.

Mr. Cunningham had made his home of late with his son in Omaha. He was born in County Cavan, Ireland, and when a youth of eighteen came to America and settled in Massachusetts where he was united in marriage, two years after his arrival, with Miss Bridget Brady.

They came to Plymouth county forty-five years ago and farmed for many years in Plymouth township, and then came to LeMars to live. Mrs. Cunningham died about ten years ago and one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Crowley, of LeMars, died eight years ago. He is survived by four sons and a daughter, Philip, John, Anna, Thomas and Eugene.

Mr. Cunningham was a successful farmer and a good citizen and was widely known among the older residents. He was a member of St. James Church and also a member of Trinity Council, Knights of Columbus.

The funeral will be held this morning at 9:30 at St. James Church. The remains were accompanied here yesterday from Omaha, by his son, Phil Cunningham.