Robert McGrath

MCGRATH, COSTELLO

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 8/28/2014 at 19:25:47

McGRATH

At 3 o'clock Saturday morning at his residence, 1743 West Fourth street, occurred the death of Robert McGrath, a long time resident of this city and one of its oldest citizens. He was born in County Clare, Ireland and was 91 years of age. The cause of death was old age.

Deceased has been ailing for a long time past and has been very feeble. Mr. McGrath came to this state 47 years ago locating in this county. He has made his home here continuously and has been a substantial citizen.

He is survived by his wife and four sons, Dennis of Salt Lake City, Utah, John of Alamas, Colo, Daniel of Hofton, Jas., and Michael at home, and two daughters, Mrs. Patrick Costello and Miss Annie, at home.

The funeral will be held from the residence with services at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock Monday morning with interment at St. Mary's church.

Source: Davenport Weekly Leader, Davenport, Ia., 17 Oct 1899.