William Harrigan

HARRIGAN

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 8/31/2014 at 13:27:43

Harrigan

The death of William Harrigan occurred at 11:45 yesterday morning at Mercy hospital, where he had been ill for several months, suffering from the infirmities of old age. He was born at Cork, Ireland, March 5, 1821, and accordingly was 80 years of age when he passed away. For the last 49 years he resided in this city. He was married at St. Anthony's church Feb. 10, 1857. The following relatives survive: His wife, Mary, two daughters, Josie and Sister Mary Regina of Mercy hospital, two sons, John and Daniel and one sister, Mrs. Mary Foley of Trinidad, Col.

The funeral will occur Thursday morning from the family residence, 224 East Seventeenth street with services at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart cathedral, and interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Source: Davenport Daily Republican, Davenport, Ia., 24 Apr 1901.

Harrigan

Yesterday morning at 11:45 o'clock at Mercy hospital occurred the death of William Harrigan at the age of 80 years.

On Feb. 8, 1899 he was stricken with paralysis and has never been well since. Two months ago he was removed to the hospital. Deceased was born in Ireland March 5, 1821, and came to America in 1852. He first landed at New Orleans and later moved to this city where he has resided ever since.

He was married Feb. 10, 1857, to Miss Mary Mahoney by Rev. Father Pelamourges, his wife surviving him with four children, John, Dennis J., Josephine and Sister Mary Regina of Mercy hospital who was with him at the time of death. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Foley of Trinidad, Columbia.

The funeral will occur Thursday morning from the family residence, 324 East Seventeenth street, with services at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart cathedral and interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Source: Davenport Daily Leader, Davenport, Ia., 24 Apr 1901.