Brady, John J. 1880-1910

BRADY, DOUGAN

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/3/2023 at 13:33:16

Brady, John J. born Mar 17, 1880 30 yrs born in Missouri, died Apr 2, 1910 Hawarden, son of (Thomas) Cornelius Brady and Ellen Dougan, he was struck by train. Source Sioux County IA Death Record.

Alton Democrat of Apr 9, 1910
John Brady a railroad laborer on the new Merrill and Hawarden cutoff of the Northwestern road was found dead beside the railroad track two miles east of Hawarden Sunday. When picked up it was discovered that he had received a fractured skull and other deep bruises about the head and body. The young man was twenty eight years of age. The address of his father Thomas Brady was learned by means of identification papers found on his person and a telegram was sent him at Maryville MO. He arrived Tuesday morning to take charge of the remains. Deceased was in the employ of the Ryan grading gang of Sioux City when he met his death. The verdict of the coroner was that he was killed by an engine or cars while in an intoxicated condition.