Elkader Register
Elkader, Clayton Co. Iowa
March 10, 1902
Peter McCue
The uncertainty of life is again illustrated in the death of our
friend, Peter McCue. Monday last he was apparently in his usual
health, when at noon he was taken suddenly ill and Thursday
morning, Feb. 20th, passed away in that sleep that knows no
awakening in this life. Peter McCue was born in County Mead (s/b
Meath), Ireland, May 5th, 1832. Coming to this country in 1847,
at the age of 15 years, he remained in New York City until 1855,
when he came to Clayton county. The same year he was married, at
Elkader, to Ann Malone, who survives him. Mr. McCue worked in the
Elkader mill for six or seven years after his arrival here, and
then settled on the farm one and one half miles northeast of
here, where he resided until two years ago when he moved to
Elkader. He is survived by his wife and six children, J.S. and
Anna, of Des Moines; T.F. and S.J. of
Carrington, N.D., Mrs. Val Wagner, of Emmetsburg, and Mamie, of
this place. All were present at the funeral. Mr. McCue was among
our early settlers, and was respected by all. After years of toil
he came to Elkader to enjoy the pleasures of a well earned rest.
Providence has ruled that his earthly rest was to be short and we
must bow to Him that doeth all things well. May he rest in peace.
The funeral was held Sunday morning at St. Joseph's Church, Rev.
J.F. Reilly, the rector, officiating.