Generation No. 1
1. JAMES2 HICKEY (MICHAEL1) was born 06/27/1827 in Gorman,Co. Kilkenny,Ireland, and died 05/18/1914 in Emmetsburg Iowa. He married MARGARET HOGAN 02/1855 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of JAMES HOGAN. She was born 03/17/1836 in Meath, Co. Meath, Ireland, and died 03/26/1922 in Emmetsburg Iowa.
Notes for JAMES HICKEY:
Assumption church in
Gowran baptism was listed as:
Parents: Margaret Travers, Michael Hickey father
Address Sheafield,[townland] Baptised at Gowran Curch
James born 28 June 1826, sponsors were John Hickey and
Ellin Hickey.
... as for schooling, I found James Hickey attended
St. Kieran's seminary 1836-1837, apparently as a "day boy"
and not an ecclesiastical student {as family folklore at
one time professed}
1870 Census lists him as farmer w/ 3000 real estate and 2000 personal. He was a citizen.
Per Matt O'Dell James started to study priesthood and switched to law. Became first judge of Palo Alto Co.
May 18,1914
James Hickey Dead
In our last issue we made mention of the death of James Hickey, one of the pioneers of Palo Alto county, but lack of time and space forbid our making further comment upon the life of this worthy old gentleman. Mr. Hickey had been enfeebled with age for many years. For several days before his death the family realized that the end was fast approaching. On Monday evening, May 18, he passed away. Funeral services were conducted at St. Thomas Church by Rev. M. McNerney on Wednesday morning and the remains tenderly laid away for final rest in St. John cemetery. The pall bearers were J.J. Mahan, C.T. Nolan, P.C. Neary, M.F. Coonan, J.P. Conway and Alex Cullen.
James Hickey was born in 1827 at Gorman, county Kilkenny, Ireland. When a young man he came to America and located at Philadelphia. In February of the year 1855 he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Hogan. The following year they came to Iowa.
They located on a homestead in Great Oak township about three miles south and west of Emmetsburg in September, 1856. Here Mr. Hickey kept a country post office for the accommodation of the early settlers. Two years later he was elected county judge, the first Palo Alto county had had. In 1864 he was elected clerk of the courts. With A. Hood of Fr. Dodge he was selected to make the first government survey of this and the four adjoining counties. He was a capable and conscientious man and hence he was natrually selected by the people to represent them in matters where efficient and honest service was required. From Great Oak, the Hickey family moved to Vernon township where they subsequently made their home and where Mr. and Mrs. Hickey resided up to the time of his death.
Fourteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hickey, eleven of whom survive their father. Their daughters are Mrs. Patrick McNally and Mrs. Anthony Ruddy of this city, Mrs. L.E. Conway and Mrs. H.E. Fergeson of Vernon township, Mrs. E.J. Sinclair of lavoy, Alberta, and Miss Alice Hickey who remained at home with her parents. The sons are Michael of Wyoming, John, Daniel, and Thomas who live in Vernon township and P.J. Hickey of Oelwein, Iowa. The three children who died when young were Mathew, James and Mary. Mrs Patrick McNally who still resides here was the first white child born in Palo Alto county.
The deceased was one of the most prominent figures among the earlier history of this county. His name is a familiar one, not only to the people of this county but throughout the whole of northwest Iowa. He was a strong character and enjoyed the unbounded respect of all who knew him. His sense of honor, honesty, and uprightness was keen and always active and his dealings never made him and enemy. For the opinions of others he had the highest respect and as a citizen his entire life might well be taken as a model. In his active years he was public spirited in all things and was always one of the first to be called upon and counselled in matters pertaining to the public welfare all feeling that he was broad enough to view every question aside from any sordid or selfish personal interests, and his confidence was frequently evidenced by the positions of public honor and trust that were accorded to him. He was a faithful, consistent, and conscientious member and supporter of the faith of his ancestors the Catholic church and a devout and sincere christian. He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the ways of the early settler. The stranger, even though a beggar, never failed to find food and shelter if he sought it at his hands. The writer knew Mr. Hickey well and regarded him as a warm personal friend and today can recall many, many kind words and helpful acts for which we are personally indebted to him. He lived to the good old ripe age of 87 years, yet his wife and children would fain have him remain longer and though his death was timely they will miss him. To them we extend sincere sympathy and especially to the aged wife whose remaining days will be sad indeed. Mr Hickey lived nobly and died peacefully. Few of us will live so long or so well. May he rest in peace.
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James Hickey death register #87 gives b. 27 Jun 1827 and the moterhs name as Margaret Traverse, her son Daniel gave the data.
More About JAMES HICKEY:
Fact 1: first Palo Alto county judge
Occupation: Judge
Notes for MARGARET HOGAN:
Per Matt O'Dell:
Said to have left Ireland at age of two and to have left Philadelphia early in the year 1856? with James Hickey, with the following blessing from her mother; "Maggie me girl, if y luv him ye better go with him". 'Twas a good blessing, they were married 59 years and were blessed with 14 children.
More About MARGARET HOGAN:
Burial: St John's Cemetery, E'burg, Iowa
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Medical Information: Death Certificate 74-073
Children of JAMES HICKEY and MARGARET HOGAN are:
2. i. MARGARET ANN3 HICKEY, b. 10/14/1856, Emmetsburg, Iowa; d. 05/05/1932, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
ii. MICHAEL HICKEY, b. 06/04/1858; d. 08/07/1930, Wyoming.
Notes for MICHAEL HICKEY:
Never married
3. iii. JOHN WILLIAM HICKEY, b. 04/06/1860, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 05/27/1940, Emmetsburg Iowa.
iv. DANIEL HICKEY, b. 11/13/1861; d. 04/13/1952.
Notes for DANIEL HICKEY:
Never married
More About DANIEL HICKEY:
Occupation: 1880, Farm Laborer in Nevada Twp living with K. Mulroney (Source: 1880 Palo Alto Co. Census.)
4. v. THERESA A HICKEY, b. 07/22/1863; d. 09/29/1945.
vi. BRIDGIE HICKEY, b. 06/13/1865; d. 04/24/1920; m. JOHN FAHY.
vii. ALICE HICKEY, b. 11/20/1866; d. 11/03/1952; m. JOHN J CONWAY; b. 09/17/1863, Canada; d. 07/13/1937, Osgood, Iowa.
Notes for ALICE HICKEY:
I question her as spouse of John J Conway since she isn't listed in his obit.
Notes for JOHN J CONWAY:
NAME: Matt O'Dell
EMAIL: modl@montana.com
DATE: Mar 08 2000
QRYTEXT: John J. Conway, died 1937, age 74. That would be "Uncle Jack". In those depression years, I recall him driving up to Fred Beschorner's farm in Vernon Twsp. with his horse and buggy, and a "few" fish. Uncle Jack loved to fish. He would catch the limit of 25 bullheads up at Mud lake and then catch 25 for Tom. Tom was the horse. Uncle Jack was uncle to my aunt Maggie Beschorner. He brought Maggie a mess of fish knowing full well he would be invited to dinner and to stay over for a day or two, also.
He always teased us kids. He would put on his hat and coat and declare that he was leaving - and tell the kids that they couldn't go along, when in fact he was not going anywhere. He always had the tip of your nose in his fist with that old trick of pinching your nose between the knuckles of his first two fingers, then displaying the tip of his thumb between those two fingers.
Uncle Jack raised potatoes in the peat bog up in Northern Vernon Twsp. Once, when asked how his spuds were doing, replied: Well sir, yesterday I opened up a hill and three bushels rolled out before I could close up the hole !
This was the Uncle Jack who married Aunt Al Hickey. Neither married again after a very short wedded life. Aunt Al was the one who baked the biscuits you "could knock a bull down with, or knock a hole in he barn door with."
How could one ever forget (Great) Uncle Jack ?
From the Palo Alto Tribune, March 20, 1935:
K.of C. Breakfast... John Conway accompanied by his brother James gave a very snappy jig.
July 13, 1937 Newspaper Unknown:
John J Conway Dies Near Osgood
John J. Conway died at the home of his sister, Mrs. F.J. King, a short distance northeast of Osgood, Tuesday evening. He became ill while shopping in Graettinger in the afternoon. Funeral services were held in the Graettinger Catholic Church this (Thursday) morning, with Father Kelly officiating. Burial was made in St. John's cemetery at Emmetsburg. The pallbearers, all nephews, were: J.W. Conway, Tom and John Nolan, Lawrence Hickey, J.E. Conway and James King. The Foy Funeral Home was in charge.
The deceased was born in Canada in September, 1863. Thus he was almost 74 years of age at the time of death. He came to Palo Alto county with his parents when three years of age. Most of his life was spent in farming, with the exception of a few years during which he was employed as an auto mechanic in the Twin Cities. After returning to Palo Alto County he made his home with his sister, Mrs. F. J. King. In addition to Mrs. King, he is also survived by another sister, Mrs. J.W. Hickey, of the Osgood locality.
Mr. Conway was a likeable gentleman and made numerous friends who will be sorry to hear of his death.
viii. MARY ANN HICKEY, b. 05/07/1868; d. 10/05/1869.
ix. JAMES HICKEY, b. 12/27/1869; d. 09/12/1870.
x. ANNIE HICKEY, b. 06/02/1871; d. 11/25/1936; m. ANTHONY RUDDY; b. 09/08/1871; d. 09/27/1948.
xi. THOMAS HICKEY, b. 04/27/1873; d. 12/10/1954.
Notes for THOMAS HICKEY:
Never married
xii. KATE HICKEY, b. 07/01/1875; d. 11/24/1961; m. HARRY FERGUSON; b. 08/15/1875; d. 09/07/1957.
xiii. PAT HICKEY, b. 07/11/1877; d. 07/17/1939; m. TERESA SCHMIDT; b. 03/27/1877; d. 05/09/1974.
xiv. MATTHEW HICKEY, b. 07/09/1879; d. 07/27/1881.
Notes for MATTHEW HICKEY:
Died when young..
Generation No. 2
2. MARGARET ANN3 HICKEY (JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 10/14/1856 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, and died 05/05/1932 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She married PATRICK MCNALLY 11/25/1879 in Emmetsburg,Iowa, son of MYLES MCNALLY and MARY MCDONEL. He was born 09/25/1855 in Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, and died 07/05/1923 in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Notes for MARGARET ANN HICKEY:
1932:
Mrs. McNally Passes Away at Mallard
Was born in 1856 the First White Child in Palo Alto County
Mrs. Margaret Hickey McNally, daughter of the Judge and Mrs. James Hickey passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Doerning of Mallard Thursday, May 5 after a prolonged illness. The most tender care and nursing was given her for the many years she suffered. She was a remarkably patient patient. Death seemed to come at last as a kind relief.
Funeral services were conducted at the Assumption church at 9:30 Saturday morning. The Rev. Father Finnegan officiated and celebrated a requiem high mass. The pallbearers were Ralph Grethen, Harold Clennon, Irvin Joynt, Gerald McNally, and Herman and Arnold Doerning, six grandsons of the deceased. Burial was in St. John's cemetery beside the body of her husband who died some years ago.
Mrs. Margaret Hickey was the first white child born in Palo Alto County. Mr and Mrs. James Hickey came to Ft. Dodge about the time the original Irish Colony came to Palo Alto county and joined the colony here a few months later, in the early fall of 1856.
On October 14, 1856 Margaret was born. The following spring the Hickey family moved farther south across the river and located on section 35-96-33, or in Emmetsburg Township. She attended the country school and later went to school at Ft. Dodge, making the trips to and from that place by stage. Much of fher education was obtained while she helped her mother in the home, or caring for her younger brothers and sisters, or helping her father in the postoffice.
She grew to womanhood on the farm and on November 25, 1879 she united in marriage with Patrick McNally. For five years they made their home on a farm and then moved to Emmetsburg.
In 1888 they took up their residence in their own home here where they resided until July 5, 1923 when Mr. McNally passed away. Mrs. McNally continued to reside there until September, 1930, when she was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.B. Doerning, where she was cared for.
Mrs. McNally was a woman of fine character. She had a gentle and loving disposition. She was earnest, kind and true to her family and friends. A devoted wife and mother, she never left anything undone which meant peace, comfort or happiness to her loved ones. Her name has always been one of hte prominent ones in Palo Alto County and will always be remembered in the history of the place.
She is survived by three sons, W.P. and Rob of this county and James of Sibley and six daughters, Mrs. Tom Joynt of Emmetsburg Township, Mrs. B.F. Doerning and Mrs. Pete Grethen of Mallard, Mrs. J. J. Clennon of Sioux Falls, Mrs. Nick Marks of East Chain, Minnesota, Mrs. Elmer Frederick of Osgood and Miss Sarah McNally of Mallard.
To all of them the Tribune extends sincere sympathy, and is assured that her blessed memory will be a great consolation to them.
More About MARGARET ANN HICKEY:
Fact 1: first white child born in Palo Alto Co.
Notes for PATRICK MCNALLY:
From the Palo Alto Tribune, Wed, July 11, 1923:
Pat McNally Laid to Rest
Cancer Brings Death to Longtime Resident of County Thursday, July 5
Mr. Patrick McNally died at his home in the Third ward at 2 a.m. Thursday, July 5, after a lengthy illness. For some time Mr. McNally has been in a very serious condition. He was taken to Iowa City in the early spring but it was learned that he was suffering from an internal cancer and could not be helped. He suffered a great deal and, sad though death always is, it came to him as a kindly relief.
Funeral services were conducted at the Assumption Church at ten o'clock Saturday. Monsignor Farrelly officiated and celebrated a requiem high mass, assisted by Rev. J.J. Neppel of Mallard and Rev. L.J. Savage. The body was laid to rest in St. John's cemetery.
The active pall bearers were W.I. Branagan, John O'Brien, Robert Laughlin, James Neary, Dan Burns and T.F. Rutledge. The honarary pall bearers were all grandsons of Mr. McNally. They were Ralph and Edwin Joynt, Herman and Patrick Doering, Francis and Gerald McNally.
Patrick McNally was born at Exonia, Wisconsin on September 25, 1855. He came to Iowa in 1872 and lived on a farm west of town for many years. He farmed for some time before coming to Emmetsburg. He worked for the Creamery company for several years. This was thirty-nine years ago.
Later he engaged in business for himself in this city. This business he conducted for many years.
On November 24, 1879, he was united in marriage with Miss Maggie A. Hickey. To this union ten children were born. All survive their father and were at his bedside at the time of his death.
The seven daughters are Mrs. T.P. Joynt, of Emmetsburg township, Mrs. J.B. Doerning and Mrs. P.J. Grethen of Mallard, Mrs. J.J. Clemon of Sioux Falls, Mrs. W. Mart of Fairmont Minn., Mrs. E.J. Frederick of Osgood and Miss Sarah McNally who is at home.
The three sons are W.P. and R.F. McNally of this city and J.J. McNally of Sibley. He is also survived by his wife, one sister and six brothers. The sister is Mrs. J.J. Kane of this city. The brothers are Myles, John and Edward McNally of this place, C.J. McNally of Austin, Minn., Thomas McNally of Green Bay, Wis., and Alexander of Waterloo. He has also thirty-three grandchildren.
For over fifty-one years Mr. McNally was a resident of this county. In that time he formed a broad acquaintance, and few who knew him would speak ill of him.
In his home he meant much to his family. He was a devoted husband, a kind and indulgent father. The tender care and the devotion which were lavished upon him during his last illness was expressive of the great devotion of his wife and children for him. The exceptionally large attendance at his funeral showed the high regard in which he was held in the community.
While Mr. McNally was congenial and easy to deal with, he had decided opinions of his own, and his convictions, whether right or wrong, were honest and sincere. He was hearty, hospitable and neighborly. He loved to do a good turn to another and was deeply grateful for any kindness extended to him. He had very many admirable traits of character, that were hidden under the cover of unostentation. His life might naturally have been prolonged for many years had it not been for the uncurable cancer. This thought, together with the agonizing absence of a loved one, will make the grief of the bereaved exceedingly difficult to bear. But time and a hope in future reward will bring consolation to their sorrowing hearts.
To them the Tribune extends sincere sympathy.
Children of MARGARET HICKEY and PATRICK MCNALLY are:
i. FRANCIS4 MCNALLY, b. Abt. 1878; m. MAXINE DEVLIN.
5. ii. MARY THERESA MCNALLY, b. 09/27/1880, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 06/15/1966, Clear Lake,Iowa.
6. iii. WILLIAM PATRICK MCNALLY, b. 06/02/1882, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 05/17/1957, Emmetsburg Iowa.
7. iv. ROSA ELLEN MCNALLY, b. 03/07/1884, Iowa; d. 11/26/1974.
8. v. ANNIE JOSEPHINE MCNALLY, b. 04/23/1886, Emmetsburg,Iowa; d. 09/03/1971.
9. vi. MARGARET MCNALLY, b. 12/04/1889, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 08/11/1962, Sioux Falls,South Dakota.
10. vii. ROBERT FRANCIS MCNALLY, b. 01/14/1890, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 09/20/1952, Des Moines,Iowa.
viii. SARAH BERNADETTE MCNALLY, b. 05/25/1894; d. 11/10/1982, Des Moines,Iowa.
Notes for SARAH BERNADETTE MCNALLY:
Another document lists date of birth as 11/02/1892
11. ix. LORETTA MCNALLY, b. 04/14/1896, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 10/25/1980, Armstrong,Iowa.
12. x. ALICE CECELIA MCNALLY, b. 08/10/1897, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 12/17/1978, Mason City,Iowa.
xi. JAMES J MCNALLY, b. 08/19/1900, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 11/21/1987, Sibley,Iowa; m. ZELDA BONDS; b. 03/16/1900; d. 07/20/1970, Sibley,Iowa..
More About JAMES J MCNALLY:
Fact 1: buried at Sibley,Iowa
Fact 2: ran clothing store
More About ZELDA BONDS:
Fact 1: buried at Sibley,Iowa
Fact 2: Methodist.
3. JOHN WILLIAM3 HICKEY (JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 04/06/1860 in Emmetsburg Iowa, and died 05/27/1940 in Emmetsburg Iowa. He married MARY A CONWAY 02/07/1887 in Emmetsburg,Iowa, daughter of JOHN CONWAY and MARY COLLINS. She was born 04/06/1867 in Osgoode, Carlton, Canada, and died 02/07/1943 in Emmetsburg Iowa.
Notes for MARY A CONWAY:
Children John, James and Daniel died in infancy.
From unknown newspaper around 02/07/1943:
Mrs. John Hickey Dies at Lamont, Iowa
Mrs. John Hickey, for many years an esteemed resident of this locality, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Toole of Lamont, Ia. The remains arrived in Emmetsburg monday morning and were taken to the home of her son, Lawrence Hickey northeast of this city. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in St. Thomas church here, with the Rev. Edward Vollmer officiating at a requiem high mass. The pallbearers, all grandchildren of the deceased, were Francis Beschorner, Joe McEwan, Leo Hickey, Richard Hickey, Leo O'Dell, and Robert O'Dell. Burial was in St. John's cemetery here. The Foy funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Mary Ann Conway was born in Canada April 6, 1867, and was 75 years and 10 months old at the time of death. She was married to John Hickey in 1887 at Emmetsburg and they established their home in Vernon township. Mr. Hickey died May 10, 1940. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Margaret Berschorner, Mrs. Bridget O'Dell, Michael, Lawrence, and Charles Hickey all of here, and Mrs. Peter Toole of Lamont, Iowa. A daughter, Mrs. Ed McEwan, died in 1934, and three sons, John, James and Daniel died in youth. One sister, Mrs. F.J. King lives northeast of Emmetsburg. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Charles Nolan, and four brothers, Larry, Tom, Jim and Jack Conway. Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives from whom Mrs. Hickey has been taken. Those from a distance who attended the funeral rites here included: Mrs. Alice Libert and daughter, Mrs. C.J. Williams, and the latter's son all of Iowa City, William Nolan of Chicago, James J.Nolan of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Teil and Mrs. James Conway of Britt, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Toole of Lamont, Ia. and Mrs. P.J. Hickey and two daughters of Oran, Ia.
Another obit: Emmetsburg Democrat
Remains of Mrs. John Hickey Laid to Rest
Services held at Emmetsburg
Mrs. John Hickey, 75, one of hte widely known women of Palo Alto County, died at Lamont, near Dubuque, Iowa, Sunday. Mrs. Hickey had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Toole, at this place. She went to Lamont shortly after New Year's. She had been ill for about a week.
The remains were returned to Emmetsburg where they were prepared for burial by the Foy Funeral Home. The funeral was held Wednesday morning. At 9:30 o'clock a requiem mass was celebrated in St. Thomas church in this city, with the assistant pastor, Rev. Edward Vollmer, officiating. Interment was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Francis Berschorner, Joe McEwan, Leo Hickey, Richard Hickey, Leo O'Dell, and Robert O'Dell.
Mary Ann Conway was born in Canada on April 6, 1868. When she was a young girl the family located in Palo Alto county. Miss Conway was united in marriage to John Hickey over a half century ago. They followed the occupation of farming and were widely known and respected in the northern part of Palo Alto county where they resided so many years. Mr and Mrs. Hickey were the parents of ten sons and daughters. Three sons, John James and Daniel Hickey all died when they were quite young. A daughter, Mrs. Ed McEwan passed away a few years ago. Mr. Hickey died about four years ago.
Mrs. Hickey is survived by the following son and daughters, all of whom live in the northern part of our county: Mrs. Margaret Berschorner, Mrs. Bridget O'Dell, Michael J. Hickey, Lawrence C. Hickey, and Mrs. Kathleen Toole, who resides at Lamont, Iowa. There is also a sister, Mrs. Frank King, of Osgood
Children of JOHN HICKEY and MARY CONWAY are:
13. i. MARGARET4 HICKEY.
14. ii. BRIDGET HICKEY, b. 1896; d. 1976.
iii. LAWRENCE HICKEY.
15. iv. CHARLES CLEO HICKEY, b. 12/08/1909, Emmetsburg Iowa.
v. MICHAEL HICKEY.
vi. KATHLEEN HICKEY, m. PETER TOOLE.
16. vii. MARY ANN HICKEY, b. 12/02/1887, Vernon Township, Palo Alto County, Iowa; d. Chicago, Illinois.
viii. JOHN HICKEY.
Notes for JOHN HICKEY:
Died when young
ix. JAMES HICKEY.
Notes for JAMES HICKEY:
Died when young
x. DANIEL HICKEY.
Notes for DANIEL HICKEY:
Died when young.
4. THERESA A3 HICKEY (JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 07/22/1863, and died 09/29/1945. She married LAURENCE E CONWAY 02/07/1887 in Osgood, Iowa (Source: Palo Alto County Marriage Records-Book 2.), son of JOHN CONWAY and MARY COLLINS. He was born 07/20/1858 in Osgoode, Carlton, Canada, and died 03/22/1928.
Notes for LAURENCE E CONWAY:
From E'burg Democrat, 22 June 1908:
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Conway went to Spencer Saturday evening. They accompanied the remains of Mrs. Thomas Nally to Emmetsburg Monday morning.
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Around 03/22/1928, Newspaper unknown:
Late L.E. Conway Led Useful Life Genial and Ready
Served on County Council of Defense and County Mutual Board
In our last issue we mentioned briefly as we were going to press, the death of L.E. Conway of Vernon township which occurred Thursday forenoon. The funeral was held on Saturday. Services were conducted in the Catholic Church at Graettinger, the pastor, Father J.J. Kelly celebrating a requiem high mass and preaching an impressive sermon in which he paid a fitting tribute to the worth of Mr. Conway as a member of his church and as a citizen. He was assisted by Rev. Leo McEvoy a relative of the deceased. The burial was in St. John's cemetery south of this city. There was a large attendance of relatives, old neighbors and friends. The pall bearers were Geo. Kliegl, john Goeders, Andrew Gappa, Peter O'Leary, Martin Laughlin and Michael Foley.
Lawrence E Conway was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John (Collins) Conway. He was born at Ottawa, Canada, July 30, 1858. He was 69 years of age. Mr. Conway was united in marriage in the old Catholic Church northwest of this city to Miss Teresa A. Hickey, February 7, 1887. Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn his passing eight sons and daughters. They are Mrs. I. E Drew of Cylinder, Mrs. J. A. Kliegl, J.W. Conway of Graettinger, Mrs. C.A. Frederick of Cylinder, John L. of Osgood, Ambrose of Estherville and Mrs. Delbert Conlon of Ayrshire and Leo of Graettinger. His death is also mourned by four brothers-James P. and J.J. of Graettinger, Thomas of Estherville, and Michael of St. Louis, and by two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Hickey and Mrs. Frank King of Graettinger. Another daughter, Mrs. Chas. Nolan, died in Emmetsburg a few years ago. Mr. Conway's parents came to Palo Alto county from Canada in 1870. They lived close to the present town of Osgood for many years. Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Conway resided on their Vernon township farm for 36 years. Mr. Conway was well known to the early settlers of Palo Alto as well as to those who located later in our county. He was open hearted, genial, jolly and off handed and he made friends easily. He was a close, observing reader, a pleasing, interesting converser and an all around good fellow in the popular sense of the term. He was eager to acknowledge the good qualities that characterized those with whom he came in contact. There was not a dull hour in a gathering of neighbors or friends when Mr. Conway was present and was feeling hearty. The writer served with him for a couple of years on the county council of defense during the World War. We found him one of the most patriotic, useful, pratical and reasonable members of the organization. He stood for a square deal for all including those with whom he might not always agree in matters under consideration. He was for a long time a director of the County Medical Insurance association. He gave the publick intelligent, honest, faithful service. He was a dutiful, provident husband and a forebearing, loving father. He was at all times affable and hospitable. He was true to his convictions and to his friends. He longed ardently for the success for the principles for which he stood. For nearly a quarter of a century he labored tirelessly, expectantly for the upbuilding and the betterment of his home community, our county and our state. The hundreds who knew him lament his passing and will long cherish fondly memories of his well spent life and his many generous deeds. Mrs. Conway, the worthy sons and daughters and the bereft brothers and sisters have the sympathy of our many readers in their sorrow.
Children of THERESA HICKEY and LAURENCE CONWAY are:
i. MARY V4 CONWAY, b. 1888; d. 1978 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.); m. ISAAC E DREW; b. 1879 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.); d. 1946 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.).
17. ii. MARGARET A CONWAY, b. 12/07/1891; d. 09/06/1971.
iii. J W CONWAY.
18. iv. ALICE J CONWAY, b. 08/23/1893; d. 01/04/1933.
v. JOHN L CONWAY.
19. vi. AMBROSE CONWAY, b. 1897; d. 1944.
vii. ? CONWAY, m. DELBERT CONLON.
viii. LEO CONWAY.
Generation No. 3
5. MARY THERESA4 MCNALLY (MARGARET ANN3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 09/27/1880 in Emmetsburg Iowa, and died 06/15/1966 in Clear Lake,Iowa. She married THOMAS P. JOYNT 08/25/1903 in Emmetsburg Iowa, son of PATRICK JOYNT and MARY DUNN. He was born 03/22/1876 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, and died 11/25/1957 in Clear Lake,Iowa.
Notes for MARY THERESA MCNALLY:
1900 census listed as age 19 and teacher living at home
Notes for THOMAS P. JOYNT:
Aug 7, 1947 Emmetsburg Democrat:
Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Joynt of Emmetsburg and John Joynt of Mallard spent Sunday visiting at the Thomas Joynt home in Clear Lake.
Children of MARY MCNALLY and THOMAS JOYNT are:
i. FRANCIS HAROLD5 JOYNT, b. 11/30/1904, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 10/09/1968, Chicago, Illinois; m. MILDRED CONNELY, 09/15/1934, Mason City,Iowa; b. 12/31/1905.
More About FRANCIS HAROLD JOYNT:
Fact 1: buried Clear Lake,Iowa
ii. EDWIN PATRICK JOYNT, b. 06/25/1908, Emmetsburg, Iowa; d. 09/25/1980, Blue Earth, Minnesota; m. CATHERINE JOHNSON, 11/23/1940, Guckeen,Minnesota.
iii. RALPH THOMAS JOYNT, b. 08/26/1909, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 02/07/1970, Mason City,Iowa; m. MARY LENORE CAHILL, 01/03/1934, Mason City,Iowa; b. 12/30/1905.
More About RALPH THOMAS JOYNT:
Fact 1: buried Clear Lake,Iowa
iv. MARGARET MARY JOYNT, b. 04/11/1910, Emmetsburg Iowa.
Notes for MARGARET MARY JOYNT:
Religious reception at 10:30 at Nazareth, Orange,Calif. Final profession into Sisters of St. Joseph July 2, 1940 at Orange, California. Left Emmetsburg for Orange on March 16, 1932.
More About MARGARET MARY JOYNT:
Fact 1: 06/01/1935, Took vows became nun-California
v. IRVIN JAMES JOYNT, b. 10/26/1912, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 04/12/1984, Phoenix,Arizona; m. HELEN DALHAUSER, 05/01/1937, Emmetsburg Iowa; b. 05/05/1912.
More About IRVIN JAMES JOYNT:
Fact 1: buried Clear Lake,Iowa
vi. VINCENT RAPHAEL JOYNT, b. 02/10/1914, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 02/01/1973, Clear Lake,Iowa.
More About VINCENT RAPHAEL JOYNT:
Fact 1: buried Clear Lake,Iowa
vii. EUGENE CHARLES JOYNT, b. 09/10/1916, Emmetsburg, Iowa; m. RITA GIRRES, 07/18/1942, San Diego,California; b. 09/20/1921.
viii. PAUL ROBERT JOYNT, b. 02/09/1918, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 05/22/1972, Mason City,Iowa.
More About PAUL ROBERT JOYNT:
Fact 1: buried Clear Lake,Iowa
ix. ALICE MARCELLA JOYNT, b. 01/14/1921, Emmetsburg, Iowa; m. VERNELL PETER LUDWIG, 02/09/1941, Clear Lake,Iowa; b. 03/22/1919.
6. WILLIAM PATRICK4 MCNALLY (MARGARET ANN3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 06/02/1882 in Emmetsburg Iowa, and died 05/17/1957 in Emmetsburg Iowa (Source: Palo Alto County Death Records-Book 4.). He married JOSEPHINE FRANCES DRUMMY 09/23/1907 in Emmetsburg Iowa, daughter of JOHN DRUMMY and MARY MCLAUGHLIN. She was born 02/22/1884 in Iowa, and died 04/30/1956 in Emmetsburg Iowa (Source: Palo Alto County Death Records-Book 4.).
More About WILLIAM PATRICK MCNALLY:
Burial: 05/20/1957, St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg,IA
Cause of Death: Ulcer, gastroentestinal hemorrhage
Fact 1: deputy sheriff (Source: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 3.)
Notes for JOSEPHINE FRANCES DRUMMY:
Estimated year of birth from age given in Palo Alto Co. Birth Records at time of birth of Gerald Thomas
From the Emmetsburg Democrat - 1907
McNally-Drummy
Monday morning, at 8:00, Mr. William P. McNally and Miss Josephine F. Drummy, both of this city, were united in marriage at St. Thomas church, rev. M. McNerney officiating. The nuptial mass was attended by a large number of invited friends and relatives. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Nellie McLaughlin, of Fonda. Mr. Robert McNally, brother of the groom, was best man. The wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Drummy. A large number of relatives and friends were in attendance. Mr. and Mr.s McNally left on the sourth bound passenger train for Omaha where they will spend some time. On their return they will commence housekeeping in this city.
The bride and groom have resided in this city since childhood. Both were educated in St. Mary academy. Their early friendship ripened into enduring affection, the culmination of which was their marriage on Monday. The bride is deservedly held in high regard by the many young people as well as by all other citizens of our community, who esteem her for her many qualities that are so necessary for the adornment of judicious, worthy womanhood. She is fully deserving of the genial, courteous, upright young gentleman to whom she has entrusted her future happiness, for he, too, justly merits the popularity he enjoys among the people of Emmetsburg and vicinity. The Democrat extends hearty greetings to the newly wedded pair and hopes that....
More About JOSEPHINE FRANCES DRUMMY:
Burial: 05/03/1956, St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg,IA
Cause of Death: Carcinoma of stomach
Children of WILLIAM MCNALLY and JOSEPHINE DRUMMY are:
i. FRANCIS DRUMMY5 MCNALLY, b. 01/07/1909, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 03/29/1963, Emmetsburg Iowa; m. KATHRYN MAXINE DEVINE, 11/23/1958, Emmetsburg Iowa; b. 11/16/1913, Iowa; d. 04/25/1973, Emmetsburg,Iowa (Source: Death Records, book 5, 1967-1983.).
More About FRANCIS DRUMMY MCNALLY:
Burial: 04/01/1963, St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg,IA
Cause of Death: coronary occlusion
More About KATHRYN MAXINE DEVINE:
Burial: 04/27/1973, StJohn's Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
ii. THOMAS GERALD MCNALLY, b. 07/26/1910, Emmetsburg,Iowa (Source: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 3, McNally,Gerald Thomas bron 7-26-1910 in EmmetsburgFather William P. McNally age 28 born in Iowa, deputy sheriffMother Josephine Francis Drummy age 26 born in Iowa2 children born,2 living.); d. 08/29/1975, Emmetsburg Iowa (Source: Death Records, book 5, 1967-1983, born: 26-aug-1911 Ia. ; WWII; Never marrieddied: 29-aug-1975; age 74; Veterans Hospital; Des Moines, Ia.; Bronchopneumonia; occlusive disease of carotid arteries.burial: 02-09-1975; St. John's Cath Cem; E'burg, Ia.Parents: Wm P. McNally & Josephine Drummy.).
Notes for THOMAS GERALD MCNALLY:
Name Thomas Gerald McNally
Seargent US Army WWII
iii. CAROLINE MCNALLY, b. 07/16/1912 (Source: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 3, McNally,Caroline born 7-26-1912Father William P. McNally age 30 born in Iowa, deputy sheriffMother Josephine F. Drummy age 29 born in Iowa3 children born, 3 living.).
iv. KATHERINE MCNALLY, b. 04/26/1915; d. 10/11/1915, Emmetsburg, Iowa (Source: Palo Alto County Death Records-Book 3.).
Notes for KATHERINE MCNALLY:
Aged 5 mo.,15 days at time of death
More About KATHERINE MCNALLY:
Cause of Death: gastritis,cholera infantum
Fact 1: 10/13/1915, buried St. John's Catholic Cemetery-E'burg.
7. ROSA ELLEN4 MCNALLY (MARGARET ANN3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 03/07/1884 in Iowa, and died 11/26/1974. She married JOHN BENJAMIN DOERNING. He was born Abt. 1879 in Germany, and died 12/21/1972.
Notes for JOHN BENJAMIN DOERNING:
Age estimated from age given in Palo Alto Co. Birth Records at time of birth of John Henry
More About JOHN BENJAMIN DOERNING:
Fact 1: farmer
Children of ROSA MCNALLY and JOHN DOERNING are:
i. HERMAN J5 DOERNING, b. 01/10/1905; d. 11/09/1975.
ii. PATRICK DOERNING, b. 05/24/1907; m. (1) ESTELLA RUPERT; b. 10/02/1905; d. 08/31/1971; m. (2) ELIZABETH HOGAN.
iii. ARNOLD DOERNING, b. 08/05/1909; d. 11/1978; m. MARIE CULLEN, 04/07/1938.
iv. GERALDINE DOERNING, b. 09/05/1923; m. NUGENT.
8. ANNIE JOSEPHINE4 MCNALLY (MARGARET ANN3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 04/23/1886 in Emmetsburg,Iowa, and died 09/03/1971. She married PETER J GRETHEN 03/28/1910, son of PETER GRETHEN and MARY. He was born 08/19/1888 in Mallard,Iowa, and died 08/07/1963.
More About ANNIE JOSEPHINE MCNALLY:
Fact 1: buried St. John's Catholic Cemetery-E'burg
Notes for PETER J GRETHEN:
Birth year estimated from age given in Palo Alto Birth Records at time of birth of Edna Marie.
Birth year later given on document prepared by Alice Ludwig.
From the Emmetsburg Democrat 6 May 1908:
The Grethen Case to be Tried
Court will convene Tuesday, may 19. Judge Coyle will preside. The case of the State of Iowa vs. Peter Grethen, Jr. for the shooting of his brother Casper last fall will be tried. The grand jury at the December term of court dismissed the complaint against him, but the March jury indicted him. County Attorney Williams will prosecute and E.A. Morling will defend. The evidence against him is not considered strong. His father and brothers are backing him and will spare no effort to clear him.
More About PETER J GRETHEN:
Fact 1: farmer
Fact 2: buried St. John's Cemetery-E'burg
Children of ANNIE MCNALLY and PETER GRETHEN are:
i. EDNA MARIE5 GRETHEN, b. 11/07/1911, Mallard,Iowa (Source: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 3, Grethen,Edna Marie born 11-7-1911Father Peter J. Grethen age 24 born in Mallard,Ia,farmerMother Anna Josephine McNally age 26 born in Emmetsburg2 children born,1 living.); m. LEO WALTER HANNISH, 11/25/1931, Mallard,Iowa; b. 11/10/1910, Chugwater,Wyoming.
More About EDNA MARIE GRETHEN:
Fact 1: resided in Laurens, Iowa
ii. MARGARET EVA GRETHEN, b. 03/25/1913, Mallard,Iowa (Source: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 3, Grethen,Margaret Eva born 3-25-1913 in Ellington Twp.,Mallard,IowaFather Peter J. Grethen age 25 born in Mallard,farmerMother Anna Josephine McNally age 27 born in Emmetsburg3 children born,2 li.); m. ARTHUR DIETERICH WEISHAAR.
iii. RALPH PETER GRETHEN, b. 05/14/1917 (Source: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 3, Grethen,Ralph Peter born 5-14-17 in Ellington TWPFather P.J. Grethen age 29 born in IA,farmerMother Anna Josephine McNally age 31 born in IA4 children born,3 living.); m. ROSALINDA SCHULLER.
iv. HARLEY JOSEPH GRETHEN, b. 10/11/1929; m. CHARLOTTE MARIE PERRIGO.
More About HARLEY JOSEPH GRETHEN:
Fact 1: farmer.
9. MARGARET4 MCNALLY (MARGARET ANN3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 12/04/1889 in Emmetsburg Iowa, and died 08/11/1962 in Sioux Falls,South Dakota. She married JOHN JOSEPH CLENNON 01/08/1912 in West Bend,Iowa, son of MARTIN CLENNON and JOSEPHINE BEAN. He was born 10/18/1886 in Minooka, Illinois, and died 10/23/1957 in Sioux Falls,South Dakota.
More About JOHN JOSEPH CLENNON:
Fact 1: farmer
Marriage Notes for MARGARET MCNALLY and JOHN CLENNON:
From the Emmetsburg Democrat, 10 Jan 1912:
Were Married Monday
Mr. John Joseph Clennon and Miss Margaret McNally
Mr. John Joseph Clennon and Miss Margaret McNally were united in marriage at Assumption church Monday morning.
Misses Ruth Reilly and Mary O'Brien rendered Mendellsohn's beautiful wedding march as the bridal party passed up the center aisle to the altar. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.P. Conway. Miss Julia Drummy was bridesmaid and Mr. Eugene M. Clennon was best man. During the nuptial mass, Mr. C.J. Berger sang "O, Promise Me" and Miss Ruth Reilly sang "Ave Maria". A number of invited relatives were in attendance. At the close of the ceremony, the contracting parties repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. McNally, where a five course wedding breakfast was served. Only immediate relatives were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Clennon left on the south bound Rock Island passenger train for Joliet, Illinois where they will visit relatives and friends for a few days, after which they will spend a short time in Chicago. After March 1 they will make their home on a farm near West Bend.
The bride is one of Emmetsburg's popular, accomplished young ladies. She has resided in this city since childhood, attended St. Mary Academy for many years and has had athe best educational and social advantages that our community affords. That she has fully profited by them is more than apparent to all who know her. She was for several years employed in the mercantile establishments of our city and always proved herself capable, ready and popular as a saleslady. The West Bend people will find her a willing, cheerful helper in every worthy movement in which she may decide to apply her energies. Teh groom is one of our ideal young men. He is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. M Clennon. No gentleman stands higher in the estimation of friends and associates. What could we say that would be more complimentary to him? We can assure the citizens of West Bend that he will more than make good as an intelligent worker and as an upright, exemplary, useful citizen. We join the many friends of the bride and groom in wishing them health and happiness.
Children of MARGARET MCNALLY and JOHN CLENNON are:
i. HAROLD JOSEPH5 CLENNON, b. 10/21/1912, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 02/25/1997, Sioux Falls,South Dakota; m. MARGARET GILLESPIE, 1953, Sioux Falls,South Dakota.
Notes for HAROLD JOSEPH CLENNON:
Buried St. Michael's Cemetery, Sioux Falls,South Dakota
Divorced Margaret Gillespie, date unknown
ii. MARIE MARGARET CLENNON, b. 05/01/1914, West Bend,Iowa; m. FRANK P. WOODS, 05/01/1934, Sioux Falls,South Dakota.
iii. EVELYN RUTH CLENNON, b. 03/20/1921, Sioux Falls,South Dakota; d. 06/21/1957, Sioux Falls,South Dakota; m. JAMES DERRICK, 1947, Sioux Falls,South Dakota.
10. ROBERT FRANCIS4 MCNALLY (MARGARET ANN3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 01/14/1890 in Emmetsburg Iowa, and died 09/20/1952 in Des Moines,Iowa. He married VIOLETTE MARGARET BERRY 05/20/1919 in Emmetsburg Iowa (Source: Palo Alto County Marriage Records-Book 9, 104, certificate 3764.), daughter of JOHN BERRY and MARGARET O'NEIL. She was born 09/28/1898 in Livermore,Iowa, and died 05/02/1969.
Notes for ROBERT FRANCIS MCNALLY:
Died at Des Moines Vet Hospital
Iowa Pvt 163 Depot Brigade WWI
More About ROBERT FRANCIS MCNALLY:
Burial: St John's Cemetery, E'burg, Iowa
Fact 1: buried at Emmetsburg,Iowa
More About VIOLETTE MARGARET BERRY:
Burial: St John's Cemetery, E'burg, Iowa
Children of ROBERT MCNALLY and VIOLETTE BERRY are:
i. KATHRYN MARGARET5 MCNALLY, b. 12/21/1919, Emmetsburg Iowa (Source: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 4.); m. CLIFFORD SELMAR HENG, 03/08/1943; b. 12/26/1919.
ii. EARL FRANCIS MCNALLY, b. 08/20/1921 (Source: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 4, McNally,Earl Francis born 8-20-1921 in Freedom TWPParents Margaret Violet Berry and Robert Francis McNally.); d. 09/16/1984, Letts,Iowa; m. (1) ROSEANN PETERSON; m. (2) VIRGINIA BROWN PETERSON SNELL.
Notes for EARL FRANCIS MCNALLY:
9 stepchildren
Nancy Luellen of Madison,Wisconsin
Connie Idle of Muscatine,Iowa
Diane Peterson of Muscatine,Iowa
Lori Snyder of Muscatine,Iowa
Pam Calvage of Fruitland,Iowa
Cheri Peterson of Letts,Iowa
Carolyn Smith of Mason City,Iowa
Harold Peterson of Green Bay,Wisconsin
Richard Snell of Amery, Wisconsin
More About EARL FRANCIS MCNALLY:
Fact 1: buried at Letts,Iowa
iii. ROBERT JOSEPH MCNALLY, b. 10/30/1922; m. BEVERLY LORRAINE JONES, 05/07/1948; b. 05/30/1927.
11. LORETTA4 MCNALLY (MARGARET ANN3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 04/14/1896 in Emmetsburg Iowa, and died 10/25/1980 in Armstrong,Iowa. She married NICHOLAS WILLIAM MART. He was born 09/03/1887, and died 07/29/1958 in Minnesota.
More About NICHOLAS WILLIAM MART:
Fact 1: farmer
Children of LORETTA MCNALLY and NICHOLAS MART are:
i. FRANCIS5 MART, b. 12/10/1915; m. CLARA STEFORSKI, 03/26/1940; b. 01/18/1912.
ii. MARGARET MART, b. 02/17/1917; m. ALBERT GARTESKI, 09/19/1946; b. 02/18/1912.
iii. MARIE MART, b. 09/19/1918; m. GEORGE BLOMSTROM, 09/20/1937; b. 11/14/1914.
iv. CLINTON MART, b. 02/12/1920; m. GLADYS WEGNER, 02/14/1944; b. 05/03/1928.
v. HELEN MART, b. 02/23/1921; m. ANTHONY GRABIANOWSKI, 02/18/1941; b. 10/30/1919.
vi. SHIRLEY MART, b. 06/27/1922; m. ROBERT WEGNER, 01/28/1942; b. 04/13/1919.
vii. EARLDEAN MART, b. 08/08/1923; m. RUTH HAGEMAN, 12/31/1949; b. 05/29/1927.
viii. BETTY LOU MART, b. 11/09/1924; d. 12/27/1966; m. ROBERT OBBINK, 03/16/1949; b. 07/13/1921.
ix. GERALDINE MART, b. 03/15/1927; m. EUGENE HELGESON, 02/18/1949; b. 07/06/1919; d. 11/11/1975.
x. PHYLLIS MART, b. 01/27/1929; m. PETER GOODNATURE, 02/07/1949; b. 10/05/1918.
12. ALICE CECELIA4 MCNALLY (MARGARET ANN3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 08/10/1897 in Emmetsburg Iowa, and died 12/17/1978 in Mason City,Iowa. She married ELMER JAMES FREDERICK 01/08/1917 in Emmetsburg Iowa, son of WILLIAM FREDERICK and LIANTHA MOSES. He was born 08/31/1893 in Cylinder,Iowa, and died 06/04/1982 in Mason City,Iowa.
More About ALICE CECELIA MCNALLY:
Fact 1: 12/19/1978, buried Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City ,Iowa
Fact 2: telephone operator
More About ELMER JAMES FREDERICK:
Fact 1: 08/04/1982, buried Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City ,Iowa
Children of ALICE MCNALLY and ELMER FREDERICK are:
i. ROBERT JAMES5 FREDERICK, b. 04/02/1922, Emmetsburg Iowa; m. (1) DARLENE JOYCE KUNTZ; m. (2) VIRGINIA HEINZ, 12/24/1942.
ii. ETHEL MARGARET FREDERICK, b. 11/11/1924, Emmetsburg Iowa; m. HARLEY GLENN DAY, 02/17/1947, Mason City,Iowa; b. 10/25/1922.
Marriage Notes for ETHEL FREDERICK and HARLEY DAY:
Divorced in 1953 and remarried 5/30/1956. Divorced again in 1966.
iii. WILMA THERESA FREDERICK, b. 01/27/1930, Greattinger,Iowa; m. ROBERT ROY ANDERSON, 06/17/1950, Mason City,Iowa.
13. MARGARET4 HICKEY (JOHN WILLIAM3, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) She married FRED BESCHORNER.
Children of MARGARET HICKEY and FRED BESCHORNER are:
i. FRANCIS5 BESCHORNER.
ii. ROBERT BESCHORNER.
iii. FRED BESCHORNER.
14. BRIDGET4 HICKEY (JOHN WILLIAM3, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 1896, and died 1976. She married RUSSEL O'DELL 10/09/1923, son of MATTHEW O'DELL and UNKNOWN TRICKEL. He was born 06/19/1892 in Paxton, Illinois, and died 02/12/1930.
More About BRIDGET HICKEY:
Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa
Notes for RUSSEL O'DELL:
1929:
Russell Odell Called Friday
Leaves Wife and Three Small Children. Funeral was Held Monday
Russell Odell of this place, who was ill for two weeks with pneumonia resulting from an attack of the flu, passed away Friday. The funeral was held in St. Thomas church Monday morning at 9:30. Father Orliwski officiating in th absence of Father McNerney. The interment was in St. John’s cemetery. The pall bearers were John Kleigl, Isaac Drew, Herman Leduc, Wm. Leduc, Ed McEwan and Anthony Ruddy.
Mr. Odell was born at Paxton, Illinois, June 19, 1892. His age was 37. Twenty-one years ago he came to this county where he subsequently resided. He was married in Emmetsburg October 9, 1924, to Miss Bridget Hickey. He is survived by his widow, and three sons-Robert, 6, Leland 4, and Matthew 2 1/2 years old. His death is also mourned by his mother, Mrs. Odell of Paxton, Illinois, who is quite advanced in years, and by one brother, Fred, of Milwaukee and by four sisters- Mrs. Lawrence Miller and Miss Nora Odell of Paxton, Illinois, Mrs. C.A. Tobias of Champaign, Ill., and Mrs. Gladys Rotrock of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The father died in 1917, and one brother, Paul, in 1910.
Mr. Odell was taken from his home and loved ones at amost unfavorable time in their lives. His three children were, of course, very dear to him and his devoted wife who needed every attention, physical and financial, that he could give them. It is very sad that he is not left to care for them but how many lamentable cases of this kind ther are in the course of human events. General and profound sympathy is offered to Mrs. Odell and her fatherless little folks in their bereavement.
More About RUSSEL O'DELL:
Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa
Cause of Death: double pneumonia
Children of BRIDGET HICKEY and RUSSEL O'DELL are:
i. MATTHEW THOMAS5 O'DELL, b. 04/30/1924.
ii. LELAND FRANCIS O'DELL, b. 12/12/1925.
iii. ROBERT EUGENE O'DELL, b. Abt. 1927.
15. CHARLES CLEO4 HICKEY (JOHN WILLIAM3, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 12/08/1909 in Emmetsburg Iowa. He married BERNIECE JOLETTA KNUDSON 02/20/1935 in Emmetsburg,Iowa. She was born 12/12/1913, and died 03/17/1988.
Notes for CHARLES CLEO HICKEY:
Feb. 20, 1938:
Berniece Knutson and Charles Hickey Wed
Miss Berniece Knutson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Knutson of Cylinder and Mr. Charles Hickey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hickey of Osgood were married at St. Thomas church in Emmetsburg Wednesday morning at seven o’clock. The pastor, Rev. McNerney officiated. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Toole of this city. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s parents.
The bride attended the Emmetsburg High School completing her course several years ago. For the past three years she has been teaching in the rural schools of our county. She is at the present time teaching in the Vernon Township school. She has proven herself very efficient as an instructor and is popular in school circles. She is the possessor of a pleasing personality and has hosts of friends.
The bridegroom after completing his schooling, followed farming. He is one of the fine young men of our county and is held in high esteem by all who know him.
Mr. and Mrs. Hickey will for the present resied at the Knutson home near Cylinder.
The Democrat is pleased to join with many friends throughout the county in extending hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hickey.
Children of CHARLES HICKEY and BERNIECE KNUDSON are:
i. PHYLLIS ANN5 HICKEY.
ii. MARY JOLETTA HICKEY.
iii. CHARLES WILLIAM HICKEY.
iv. PATRICIA ELIZABETH HICKEY, b. 02/15/1942; d. 06/1977; m. RAYMOND LEE SPENCER, 04/22/1961, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; b. 01/01/1940; d. 02/29/1976.
v. JOHN HICKEY.
vi. KAREN HICKEY.
vii. ELLEN HICKEY.
viii. LAWRENCE HICKEY.
ix. JAMES HICKEY.
x. JERRY HICKEY.
xi. LINDA HICKEY.
xii. COLLEEN HICKEY.
xiii. DANIEL HICKEY.
16. MARY ANN4 HICKEY (JOHN WILLIAM3, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 12/02/1887 in Vernon Township, Palo Alto County, Iowa, and died in Chicago, Illinois. She married EDWARD MCEWAN 06/10/1912.
Notes for MARY ANN HICKEY:
Miss Mary Ann Hickey was born in Vernon Township on December 2, 1887 and has lived in this county all of her life. On June 10, 1912, she united in marriage with Edward McEwan in this city. Two children, a boy and a girl, were born to them. Both survive their mother. The daughter, Marie is a graduate nurse of St. bernard's hospital (Chicago) and was with her mother when she died. The son Joe is at home"
Before 1940:
Death Calls Mrs. McEwan
Mrs. Edward McEwan died in St. Bernard’s hospital, Chicago, Thursday morning, March 9, following an operation. She had been in the hospital about six weeks.
Funeral services were held at St. Thomas church here at 9:30 Saturday morning. Rev. M.J. McNerney officiated. The pallbearers were Robert, Francis and Frederick Bescroner, James Conway, Robert Kleigl, and Eugene Drew.
Miss Mary Ann Hickey was born in Vernon township on December 2, 1887 and has lived in this county all of her life. On June 10, 1912, she united in marriage with Edward McEwan in this city. Two children, a boy and a girl, were born to them. Both survive their mother. The daughter, Marie, is a graduate nurse of St. Bernard’s Hospital and was with her mother when she died. The son Joe is at home.
Mrs. McEwan is a daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. John W. Hickey of Vernon township. As she grew up she was admired for her fine qualities of both heart and mind. She was bright, active, energetic, and was ambitious to do her full share in wahtever was to be done. She was a nobedient and dutiful daughter and a devoted, loving wife and mother. She will be sadly missed by her family and by her friends. She is survived by her parents, Mr and Mrs. J.W. Hickey, her husband, and two children, three sisters, Mrs. Fred Beschoner, Mrs. Bridget O’Dell of Osgood, Mrs. P.E. Toole of Emmetsburg and three brothers, M. J. , Lawrence and Charles Hickey of Osgood.
To them and other surviving relatives the Tribune extends sincere sympathy.
Children of MARY HICKEY and EDWARD MCEWAN are:
i. MARIE5 MCEWAN.
ii. JOSEPH MCEWAN.
17. MARGARET A4 CONWAY (THERESA A3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 12/07/1891 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.), and died 09/06/1971 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.). She married JOHN A KLIEGL. He was born 12/07/1883 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.), and died 11/16/1957 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.).
Notes for JOHN A KLIEGL:
Parents Joseph and Kate Kliegl see household 101 on 1895 state Census.
Siblings Joe, Henry, Maggie, Mary?
Children of MARGARET CONWAY and JOHN KLIEGL are:
i. JOSEPH HENRY5 KLIEGL, b. 12/11/1934 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.); d. 06/18/1940 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.).
ii. ELLEN MAXINE KLIEGL, b. 08/23/1939; d. 08/29/1931 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.).
18. ALICE J4 CONWAY (THERESA A3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 08/23/1893 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.), and died 01/04/1933 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.). She married CLARENCE A FREDERICK. He was born 03/26/1892 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.), and died 03/28/1978 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.).
Child of ALICE CONWAY and CLARENCE FREDERICK is:
i. LELAND E5 FREDERICK, b. 05/19/1930, Freedom Twp, Palo Alto Co, Iowa; m. KATHLEEN E BRENNAN, 05/27/1952, Ruthven, Iowa; b. 12/21/1931, Spencer, Iowa.
19. AMBROSE4 CONWAY (THERESA A3 HICKEY, JAMES2, MICHAEL1) was born 1897 (Source: 1880 Palo Alto Co. Census.), and died 1944 (Source: 1880 Palo Alto Co. Census.). He married JOSEPHINE A. She was born 1900.
Child of AMBROSE CONWAY and JOSEPHINE A is:
i. AMBROSE5 CONWAY, b. 1922 (Source: St. John's Cemetery Records.).