McGrady, John 1825-1894

MCGRADY, OLIVER

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 7/6/2024 at 18:00:51

DIED - McGrady - At his home in Clear Lake Township, on Wednesday, May 30th, 1894, John McGrady, aged 68 years.

John McGrady was born in Grand Isle Co., Vermont, June 7th, 1825, where he lived until 1851, when he was married to Miss Annie Oliver, who survives him.

Soon after his marriage Mr. McGrady came west, settling in Clayton county, and from there he came to Clear Lake in 1871, purchasing a farm four miles northwest of town, where he lived until his death.

Mr. Grady was a quiet, unassuming man but possessed of a bright mind and qualities which won for him the esteem and warm friendship of his neighbors, and all with whome [sic] his long residence here brought him in contact.

He was a faithful husband, a kind and indulgent parent, and although he had been a sufferer for three years, and his death was expected, yet when the end came the family were prostrated with grief.

He leaves a widow and was the father of seven grown children al of whom are living - Daniel, Charles, Wesley, John, Lucy, Betsey and Sarah McGrady.

~Clear Lake Mirror, Thursday, June 7, 1894; pg 5

Note: Burial is in the Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo co., IA cemetery.