OWEN O'NEILL LAID TO REST WEDNESDAY
Owen O'Neill passed away in this city about 10 o'clock on last Monday morning, death resulting from a complication of kidney diseases.
Owen O'Neill was born in Clinton County, New York, August 15, 1859. Came to Wyoming in 1887 and was united in marriage to Margaret Carroll in Laramie in 1890. Seven children were the result of the union. two died in infancy, James with the Army of Occupation in Germany, Frank just returned from France. Carroll, Francis and Mrs. Al Sieger of this city. He is survived by his wife, five children, and three brothers—John, James and Henry of New York State.
Mr. O'Neill was one of the early settlers of Wyoming, having had charge of the coal schutes in Green River River in the early days, later moving to Cheyenne and Denver. In 1905 he took up a Kincaid claim in Nebraska, and continued to farm until he lost his health five years ago.
After his health failed he tried several hot springs, was treated by the Famous Mayo Bros. but only gained temporary relief, but along with his poor health he still kept active. making an effort to meet the conditions of life with determination until relieived [sic] by the hand of death on April 7th.
He was a man who enjoyed a wide circle of friends, and all united in extending to the bereaved family their unstinted sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
The funeral was held from the Catholic church Wednesday morning, Father Schillinger preaching a most touching sermon, while the singing was of that order that brings mortals to the point of reviewing life. The floral offerings were beauiful [sic]. Following the sermon the remains were tenderly deposited in the bosom of mother earth in the new cemetery.
Source: Green River Star, Green River, Wyoming, 11 Apr 1919, Page 1
Owen O'Neill passed away in this city about 10 o'clock on last Monday morning, death resulting from a complication of kidney diseases.
Owen O'Neill was born in Clinton County, New York, August 15, 1859. Came to Wyoming in 1887 and was united in marriage to Margaret Carroll in Laramie in 1890. Seven children were the result of the union. two died in infancy, James with the Army of Occupation in Germany, Frank just returned from France. Carroll, Francis and Mrs. Al Sieger of this city. He is survived by his wife, five children, and three brothers—John, James and Henry of New York State.
Mr. O'Neill was one of the early settlers of Wyoming, having had charge of the coal schutes in Green River River in the early days, later moving to Cheyenne and Denver. In 1905 he took up a Kincaid claim in Nebraska, and continued to farm until he lost his health five years ago.
After his health failed he tried several hot springs, was treated by the Famous Mayo Bros. but only gained temporary relief, but along with his poor health he still kept active. making an effort to meet the conditions of life with determination until relieived [sic] by the hand of death on April 7th.
He was a man who enjoyed a wide circle of friends, and all united in extending to the bereaved family their unstinted sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
The funeral was held from the Catholic church Wednesday morning, Father Schillinger preaching a most touching sermon, while the singing was of that order that brings mortals to the point of reviewing life. The floral offerings were beauiful [sic]. Following the sermon the remains were tenderly deposited in the bosom of mother earth in the new cemetery.
Source: Green River Star, Green River, Wyoming, 11 Apr 1919, Page 1
OWEN O'NEILL LAID TO REST WEDNESDAY
Owen O'Neill passed away in this city about 10 o'clock on last Monday morning, death resulting from a complication of kidney diseases.
Owen O'Neill was born in Clinton County, New York, August 15, 1859. Came to Wyoming in 1887 and was united in marriage to Margaret Carroll in Laramie in 1890. Seven children were the result of the union. two died in infancy, James with the Army of Occupation in Germany, Frank just returned from France. Carroll, Francis and Mrs. Al Sieger of this city. He is survived by his wife, five children, and three brothers—John, James and Henry of New York State.
Mr. O'Neill was one of the early settlers of Wyoming, having had charge of the coal schutes in Green River River in the early days, later moving to Cheyenne and Denver. In 1905 he took up a Kincaid claim in Nebraska, and continued to farm until he lost his health five years ago.
After his health failed he tried several hot springs, was treated by the Famous Mayo Bros. but only gained temporary relief, but along with his poor health he still kept active. making an effort to meet the conditions of life with determination until relieived [sic] by the hand of death on April 7th.
He was a man who enjoyed a wide circle of friends, and all united in extending to the bereaved family their unstinted sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
The funeral was held from the Catholic church Wednesday morning, Father Schillinger preaching a most touching sermon, while the singing was of that order that brings mortals to the point of reviewing life. The floral offerings were beauiful [sic]. Following the sermon the remains were tenderly deposited in the bosom of mother earth in the new cemetery.
Source: Green River Star, Green River, Wyoming, 11 Apr 1919, Page 1
Owen O'Neill passed away in this city about 10 o'clock on last Monday morning, death resulting from a complication of kidney diseases.
Owen O'Neill was born in Clinton County, New York, August 15, 1859. Came to Wyoming in 1887 and was united in marriage to Margaret Carroll in Laramie in 1890. Seven children were the result of the union. two died in infancy, James with the Army of Occupation in Germany, Frank just returned from France. Carroll, Francis and Mrs. Al Sieger of this city. He is survived by his wife, five children, and three brothers—John, James and Henry of New York State.
Mr. O'Neill was one of the early settlers of Wyoming, having had charge of the coal schutes in Green River River in the early days, later moving to Cheyenne and Denver. In 1905 he took up a Kincaid claim in Nebraska, and continued to farm until he lost his health five years ago.
After his health failed he tried several hot springs, was treated by the Famous Mayo Bros. but only gained temporary relief, but along with his poor health he still kept active. making an effort to meet the conditions of life with determination until relieived [sic] by the hand of death on April 7th.
He was a man who enjoyed a wide circle of friends, and all united in extending to the bereaved family their unstinted sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
The funeral was held from the Catholic church Wednesday morning, Father Schillinger preaching a most touching sermon, while the singing was of that order that brings mortals to the point of reviewing life. The floral offerings were beauiful [sic]. Following the sermon the remains were tenderly deposited in the bosom of mother earth in the new cemetery.
Source: Green River Star, Green River, Wyoming, 11 Apr 1919, Page 1
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