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John D McCormack

Birth
Canada
Death
6 May 1887
Burial
Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Gownlock McCormack.

Killed in a 60 plus foot fall from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Bridge spanning the Bear River.

Funeral was held at the home of his brother, James C. McCormack on Cemetery Avenue, Grass Valley.


Note: Surname is typically seen as either McCormack or McCormick. It is possible that his gravesite is in another section of the cemetery at the top of Kidder Ave. His obituary stated:

"The funeral of John D. McCormick on Sunday was largely attended. The interment was made at the Grass Valley Cemetery."

His brother, James', obituary stated:

"McCormick was the last member of a family of 10, his parents a brother and sister, who preceded him in death being buried in the local cemetery also."




Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Gownlock McCormack.

Killed in a 60 plus foot fall from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Bridge spanning the Bear River.

Funeral was held at the home of his brother, James C. McCormack on Cemetery Avenue, Grass Valley.


Note: Surname is typically seen as either McCormack or McCormick. It is possible that his gravesite is in another section of the cemetery at the top of Kidder Ave. His obituary stated:

"The funeral of John D. McCormick on Sunday was largely attended. The interment was made at the Grass Valley Cemetery."

His brother, James', obituary stated:

"McCormick was the last member of a family of 10, his parents a brother and sister, who preceded him in death being buried in the local cemetery also."




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  • Created by: DR
  • Added: Jul 4, 2013
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113327446/john_d-mccormack: accessed ), memorial page for John D McCormack (unknown–6 May 1887), Find a Grave Memorial ID 113327446, citing Old Grass Valley City Cemetery, Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, USA; Maintained by DR (contributor 47001972).