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William Henry Tyrrell

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William Henry Tyrrell

Birth
McHenry County, Illinois, USA
Death
1 Apr 1925 (aged 75)
Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Add to Map
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Note: A duplicate memorial was merged with this one by Find A Grave on 3/21/2022 at the request of another contributor.

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Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992
William H. Tyrrell
birth: 1850 Union, Il
marriage: 16 May 1883 , Bremer, Iowa
father: Edward Tyrrell
mother: Elizabeth Worthington
spouse: Addie McFarland
birth: 1864 Warren, Il
parents: Peter McFarland, Mary Martin

Census 1880 Waverly, Bremer, Iowa
Age 32
Marital Status Widowed
Race White
Occupation Printer
Father's Birthplace Ireland
Mother's Birthplace New York
William H Tyrrell Other M 32 Illinois
Nettie Tyrrell Other F 4 Iowa
William P Martin Self M 38 Ohio
Ada Mcfarland Niece F 16 Illinois
Jennie Parker Sister F 49 Scotland

Census 1900 Waverly city, Bremer, Iowa
Marital Status Married
Race White
Years Married 17
Birth Date Dec 1849
Birthplace Illinois
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1883
Father's Birthplace Ireland
Mother's Birthplace Ireland
Number of Living Children: 4
Mother of how many children: 4
William H Tyrrell Head M 51 Illinois
Ada C Tyrrell Wife F 37 Illinois
Jeanette E Tyrrell Daughter F 25 Iowa
Elizabeth Tyrrell Daughter F 16 Iowa
Helen Tyrrell Daughter F 10 Iowa
Edward W Tyrrell Son M 6 Iowa
Donald M Tyrrell Son M 2 Iowa

Census 1920 Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California
Marital Status Married
Race White
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Own or Rent Rent
Birth Year (Estimated) 1850
Birthplace Illinois
Father's Birthplace Ireland
Mother's Birthplace Canada
William H Tyrrell Head M 70 Illinois
Addie M Tyrell Wife F 56 Illinois
Helen Tyrell Daughter F 29 Iowa
Edward W Tyrell Son M 25 Iowa
Donald M Tyrell Son M 21 Iowa
Agnes Tyrell Daughter F 12 Iowa

William H. Tyrrell has long been identified with journalistic interests in Bremer county as editor and owner of the Republican of Waverly, the office of which he entered as an apprentice at the age of fourteen years. For sixteen years he has discharged the duties devolving upon him as postmaster of Waverly. His birth occurred in McHenry county, Illinois, on the 26th of December, 1849, his parents being Edward and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Tyrrell, natives of County Carlow, Ireland.
William H. Tyrrell, the fourth in order of birth in a family of seven children, acquired his education in Waverly at a time when the schools here embraced only the primary and intermediate grades. When a youth of fourteen he entered the office of the Republican as an apprentice and at the end of two and a half years began working as a journeyman printer in Waverly offices, also spending about a year in Missouri. In 1873, he became part owner of the Independent, his associate being Captain Lucas, while a short time afterward Daniel Fichthorn became his partner. At the end of six months in the latter relation he severed his connection with the Independent and purchased a half interest in the Republican, his partner being James Fletcher, who in 1883 was appointed United States consul to Genoa, where he died. Mr. Tyrrell became sole owner of the paper at that time and has since conducted the same independently. He personally supplies all copy for his journal and superintends all business transactions connected with its publication. The Republican is an interesting as well as instructive sheet and enjoys a large subscription and advertising patronage. Mr. Tyrrell is half owner of the building in which his office and plant are located, this being one of the principal structures of Waverly and the only exclusive office building in the city. He likewise owns residence property and is a stockholder in the sugar factory and in the Fortner Hotel of Waverly. His business record is most commendable, for it is one of steady advancement and continued success that have come as a result of his sound judgment, perseverance and able management.
Mr. Tyrrell has been twice married. In November, 1874, he wedded Miss Flora Parker, a native of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away in November, 1876. They had one child, Jeannette, who is now the wife of Guy O. VanDerveer, cashier of the State Bank of Waverly. On the 16th of May, 1883, Mr. Tyrrell was again married, his second union being with Miss Addie McFarland, a native of Warren, Illinois, and a daughter of Peter and Mary J. (Martin) McFarland, who removed from Warren to Rockford, Illinois, where both passed away. To William H. and Addie (McFarland) Tyrrell have been born five children, as follows: Elizabeth, a linotype operator, who assists her father; Helen, at home; Edward, who also assists his father in the publication of the Republican; Donald, attending school; and Agnes, who is yet under the parental roof.
In his political views Mr. Tyrrell is a stanch republican and edits his paper in the interests of that party. He has served as a school director and was a member of the city council when all the electric light and sewerage systems were installed in Waverly and street paving was begun. At the present time he holds the office of postmaster. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in St. Andrew's Episcopal church, while fraternally he is identified with the Masons, belonging to Tyrrell Lodge, No. 116, A.F.& A.M. He also acts as treasurer of Willow Lawn Lodge, No. 628, I.O.O.F., and is a member of Herdman Lodge, K.P., and the Modern Woodmen of America. The period of his residence in Bremer county covers six decades and his name is known and honored everywhere within its borders. His career is a signal instance of the power of hard work and determination in the making of a successful man.
[History of Bremer County, Iowa Vol. II 1914]
Note: A duplicate memorial was merged with this one by Find A Grave on 3/21/2022 at the request of another contributor.

I do not ordinarily add raw data in list form (rather than a biography), but since this info was on the duplicate, I am leaving it here.
**************************************************************************************

Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992
William H. Tyrrell
birth: 1850 Union, Il
marriage: 16 May 1883 , Bremer, Iowa
father: Edward Tyrrell
mother: Elizabeth Worthington
spouse: Addie McFarland
birth: 1864 Warren, Il
parents: Peter McFarland, Mary Martin

Census 1880 Waverly, Bremer, Iowa
Age 32
Marital Status Widowed
Race White
Occupation Printer
Father's Birthplace Ireland
Mother's Birthplace New York
William H Tyrrell Other M 32 Illinois
Nettie Tyrrell Other F 4 Iowa
William P Martin Self M 38 Ohio
Ada Mcfarland Niece F 16 Illinois
Jennie Parker Sister F 49 Scotland

Census 1900 Waverly city, Bremer, Iowa
Marital Status Married
Race White
Years Married 17
Birth Date Dec 1849
Birthplace Illinois
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1883
Father's Birthplace Ireland
Mother's Birthplace Ireland
Number of Living Children: 4
Mother of how many children: 4
William H Tyrrell Head M 51 Illinois
Ada C Tyrrell Wife F 37 Illinois
Jeanette E Tyrrell Daughter F 25 Iowa
Elizabeth Tyrrell Daughter F 16 Iowa
Helen Tyrrell Daughter F 10 Iowa
Edward W Tyrrell Son M 6 Iowa
Donald M Tyrrell Son M 2 Iowa

Census 1920 Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California
Marital Status Married
Race White
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Own or Rent Rent
Birth Year (Estimated) 1850
Birthplace Illinois
Father's Birthplace Ireland
Mother's Birthplace Canada
William H Tyrrell Head M 70 Illinois
Addie M Tyrell Wife F 56 Illinois
Helen Tyrell Daughter F 29 Iowa
Edward W Tyrell Son M 25 Iowa
Donald M Tyrell Son M 21 Iowa
Agnes Tyrell Daughter F 12 Iowa

William H. Tyrrell has long been identified with journalistic interests in Bremer county as editor and owner of the Republican of Waverly, the office of which he entered as an apprentice at the age of fourteen years. For sixteen years he has discharged the duties devolving upon him as postmaster of Waverly. His birth occurred in McHenry county, Illinois, on the 26th of December, 1849, his parents being Edward and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Tyrrell, natives of County Carlow, Ireland.
William H. Tyrrell, the fourth in order of birth in a family of seven children, acquired his education in Waverly at a time when the schools here embraced only the primary and intermediate grades. When a youth of fourteen he entered the office of the Republican as an apprentice and at the end of two and a half years began working as a journeyman printer in Waverly offices, also spending about a year in Missouri. In 1873, he became part owner of the Independent, his associate being Captain Lucas, while a short time afterward Daniel Fichthorn became his partner. At the end of six months in the latter relation he severed his connection with the Independent and purchased a half interest in the Republican, his partner being James Fletcher, who in 1883 was appointed United States consul to Genoa, where he died. Mr. Tyrrell became sole owner of the paper at that time and has since conducted the same independently. He personally supplies all copy for his journal and superintends all business transactions connected with its publication. The Republican is an interesting as well as instructive sheet and enjoys a large subscription and advertising patronage. Mr. Tyrrell is half owner of the building in which his office and plant are located, this being one of the principal structures of Waverly and the only exclusive office building in the city. He likewise owns residence property and is a stockholder in the sugar factory and in the Fortner Hotel of Waverly. His business record is most commendable, for it is one of steady advancement and continued success that have come as a result of his sound judgment, perseverance and able management.
Mr. Tyrrell has been twice married. In November, 1874, he wedded Miss Flora Parker, a native of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away in November, 1876. They had one child, Jeannette, who is now the wife of Guy O. VanDerveer, cashier of the State Bank of Waverly. On the 16th of May, 1883, Mr. Tyrrell was again married, his second union being with Miss Addie McFarland, a native of Warren, Illinois, and a daughter of Peter and Mary J. (Martin) McFarland, who removed from Warren to Rockford, Illinois, where both passed away. To William H. and Addie (McFarland) Tyrrell have been born five children, as follows: Elizabeth, a linotype operator, who assists her father; Helen, at home; Edward, who also assists his father in the publication of the Republican; Donald, attending school; and Agnes, who is yet under the parental roof.
In his political views Mr. Tyrrell is a stanch republican and edits his paper in the interests of that party. He has served as a school director and was a member of the city council when all the electric light and sewerage systems were installed in Waverly and street paving was begun. At the present time he holds the office of postmaster. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in St. Andrew's Episcopal church, while fraternally he is identified with the Masons, belonging to Tyrrell Lodge, No. 116, A.F.& A.M. He also acts as treasurer of Willow Lawn Lodge, No. 628, I.O.O.F., and is a member of Herdman Lodge, K.P., and the Modern Woodmen of America. The period of his residence in Bremer county covers six decades and his name is known and honored everywhere within its borders. His career is a signal instance of the power of hard work and determination in the making of a successful man.
[History of Bremer County, Iowa Vol. II 1914]


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206003852/william_henry-tyrrell: accessed ), memorial page for William Henry Tyrrell (26 Dec 1849–1 Apr 1925), Find a Grave Memorial ID 206003852, citing Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by BJW (contributor 47094611).