s/o John Mulcahy & Amanda Devore
h/o Emma B. Parrott - m. 13 Mar 1879
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Obituary provided by Frankie Randall.
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The following obit was published in Rosenberg Herald July 20, 1931
"Richard T. Mulcahy, Sr." -
Monday, July 20, 1931, marked the passing of one of Rosenberg's most loved pioneer citizens, Mr. R. T. Mulcahy, Sr. Mr. Mulcahy had been in ill health for the past year, and his death was not unexpected but nevertheless, a sad shock to his loved ones and his host of friends.
Mr. Mulcahy was born March 4, 1854, near Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Col. and Mrs. John Mulcahy, who were of Irish exraction. He moved with his parents to Iowa, when two years old, and in 1871, the family moved to Fort Bend County, where he began his career on the old Southern Pacific. He was in charge of the workers who completed the first rail line of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio into San Antonio. He spent about nine years in the capacity of General Foreman and was later Road Master on the Glidden Division of the Southern Pacific. Mr. Mulcahy also superintended the placing of the first street car in San Antonio.
In 1883, Mr. Mulcahy located in Rosenberg and was the first to build a good substantial home here. He was married to Miss Belle Parrott of Richmond, Texas, and to this happy union eight children were born, six of whom survive him. He has engaged in various kinds of business enterprises during his life and was always very successful. He acquired much real estate both in Fort Bend and Brazoria counties; in fact the townsite of Damon formerly belonged to him. He saw Damon grow from a vast open space to the splendid little oil city it is today. He helped in every way to develop Rosenberg, and he is due much of the credit for it's growth and continued progressiveness. He contributed largely in many of its public enterprises. In an issue of the Galveston News, published a number of years ago, the following was said of him: "The present Rosenberg is a clmination of the dream of R. T. Mulcahy, Sr. and he may well be called the "Father of Rosenberg." In 1889 he was the leader of a movement to build a school house, the first in Rosenberg. It was built on what is now the north side of town and cost about $116.00. The money obtained by private subscription, Mr. Mulcahy starting the list with $50. He prizes highy the yellowed sheet, which contained the names of the 20 signers. Only two of the signers are living in that section, Mr. R. T Mulcahy and Mr. W. B. Parrott. Only nine white children attended the school and in 1922, the scholastic population exceeds 800."
For more than twenty years, Mr. Mulcahy was a member of the school board; he gave the ground for the school which was used for the High School and Elementary School for many years. This building and site was used for the Elementary grades until recent years, when the new Robert E. Lee school was built. He filled the unexpired term of the first Mayor of Rosenberg when the town was first incorporated in 1883. Later he served as Alderman and was twice elected as Mayor, resigning in 1910 to become a candidate for Representative of the 25th District, at the solicitation of a host of friends in both Waller and Fort Bend Counties. He was elected and served with distinct honor. Mr. Mulcahy served as President of the Rosenberg State Bank and the Damon State Bank, creditably for a number of years. The deceased as a man of honor and integrity; the master of his own mind; capable of intelligently thinking at all times. He gave every man the advantage of expressing his own views on any subject whether it was in accord with his or not. He submitted to the will of the majority like a gentleman; he knew that he was only human and could make mistakes. It was his open life, his brilliant mind and his high regard for all humanity that won for him the lasting friendship of all of his acquaintances.
Mr. Mulcahy was a christian gentleman; a member of Rosenberg Lodge No. 881, A.F.& A.M., Rosenberg I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 735, Rosenberg W.O.W. Lodge and O.E.S. Chapter No. 429. He was one of the first members to receive the degrees after the institution of O.E.S. Chapter No. 429. He lived and practiced the teachings of all of these orders. We understand that Mr. Mulcahy gave the site for the W.O.W. Cemetery, however more ground has since been purchased by the Woodmen.
Deceased is survived by one son, R. T. Mulahy, Jr. of Houston; five daughters, Mrs. W. A. Moers, Wharton, Mrs. Joe Catron, Rosenberg, Mrs. B. P. Panas, Houston, Mrs. Charles Barnes, Rycade, Mrs. A. F. Rhodes of Carrizo Springs; two brothers, Dave of Seguin & Frank of Houston, and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Rosenberg Tuesday afternoon, July 21 at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. J. Vernon Wheeless, pastor of the church, officiating assisted by Rev. Harry G. Knowles of Houston, known as the "Radio Parson" and whose religious talks Mr. Mulcahy was anxious to hear each Saturday evening.
Members of the Eastern Star had charge of the singing and impressive service at the grave were conducted by the Masonic Order. The love and esteem in which he was held by his fellow citizens was attested by the hosts who gathered to pay their last honor to him. The floral tribute was immense. All businesses of the city were closed during the funeral hour.
Pallbearers were E. Foerster, G. B. Leaman and A. E. Pleak, of the Masonic Lodge; Frank Heard, J. A. Yarling, J. T. Brewer of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.
Interment was made at the W.O.W. Cemetery. The Foerster Funeral Home of this city had charge of the funeral arrangements. * * *
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h/o Emma B. Parrott - m. 13 Mar 1879
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Obituary provided by Frankie Randall.
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The following obit was published in Rosenberg Herald July 20, 1931
"Richard T. Mulcahy, Sr." -
Monday, July 20, 1931, marked the passing of one of Rosenberg's most loved pioneer citizens, Mr. R. T. Mulcahy, Sr. Mr. Mulcahy had been in ill health for the past year, and his death was not unexpected but nevertheless, a sad shock to his loved ones and his host of friends.
Mr. Mulcahy was born March 4, 1854, near Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Col. and Mrs. John Mulcahy, who were of Irish exraction. He moved with his parents to Iowa, when two years old, and in 1871, the family moved to Fort Bend County, where he began his career on the old Southern Pacific. He was in charge of the workers who completed the first rail line of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio into San Antonio. He spent about nine years in the capacity of General Foreman and was later Road Master on the Glidden Division of the Southern Pacific. Mr. Mulcahy also superintended the placing of the first street car in San Antonio.
In 1883, Mr. Mulcahy located in Rosenberg and was the first to build a good substantial home here. He was married to Miss Belle Parrott of Richmond, Texas, and to this happy union eight children were born, six of whom survive him. He has engaged in various kinds of business enterprises during his life and was always very successful. He acquired much real estate both in Fort Bend and Brazoria counties; in fact the townsite of Damon formerly belonged to him. He saw Damon grow from a vast open space to the splendid little oil city it is today. He helped in every way to develop Rosenberg, and he is due much of the credit for it's growth and continued progressiveness. He contributed largely in many of its public enterprises. In an issue of the Galveston News, published a number of years ago, the following was said of him: "The present Rosenberg is a clmination of the dream of R. T. Mulcahy, Sr. and he may well be called the "Father of Rosenberg." In 1889 he was the leader of a movement to build a school house, the first in Rosenberg. It was built on what is now the north side of town and cost about $116.00. The money obtained by private subscription, Mr. Mulcahy starting the list with $50. He prizes highy the yellowed sheet, which contained the names of the 20 signers. Only two of the signers are living in that section, Mr. R. T Mulcahy and Mr. W. B. Parrott. Only nine white children attended the school and in 1922, the scholastic population exceeds 800."
For more than twenty years, Mr. Mulcahy was a member of the school board; he gave the ground for the school which was used for the High School and Elementary School for many years. This building and site was used for the Elementary grades until recent years, when the new Robert E. Lee school was built. He filled the unexpired term of the first Mayor of Rosenberg when the town was first incorporated in 1883. Later he served as Alderman and was twice elected as Mayor, resigning in 1910 to become a candidate for Representative of the 25th District, at the solicitation of a host of friends in both Waller and Fort Bend Counties. He was elected and served with distinct honor. Mr. Mulcahy served as President of the Rosenberg State Bank and the Damon State Bank, creditably for a number of years. The deceased as a man of honor and integrity; the master of his own mind; capable of intelligently thinking at all times. He gave every man the advantage of expressing his own views on any subject whether it was in accord with his or not. He submitted to the will of the majority like a gentleman; he knew that he was only human and could make mistakes. It was his open life, his brilliant mind and his high regard for all humanity that won for him the lasting friendship of all of his acquaintances.
Mr. Mulcahy was a christian gentleman; a member of Rosenberg Lodge No. 881, A.F.& A.M., Rosenberg I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 735, Rosenberg W.O.W. Lodge and O.E.S. Chapter No. 429. He was one of the first members to receive the degrees after the institution of O.E.S. Chapter No. 429. He lived and practiced the teachings of all of these orders. We understand that Mr. Mulcahy gave the site for the W.O.W. Cemetery, however more ground has since been purchased by the Woodmen.
Deceased is survived by one son, R. T. Mulahy, Jr. of Houston; five daughters, Mrs. W. A. Moers, Wharton, Mrs. Joe Catron, Rosenberg, Mrs. B. P. Panas, Houston, Mrs. Charles Barnes, Rycade, Mrs. A. F. Rhodes of Carrizo Springs; two brothers, Dave of Seguin & Frank of Houston, and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Rosenberg Tuesday afternoon, July 21 at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. J. Vernon Wheeless, pastor of the church, officiating assisted by Rev. Harry G. Knowles of Houston, known as the "Radio Parson" and whose religious talks Mr. Mulcahy was anxious to hear each Saturday evening.
Members of the Eastern Star had charge of the singing and impressive service at the grave were conducted by the Masonic Order. The love and esteem in which he was held by his fellow citizens was attested by the hosts who gathered to pay their last honor to him. The floral tribute was immense. All businesses of the city were closed during the funeral hour.
Pallbearers were E. Foerster, G. B. Leaman and A. E. Pleak, of the Masonic Lodge; Frank Heard, J. A. Yarling, J. T. Brewer of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.
Interment was made at the W.O.W. Cemetery. The Foerster Funeral Home of this city had charge of the funeral arrangements. * * *
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s/o John Mulcahy & Amanda Devore
h/o Emma B. Parrott - m. 13 Mar 1879
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Obituary provided by Frankie Randall.
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The following obit was published in Rosenberg Herald July 20, 1931
"Richard T. Mulcahy, Sr." -
Monday, July 20, 1931, marked the passing of one of Rosenberg's most loved pioneer citizens, Mr. R. T. Mulcahy, Sr. Mr. Mulcahy had been in ill health for the past year, and his death was not unexpected but nevertheless, a sad shock to his loved ones and his host of friends.
Mr. Mulcahy was born March 4, 1854, near Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Col. and Mrs. John Mulcahy, who were of Irish exraction. He moved with his parents to Iowa, when two years old, and in 1871, the family moved to Fort Bend County, where he began his career on the old Southern Pacific. He was in charge of the workers who completed the first rail line of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio into San Antonio. He spent about nine years in the capacity of General Foreman and was later Road Master on the Glidden Division of the Southern Pacific. Mr. Mulcahy also superintended the placing of the first street car in San Antonio.
In 1883, Mr. Mulcahy located in Rosenberg and was the first to build a good substantial home here. He was married to Miss Belle Parrott of Richmond, Texas, and to this happy union eight children were born, six of whom survive him. He has engaged in various kinds of business enterprises during his life and was always very successful. He acquired much real estate both in Fort Bend and Brazoria counties; in fact the townsite of Damon formerly belonged to him. He saw Damon grow from a vast open space to the splendid little oil city it is today. He helped in every way to develop Rosenberg, and he is due much of the credit for it's growth and continued progressiveness. He contributed largely in many of its public enterprises. In an issue of the Galveston News, published a number of years ago, the following was said of him: "The present Rosenberg is a clmination of the dream of R. T. Mulcahy, Sr. and he may well be called the "Father of Rosenberg." In 1889 he was the leader of a movement to build a school house, the first in Rosenberg. It was built on what is now the north side of town and cost about $116.00. The money obtained by private subscription, Mr. Mulcahy starting the list with $50. He prizes highy the yellowed sheet, which contained the names of the 20 signers. Only two of the signers are living in that section, Mr. R. T Mulcahy and Mr. W. B. Parrott. Only nine white children attended the school and in 1922, the scholastic population exceeds 800."
For more than twenty years, Mr. Mulcahy was a member of the school board; he gave the ground for the school which was used for the High School and Elementary School for many years. This building and site was used for the Elementary grades until recent years, when the new Robert E. Lee school was built. He filled the unexpired term of the first Mayor of Rosenberg when the town was first incorporated in 1883. Later he served as Alderman and was twice elected as Mayor, resigning in 1910 to become a candidate for Representative of the 25th District, at the solicitation of a host of friends in both Waller and Fort Bend Counties. He was elected and served with distinct honor. Mr. Mulcahy served as President of the Rosenberg State Bank and the Damon State Bank, creditably for a number of years. The deceased as a man of honor and integrity; the master of his own mind; capable of intelligently thinking at all times. He gave every man the advantage of expressing his own views on any subject whether it was in accord with his or not. He submitted to the will of the majority like a gentleman; he knew that he was only human and could make mistakes. It was his open life, his brilliant mind and his high regard for all humanity that won for him the lasting friendship of all of his acquaintances.
Mr. Mulcahy was a christian gentleman; a member of Rosenberg Lodge No. 881, A.F.& A.M., Rosenberg I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 735, Rosenberg W.O.W. Lodge and O.E.S. Chapter No. 429. He was one of the first members to receive the degrees after the institution of O.E.S. Chapter No. 429. He lived and practiced the teachings of all of these orders. We understand that Mr. Mulcahy gave the site for the W.O.W. Cemetery, however more ground has since been purchased by the Woodmen.
Deceased is survived by one son, R. T. Mulahy, Jr. of Houston; five daughters, Mrs. W. A. Moers, Wharton, Mrs. Joe Catron, Rosenberg, Mrs. B. P. Panas, Houston, Mrs. Charles Barnes, Rycade, Mrs. A. F. Rhodes of Carrizo Springs; two brothers, Dave of Seguin & Frank of Houston, and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Rosenberg Tuesday afternoon, July 21 at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. J. Vernon Wheeless, pastor of the church, officiating assisted by Rev. Harry G. Knowles of Houston, known as the "Radio Parson" and whose religious talks Mr. Mulcahy was anxious to hear each Saturday evening.
Members of the Eastern Star had charge of the singing and impressive service at the grave were conducted by the Masonic Order. The love and esteem in which he was held by his fellow citizens was attested by the hosts who gathered to pay their last honor to him. The floral tribute was immense. All businesses of the city were closed during the funeral hour.
Pallbearers were E. Foerster, G. B. Leaman and A. E. Pleak, of the Masonic Lodge; Frank Heard, J. A. Yarling, J. T. Brewer of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.
Interment was made at the W.O.W. Cemetery. The Foerster Funeral Home of this city had charge of the funeral arrangements. * * *
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h/o Emma B. Parrott - m. 13 Mar 1879
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Obituary provided by Frankie Randall.
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The following obit was published in Rosenberg Herald July 20, 1931
"Richard T. Mulcahy, Sr." -
Monday, July 20, 1931, marked the passing of one of Rosenberg's most loved pioneer citizens, Mr. R. T. Mulcahy, Sr. Mr. Mulcahy had been in ill health for the past year, and his death was not unexpected but nevertheless, a sad shock to his loved ones and his host of friends.
Mr. Mulcahy was born March 4, 1854, near Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Col. and Mrs. John Mulcahy, who were of Irish exraction. He moved with his parents to Iowa, when two years old, and in 1871, the family moved to Fort Bend County, where he began his career on the old Southern Pacific. He was in charge of the workers who completed the first rail line of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio into San Antonio. He spent about nine years in the capacity of General Foreman and was later Road Master on the Glidden Division of the Southern Pacific. Mr. Mulcahy also superintended the placing of the first street car in San Antonio.
In 1883, Mr. Mulcahy located in Rosenberg and was the first to build a good substantial home here. He was married to Miss Belle Parrott of Richmond, Texas, and to this happy union eight children were born, six of whom survive him. He has engaged in various kinds of business enterprises during his life and was always very successful. He acquired much real estate both in Fort Bend and Brazoria counties; in fact the townsite of Damon formerly belonged to him. He saw Damon grow from a vast open space to the splendid little oil city it is today. He helped in every way to develop Rosenberg, and he is due much of the credit for it's growth and continued progressiveness. He contributed largely in many of its public enterprises. In an issue of the Galveston News, published a number of years ago, the following was said of him: "The present Rosenberg is a clmination of the dream of R. T. Mulcahy, Sr. and he may well be called the "Father of Rosenberg." In 1889 he was the leader of a movement to build a school house, the first in Rosenberg. It was built on what is now the north side of town and cost about $116.00. The money obtained by private subscription, Mr. Mulcahy starting the list with $50. He prizes highy the yellowed sheet, which contained the names of the 20 signers. Only two of the signers are living in that section, Mr. R. T Mulcahy and Mr. W. B. Parrott. Only nine white children attended the school and in 1922, the scholastic population exceeds 800."
For more than twenty years, Mr. Mulcahy was a member of the school board; he gave the ground for the school which was used for the High School and Elementary School for many years. This building and site was used for the Elementary grades until recent years, when the new Robert E. Lee school was built. He filled the unexpired term of the first Mayor of Rosenberg when the town was first incorporated in 1883. Later he served as Alderman and was twice elected as Mayor, resigning in 1910 to become a candidate for Representative of the 25th District, at the solicitation of a host of friends in both Waller and Fort Bend Counties. He was elected and served with distinct honor. Mr. Mulcahy served as President of the Rosenberg State Bank and the Damon State Bank, creditably for a number of years. The deceased as a man of honor and integrity; the master of his own mind; capable of intelligently thinking at all times. He gave every man the advantage of expressing his own views on any subject whether it was in accord with his or not. He submitted to the will of the majority like a gentleman; he knew that he was only human and could make mistakes. It was his open life, his brilliant mind and his high regard for all humanity that won for him the lasting friendship of all of his acquaintances.
Mr. Mulcahy was a christian gentleman; a member of Rosenberg Lodge No. 881, A.F.& A.M., Rosenberg I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 735, Rosenberg W.O.W. Lodge and O.E.S. Chapter No. 429. He was one of the first members to receive the degrees after the institution of O.E.S. Chapter No. 429. He lived and practiced the teachings of all of these orders. We understand that Mr. Mulcahy gave the site for the W.O.W. Cemetery, however more ground has since been purchased by the Woodmen.
Deceased is survived by one son, R. T. Mulahy, Jr. of Houston; five daughters, Mrs. W. A. Moers, Wharton, Mrs. Joe Catron, Rosenberg, Mrs. B. P. Panas, Houston, Mrs. Charles Barnes, Rycade, Mrs. A. F. Rhodes of Carrizo Springs; two brothers, Dave of Seguin & Frank of Houston, and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Rosenberg Tuesday afternoon, July 21 at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. J. Vernon Wheeless, pastor of the church, officiating assisted by Rev. Harry G. Knowles of Houston, known as the "Radio Parson" and whose religious talks Mr. Mulcahy was anxious to hear each Saturday evening.
Members of the Eastern Star had charge of the singing and impressive service at the grave were conducted by the Masonic Order. The love and esteem in which he was held by his fellow citizens was attested by the hosts who gathered to pay their last honor to him. The floral tribute was immense. All businesses of the city were closed during the funeral hour.
Pallbearers were E. Foerster, G. B. Leaman and A. E. Pleak, of the Masonic Lodge; Frank Heard, J. A. Yarling, J. T. Brewer of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.
Interment was made at the W.O.W. Cemetery. The Foerster Funeral Home of this city had charge of the funeral arrangements. * * *
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