Entered the home 22 Jan 1889, age 74, born in Ireland. Cause of dependence listed as "Toes frozen & old age."
James was a farm hand, labouror, life long bachelor and served with the 11th Regular Infantry for 2 yrs. 10 months (need to look up this regiment to see their role). He had lived with one of his sisters for a and died in the poor house in St Lawrence County of old age and had suffered from frostbite of his toes at some point prior to his death. He had resided there for 7 years. This record list both he and his father as being "intemperate". Many other family members were as well.
MCF ID 49722249
Entered the home 22 Jan 1889, age 74, born in Ireland. Cause of dependence listed as "Toes frozen & old age."
James was a farm hand, labouror, life long bachelor and served with the 11th Regular Infantry for 2 yrs. 10 months (need to look up this regiment to see their role). He had lived with one of his sisters for a and died in the poor house in St Lawrence County of old age and had suffered from frostbite of his toes at some point prior to his death. He had resided there for 7 years. This record list both he and his father as being "intemperate". Many other family members were as well.
MCF ID 49722249
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