Son of Denis and Lucy (Dillon) O'Brien. Father of Susan (1843), Christopher D. O'Brien, John D., Thomas D. and Dr. Henry J. O'Brien. No data found for daughter, Jennie(1867). US Census Reports state his occupation as lawyer. Daughter, Susan was Mrs.Benjamin Cayon of St. Paul, MN with 6 children.∼Dillon O'Brien's Sudden Death in St. Paul.
Mr. Dillon O'Brien, one of the best known and highly esteemed citizens of Minnesota, dropped dead last Sunday in the study of Bishop Ireland at St. Paul. Mr. O'Brien, at the time of his death was on his way to the cathedral, and stopped at the parsonage adjoining to speak to Bishop Ireland. He was seated in a chair conversing with the reverend gentleman, and without the least indication of suffering or illness, threw up his arms, his body convulsed with a spasm, and before the bishop could realize it, he was dead. The congregation in the cathedral was immediately notified of the sad occurrence, and few could realize the truth. It is supposed that his death was occasioned by disease of the heart.
Dillon O'Brien was born in June, 1818, in Roscommon County, Ireland. He was educated in Judgwood college, Dublin, from which institution he graduated during the year 1842. In 1855 he disposed of all his property in Roscommon and Limerick counties, and with his family imigrated{sic} to this country. He spent eight years in Detroit, Mich., as a public instructor. He was then appointed to an office, at Bayfield, Wis., of Indian instructor.
During the year 1863 he left Bayfield and came into the state of Minnesota, making his home at Minneapolis, where he remained two years, finally going to St. Paul where he resided up to the time of his death. In St. Paul he became the principal promoter of the colonization bureau, and as its founder he took a most active part. He was always most happy when assisting his countrymen, and in promoting their interests in America, the greater part of his latter life was spent.
As a citizen he was held in the highest esteem by all with whom he came in contact, and not a few who read the short stories, products of his pen, recognized how thoroughly he was imbued with love for mankind in general, and tenderness toward his countrymen in particular. Irishmen and Americans alike will mourn his death. Mr. O'Brien leaves a wife and seven children, all of whom are residents of St. Paul, and two, are among the most prominent lawyers.
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
February 23, 1882; Page Six.
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Mr. Dillon O'Brien, one of the best known and highly esteemed citizens of Minnesota, dropped dead last Sunday in the study of Bishop Ireland at St. Paul. Mr. O'Brien, at the time of his death was on his way to the cathedral, and stopped at the parsonage adjoining to speak to Bishop Ireland. He was seated in a chair conversing with the reverend gentleman, and without the least indication of suffering or illness, threw up his arms, his body convulsed with a spasm, and before the bishop could realize it, he was dead. The congregation in the cathedral was immediately notified of the sad occurrence, and few could realize the truth. It is supposed that his death was occasioned by disease of the heart.
Dillon O'Brien was born in June, 1818, in Roscommon County, Ireland. He was educated in Judgwood college, Dublin, from which institution he graduated during the year 1842. In 1855 he disposed of all his property in Roscommon and Limerick counties, and with his family imigrated{sic} to this country. He spent eight years in Detroit, Mich., as a public instructor. He was then appointed to an office, at Bayfield, Wis., of Indian instructor.
During the year 1863 he left Bayfield and came into the state of Minnesota, making his home at Minneapolis, where he remained two years, finally going to St. Paul where he resided up to the time of his death. In St. Paul he became the principal promoter of the colonization bureau, and as its founder he took a most active part. He was always most happy when assisting his countrymen, and in promoting their interests in America, the greater part of his latter life was spent.
As a citizen he was held in the highest esteem by all with whom he came in contact, and not a few who read the short stories, products of his pen, recognized how thoroughly he was imbued with love for mankind in general, and tenderness toward his countrymen in particular. Irishmen and Americans alike will mourn his death. Mr. O'Brien leaves a wife and seven children, all of whom are residents of St. Paul, and two, are among the most prominent lawyers.
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
February 23, 1882; Page Six.
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Son of Denis and Lucy (Dillon) O'Brien. Father of Susan (1843), Christopher D. O'Brien, John D., Thomas D. and Dr. Henry J. O'Brien. No data found for daughter, Jennie(1867). US Census Reports state his occupation as lawyer. Daughter, Susan was Mrs.Benjamin Cayon of St. Paul, MN with 6 children.∼Dillon O'Brien's Sudden Death in St. Paul.
Mr. Dillon O'Brien, one of the best known and highly esteemed citizens of Minnesota, dropped dead last Sunday in the study of Bishop Ireland at St. Paul. Mr. O'Brien, at the time of his death was on his way to the cathedral, and stopped at the parsonage adjoining to speak to Bishop Ireland. He was seated in a chair conversing with the reverend gentleman, and without the least indication of suffering or illness, threw up his arms, his body convulsed with a spasm, and before the bishop could realize it, he was dead. The congregation in the cathedral was immediately notified of the sad occurrence, and few could realize the truth. It is supposed that his death was occasioned by disease of the heart.
Dillon O'Brien was born in June, 1818, in Roscommon County, Ireland. He was educated in Judgwood college, Dublin, from which institution he graduated during the year 1842. In 1855 he disposed of all his property in Roscommon and Limerick counties, and with his family imigrated{sic} to this country. He spent eight years in Detroit, Mich., as a public instructor. He was then appointed to an office, at Bayfield, Wis., of Indian instructor.
During the year 1863 he left Bayfield and came into the state of Minnesota, making his home at Minneapolis, where he remained two years, finally going to St. Paul where he resided up to the time of his death. In St. Paul he became the principal promoter of the colonization bureau, and as its founder he took a most active part. He was always most happy when assisting his countrymen, and in promoting their interests in America, the greater part of his latter life was spent.
As a citizen he was held in the highest esteem by all with whom he came in contact, and not a few who read the short stories, products of his pen, recognized how thoroughly he was imbued with love for mankind in general, and tenderness toward his countrymen in particular. Irishmen and Americans alike will mourn his death. Mr. O'Brien leaves a wife and seven children, all of whom are residents of St. Paul, and two, are among the most prominent lawyers.
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
February 23, 1882; Page Six.
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Mr. Dillon O'Brien, one of the best known and highly esteemed citizens of Minnesota, dropped dead last Sunday in the study of Bishop Ireland at St. Paul. Mr. O'Brien, at the time of his death was on his way to the cathedral, and stopped at the parsonage adjoining to speak to Bishop Ireland. He was seated in a chair conversing with the reverend gentleman, and without the least indication of suffering or illness, threw up his arms, his body convulsed with a spasm, and before the bishop could realize it, he was dead. The congregation in the cathedral was immediately notified of the sad occurrence, and few could realize the truth. It is supposed that his death was occasioned by disease of the heart.
Dillon O'Brien was born in June, 1818, in Roscommon County, Ireland. He was educated in Judgwood college, Dublin, from which institution he graduated during the year 1842. In 1855 he disposed of all his property in Roscommon and Limerick counties, and with his family imigrated{sic} to this country. He spent eight years in Detroit, Mich., as a public instructor. He was then appointed to an office, at Bayfield, Wis., of Indian instructor.
During the year 1863 he left Bayfield and came into the state of Minnesota, making his home at Minneapolis, where he remained two years, finally going to St. Paul where he resided up to the time of his death. In St. Paul he became the principal promoter of the colonization bureau, and as its founder he took a most active part. He was always most happy when assisting his countrymen, and in promoting their interests in America, the greater part of his latter life was spent.
As a citizen he was held in the highest esteem by all with whom he came in contact, and not a few who read the short stories, products of his pen, recognized how thoroughly he was imbued with love for mankind in general, and tenderness toward his countrymen in particular. Irishmen and Americans alike will mourn his death. Mr. O'Brien leaves a wife and seven children, all of whom are residents of St. Paul, and two, are among the most prominent lawyers.
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
February 23, 1882; Page Six.
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For additional info please see:
http://genealogytrails.com/wis/ashland/biographies/bios/o.htm
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