Timothy Curtin born Aug. 27, 1843 at Wayne County, PA to Daniel Curtin and Catherine Mullin. His wife was Catherine Garvey.
The History of Lycoming County, PA, John F. Meginness, 1892, Chapter XLVIII.
TIMOTHY CURTIN, merchant, was born in Wayne county, Pennsylvania, August 27, 1843, son of Daniel and Catharine (Mullin) Curtin, natives of Ireland. His parents immigrated to Pennsylvania about 1838 and engaged in farming in Wayne county, where they spent the balance of their lives. They were members of the Catholic church, and reared their children in that faith. The subject of this sketch grew up in his native county, where he received a common school education. At the age of seventeen he went to Scranton, Pennsylvania, and learned the boiler maker's trade at the Dixon Boiler Works. He came to Williamsport in December, 1864, and worked at his trade for Heatheote & Company, and afterwards had charge of their plant for four years. In 1870 he formed a partnership with Edward Fitzpatrick and established his present mercantile business. In 1873 Mr. Curtin erected his present store building on West Fourth street, which he has since occupied. Mr. Fitzpatrick retired from the firm, July 1, 1889, and Mr.Curtin had since conducted the business alone. Since coming to Williamsport he has been quite successful, and is recognized as one of the substantial men of the city. He was one of the organizers of the Board of Trade, and has given his active support to many other public enterprises. He is a stanch Democrat, and served one term as a member of The city council. Hr. Curtin was married in 1877 to Catharine Garvey, a sister of the Rev. Eugene A. Garvey, pastor of the Church of the Annunciation, Williamsport. Seven children have blessed this union, as follows: Mary; Catherine; Margaret; Agnes; Claire; Eugene, and Joseph. The family are members of the Catholic church, and Mr. Curtin is one of the most liberal supporters of that denomination.
Timothy died Jan. 16, 1901.
The Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Wed., Jan. 16, 1901, p. 1 AND
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Thur., Jan. 17, 1901, p. 3
Daughter Found Father a Corpse.
Startlingly Sudden, End of Timothy Curtin, the Prominent Merchant.
He had Been Ill But a Few Days.
Mrs. Curtin Left Him Temporarily, When His Daughter Found Him Dead.
Timothy Curtin, the well known merchant, was found dead in bed at his home, 143 West Fourth street, this morning, death having resulted from paralysis of the heart. He was not quite fifty eight years old.
The family themselves could hardly feel the loss an immense number of people will mourn at the loss of one of its oldest and best citizens. Up until a few days ago, Mr. Curtin was engaged as usual in his flourishing business, and that he should have been stricken so very soon in the very prime of life will seem to all who knew him a matter almost impossible to believe. A few weeks ago he complained of feeling unwell, though so late as last Saturday night he was still attending to business in his store. It was not until Sunday that his wonderful perseverance yielded to his ailment, and he was brought to his bed. What he seemed most to suffer from was a form of rheumatism. Dr. Koser, the family physician, had been watching the sick man carefully, and both he and the family themselves considered him unmistakably on the mend. Every ? attention, however, was given him, and no precaution that might contribute either to his safety or his comfort was overlooked.
Found a Corpse.
Last night Mrs. Curtin herself sat up with her husband through the long hours of the night, and only left him about 4 o'clock this morning to snatch a brief rest. Later, at about 7:30, Sheehan, his daughter, went to his room and found her father a corpse. The physician, hastily called, pronounced it paralysis of the heart. The intimate friends of the dead citizen, are ?airly prostrated with grief.
The real history of Timothy Curtin's career can never perhaps be written. It was so full of acts of hidden philanthropy that the bare account of his business triumphs tell only a part of what the man lived for. Never was a successful man so ready to share the ? of his ability and his toil, his ? to the poor were constant and ? and may is the workman out of work, with whom his generosity has tided for long periods of enforced idleness. It seemed to make the cause of the needy his hobby, and though he in?iged himself in this lofty whim with secrecy that was the finest side of it, he put into it an enthusiasm that won him the finest of all fame, the blessings of his friends.
An Active Career.
Mr. Curtin was born in Wayne county, this state, on Aug. 27, 1843. His parents were natives of Ireland, and he himself, all through his later years, was passionately attached to the political and social interests of his father county. While at his home, he received a common school education. Later, in his seventeenth year, he went to Scranton and learned the trade of boilermakers trade. From there he came to Williamsport in 1864, to assume charge of the Heathcote & Co.s plant, a position he held for four years. In 1870 he joined Edward Fitzpatrick in forming a mercantile business at 141 West Fourth street. Both young men were exceedingly capable and progressive, and quickly enough their business swelled to such proportions that they were obliged to ?eek larger quarters. In 1873 they built the store and building ever since occupied by Mr. Curtin, years after the dissolving of his partnership with Fitzpatrick in 1889, the latter gentleman retiring on his competency.
Successful Merchant.
At this well known stand, since that time up to the very day of his death, Mr. Curtin's City Grocery was known all over the state as one of the largest houses of its kind in the grocery and provision line. In addition to this, almost from the start of his establishment, he made himself agent of nearly all the steamship companies between America and Europe and in travelers banking he did a yearly business running high in the thousands, sending people and money all over the world. His substantial commercial standing, his qualities as an upright, able man, and his great interest in public citizens of Williamsport. He was one of the organizers of the first board of trade, a staunch Democrat, he exerted a powerful and a beneficial influence in politics, he lent his support to many public enterprises, and once, without any solicitation of his own, fellow citizens, paid a fine compliment to his worth in electing him a member of city council. A renomination was offered him, but his engrossing business interests compelled him to decline it.
In 1877, Mr. Curtin was married to Catherine Garvey, a sister of Monsignor Garvey, once the well beloved rector of the Church of the Annunciation, and who now holds the office of vicar general in the Scranton diocese of the Catholic church. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Curtin eight children, Mary, Catherine, Margaret, Agnes, Clarie, Eugene, Joseph and a girl baby of two years. Besides these and Mrs. Curtin, Mr. Curtin is survived by a sister Mrs. Catherine Creedon of 417 Fifth street.
A Beneficent Man.
Mr. Curtin was a prominent member of the Church of the Annunciation, active in all its undertakings. Also, he was one of the early presidents and vice presidents of the St. Patricks society, while it existed he was actively concerned in the Land League, he belonged to the Irish Nation League, and he was one of the Knights of Columbus. Personally he was a man of modest demeanor, affable and congenial, and he never was so happy as when in the company of his friends. His heart was easily touched by any tale of suffering, and it was characteristic of him that his purse should always be as responsive as his heart. It was his acts of concealed charity, no less than his activity in public affairs, that make his death a public calamity. To his family and friends, it is of course, an irretrievable loss.
The arrangements for the funeral will not have been completed until the arrival of this evening of Monsignor Garvey, from Pittston. The reverend gentleman will have charge of all matters pertaining to the last rites over the deceased.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Thur., Jan. 17, 1901, p. 3 (has all the same details, with the following added).
His parents were Daniel and Catherine (Mullin) Curtin. His parents immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1838 and engaged in farming in Wayne county, where they spent the balance of their lives. They were members of the Catholic church and reared their children in that faith.
Mr. Curtin at 17 worked at Dixon Boiler works.
Mr. Curtin was married in 187 to Catherine Garvey, a sister of Monsignor Eugene A. Garvey.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 5 and the Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 2 and The Evening News, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 1.
Article about a meeting of the local merchants in reference to Timothys death.
The Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Sat., Jan. 19,1 901, p. 2.
The Funeral of Timothy Curtin.
Services at Church of Annunciation, and Body Buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
At 9:30 oclock this morning the funeral cortege of Timothy Curtin left the family residence at 143 West Fourth street, and moved to the Church of the Annunciation, where the last solemn ? was observed. The church was ? filled by the many friends of the good man, listening in reverence to the celebration of requiem mass. Monsignor Garvey, brother in law of the deceased, officiated and there were also in attendance all the Catholic clergy of the vicinity. By special request of the family, flowers were omitted. The pall bearers were Thomas Reidy, Patrick Bradley, Thomas Sheehan, Thomas Gilmore, John B. Steinbacher, James E. Gibbon, James Borroughs and Edward Phillips, all of this city. At the conclusion of the service, the family and their immediate friends accompanied the remains to Mt. Carmel cemetery, where is ended the honorable career of Timothy Curtin.
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Note: Sister Catherine Creedon's Findagrave is No. 165084322
The History of Lycoming County, PA, John F. Meginness, 1892, Chapter XLVIII.
TIMOTHY CURTIN, merchant, was born in Wayne county, Pennsylvania, August 27, 1843, son of Daniel and Catharine (Mullin) Curtin, natives of Ireland. His parents immigrated to Pennsylvania about 1838 and engaged in farming in Wayne county, where they spent the balance of their lives. They were members of the Catholic church, and reared their children in that faith. The subject of this sketch grew up in his native county, where he received a common school education. At the age of seventeen he went to Scranton, Pennsylvania, and learned the boiler maker's trade at the Dixon Boiler Works. He came to Williamsport in December, 1864, and worked at his trade for Heatheote & Company, and afterwards had charge of their plant for four years. In 1870 he formed a partnership with Edward Fitzpatrick and established his present mercantile business. In 1873 Mr. Curtin erected his present store building on West Fourth street, which he has since occupied. Mr. Fitzpatrick retired from the firm, July 1, 1889, and Mr.Curtin had since conducted the business alone. Since coming to Williamsport he has been quite successful, and is recognized as one of the substantial men of the city. He was one of the organizers of the Board of Trade, and has given his active support to many other public enterprises. He is a stanch Democrat, and served one term as a member of The city council. Hr. Curtin was married in 1877 to Catharine Garvey, a sister of the Rev. Eugene A. Garvey, pastor of the Church of the Annunciation, Williamsport. Seven children have blessed this union, as follows: Mary; Catherine; Margaret; Agnes; Claire; Eugene, and Joseph. The family are members of the Catholic church, and Mr. Curtin is one of the most liberal supporters of that denomination.
Timothy died Jan. 16, 1901.
The Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Wed., Jan. 16, 1901, p. 1 AND
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Thur., Jan. 17, 1901, p. 3
Daughter Found Father a Corpse.
Startlingly Sudden, End of Timothy Curtin, the Prominent Merchant.
He had Been Ill But a Few Days.
Mrs. Curtin Left Him Temporarily, When His Daughter Found Him Dead.
Timothy Curtin, the well known merchant, was found dead in bed at his home, 143 West Fourth street, this morning, death having resulted from paralysis of the heart. He was not quite fifty eight years old.
The family themselves could hardly feel the loss an immense number of people will mourn at the loss of one of its oldest and best citizens. Up until a few days ago, Mr. Curtin was engaged as usual in his flourishing business, and that he should have been stricken so very soon in the very prime of life will seem to all who knew him a matter almost impossible to believe. A few weeks ago he complained of feeling unwell, though so late as last Saturday night he was still attending to business in his store. It was not until Sunday that his wonderful perseverance yielded to his ailment, and he was brought to his bed. What he seemed most to suffer from was a form of rheumatism. Dr. Koser, the family physician, had been watching the sick man carefully, and both he and the family themselves considered him unmistakably on the mend. Every ? attention, however, was given him, and no precaution that might contribute either to his safety or his comfort was overlooked.
Found a Corpse.
Last night Mrs. Curtin herself sat up with her husband through the long hours of the night, and only left him about 4 o'clock this morning to snatch a brief rest. Later, at about 7:30, Sheehan, his daughter, went to his room and found her father a corpse. The physician, hastily called, pronounced it paralysis of the heart. The intimate friends of the dead citizen, are ?airly prostrated with grief.
The real history of Timothy Curtin's career can never perhaps be written. It was so full of acts of hidden philanthropy that the bare account of his business triumphs tell only a part of what the man lived for. Never was a successful man so ready to share the ? of his ability and his toil, his ? to the poor were constant and ? and may is the workman out of work, with whom his generosity has tided for long periods of enforced idleness. It seemed to make the cause of the needy his hobby, and though he in?iged himself in this lofty whim with secrecy that was the finest side of it, he put into it an enthusiasm that won him the finest of all fame, the blessings of his friends.
An Active Career.
Mr. Curtin was born in Wayne county, this state, on Aug. 27, 1843. His parents were natives of Ireland, and he himself, all through his later years, was passionately attached to the political and social interests of his father county. While at his home, he received a common school education. Later, in his seventeenth year, he went to Scranton and learned the trade of boilermakers trade. From there he came to Williamsport in 1864, to assume charge of the Heathcote & Co.s plant, a position he held for four years. In 1870 he joined Edward Fitzpatrick in forming a mercantile business at 141 West Fourth street. Both young men were exceedingly capable and progressive, and quickly enough their business swelled to such proportions that they were obliged to ?eek larger quarters. In 1873 they built the store and building ever since occupied by Mr. Curtin, years after the dissolving of his partnership with Fitzpatrick in 1889, the latter gentleman retiring on his competency.
Successful Merchant.
At this well known stand, since that time up to the very day of his death, Mr. Curtin's City Grocery was known all over the state as one of the largest houses of its kind in the grocery and provision line. In addition to this, almost from the start of his establishment, he made himself agent of nearly all the steamship companies between America and Europe and in travelers banking he did a yearly business running high in the thousands, sending people and money all over the world. His substantial commercial standing, his qualities as an upright, able man, and his great interest in public citizens of Williamsport. He was one of the organizers of the first board of trade, a staunch Democrat, he exerted a powerful and a beneficial influence in politics, he lent his support to many public enterprises, and once, without any solicitation of his own, fellow citizens, paid a fine compliment to his worth in electing him a member of city council. A renomination was offered him, but his engrossing business interests compelled him to decline it.
In 1877, Mr. Curtin was married to Catherine Garvey, a sister of Monsignor Garvey, once the well beloved rector of the Church of the Annunciation, and who now holds the office of vicar general in the Scranton diocese of the Catholic church. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Curtin eight children, Mary, Catherine, Margaret, Agnes, Clarie, Eugene, Joseph and a girl baby of two years. Besides these and Mrs. Curtin, Mr. Curtin is survived by a sister Mrs. Catherine Creedon of 417 Fifth street.
A Beneficent Man.
Mr. Curtin was a prominent member of the Church of the Annunciation, active in all its undertakings. Also, he was one of the early presidents and vice presidents of the St. Patricks society, while it existed he was actively concerned in the Land League, he belonged to the Irish Nation League, and he was one of the Knights of Columbus. Personally he was a man of modest demeanor, affable and congenial, and he never was so happy as when in the company of his friends. His heart was easily touched by any tale of suffering, and it was characteristic of him that his purse should always be as responsive as his heart. It was his acts of concealed charity, no less than his activity in public affairs, that make his death a public calamity. To his family and friends, it is of course, an irretrievable loss.
The arrangements for the funeral will not have been completed until the arrival of this evening of Monsignor Garvey, from Pittston. The reverend gentleman will have charge of all matters pertaining to the last rites over the deceased.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Thur., Jan. 17, 1901, p. 3 (has all the same details, with the following added).
His parents were Daniel and Catherine (Mullin) Curtin. His parents immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1838 and engaged in farming in Wayne county, where they spent the balance of their lives. They were members of the Catholic church and reared their children in that faith.
Mr. Curtin at 17 worked at Dixon Boiler works.
Mr. Curtin was married in 187 to Catherine Garvey, a sister of Monsignor Eugene A. Garvey.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 5 and the Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 2 and The Evening News, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 1.
Article about a meeting of the local merchants in reference to Timothys death.
The Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Sat., Jan. 19,1 901, p. 2.
The Funeral of Timothy Curtin.
Services at Church of Annunciation, and Body Buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
At 9:30 oclock this morning the funeral cortege of Timothy Curtin left the family residence at 143 West Fourth street, and moved to the Church of the Annunciation, where the last solemn ? was observed. The church was ? filled by the many friends of the good man, listening in reverence to the celebration of requiem mass. Monsignor Garvey, brother in law of the deceased, officiated and there were also in attendance all the Catholic clergy of the vicinity. By special request of the family, flowers were omitted. The pall bearers were Thomas Reidy, Patrick Bradley, Thomas Sheehan, Thomas Gilmore, John B. Steinbacher, James E. Gibbon, James Borroughs and Edward Phillips, all of this city. At the conclusion of the service, the family and their immediate friends accompanied the remains to Mt. Carmel cemetery, where is ended the honorable career of Timothy Curtin.
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Note: Sister Catherine Creedon's Findagrave is No. 165084322
Timothy Curtin born Aug. 27, 1843 at Wayne County, PA to Daniel Curtin and Catherine Mullin. His wife was Catherine Garvey.
The History of Lycoming County, PA, John F. Meginness, 1892, Chapter XLVIII.
TIMOTHY CURTIN, merchant, was born in Wayne county, Pennsylvania, August 27, 1843, son of Daniel and Catharine (Mullin) Curtin, natives of Ireland. His parents immigrated to Pennsylvania about 1838 and engaged in farming in Wayne county, where they spent the balance of their lives. They were members of the Catholic church, and reared their children in that faith. The subject of this sketch grew up in his native county, where he received a common school education. At the age of seventeen he went to Scranton, Pennsylvania, and learned the boiler maker's trade at the Dixon Boiler Works. He came to Williamsport in December, 1864, and worked at his trade for Heatheote & Company, and afterwards had charge of their plant for four years. In 1870 he formed a partnership with Edward Fitzpatrick and established his present mercantile business. In 1873 Mr. Curtin erected his present store building on West Fourth street, which he has since occupied. Mr. Fitzpatrick retired from the firm, July 1, 1889, and Mr.Curtin had since conducted the business alone. Since coming to Williamsport he has been quite successful, and is recognized as one of the substantial men of the city. He was one of the organizers of the Board of Trade, and has given his active support to many other public enterprises. He is a stanch Democrat, and served one term as a member of The city council. Hr. Curtin was married in 1877 to Catharine Garvey, a sister of the Rev. Eugene A. Garvey, pastor of the Church of the Annunciation, Williamsport. Seven children have blessed this union, as follows: Mary; Catherine; Margaret; Agnes; Claire; Eugene, and Joseph. The family are members of the Catholic church, and Mr. Curtin is one of the most liberal supporters of that denomination.
Timothy died Jan. 16, 1901.
The Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Wed., Jan. 16, 1901, p. 1 AND
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Thur., Jan. 17, 1901, p. 3
Daughter Found Father a Corpse.
Startlingly Sudden, End of Timothy Curtin, the Prominent Merchant.
He had Been Ill But a Few Days.
Mrs. Curtin Left Him Temporarily, When His Daughter Found Him Dead.
Timothy Curtin, the well known merchant, was found dead in bed at his home, 143 West Fourth street, this morning, death having resulted from paralysis of the heart. He was not quite fifty eight years old.
The family themselves could hardly feel the loss an immense number of people will mourn at the loss of one of its oldest and best citizens. Up until a few days ago, Mr. Curtin was engaged as usual in his flourishing business, and that he should have been stricken so very soon in the very prime of life will seem to all who knew him a matter almost impossible to believe. A few weeks ago he complained of feeling unwell, though so late as last Saturday night he was still attending to business in his store. It was not until Sunday that his wonderful perseverance yielded to his ailment, and he was brought to his bed. What he seemed most to suffer from was a form of rheumatism. Dr. Koser, the family physician, had been watching the sick man carefully, and both he and the family themselves considered him unmistakably on the mend. Every ? attention, however, was given him, and no precaution that might contribute either to his safety or his comfort was overlooked.
Found a Corpse.
Last night Mrs. Curtin herself sat up with her husband through the long hours of the night, and only left him about 4 o'clock this morning to snatch a brief rest. Later, at about 7:30, Sheehan, his daughter, went to his room and found her father a corpse. The physician, hastily called, pronounced it paralysis of the heart. The intimate friends of the dead citizen, are ?airly prostrated with grief.
The real history of Timothy Curtin's career can never perhaps be written. It was so full of acts of hidden philanthropy that the bare account of his business triumphs tell only a part of what the man lived for. Never was a successful man so ready to share the ? of his ability and his toil, his ? to the poor were constant and ? and may is the workman out of work, with whom his generosity has tided for long periods of enforced idleness. It seemed to make the cause of the needy his hobby, and though he in?iged himself in this lofty whim with secrecy that was the finest side of it, he put into it an enthusiasm that won him the finest of all fame, the blessings of his friends.
An Active Career.
Mr. Curtin was born in Wayne county, this state, on Aug. 27, 1843. His parents were natives of Ireland, and he himself, all through his later years, was passionately attached to the political and social interests of his father county. While at his home, he received a common school education. Later, in his seventeenth year, he went to Scranton and learned the trade of boilermakers trade. From there he came to Williamsport in 1864, to assume charge of the Heathcote & Co.s plant, a position he held for four years. In 1870 he joined Edward Fitzpatrick in forming a mercantile business at 141 West Fourth street. Both young men were exceedingly capable and progressive, and quickly enough their business swelled to such proportions that they were obliged to ?eek larger quarters. In 1873 they built the store and building ever since occupied by Mr. Curtin, years after the dissolving of his partnership with Fitzpatrick in 1889, the latter gentleman retiring on his competency.
Successful Merchant.
At this well known stand, since that time up to the very day of his death, Mr. Curtin's City Grocery was known all over the state as one of the largest houses of its kind in the grocery and provision line. In addition to this, almost from the start of his establishment, he made himself agent of nearly all the steamship companies between America and Europe and in travelers banking he did a yearly business running high in the thousands, sending people and money all over the world. His substantial commercial standing, his qualities as an upright, able man, and his great interest in public citizens of Williamsport. He was one of the organizers of the first board of trade, a staunch Democrat, he exerted a powerful and a beneficial influence in politics, he lent his support to many public enterprises, and once, without any solicitation of his own, fellow citizens, paid a fine compliment to his worth in electing him a member of city council. A renomination was offered him, but his engrossing business interests compelled him to decline it.
In 1877, Mr. Curtin was married to Catherine Garvey, a sister of Monsignor Garvey, once the well beloved rector of the Church of the Annunciation, and who now holds the office of vicar general in the Scranton diocese of the Catholic church. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Curtin eight children, Mary, Catherine, Margaret, Agnes, Clarie, Eugene, Joseph and a girl baby of two years. Besides these and Mrs. Curtin, Mr. Curtin is survived by a sister Mrs. Catherine Creedon of 417 Fifth street.
A Beneficent Man.
Mr. Curtin was a prominent member of the Church of the Annunciation, active in all its undertakings. Also, he was one of the early presidents and vice presidents of the St. Patricks society, while it existed he was actively concerned in the Land League, he belonged to the Irish Nation League, and he was one of the Knights of Columbus. Personally he was a man of modest demeanor, affable and congenial, and he never was so happy as when in the company of his friends. His heart was easily touched by any tale of suffering, and it was characteristic of him that his purse should always be as responsive as his heart. It was his acts of concealed charity, no less than his activity in public affairs, that make his death a public calamity. To his family and friends, it is of course, an irretrievable loss.
The arrangements for the funeral will not have been completed until the arrival of this evening of Monsignor Garvey, from Pittston. The reverend gentleman will have charge of all matters pertaining to the last rites over the deceased.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Thur., Jan. 17, 1901, p. 3 (has all the same details, with the following added).
His parents were Daniel and Catherine (Mullin) Curtin. His parents immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1838 and engaged in farming in Wayne county, where they spent the balance of their lives. They were members of the Catholic church and reared their children in that faith.
Mr. Curtin at 17 worked at Dixon Boiler works.
Mr. Curtin was married in 187 to Catherine Garvey, a sister of Monsignor Eugene A. Garvey.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 5 and the Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 2 and The Evening News, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 1.
Article about a meeting of the local merchants in reference to Timothys death.
The Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Sat., Jan. 19,1 901, p. 2.
The Funeral of Timothy Curtin.
Services at Church of Annunciation, and Body Buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
At 9:30 oclock this morning the funeral cortege of Timothy Curtin left the family residence at 143 West Fourth street, and moved to the Church of the Annunciation, where the last solemn ? was observed. The church was ? filled by the many friends of the good man, listening in reverence to the celebration of requiem mass. Monsignor Garvey, brother in law of the deceased, officiated and there were also in attendance all the Catholic clergy of the vicinity. By special request of the family, flowers were omitted. The pall bearers were Thomas Reidy, Patrick Bradley, Thomas Sheehan, Thomas Gilmore, John B. Steinbacher, James E. Gibbon, James Borroughs and Edward Phillips, all of this city. At the conclusion of the service, the family and their immediate friends accompanied the remains to Mt. Carmel cemetery, where is ended the honorable career of Timothy Curtin.
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Note: Sister Catherine Creedon's Findagrave is No. 165084322
The History of Lycoming County, PA, John F. Meginness, 1892, Chapter XLVIII.
TIMOTHY CURTIN, merchant, was born in Wayne county, Pennsylvania, August 27, 1843, son of Daniel and Catharine (Mullin) Curtin, natives of Ireland. His parents immigrated to Pennsylvania about 1838 and engaged in farming in Wayne county, where they spent the balance of their lives. They were members of the Catholic church, and reared their children in that faith. The subject of this sketch grew up in his native county, where he received a common school education. At the age of seventeen he went to Scranton, Pennsylvania, and learned the boiler maker's trade at the Dixon Boiler Works. He came to Williamsport in December, 1864, and worked at his trade for Heatheote & Company, and afterwards had charge of their plant for four years. In 1870 he formed a partnership with Edward Fitzpatrick and established his present mercantile business. In 1873 Mr. Curtin erected his present store building on West Fourth street, which he has since occupied. Mr. Fitzpatrick retired from the firm, July 1, 1889, and Mr.Curtin had since conducted the business alone. Since coming to Williamsport he has been quite successful, and is recognized as one of the substantial men of the city. He was one of the organizers of the Board of Trade, and has given his active support to many other public enterprises. He is a stanch Democrat, and served one term as a member of The city council. Hr. Curtin was married in 1877 to Catharine Garvey, a sister of the Rev. Eugene A. Garvey, pastor of the Church of the Annunciation, Williamsport. Seven children have blessed this union, as follows: Mary; Catherine; Margaret; Agnes; Claire; Eugene, and Joseph. The family are members of the Catholic church, and Mr. Curtin is one of the most liberal supporters of that denomination.
Timothy died Jan. 16, 1901.
The Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Wed., Jan. 16, 1901, p. 1 AND
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Thur., Jan. 17, 1901, p. 3
Daughter Found Father a Corpse.
Startlingly Sudden, End of Timothy Curtin, the Prominent Merchant.
He had Been Ill But a Few Days.
Mrs. Curtin Left Him Temporarily, When His Daughter Found Him Dead.
Timothy Curtin, the well known merchant, was found dead in bed at his home, 143 West Fourth street, this morning, death having resulted from paralysis of the heart. He was not quite fifty eight years old.
The family themselves could hardly feel the loss an immense number of people will mourn at the loss of one of its oldest and best citizens. Up until a few days ago, Mr. Curtin was engaged as usual in his flourishing business, and that he should have been stricken so very soon in the very prime of life will seem to all who knew him a matter almost impossible to believe. A few weeks ago he complained of feeling unwell, though so late as last Saturday night he was still attending to business in his store. It was not until Sunday that his wonderful perseverance yielded to his ailment, and he was brought to his bed. What he seemed most to suffer from was a form of rheumatism. Dr. Koser, the family physician, had been watching the sick man carefully, and both he and the family themselves considered him unmistakably on the mend. Every ? attention, however, was given him, and no precaution that might contribute either to his safety or his comfort was overlooked.
Found a Corpse.
Last night Mrs. Curtin herself sat up with her husband through the long hours of the night, and only left him about 4 o'clock this morning to snatch a brief rest. Later, at about 7:30, Sheehan, his daughter, went to his room and found her father a corpse. The physician, hastily called, pronounced it paralysis of the heart. The intimate friends of the dead citizen, are ?airly prostrated with grief.
The real history of Timothy Curtin's career can never perhaps be written. It was so full of acts of hidden philanthropy that the bare account of his business triumphs tell only a part of what the man lived for. Never was a successful man so ready to share the ? of his ability and his toil, his ? to the poor were constant and ? and may is the workman out of work, with whom his generosity has tided for long periods of enforced idleness. It seemed to make the cause of the needy his hobby, and though he in?iged himself in this lofty whim with secrecy that was the finest side of it, he put into it an enthusiasm that won him the finest of all fame, the blessings of his friends.
An Active Career.
Mr. Curtin was born in Wayne county, this state, on Aug. 27, 1843. His parents were natives of Ireland, and he himself, all through his later years, was passionately attached to the political and social interests of his father county. While at his home, he received a common school education. Later, in his seventeenth year, he went to Scranton and learned the trade of boilermakers trade. From there he came to Williamsport in 1864, to assume charge of the Heathcote & Co.s plant, a position he held for four years. In 1870 he joined Edward Fitzpatrick in forming a mercantile business at 141 West Fourth street. Both young men were exceedingly capable and progressive, and quickly enough their business swelled to such proportions that they were obliged to ?eek larger quarters. In 1873 they built the store and building ever since occupied by Mr. Curtin, years after the dissolving of his partnership with Fitzpatrick in 1889, the latter gentleman retiring on his competency.
Successful Merchant.
At this well known stand, since that time up to the very day of his death, Mr. Curtin's City Grocery was known all over the state as one of the largest houses of its kind in the grocery and provision line. In addition to this, almost from the start of his establishment, he made himself agent of nearly all the steamship companies between America and Europe and in travelers banking he did a yearly business running high in the thousands, sending people and money all over the world. His substantial commercial standing, his qualities as an upright, able man, and his great interest in public citizens of Williamsport. He was one of the organizers of the first board of trade, a staunch Democrat, he exerted a powerful and a beneficial influence in politics, he lent his support to many public enterprises, and once, without any solicitation of his own, fellow citizens, paid a fine compliment to his worth in electing him a member of city council. A renomination was offered him, but his engrossing business interests compelled him to decline it.
In 1877, Mr. Curtin was married to Catherine Garvey, a sister of Monsignor Garvey, once the well beloved rector of the Church of the Annunciation, and who now holds the office of vicar general in the Scranton diocese of the Catholic church. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Curtin eight children, Mary, Catherine, Margaret, Agnes, Clarie, Eugene, Joseph and a girl baby of two years. Besides these and Mrs. Curtin, Mr. Curtin is survived by a sister Mrs. Catherine Creedon of 417 Fifth street.
A Beneficent Man.
Mr. Curtin was a prominent member of the Church of the Annunciation, active in all its undertakings. Also, he was one of the early presidents and vice presidents of the St. Patricks society, while it existed he was actively concerned in the Land League, he belonged to the Irish Nation League, and he was one of the Knights of Columbus. Personally he was a man of modest demeanor, affable and congenial, and he never was so happy as when in the company of his friends. His heart was easily touched by any tale of suffering, and it was characteristic of him that his purse should always be as responsive as his heart. It was his acts of concealed charity, no less than his activity in public affairs, that make his death a public calamity. To his family and friends, it is of course, an irretrievable loss.
The arrangements for the funeral will not have been completed until the arrival of this evening of Monsignor Garvey, from Pittston. The reverend gentleman will have charge of all matters pertaining to the last rites over the deceased.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Thur., Jan. 17, 1901, p. 3 (has all the same details, with the following added).
His parents were Daniel and Catherine (Mullin) Curtin. His parents immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1838 and engaged in farming in Wayne county, where they spent the balance of their lives. They were members of the Catholic church and reared their children in that faith.
Mr. Curtin at 17 worked at Dixon Boiler works.
Mr. Curtin was married in 187 to Catherine Garvey, a sister of Monsignor Eugene A. Garvey.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 5 and the Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 2 and The Evening News, Williamsport, PA, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901, p. 1.
Article about a meeting of the local merchants in reference to Timothys death.
The Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, PA, Sat., Jan. 19,1 901, p. 2.
The Funeral of Timothy Curtin.
Services at Church of Annunciation, and Body Buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
At 9:30 oclock this morning the funeral cortege of Timothy Curtin left the family residence at 143 West Fourth street, and moved to the Church of the Annunciation, where the last solemn ? was observed. The church was ? filled by the many friends of the good man, listening in reverence to the celebration of requiem mass. Monsignor Garvey, brother in law of the deceased, officiated and there were also in attendance all the Catholic clergy of the vicinity. By special request of the family, flowers were omitted. The pall bearers were Thomas Reidy, Patrick Bradley, Thomas Sheehan, Thomas Gilmore, John B. Steinbacher, James E. Gibbon, James Borroughs and Edward Phillips, all of this city. At the conclusion of the service, the family and their immediate friends accompanied the remains to Mt. Carmel cemetery, where is ended the honorable career of Timothy Curtin.
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Note: Sister Catherine Creedon's Findagrave is No. 165084322
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