In the death of Thomas Hannegan, mentioned in our last issue, our community lost one of its most useful and respected citizens.
Born in the county Galway, Ireland, in the year 1832, he was 55 years of age at the time or his death.
He emigrated to America, in May, 1859, and was married to Miss Bridget Tracey, his now sorrowing widow, at Cleveland, Ohio, on the 15th of November, 1860, a little over 29 years ago. His wife was also a native of Ireland, and their union was one of those happy and well matched ones which make a pleasant home and each the willing help-meet of the other.
On the 27th day of May, 1863, soon after their marriage, this pleasant couple came to Richwood and have ever since been worthy residents of this place. Mr. Hannegan was a section foreman on what is now called the Erie Railroad from the time he first came to Richwood, which covers the time of the active existence of this line through this section, and he has been one of the most careful, diligent and painstaking employees the road has ever had. Always at his post of duty, it was his last care, in his delirium, that he should go and look after some fancied matters pertaining to his position.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hannegan, seven of whom are now living—three boys and four girls—one married to Thomas Burke, of Marion. The other children are all at home and with the bereaved wife will sadly miss the kind, generous and provident head of the family.
Mr. Hannegan was a Catholic in faith, lived a consistent life in this faith, died a Catholic and was buried with their rites and ceremonies. His remains, accompanied by the family and many friends, were taken to Marion, by special train, on Friday morning, and the funeral took place from St. Mary's Church in that city, conducted by Rev. Father Burns, who was here before he died and ministered to his wants.
The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Marion, a large circle of relatives being present, and many friends of the deceased and family, besides every section foreman of the railroad from Dayton to Marion, and many other railroad employees who knew and loved him. Six of his fellow foremen acted as pall bearers.
The Road Master, Daniel Ryan, who appreciated his worth, did everything in his power tor the comfort of the family and friends, providing a special train for their transportation to Marion, and looking after every detail of the funeral, that his true worth and memory should be properly honored.
Mr. Hannegan has one brother and one sister living—the brother, Peter Hannegan, of Austin, Minn., is now here with his wife, who is also a sister of Mrs. Hannegan, and the sister is still a resident of Ireland.
The sorrowing wife and children feel although they had lost a friend indeed in the sudden and unexpected death of the husband and father. The community feels as though it had lost a useful citizen, and one against whom harmful word was never uttered as he never uttered a harmful word against his fellow men.
The widow and children thank their friends for the sympathy expressed and are especially grateful to Road Master Ryan for his great kindness and sympathy in their bereavement.
Published in the Richwood Gazette Thursday, 16 February 1888.
Born in the county Galway, Ireland, in the year 1832, he was 55 years of age at the time or his death.
He emigrated to America, in May, 1859, and was married to Miss Bridget Tracey, his now sorrowing widow, at Cleveland, Ohio, on the 15th of November, 1860, a little over 29 years ago. His wife was also a native of Ireland, and their union was one of those happy and well matched ones which make a pleasant home and each the willing help-meet of the other.
On the 27th day of May, 1863, soon after their marriage, this pleasant couple came to Richwood and have ever since been worthy residents of this place. Mr. Hannegan was a section foreman on what is now called the Erie Railroad from the time he first came to Richwood, which covers the time of the active existence of this line through this section, and he has been one of the most careful, diligent and painstaking employees the road has ever had. Always at his post of duty, it was his last care, in his delirium, that he should go and look after some fancied matters pertaining to his position.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hannegan, seven of whom are now living—three boys and four girls—one married to Thomas Burke, of Marion. The other children are all at home and with the bereaved wife will sadly miss the kind, generous and provident head of the family.
Mr. Hannegan was a Catholic in faith, lived a consistent life in this faith, died a Catholic and was buried with their rites and ceremonies. His remains, accompanied by the family and many friends, were taken to Marion, by special train, on Friday morning, and the funeral took place from St. Mary's Church in that city, conducted by Rev. Father Burns, who was here before he died and ministered to his wants.
The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Marion, a large circle of relatives being present, and many friends of the deceased and family, besides every section foreman of the railroad from Dayton to Marion, and many other railroad employees who knew and loved him. Six of his fellow foremen acted as pall bearers.
The Road Master, Daniel Ryan, who appreciated his worth, did everything in his power tor the comfort of the family and friends, providing a special train for their transportation to Marion, and looking after every detail of the funeral, that his true worth and memory should be properly honored.
Mr. Hannegan has one brother and one sister living—the brother, Peter Hannegan, of Austin, Minn., is now here with his wife, who is also a sister of Mrs. Hannegan, and the sister is still a resident of Ireland.
The sorrowing wife and children feel although they had lost a friend indeed in the sudden and unexpected death of the husband and father. The community feels as though it had lost a useful citizen, and one against whom harmful word was never uttered as he never uttered a harmful word against his fellow men.
The widow and children thank their friends for the sympathy expressed and are especially grateful to Road Master Ryan for his great kindness and sympathy in their bereavement.
Published in the Richwood Gazette Thursday, 16 February 1888.
In the death of Thomas Hannegan, mentioned in our last issue, our community lost one of its most useful and respected citizens.
Born in the county Galway, Ireland, in the year 1832, he was 55 years of age at the time or his death.
He emigrated to America, in May, 1859, and was married to Miss Bridget Tracey, his now sorrowing widow, at Cleveland, Ohio, on the 15th of November, 1860, a little over 29 years ago. His wife was also a native of Ireland, and their union was one of those happy and well matched ones which make a pleasant home and each the willing help-meet of the other.
On the 27th day of May, 1863, soon after their marriage, this pleasant couple came to Richwood and have ever since been worthy residents of this place. Mr. Hannegan was a section foreman on what is now called the Erie Railroad from the time he first came to Richwood, which covers the time of the active existence of this line through this section, and he has been one of the most careful, diligent and painstaking employees the road has ever had. Always at his post of duty, it was his last care, in his delirium, that he should go and look after some fancied matters pertaining to his position.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hannegan, seven of whom are now living—three boys and four girls—one married to Thomas Burke, of Marion. The other children are all at home and with the bereaved wife will sadly miss the kind, generous and provident head of the family.
Mr. Hannegan was a Catholic in faith, lived a consistent life in this faith, died a Catholic and was buried with their rites and ceremonies. His remains, accompanied by the family and many friends, were taken to Marion, by special train, on Friday morning, and the funeral took place from St. Mary's Church in that city, conducted by Rev. Father Burns, who was here before he died and ministered to his wants.
The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Marion, a large circle of relatives being present, and many friends of the deceased and family, besides every section foreman of the railroad from Dayton to Marion, and many other railroad employees who knew and loved him. Six of his fellow foremen acted as pall bearers.
The Road Master, Daniel Ryan, who appreciated his worth, did everything in his power tor the comfort of the family and friends, providing a special train for their transportation to Marion, and looking after every detail of the funeral, that his true worth and memory should be properly honored.
Mr. Hannegan has one brother and one sister living—the brother, Peter Hannegan, of Austin, Minn., is now here with his wife, who is also a sister of Mrs. Hannegan, and the sister is still a resident of Ireland.
The sorrowing wife and children feel although they had lost a friend indeed in the sudden and unexpected death of the husband and father. The community feels as though it had lost a useful citizen, and one against whom harmful word was never uttered as he never uttered a harmful word against his fellow men.
The widow and children thank their friends for the sympathy expressed and are especially grateful to Road Master Ryan for his great kindness and sympathy in their bereavement.
Published in the Richwood Gazette Thursday, 16 February 1888.
Born in the county Galway, Ireland, in the year 1832, he was 55 years of age at the time or his death.
He emigrated to America, in May, 1859, and was married to Miss Bridget Tracey, his now sorrowing widow, at Cleveland, Ohio, on the 15th of November, 1860, a little over 29 years ago. His wife was also a native of Ireland, and their union was one of those happy and well matched ones which make a pleasant home and each the willing help-meet of the other.
On the 27th day of May, 1863, soon after their marriage, this pleasant couple came to Richwood and have ever since been worthy residents of this place. Mr. Hannegan was a section foreman on what is now called the Erie Railroad from the time he first came to Richwood, which covers the time of the active existence of this line through this section, and he has been one of the most careful, diligent and painstaking employees the road has ever had. Always at his post of duty, it was his last care, in his delirium, that he should go and look after some fancied matters pertaining to his position.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hannegan, seven of whom are now living—three boys and four girls—one married to Thomas Burke, of Marion. The other children are all at home and with the bereaved wife will sadly miss the kind, generous and provident head of the family.
Mr. Hannegan was a Catholic in faith, lived a consistent life in this faith, died a Catholic and was buried with their rites and ceremonies. His remains, accompanied by the family and many friends, were taken to Marion, by special train, on Friday morning, and the funeral took place from St. Mary's Church in that city, conducted by Rev. Father Burns, who was here before he died and ministered to his wants.
The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Marion, a large circle of relatives being present, and many friends of the deceased and family, besides every section foreman of the railroad from Dayton to Marion, and many other railroad employees who knew and loved him. Six of his fellow foremen acted as pall bearers.
The Road Master, Daniel Ryan, who appreciated his worth, did everything in his power tor the comfort of the family and friends, providing a special train for their transportation to Marion, and looking after every detail of the funeral, that his true worth and memory should be properly honored.
Mr. Hannegan has one brother and one sister living—the brother, Peter Hannegan, of Austin, Minn., is now here with his wife, who is also a sister of Mrs. Hannegan, and the sister is still a resident of Ireland.
The sorrowing wife and children feel although they had lost a friend indeed in the sudden and unexpected death of the husband and father. The community feels as though it had lost a useful citizen, and one against whom harmful word was never uttered as he never uttered a harmful word against his fellow men.
The widow and children thank their friends for the sympathy expressed and are especially grateful to Road Master Ryan for his great kindness and sympathy in their bereavement.
Published in the Richwood Gazette Thursday, 16 February 1888.
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