CAPT, Co C, 35th Iowa Inf
Captain Felix Doran. --------- One of Muscatine County's Pioneer--- Educators and Valiant Veteran Of Civil War---Passes to Rest After a Long and Useful Career.----- Wilton, Iowa, Sept. 28.---Capt. Felix W. Doran, one of the pioneers of Muscatine county, a long time educator and a stalwart veteran of the civil war peacefully passed to rest at 8 o'clock Thursday evening at his country home five miles southeast of Wilton. Capt. Doran had been ill with kidney trouble for the past six weeks but his condition assumed an alarming nature only during the past week. No resident of Wilton township stood higher in the estimation of the people than Capt. Doran. He was one of the early and successful teachers of the county and during the civil war bravely served his country throughout that long and sanguinary conflict in Company C, 35th Iowa Infantry and at many reunions of that famous regiment was a popular orator and commanding figure. Religiously decedent was an ardent and faithful member of the Catholic church. Felix W. Doran was born in County Wexford, Ireland, August 14, 1826. When six years of age he came to America, locating at Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1832. Later he came west to Iowa and Muscatine county, in 1856. When the civil war broke out he enlisted to fight for the preservation of the Union in Co. C, 35th Iowa. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Patterson in 1871. Nine children were the issue of this happy union, eight of whom survive, one son having passed away twelve years ago. The children who, with their mother, mourn his death, are the following: Miss Anna, Miss Mayme and Mrs. Henry Angerer, Dr. John Doran, of Rock Island, Felix, James, George and Gratton Doran at home. One sister, Mrs. Catherine Cogley, of Hastings, Neb., also survives. The funeral took place Monday morning with requiem services at St. Mary's church. Right Rev. Monsignor Ryan, rector of St. Mary's church, Davenport, an old friend of the deceased, celebrated a High Mass of Requiem and the pastor, Rev. M. Kirkpatrick pronounced the final absolution. In spite of the rain the funeral was largely attended. The boys of the G.A.R. were out in a body to pay their last respects to their old comrade of 61 to 65. The following comrades acted as pallbearers: Hubert Patton, Mark Allen, S.H. Wise, Ab. Kelley, Conrad Hucke and Chas. Curtis.
Captain Felix Doran. --------- One of Muscatine County's Pioneer--- Educators and Valiant Veteran Of Civil War---Passes to Rest After a Long and Useful Career.----- Wilton, Iowa, Sept. 28.---Capt. Felix W. Doran, one of the pioneers of Muscatine county, a long time educator and a stalwart veteran of the civil war peacefully passed to rest at 8 o'clock Thursday evening at his country home five miles southeast of Wilton. Capt. Doran had been ill with kidney trouble for the past six weeks but his condition assumed an alarming nature only during the past week. No resident of Wilton township stood higher in the estimation of the people than Capt. Doran. He was one of the early and successful teachers of the county and during the civil war bravely served his country throughout that long and sanguinary conflict in Company C, 35th Iowa Infantry and at many reunions of that famous regiment was a popular orator and commanding figure. Religiously decedent was an ardent and faithful member of the Catholic church. Felix W. Doran was born in County Wexford, Ireland, August 14, 1826. When six years of age he came to America, locating at Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1832. Later he came west to Iowa and Muscatine county, in 1856. When the civil war broke out he enlisted to fight for the preservation of the Union in Co. C, 35th Iowa. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Patterson in 1871. Nine children were the issue of this happy union, eight of whom survive, one son having passed away twelve years ago. The children who, with their mother, mourn his death, are the following: Miss Anna, Miss Mayme and Mrs. Henry Angerer, Dr. John Doran, of Rock Island, Felix, James, George and Gratton Doran at home. One sister, Mrs. Catherine Cogley, of Hastings, Neb., also survives. The funeral took place Monday morning with requiem services at St. Mary's church. Right Rev. Monsignor Ryan, rector of St. Mary's church, Davenport, an old friend of the deceased, celebrated a High Mass of Requiem and the pastor, Rev. M. Kirkpatrick pronounced the final absolution. In spite of the rain the funeral was largely attended. The boys of the G.A.R. were out in a body to pay their last respects to their old comrade of 61 to 65. The following comrades acted as pallbearers: Hubert Patton, Mark Allen, S.H. Wise, Ab. Kelley, Conrad Hucke and Chas. Curtis.
CAPT, Co C, 35th Iowa Inf
Captain Felix Doran. --------- One of Muscatine County's Pioneer--- Educators and Valiant Veteran Of Civil War---Passes to Rest After a Long and Useful Career.----- Wilton, Iowa, Sept. 28.---Capt. Felix W. Doran, one of the pioneers of Muscatine county, a long time educator and a stalwart veteran of the civil war peacefully passed to rest at 8 o'clock Thursday evening at his country home five miles southeast of Wilton. Capt. Doran had been ill with kidney trouble for the past six weeks but his condition assumed an alarming nature only during the past week. No resident of Wilton township stood higher in the estimation of the people than Capt. Doran. He was one of the early and successful teachers of the county and during the civil war bravely served his country throughout that long and sanguinary conflict in Company C, 35th Iowa Infantry and at many reunions of that famous regiment was a popular orator and commanding figure. Religiously decedent was an ardent and faithful member of the Catholic church. Felix W. Doran was born in County Wexford, Ireland, August 14, 1826. When six years of age he came to America, locating at Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1832. Later he came west to Iowa and Muscatine county, in 1856. When the civil war broke out he enlisted to fight for the preservation of the Union in Co. C, 35th Iowa. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Patterson in 1871. Nine children were the issue of this happy union, eight of whom survive, one son having passed away twelve years ago. The children who, with their mother, mourn his death, are the following: Miss Anna, Miss Mayme and Mrs. Henry Angerer, Dr. John Doran, of Rock Island, Felix, James, George and Gratton Doran at home. One sister, Mrs. Catherine Cogley, of Hastings, Neb., also survives. The funeral took place Monday morning with requiem services at St. Mary's church. Right Rev. Monsignor Ryan, rector of St. Mary's church, Davenport, an old friend of the deceased, celebrated a High Mass of Requiem and the pastor, Rev. M. Kirkpatrick pronounced the final absolution. In spite of the rain the funeral was largely attended. The boys of the G.A.R. were out in a body to pay their last respects to their old comrade of 61 to 65. The following comrades acted as pallbearers: Hubert Patton, Mark Allen, S.H. Wise, Ab. Kelley, Conrad Hucke and Chas. Curtis.
Captain Felix Doran. --------- One of Muscatine County's Pioneer--- Educators and Valiant Veteran Of Civil War---Passes to Rest After a Long and Useful Career.----- Wilton, Iowa, Sept. 28.---Capt. Felix W. Doran, one of the pioneers of Muscatine county, a long time educator and a stalwart veteran of the civil war peacefully passed to rest at 8 o'clock Thursday evening at his country home five miles southeast of Wilton. Capt. Doran had been ill with kidney trouble for the past six weeks but his condition assumed an alarming nature only during the past week. No resident of Wilton township stood higher in the estimation of the people than Capt. Doran. He was one of the early and successful teachers of the county and during the civil war bravely served his country throughout that long and sanguinary conflict in Company C, 35th Iowa Infantry and at many reunions of that famous regiment was a popular orator and commanding figure. Religiously decedent was an ardent and faithful member of the Catholic church. Felix W. Doran was born in County Wexford, Ireland, August 14, 1826. When six years of age he came to America, locating at Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1832. Later he came west to Iowa and Muscatine county, in 1856. When the civil war broke out he enlisted to fight for the preservation of the Union in Co. C, 35th Iowa. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Patterson in 1871. Nine children were the issue of this happy union, eight of whom survive, one son having passed away twelve years ago. The children who, with their mother, mourn his death, are the following: Miss Anna, Miss Mayme and Mrs. Henry Angerer, Dr. John Doran, of Rock Island, Felix, James, George and Gratton Doran at home. One sister, Mrs. Catherine Cogley, of Hastings, Neb., also survives. The funeral took place Monday morning with requiem services at St. Mary's church. Right Rev. Monsignor Ryan, rector of St. Mary's church, Davenport, an old friend of the deceased, celebrated a High Mass of Requiem and the pastor, Rev. M. Kirkpatrick pronounced the final absolution. In spite of the rain the funeral was largely attended. The boys of the G.A.R. were out in a body to pay their last respects to their old comrade of 61 to 65. The following comrades acted as pallbearers: Hubert Patton, Mark Allen, S.H. Wise, Ab. Kelley, Conrad Hucke and Chas. Curtis.
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