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John Maher Sr.

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John Maher Sr.

Birth
Death
29 Dec 1896
Burial
Emmet, Union County, South Dakota, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block 1, lot 23, grave 7
Memorial ID
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John was the son of James Maher of Ballyvara, Parish Ahane, County Limrick, Ireland. He married Bridget Ryan. Two of their children were James Thomas Maher and Catherine (Maher) Farley.

John and his family spent some time in Toronto, Canada before moving to America. They first lived in Buffalo Center, Michigan for a year. Then, they moved to Shelbyville, Indiana. Later, they moved to Freeport, Illinois. Eventually, John's family came to Dakota Territory in 1868. Together with Patrick Jennings and Denis Carroll, John and his wife were reported to have been involved in the formation of the Emmet community, named after Robert Emmet.

John died at the age of 76.
John was the son of James Maher of Ballyvara, Parish Ahane, County Limrick, Ireland. He married Bridget Ryan. Two of their children were James Thomas Maher and Catherine (Maher) Farley.

John and his family spent some time in Toronto, Canada before moving to America. They first lived in Buffalo Center, Michigan for a year. Then, they moved to Shelbyville, Indiana. Later, they moved to Freeport, Illinois. Eventually, John's family came to Dakota Territory in 1868. Together with Patrick Jennings and Denis Carroll, John and his wife were reported to have been involved in the formation of the Emmet community, named after Robert Emmet.

John died at the age of 76.


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  • Created by: Brian M. Hass
  • Added: Sep 10, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6768432/john-maher: accessed ), memorial page for John Maher Sr. (unknown–29 Dec 1896), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6768432, citing Saint Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Emmet, Union County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Brian M. Hass (contributor 46547457).