John Maloy died at his home on Sylamore creek, Oct. 20, 1890, John Maloy aged bout 85 years. "Uncle Jonny" as he was familiarly known was born in the north-eastern part of Ireland where he spent he boyhood days, coming to America when at the age of 17 years, stopping for the time being at Philadelphia; immigrating to Arkansas in 1844. The records of his birth were lost by accident in crossing the ocean, and therefore the exact age at which he died is not known. He was a believer in the Catholic faith and was known far and wide for his many acts of charity. His remains were laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery on the 21st. A large concourse of friends and relatives attending his funeral. Thus passes away one of our oldest inhabitants, who was well respected during life by all who knew him. Peace to his ashes. (Stone County Obituary from Stone County Historical Society)
John Maloy died at his home on Sylamore creek, Oct. 20, 1890, John Maloy aged bout 85 years. "Uncle Jonny" as he was familiarly known was born in the north-eastern part of Ireland where he spent he boyhood days, coming to America when at the age of 17 years, stopping for the time being at Philadelphia; immigrating to Arkansas in 1844. The records of his birth were lost by accident in crossing the ocean, and therefore the exact age at which he died is not known. He was a believer in the Catholic faith and was known far and wide for his many acts of charity. His remains were laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery on the 21st. A large concourse of friends and relatives attending his funeral. Thus passes away one of our oldest inhabitants, who was well respected during life by all who knew him. Peace to his ashes. (Stone County Obituary from Stone County Historical Society)
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