Utah death certificate
Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 13, 1906
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
The entire community was saddened Friday morning by the news of the death of one of our best beloved and oldest citizens, Mr. William H. O'Donnell. Mr. O'Donnell was taken to Salt Lake for treatment more than a week ago and his condition had been considered serious, but his friends still hoped for more favorable news until the telegram came announcing that he had passed away at half after six Friday morning, at the Holy Cross Hospital.
His kind heart and cheerful disposition endeared him to all who knew him and he will be sorely missed in our city. His vacant desk will daily cause a pang of regret to pass through the hearts of many who were always sure of a kindly word of greeting. In his family his loss will be irreparable as he was a devoted father and husband.
Mr. O'Donnell was born in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1851 and had consequently attained the age of fifty-five years. Owing to his mother's death he started for himself when quite young and from his thirteenth year until the time of his death he had practically made his own way in the world.
In the year 1868 he came to Wyoming, stopping first at Salt Wells, thence in succession going to Point of Rocks, and Piedmont remaining but a brief time in each place.
During the Sweetwater excitement of 1869 he drove stage from Point of Rocks to South Pass, and in the year following engaged in railroad work, which he continued about eighteen months. He then became connected with The Wyoming Coal and Mining Company remaining with them about a year and a half. He then decided to go to Nebraska and engage in agricultural pursuits but his career as a farmer was of short duration, for the grass hopper destroyed his first crops and he again turned his face toward Wyoming, which he ever after called home.
On returning to Rock Springs he accepted a position in the coal department of the Union Pacific Railroad where he remained until 1884 when he resigned this place to accept the position of foreman, with the Beckwith Commercial Co.
Later he went into business for himself and for some time conducted a meat market which he sold in 1886. Since that time he has been engaged in looked after his private interests, and attending to the duties of several public offices. He served one term as county assessor and was for seven years a member of the board of county commissioners.
Only a few weeks ago he purchased the entire business of the Crystal Market of which he had been part owner, and was at the time of his death the proprietor of this flourishing business.
Mr. O'Donnell was a loyal citizen to Rock Springs, having seen it grow from a few houses to the prosperous town it now is, and he had the honor of being its first Mayor.
On October 18, 1870, he was united in marriage, in Cheyenne, with Miss Mary Tobin. To this union were born eight children all of whom survive to mourn the first break in the family circle.
His daughters Mrs. Mary E. Whipperman, of Idaho Falls, Ida., Mrs. Rose Juel of this city, Mrs. Alice Vallez of Bay City, Mich., Mrs. Ida Enderud of Hay Creek, Oregon and Misses Hattie and Nettie O'Donnell, of this city, and his sons, W.J. O'Donnell of this city and Fred O'Donnell, of Hay Creek, Oregon, are all present with their mother at this time, as is also his sister Mrs. K?enan of Butte, Montana.
The funeral services will take place at the Catholic church on Monday morning at ten o'clock and will be attended by a large assemblage of neighbors and friends.
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Obituaries of the Intermountain West by Michael & Mickie Sheppard
The funeral services over the remains of William H. O'Donnell took place at the Catholic church on Monday morning, Oct. 14 [1906], conducted by Father Conti, assisted by Father Conrad, of Rawlins. Business was suspended throughout the town and a larger gathering of people has seldom been seen here, not more than one-fifth of the number being able to find room in the church. A large number of floral offerings were sent as last tributes of love and affection, by friends of the deceased. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.
Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 13, 1906
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
The entire community was saddened Friday morning by the news of the death of one of our best beloved and oldest citizens, Mr. William H. O'Donnell. Mr. O'Donnell was taken to Salt Lake for treatment more than a week ago and his condition had been considered serious, but his friends still hoped for more favorable news until the telegram came announcing that he had passed away at half after six Friday morning, at the Holy Cross Hospital.
His kind heart and cheerful disposition endeared him to all who knew him and he will be sorely missed in our city. His vacant desk will daily cause a pang of regret to pass through the hearts of many who were always sure of a kindly word of greeting. In his family his loss will be irreparable as he was a devoted father and husband.
Mr. O'Donnell was born in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1851 and had consequently attained the age of fifty-five years. Owing to his mother's death he started for himself when quite young and from his thirteenth year until the time of his death he had practically made his own way in the world.
In the year 1868 he came to Wyoming, stopping first at Salt Wells, thence in succession going to Point of Rocks, and Piedmont remaining but a brief time in each place.
During the Sweetwater excitement of 1869 he drove stage from Point of Rocks to South Pass, and in the year following engaged in railroad work, which he continued about eighteen months. He then became connected with The Wyoming Coal and Mining Company remaining with them about a year and a half. He then decided to go to Nebraska and engage in agricultural pursuits but his career as a farmer was of short duration, for the grass hopper destroyed his first crops and he again turned his face toward Wyoming, which he ever after called home.
On returning to Rock Springs he accepted a position in the coal department of the Union Pacific Railroad where he remained until 1884 when he resigned this place to accept the position of foreman, with the Beckwith Commercial Co.
Later he went into business for himself and for some time conducted a meat market which he sold in 1886. Since that time he has been engaged in looked after his private interests, and attending to the duties of several public offices. He served one term as county assessor and was for seven years a member of the board of county commissioners.
Only a few weeks ago he purchased the entire business of the Crystal Market of which he had been part owner, and was at the time of his death the proprietor of this flourishing business.
Mr. O'Donnell was a loyal citizen to Rock Springs, having seen it grow from a few houses to the prosperous town it now is, and he had the honor of being its first Mayor.
On October 18, 1870, he was united in marriage, in Cheyenne, with Miss Mary Tobin. To this union were born eight children all of whom survive to mourn the first break in the family circle.
His daughters Mrs. Mary E. Whipperman, of Idaho Falls, Ida., Mrs. Rose Juel of this city, Mrs. Alice Vallez of Bay City, Mich., Mrs. Ida Enderud of Hay Creek, Oregon and Misses Hattie and Nettie O'Donnell, of this city, and his sons, W.J. O'Donnell of this city and Fred O'Donnell, of Hay Creek, Oregon, are all present with their mother at this time, as is also his sister Mrs. K?enan of Butte, Montana.
The funeral services will take place at the Catholic church on Monday morning at ten o'clock and will be attended by a large assemblage of neighbors and friends.
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Obituaries of the Intermountain West by Michael & Mickie Sheppard
The funeral services over the remains of William H. O'Donnell took place at the Catholic church on Monday morning, Oct. 14 [1906], conducted by Father Conti, assisted by Father Conrad, of Rawlins. Business was suspended throughout the town and a larger gathering of people has seldom been seen here, not more than one-fifth of the number being able to find room in the church. A large number of floral offerings were sent as last tributes of love and affection, by friends of the deceased. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.
Utah death certificate
Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 13, 1906
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
The entire community was saddened Friday morning by the news of the death of one of our best beloved and oldest citizens, Mr. William H. O'Donnell. Mr. O'Donnell was taken to Salt Lake for treatment more than a week ago and his condition had been considered serious, but his friends still hoped for more favorable news until the telegram came announcing that he had passed away at half after six Friday morning, at the Holy Cross Hospital.
His kind heart and cheerful disposition endeared him to all who knew him and he will be sorely missed in our city. His vacant desk will daily cause a pang of regret to pass through the hearts of many who were always sure of a kindly word of greeting. In his family his loss will be irreparable as he was a devoted father and husband.
Mr. O'Donnell was born in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1851 and had consequently attained the age of fifty-five years. Owing to his mother's death he started for himself when quite young and from his thirteenth year until the time of his death he had practically made his own way in the world.
In the year 1868 he came to Wyoming, stopping first at Salt Wells, thence in succession going to Point of Rocks, and Piedmont remaining but a brief time in each place.
During the Sweetwater excitement of 1869 he drove stage from Point of Rocks to South Pass, and in the year following engaged in railroad work, which he continued about eighteen months. He then became connected with The Wyoming Coal and Mining Company remaining with them about a year and a half. He then decided to go to Nebraska and engage in agricultural pursuits but his career as a farmer was of short duration, for the grass hopper destroyed his first crops and he again turned his face toward Wyoming, which he ever after called home.
On returning to Rock Springs he accepted a position in the coal department of the Union Pacific Railroad where he remained until 1884 when he resigned this place to accept the position of foreman, with the Beckwith Commercial Co.
Later he went into business for himself and for some time conducted a meat market which he sold in 1886. Since that time he has been engaged in looked after his private interests, and attending to the duties of several public offices. He served one term as county assessor and was for seven years a member of the board of county commissioners.
Only a few weeks ago he purchased the entire business of the Crystal Market of which he had been part owner, and was at the time of his death the proprietor of this flourishing business.
Mr. O'Donnell was a loyal citizen to Rock Springs, having seen it grow from a few houses to the prosperous town it now is, and he had the honor of being its first Mayor.
On October 18, 1870, he was united in marriage, in Cheyenne, with Miss Mary Tobin. To this union were born eight children all of whom survive to mourn the first break in the family circle.
His daughters Mrs. Mary E. Whipperman, of Idaho Falls, Ida., Mrs. Rose Juel of this city, Mrs. Alice Vallez of Bay City, Mich., Mrs. Ida Enderud of Hay Creek, Oregon and Misses Hattie and Nettie O'Donnell, of this city, and his sons, W.J. O'Donnell of this city and Fred O'Donnell, of Hay Creek, Oregon, are all present with their mother at this time, as is also his sister Mrs. K?enan of Butte, Montana.
The funeral services will take place at the Catholic church on Monday morning at ten o'clock and will be attended by a large assemblage of neighbors and friends.
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Obituaries of the Intermountain West by Michael & Mickie Sheppard
The funeral services over the remains of William H. O'Donnell took place at the Catholic church on Monday morning, Oct. 14 [1906], conducted by Father Conti, assisted by Father Conrad, of Rawlins. Business was suspended throughout the town and a larger gathering of people has seldom been seen here, not more than one-fifth of the number being able to find room in the church. A large number of floral offerings were sent as last tributes of love and affection, by friends of the deceased. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.
Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 13, 1906
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
The entire community was saddened Friday morning by the news of the death of one of our best beloved and oldest citizens, Mr. William H. O'Donnell. Mr. O'Donnell was taken to Salt Lake for treatment more than a week ago and his condition had been considered serious, but his friends still hoped for more favorable news until the telegram came announcing that he had passed away at half after six Friday morning, at the Holy Cross Hospital.
His kind heart and cheerful disposition endeared him to all who knew him and he will be sorely missed in our city. His vacant desk will daily cause a pang of regret to pass through the hearts of many who were always sure of a kindly word of greeting. In his family his loss will be irreparable as he was a devoted father and husband.
Mr. O'Donnell was born in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1851 and had consequently attained the age of fifty-five years. Owing to his mother's death he started for himself when quite young and from his thirteenth year until the time of his death he had practically made his own way in the world.
In the year 1868 he came to Wyoming, stopping first at Salt Wells, thence in succession going to Point of Rocks, and Piedmont remaining but a brief time in each place.
During the Sweetwater excitement of 1869 he drove stage from Point of Rocks to South Pass, and in the year following engaged in railroad work, which he continued about eighteen months. He then became connected with The Wyoming Coal and Mining Company remaining with them about a year and a half. He then decided to go to Nebraska and engage in agricultural pursuits but his career as a farmer was of short duration, for the grass hopper destroyed his first crops and he again turned his face toward Wyoming, which he ever after called home.
On returning to Rock Springs he accepted a position in the coal department of the Union Pacific Railroad where he remained until 1884 when he resigned this place to accept the position of foreman, with the Beckwith Commercial Co.
Later he went into business for himself and for some time conducted a meat market which he sold in 1886. Since that time he has been engaged in looked after his private interests, and attending to the duties of several public offices. He served one term as county assessor and was for seven years a member of the board of county commissioners.
Only a few weeks ago he purchased the entire business of the Crystal Market of which he had been part owner, and was at the time of his death the proprietor of this flourishing business.
Mr. O'Donnell was a loyal citizen to Rock Springs, having seen it grow from a few houses to the prosperous town it now is, and he had the honor of being its first Mayor.
On October 18, 1870, he was united in marriage, in Cheyenne, with Miss Mary Tobin. To this union were born eight children all of whom survive to mourn the first break in the family circle.
His daughters Mrs. Mary E. Whipperman, of Idaho Falls, Ida., Mrs. Rose Juel of this city, Mrs. Alice Vallez of Bay City, Mich., Mrs. Ida Enderud of Hay Creek, Oregon and Misses Hattie and Nettie O'Donnell, of this city, and his sons, W.J. O'Donnell of this city and Fred O'Donnell, of Hay Creek, Oregon, are all present with their mother at this time, as is also his sister Mrs. K?enan of Butte, Montana.
The funeral services will take place at the Catholic church on Monday morning at ten o'clock and will be attended by a large assemblage of neighbors and friends.
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Obituaries of the Intermountain West by Michael & Mickie Sheppard
The funeral services over the remains of William H. O'Donnell took place at the Catholic church on Monday morning, Oct. 14 [1906], conducted by Father Conti, assisted by Father Conrad, of Rawlins. Business was suspended throughout the town and a larger gathering of people has seldom been seen here, not more than one-fifth of the number being able to find room in the church. A large number of floral offerings were sent as last tributes of love and affection, by friends of the deceased. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.
Family Members
Parents
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Mary Ellen "Nellie" O'Donnell Wipperman
1872–1958
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Rosanna Margaret O'Donnell Juel
1873–1959
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Alice Josephine O'Donnell Vallez
1875–1909
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Ida May O'Donnell Enderud
1877–1970
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John William O'Donnell
1879–1920
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Hattie Maud O'Donnell Kellogg
1883–1964
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Henrietta Evelyn/Evaline "Nettie" O'Donnell Baker
1885–1972
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Charles Fredrick "Fred" O'Donnell
1886–1942
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