DANIEL DESMOND
Daniel Desmond, an honored member of this Society of Pioneers, died on the 23rd of January, 1903, in the 70th year of his age.
Mr. Desmond was born in County Cork, Ireland, October 9, 1833. Having begun the trade of a hatter, at the age of 18 he came to Boston, completed his trade, and went into business at Lawrence, Mass., as manager of the firm of Desmond Bros., in the manufacture of hats. The destruction of the factory by fire compelled him to start new, and it was at that period in his life he came to Los Angeles.
Mr. Desmond came to this city October 14, 1868, and has resided here continuously ever since. Immediately upon his arrival he opened an exclusive hat and gentlemen's furnishing store, the first of the kind in the city. He continued in its active management until a few years ago, after it had grown into a large and flourishing establishment, when ill health compelled him to relinquish in favor of his son, C. C. Desmond.
His widow and eight children, survive him, all residents of this city, except two married daughters. The children are C. C. Desmond, D. J. Desmond; Misses Nellie, Nora, Kate and Anna Desmond; Mrs. A. M. Shields of San Francisco, and Mrs. C. D. Baker of Arizona.
Mr. Desmond was a man of probity and good repute and a good citizen in all the relations of life. As a quiet, Christian gentleman he commanded the sincere respect of all who knew him. This society extends its heartfelt sympathy to his family in their great bereavement.
H. D. Barrows,
W. H. Workman,
Society of Pioneers
--Annual Publication of the Historical Society of Southern California and of the Pioneers of Los Angeles County, v. 5, p. 300, n.d.
DEATH OF DANIEL DESMOND
Pioneer Merchant and Worthy
Citizen Passes Away
Death summoned a pioneer merchant and highly respected citizen of Los Angeles when Daniel Desmond died Friday evening [January 22] at his home at 987 South Hill street. Mr. Desmond was in comparatively good health until about three days ago when he was seized with a severe cold which developed into a serious illness which caused his demise.
Deceased was born in County Cork, Ireland October 9, 1833, and emigrated to this country at the age of eighteen years. Settling at Lawrence, Massachusetts, he engaged in the manufacture of hats. He was identified for many years, and since his establishment in this city in 1868, with the men's hat and furnishing goods trade. The first store of the kind in Los Angeles was started by him and remained in business until a short time ago, when he retired on account of failing health.
Mr. Desmond is survived by a widow and eight children, most of whom reside here. A daughter Mrs. C. Baker resides in Arizona and another, Mrs. A. M. Shields, is in San Francisco. Two sons, C. C. Desmond and J. D. Desmond, are well known merchants of Los Angeles.
The funeral service will take place at the residence on South Hill street Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Vicar-General Reverend Father Harnett will be in charge. Mass will be said later at St. Vibiana's Cathedral on Main st. The interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
--Los Angeles Herald, 25 January 1903
Daniel Desmond, an honored member of this Society of Pioneers, died on the 23rd of January, 1903, in the 70th year of his age.
Mr. Desmond was born in County Cork, Ireland, October 9, 1833. Having begun the trade of a hatter, at the age of 18 he came to Boston, completed his trade, and went into business at Lawrence, Mass., as manager of the firm of Desmond Bros., in the manufacture of hats. The destruction of the factory by fire compelled him to start new, and it was at that period in his life he came to Los Angeles.
Mr. Desmond came to this city October 14, 1868, and has resided here continuously ever since. Immediately upon his arrival he opened an exclusive hat and gentlemen's furnishing store, the first of the kind in the city. He continued in its active management until a few years ago, after it had grown into a large and flourishing establishment, when ill health compelled him to relinquish in favor of his son, C. C. Desmond.
His widow and eight children, survive him, all residents of this city, except two married daughters. The children are C. C. Desmond, D. J. Desmond; Misses Nellie, Nora, Kate and Anna Desmond; Mrs. A. M. Shields of San Francisco, and Mrs. C. D. Baker of Arizona.
Mr. Desmond was a man of probity and good repute and a good citizen in all the relations of life. As a quiet, Christian gentleman he commanded the sincere respect of all who knew him. This society extends its heartfelt sympathy to his family in their great bereavement.
H. D. Barrows,
W. H. Workman,
Society of Pioneers
--Annual Publication of the Historical Society of Southern California and of the Pioneers of Los Angeles County, v. 5, p. 300, n.d.
DEATH OF DANIEL DESMOND
Pioneer Merchant and Worthy
Citizen Passes Away
Death summoned a pioneer merchant and highly respected citizen of Los Angeles when Daniel Desmond died Friday evening [January 22] at his home at 987 South Hill street. Mr. Desmond was in comparatively good health until about three days ago when he was seized with a severe cold which developed into a serious illness which caused his demise.
Deceased was born in County Cork, Ireland October 9, 1833, and emigrated to this country at the age of eighteen years. Settling at Lawrence, Massachusetts, he engaged in the manufacture of hats. He was identified for many years, and since his establishment in this city in 1868, with the men's hat and furnishing goods trade. The first store of the kind in Los Angeles was started by him and remained in business until a short time ago, when he retired on account of failing health.
Mr. Desmond is survived by a widow and eight children, most of whom reside here. A daughter Mrs. C. Baker resides in Arizona and another, Mrs. A. M. Shields, is in San Francisco. Two sons, C. C. Desmond and J. D. Desmond, are well known merchants of Los Angeles.
The funeral service will take place at the residence on South Hill street Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Vicar-General Reverend Father Harnett will be in charge. Mass will be said later at St. Vibiana's Cathedral on Main st. The interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
--Los Angeles Herald, 25 January 1903
DANIEL DESMOND
Daniel Desmond, an honored member of this Society of Pioneers, died on the 23rd of January, 1903, in the 70th year of his age.
Mr. Desmond was born in County Cork, Ireland, October 9, 1833. Having begun the trade of a hatter, at the age of 18 he came to Boston, completed his trade, and went into business at Lawrence, Mass., as manager of the firm of Desmond Bros., in the manufacture of hats. The destruction of the factory by fire compelled him to start new, and it was at that period in his life he came to Los Angeles.
Mr. Desmond came to this city October 14, 1868, and has resided here continuously ever since. Immediately upon his arrival he opened an exclusive hat and gentlemen's furnishing store, the first of the kind in the city. He continued in its active management until a few years ago, after it had grown into a large and flourishing establishment, when ill health compelled him to relinquish in favor of his son, C. C. Desmond.
His widow and eight children, survive him, all residents of this city, except two married daughters. The children are C. C. Desmond, D. J. Desmond; Misses Nellie, Nora, Kate and Anna Desmond; Mrs. A. M. Shields of San Francisco, and Mrs. C. D. Baker of Arizona.
Mr. Desmond was a man of probity and good repute and a good citizen in all the relations of life. As a quiet, Christian gentleman he commanded the sincere respect of all who knew him. This society extends its heartfelt sympathy to his family in their great bereavement.
H. D. Barrows,
W. H. Workman,
Society of Pioneers
--Annual Publication of the Historical Society of Southern California and of the Pioneers of Los Angeles County, v. 5, p. 300, n.d.
DEATH OF DANIEL DESMOND
Pioneer Merchant and Worthy
Citizen Passes Away
Death summoned a pioneer merchant and highly respected citizen of Los Angeles when Daniel Desmond died Friday evening [January 22] at his home at 987 South Hill street. Mr. Desmond was in comparatively good health until about three days ago when he was seized with a severe cold which developed into a serious illness which caused his demise.
Deceased was born in County Cork, Ireland October 9, 1833, and emigrated to this country at the age of eighteen years. Settling at Lawrence, Massachusetts, he engaged in the manufacture of hats. He was identified for many years, and since his establishment in this city in 1868, with the men's hat and furnishing goods trade. The first store of the kind in Los Angeles was started by him and remained in business until a short time ago, when he retired on account of failing health.
Mr. Desmond is survived by a widow and eight children, most of whom reside here. A daughter Mrs. C. Baker resides in Arizona and another, Mrs. A. M. Shields, is in San Francisco. Two sons, C. C. Desmond and J. D. Desmond, are well known merchants of Los Angeles.
The funeral service will take place at the residence on South Hill street Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Vicar-General Reverend Father Harnett will be in charge. Mass will be said later at St. Vibiana's Cathedral on Main st. The interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
--Los Angeles Herald, 25 January 1903
Daniel Desmond, an honored member of this Society of Pioneers, died on the 23rd of January, 1903, in the 70th year of his age.
Mr. Desmond was born in County Cork, Ireland, October 9, 1833. Having begun the trade of a hatter, at the age of 18 he came to Boston, completed his trade, and went into business at Lawrence, Mass., as manager of the firm of Desmond Bros., in the manufacture of hats. The destruction of the factory by fire compelled him to start new, and it was at that period in his life he came to Los Angeles.
Mr. Desmond came to this city October 14, 1868, and has resided here continuously ever since. Immediately upon his arrival he opened an exclusive hat and gentlemen's furnishing store, the first of the kind in the city. He continued in its active management until a few years ago, after it had grown into a large and flourishing establishment, when ill health compelled him to relinquish in favor of his son, C. C. Desmond.
His widow and eight children, survive him, all residents of this city, except two married daughters. The children are C. C. Desmond, D. J. Desmond; Misses Nellie, Nora, Kate and Anna Desmond; Mrs. A. M. Shields of San Francisco, and Mrs. C. D. Baker of Arizona.
Mr. Desmond was a man of probity and good repute and a good citizen in all the relations of life. As a quiet, Christian gentleman he commanded the sincere respect of all who knew him. This society extends its heartfelt sympathy to his family in their great bereavement.
H. D. Barrows,
W. H. Workman,
Society of Pioneers
--Annual Publication of the Historical Society of Southern California and of the Pioneers of Los Angeles County, v. 5, p. 300, n.d.
DEATH OF DANIEL DESMOND
Pioneer Merchant and Worthy
Citizen Passes Away
Death summoned a pioneer merchant and highly respected citizen of Los Angeles when Daniel Desmond died Friday evening [January 22] at his home at 987 South Hill street. Mr. Desmond was in comparatively good health until about three days ago when he was seized with a severe cold which developed into a serious illness which caused his demise.
Deceased was born in County Cork, Ireland October 9, 1833, and emigrated to this country at the age of eighteen years. Settling at Lawrence, Massachusetts, he engaged in the manufacture of hats. He was identified for many years, and since his establishment in this city in 1868, with the men's hat and furnishing goods trade. The first store of the kind in Los Angeles was started by him and remained in business until a short time ago, when he retired on account of failing health.
Mr. Desmond is survived by a widow and eight children, most of whom reside here. A daughter Mrs. C. Baker resides in Arizona and another, Mrs. A. M. Shields, is in San Francisco. Two sons, C. C. Desmond and J. D. Desmond, are well known merchants of Los Angeles.
The funeral service will take place at the residence on South Hill street Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Vicar-General Reverend Father Harnett will be in charge. Mass will be said later at St. Vibiana's Cathedral on Main st. The interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
--Los Angeles Herald, 25 January 1903
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