Patrick Finnegan, son of the late Patrick and Mary (Jennett) Finnegan was born In County Louthe, Ireland, on December 30, 1832. and had he lived until the later part of this
year would have reached the grand old age of ninety years. In the year of 1842. he. with his parents, brothers and sisters set. their faces toward a new world—America which to them meant freedom and wealth. After arriving in this country the family continued on their journey to the Illinois Prairies. Setting near Henry. Illinois where he and other members of the familv grew to manhood and womanhood
In the year 1857 Mr Finnegan was united in marriage to Mary Barrow. two sons being born to this union. One passed away in Infancy Later his wife followed in death, leaving the husband and father in loneliness and the care of his young son On October 5. 1865, the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Anna McAleer. the ceremony taking place at Henry. To this union eight children were born, all surviving except one daughter, Anna, who preceded her parents In death. Mrs. Finnegan passed away on September 23. 1912.
Close to a half century ago Mr Finnegan located on what Is now known as the Finnegan homestead, a mile east and a mile north of Bradford Here, he and his wife lived through many years of development of the country, saw many changes In this community and witnessed and took part in many of its activities. During his long and useful life he proved that he lived, not for himself, but his vision extended into the future, and ho planned and built for the good of his children and his children's children. His days of toil in the fields made him economic and his thrift and energetic nature laid by for him treasures which he enjoyed- in his days of old age The widening influence of his personality radiated to those near and dear to him, and the Just laurels
which now go to him who is gone, are. but fruits of his labor. Mr Finnegan was at all times fearless in the defence of right, and scrupulously honest in all his dealings. Possessing a happy and cheerful disposition his home life was ideal and remarkable for the warmth and kind hospitality which greeted all. In his heart he cherished an intense love and devotion for home, wife and children, bestowing upon them the blessings of a kind and indulgent husband and father. Thus his life can be seemed up in these few words, ho lived a long life, fought the good fight, kept the faith, and when the time came for his passing into that eternal home he was willing to go. fortified by the rites of Holy Mother church which he clung to and loved so dearly.
The following children arc left to mourn his death John and Thomas Finnegan of Greene County, Iowa; Mary Finnegan of Bradford K Jane Finnegan, of Rock Island; Charles Finnegan of Nevada, Mrs. Margaret Ternus and Edward Finnegan of this place, and Mrs. Rose Morrissey of Galesburg
The funeral service was held at St. John's Catholic church Tuesday morning at 9 00 o'clock. Rev. Fr. Stapleton singing Requiem High Mass. At the close of the service Fr. Stapleton addressed the sorrowing family and friends, speaking eloquent words of consolation and sympathy He dwelt feelingly on tho beautiful Catholic life and character of the deceased, and of the strength which enabled him to live such a truly Christian life. After the service the body was conveyed to St. John's cemetery for burial. .
Contributor: John Purtscher
year would have reached the grand old age of ninety years. In the year of 1842. he. with his parents, brothers and sisters set. their faces toward a new world—America which to them meant freedom and wealth. After arriving in this country the family continued on their journey to the Illinois Prairies. Setting near Henry. Illinois where he and other members of the familv grew to manhood and womanhood
In the year 1857 Mr Finnegan was united in marriage to Mary Barrow. two sons being born to this union. One passed away in Infancy Later his wife followed in death, leaving the husband and father in loneliness and the care of his young son On October 5. 1865, the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Anna McAleer. the ceremony taking place at Henry. To this union eight children were born, all surviving except one daughter, Anna, who preceded her parents In death. Mrs. Finnegan passed away on September 23. 1912.
Close to a half century ago Mr Finnegan located on what Is now known as the Finnegan homestead, a mile east and a mile north of Bradford Here, he and his wife lived through many years of development of the country, saw many changes In this community and witnessed and took part in many of its activities. During his long and useful life he proved that he lived, not for himself, but his vision extended into the future, and ho planned and built for the good of his children and his children's children. His days of toil in the fields made him economic and his thrift and energetic nature laid by for him treasures which he enjoyed- in his days of old age The widening influence of his personality radiated to those near and dear to him, and the Just laurels
which now go to him who is gone, are. but fruits of his labor. Mr Finnegan was at all times fearless in the defence of right, and scrupulously honest in all his dealings. Possessing a happy and cheerful disposition his home life was ideal and remarkable for the warmth and kind hospitality which greeted all. In his heart he cherished an intense love and devotion for home, wife and children, bestowing upon them the blessings of a kind and indulgent husband and father. Thus his life can be seemed up in these few words, ho lived a long life, fought the good fight, kept the faith, and when the time came for his passing into that eternal home he was willing to go. fortified by the rites of Holy Mother church which he clung to and loved so dearly.
The following children arc left to mourn his death John and Thomas Finnegan of Greene County, Iowa; Mary Finnegan of Bradford K Jane Finnegan, of Rock Island; Charles Finnegan of Nevada, Mrs. Margaret Ternus and Edward Finnegan of this place, and Mrs. Rose Morrissey of Galesburg
The funeral service was held at St. John's Catholic church Tuesday morning at 9 00 o'clock. Rev. Fr. Stapleton singing Requiem High Mass. At the close of the service Fr. Stapleton addressed the sorrowing family and friends, speaking eloquent words of consolation and sympathy He dwelt feelingly on tho beautiful Catholic life and character of the deceased, and of the strength which enabled him to live such a truly Christian life. After the service the body was conveyed to St. John's cemetery for burial. .
Contributor: John Purtscher
Patrick Finnegan, son of the late Patrick and Mary (Jennett) Finnegan was born In County Louthe, Ireland, on December 30, 1832. and had he lived until the later part of this
year would have reached the grand old age of ninety years. In the year of 1842. he. with his parents, brothers and sisters set. their faces toward a new world—America which to them meant freedom and wealth. After arriving in this country the family continued on their journey to the Illinois Prairies. Setting near Henry. Illinois where he and other members of the familv grew to manhood and womanhood
In the year 1857 Mr Finnegan was united in marriage to Mary Barrow. two sons being born to this union. One passed away in Infancy Later his wife followed in death, leaving the husband and father in loneliness and the care of his young son On October 5. 1865, the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Anna McAleer. the ceremony taking place at Henry. To this union eight children were born, all surviving except one daughter, Anna, who preceded her parents In death. Mrs. Finnegan passed away on September 23. 1912.
Close to a half century ago Mr Finnegan located on what Is now known as the Finnegan homestead, a mile east and a mile north of Bradford Here, he and his wife lived through many years of development of the country, saw many changes In this community and witnessed and took part in many of its activities. During his long and useful life he proved that he lived, not for himself, but his vision extended into the future, and ho planned and built for the good of his children and his children's children. His days of toil in the fields made him economic and his thrift and energetic nature laid by for him treasures which he enjoyed- in his days of old age The widening influence of his personality radiated to those near and dear to him, and the Just laurels
which now go to him who is gone, are. but fruits of his labor. Mr Finnegan was at all times fearless in the defence of right, and scrupulously honest in all his dealings. Possessing a happy and cheerful disposition his home life was ideal and remarkable for the warmth and kind hospitality which greeted all. In his heart he cherished an intense love and devotion for home, wife and children, bestowing upon them the blessings of a kind and indulgent husband and father. Thus his life can be seemed up in these few words, ho lived a long life, fought the good fight, kept the faith, and when the time came for his passing into that eternal home he was willing to go. fortified by the rites of Holy Mother church which he clung to and loved so dearly.
The following children arc left to mourn his death John and Thomas Finnegan of Greene County, Iowa; Mary Finnegan of Bradford K Jane Finnegan, of Rock Island; Charles Finnegan of Nevada, Mrs. Margaret Ternus and Edward Finnegan of this place, and Mrs. Rose Morrissey of Galesburg
The funeral service was held at St. John's Catholic church Tuesday morning at 9 00 o'clock. Rev. Fr. Stapleton singing Requiem High Mass. At the close of the service Fr. Stapleton addressed the sorrowing family and friends, speaking eloquent words of consolation and sympathy He dwelt feelingly on tho beautiful Catholic life and character of the deceased, and of the strength which enabled him to live such a truly Christian life. After the service the body was conveyed to St. John's cemetery for burial. .
Contributor: John Purtscher
year would have reached the grand old age of ninety years. In the year of 1842. he. with his parents, brothers and sisters set. their faces toward a new world—America which to them meant freedom and wealth. After arriving in this country the family continued on their journey to the Illinois Prairies. Setting near Henry. Illinois where he and other members of the familv grew to manhood and womanhood
In the year 1857 Mr Finnegan was united in marriage to Mary Barrow. two sons being born to this union. One passed away in Infancy Later his wife followed in death, leaving the husband and father in loneliness and the care of his young son On October 5. 1865, the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Anna McAleer. the ceremony taking place at Henry. To this union eight children were born, all surviving except one daughter, Anna, who preceded her parents In death. Mrs. Finnegan passed away on September 23. 1912.
Close to a half century ago Mr Finnegan located on what Is now known as the Finnegan homestead, a mile east and a mile north of Bradford Here, he and his wife lived through many years of development of the country, saw many changes In this community and witnessed and took part in many of its activities. During his long and useful life he proved that he lived, not for himself, but his vision extended into the future, and ho planned and built for the good of his children and his children's children. His days of toil in the fields made him economic and his thrift and energetic nature laid by for him treasures which he enjoyed- in his days of old age The widening influence of his personality radiated to those near and dear to him, and the Just laurels
which now go to him who is gone, are. but fruits of his labor. Mr Finnegan was at all times fearless in the defence of right, and scrupulously honest in all his dealings. Possessing a happy and cheerful disposition his home life was ideal and remarkable for the warmth and kind hospitality which greeted all. In his heart he cherished an intense love and devotion for home, wife and children, bestowing upon them the blessings of a kind and indulgent husband and father. Thus his life can be seemed up in these few words, ho lived a long life, fought the good fight, kept the faith, and when the time came for his passing into that eternal home he was willing to go. fortified by the rites of Holy Mother church which he clung to and loved so dearly.
The following children arc left to mourn his death John and Thomas Finnegan of Greene County, Iowa; Mary Finnegan of Bradford K Jane Finnegan, of Rock Island; Charles Finnegan of Nevada, Mrs. Margaret Ternus and Edward Finnegan of this place, and Mrs. Rose Morrissey of Galesburg
The funeral service was held at St. John's Catholic church Tuesday morning at 9 00 o'clock. Rev. Fr. Stapleton singing Requiem High Mass. At the close of the service Fr. Stapleton addressed the sorrowing family and friends, speaking eloquent words of consolation and sympathy He dwelt feelingly on tho beautiful Catholic life and character of the deceased, and of the strength which enabled him to live such a truly Christian life. After the service the body was conveyed to St. John's cemetery for burial. .
Contributor: John Purtscher
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