DOOLAN-
In the town of Franklin, on July 18th, Mrs. John Doolan, in the 70th year of
her age.
Mrs. Doolan was born in Cassel Island, Kerry Co., Ireland, in 1809, and
emigrated to this country in 1840. She settled in Franklin (then Maple Grove),
in 1849, and was the first white woman in the town, then including all the
adjoining towns. She had five children all of whom are living and grown up to
manhood and womanhood.
Mrs. Doolan was a woman who enjoyed the respect of all who knew her. She was
possessed of a charitable spirit and always loved to relieve suffering and want.
In her the poor had a friend on whom they could always rely. Her whole life was
the best preparation for a glorious immortality. Her funeral took place on Sunday
last, and was attended by the whole neighborhood.
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In same paper:
The death of Mrs. Julia Doolan, another of the pioneers of Franklin, occurred on
Thursday last. She resided here over thirty years. Deceased was about seventy
years of age and was highly respected by her many friends and neighbors. The
funeral which took place on Saturday, was very large, over 100 teams taking part
in the procession.
The Manitowoc Pilot, July 24, 1879 both on p.3
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Julia Doolan in the Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1820-1907
DOOLAN-
In the town of Franklin, on July 18th, Mrs. John Doolan, in the 70th year of
her age.
Mrs. Doolan was born in Cassel Island, Kerry Co., Ireland, in 1809, and
emigrated to this country in 1840. She settled in Franklin (then Maple Grove),
in 1849, and was the first white woman in the town, then including all the
adjoining towns. She had five children all of whom are living and grown up to
manhood and womanhood.
Mrs. Doolan was a woman who enjoyed the respect of all who knew her. She was
possessed of a charitable spirit and always loved to relieve suffering and want.
In her the poor had a friend on whom they could always rely. Her whole life was
the best preparation for a glorious immortality. Her funeral took place on Sunday
last, and was attended by the whole neighborhood.
*****
In same paper:
The death of Mrs. Julia Doolan, another of the pioneers of Franklin, occurred on
Thursday last. She resided here over thirty years. Deceased was about seventy
years of age and was highly respected by her many friends and neighbors. The
funeral which took place on Saturday, was very large, over 100 teams taking part
in the procession.
The Manitowoc Pilot, July 24, 1879 both on p.3
*****
Julia Doolan in the Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1820-1907
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