In Memory Of His Nephews Hugh Quinn died 24 October 1894 Jno. Donohue died 3 January 1895 The Sunday Gazetteer Sunday, October 28, 1894 DEATH OF Mr. HUEY QUINN Mr. Huey Quinn, aged 27, died Wednesday night, October 24, of pneumonia. The remains ere interred THursday evening in Calvary cemetery, services being held at St. Patrick's church, Pastor Crowley officiating. Mr. Quinn was a nephew of Mr. J.D. Quinn, the Central contractor. He was a native of Ireland but had been in this country many years. He was a quiet, industrious and honorable young man and enjoyed the entire confidence and respect of all with whom he came in contact. Several years ago while in camp putting up retaining walls for the railroad he was caught out in the rain and pneumonia followed. He was brought to Denison and after long and careful nursing he regained his usual health but one lung was practically destroyed. Some two months since while at work at the stone quarry one mile north of Denison he was again drenched with rain. A fever followed, then pneumonia, then the death Wednesday, as stated above. The Sunday Gazetteer Sunday, February 3, 1895 DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN Mr. John Donoghe, one of Denison's oldest citizens, died Wednesday night at his home on Souty Myrick avenue, of typhoid fever. He had been sick only a few days. He came to Denison direct from Ireland, the home of his nativity, in 1878 or 1879. He was a nephew of J.D. Quinn, our fellow townsman. His remains were interred Friday in Calvary Cemetery. Peace to his memory. Calvary Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message |
