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From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <>
Subject: St. Mary's Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa- Obits
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 16:59:11 -0600


First of a series of Obits for person buried originally at St. Mary's,
Davenport, Iowa. A lot of the burials were removed to Holy Family Cemetery;
however, some stones were broken and some unidentified. I think I even remember
reading about the stones ending up in someone's yard, or basement or somewhere
like that a while back. I attended St. Mary's parochial school for grades 3-8
and remember the playground was next to the cemetery, which was not very well
kept. The boys would go in there and find snakes with which to chase the girls.
A lot of the burials appear to be of Irish descent--that's probably
understandable. St. Mary's was early on known as the Irish church while just a
couple blocks down the street from there, St. Joseph's was known as the German
church. St. Joseph's didn't have a cemetery and I know my husband's gg
grandfather, Ulrich Westendorf, was a parishioner of St. Joe's but was buried
in St. Mary's cemetery, 1893.

Davenport Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
April 1, 1895

HENEHAN
Mrs. Mary Henehan, 918 Ripley street, died at 10 o'clock Saturday night
after an illness of but four days with la grippe. Mrs. Henehan was born in
County Galway, Ireland, in 1832, and came to Iowa 38 years ago. Three daughters
survive, Mrs. Bayliss, Maggie and Ella Henehan.
The funeral took place this morning at 9 o'clock services at St. Anthony's
church. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery.

LENIHAN
The death of Francis Gilbert Lenihan, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Lenihan, occurred Saturday night at 8 o'clock at the residence, 1008 Western
avenue. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment at St.
Mary's cemetery.

Davenport Daily Republican
Oct 29, 1895

SHIELDS
About 8 p.m. Sunday occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Shields at 1426 West
Seventh street.
Deceased was born in County Galway, Ireland, seventy-six years ago. She has
lived in this state thirty-nine years. The cause of her death was chronic
bronchitis with which she has been affected for the past two years.
Mrs. Shields leaves five children, Mrs. Ann Vreeland, Thomas, John, James
and Andrew, all of this city, also Mrs. John Cavanaugh, her sister.
Interment will be at St. Mary's cemetery.

BURNS
At his residence, 1836 West Third street, occurred the death of Martin
Burns, at about 10:40 o'clock Sunday morning.
Martin Burns was born in County Clare, over seventy-five years ago and has
lived here ever since. He leaves several children to mourn his loss, Mary,
James, and Walter, who are at home, Ellen, in St. Louis, Ms. Richard Herman and
Mrs. Michael Manion. A brother, Thomas Burns, of Rhode Island, and a sister,
Mrs. William H. Lavery, also survives him.

Davenport Daily Leader
April 30, 1896
The funeral of the late Daniel Dailey, of Rock Island, will be held at St.
Joseph's church in that city tomorrow at 9 o'clock. The interment will take
place at St. Mary's cemetery in this city.

Davenport Daily Leader
Jan 22, 1899
OBITUARY.
DeValley.
At Mercy hospital at 11:30 o'clock Friday night occurred the death of Mrs.
Mary DeValley, a long time resident of this city. The immediate cause of death
was an attack of la grippe. Owing to her advanced years her constitution was
unable to withstand the ravages of the disease.
Mrs. DeValley was born in County Galway, Ireland and she was 68 years of
age. She came to this city about thirty years ago and lived for a number of
years on west Third street before removing to the hospital where she spent the
remainder of her life. She was a thorough Christian lady, was kind of heart and
all who knew her loved her. She was taken with la grippe about a week before she
died, and though everything that could be done was done for her no relief was
afforded.
The remains were taken to the home of Mrs. Martin Ford, a daughter of the
deceased, residing at 1219 west Locust street. Deceased is survived by the
following children: Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Mary Woodrington, Mrs. Burke of this city,
John DeValley of Falls River, Mass., and Patrick DeValley of De Witt, Ia.
The funeral will be held from the residence of Mrs. Ford Monday morning with
services at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock. Interment at St. Mary's cemetery.

Davenport Daily Leader
Dec 8, 1899
CLIFFORD
At 8 o'clock last evening at the residence of her mother Mrs. Nora Clifford
1036 West Third street, occurred the death of Miss Mary E. Clifford after an
illness of but four months. The young lady was but 20 years and 5 months old at
the time of her death.
She was a very charming young lady and had hosts of friends all over the
city. She was born here and received her education at St. Marys' school here.
Bright and intellectual, she was a favorite with all who knew her and early
death has cast a gloom over the many homes of her young friends.
Deceased was a faithful Christian girl and was constant in her devotion to
church and church work. She was a member of St. Mary's Young Ladies' Sodality.
Her mother is the only member of her family surviving her.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning with services at St. Mary's church
at 9 o'clock. Interment at St. Mary's cemetery.

Davenport Daily Leader
Dec 11, 1899
GARVEY OBSEQUIES
This morning at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock occurred the funeral of Simon
Garvey. It was very largely attended in spite of the rain. Rev. J.F. Ryan
officiated. The interment was at St. Mary's cemetery. Three children of the
deceased were in attendance, two daughters and a son, the latter Michael Garvey
of Brookfield, Mo.

Davenport Daily Leader
June 13, 1901
The funeral of Miss Margaret Wheelan whose death occurred at Mercy Hospital
will be held Friday morning from St. Mary's church and interment will be in St.
Mary's cemetery.

Davenport Daily Republican
March 12, 1903
BODY OF PATRICK TUEY LAID TO REST.
Funeral Services Held at St. Mary's Church
The funeral of the late Patrick Tuey took place yesterday morning from the
residence of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Tuey, 623 Fillmore street, and with
services at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock. The pallbearers were William Malone,
Michael Powers, James Barron, James Ryan, Richard Evans and Henry Josinger.
Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.

Davenport Weekly Leader
Dec 17, 1901
FUNERAL OF LATE ANNIE G. CONWAY
Held This Morning from St. Mary's Church, Requiem High Mass Being Celebrated by
Rev. J.P. Ryan.
The funeral of the late Annie G. Conway was held this morning from the
family home, 1739 West Fourth street, with services at St. Mary's church, where
the pastor, Rev. J.P. Ryan celebrated requiem high mass and pronounced the
absolution. There was a large attendance and many beautiful floral offerings.
Interment was at St. Mary's cemetery. The pall-bearers being as follows: R.E.
Creswell, Joseph H. Shanley, Frank J. Mahon, John J. Shields, John M. O'Brien,
and Frank T. Deloughrey.

Davenport Daily Leader
Dec 29, 1901
O'Dea
The death of John O'Dea occurred at Mercy Hospital Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The deceased was born in Ireland 44 years ago, but for the past 43
years has been a resident of this city. The parents of the deceased are both
dead, the mother having died but a week ago Saturday.
The funeral will be held Monday morning from the residence of James and
George O'Dea, 1333 Prairie street, cousins of the deceased. Services will be
held at the Holy Family church at 9 o'clock. The interment will be at St. Mary's
cemetery.

See also, St. Mary's Cemetery
http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/stmaryscem.htm

Cathy Joynt Labath
Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project
http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm
Irish in Iowa
http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/index.htm
Iowa Old Press
http://www.IowaOldPress.com/


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