Thomas Fitzgerald KERRIHARD

Notes:

from http://www.olypen.com/rfoss/pioneerobitk.html#kerrihardthomas
retrieved thru google search 10/28/02

Thomas Fitzgerald Kerrihard ( d 30 Mar 1905 [newspaper not known])

Thomas Fitzgerald Kerrihard died very suddenly on the morning of March 30, 1905 while seated at the breakfast table. The summons, while no unexpected, yet startled our community. Mr. Kerrihard had been a sufferer from heart trouble since he was 17 years of age. For the last 3 years he has been practically helpless, but his cheerful and courageous disposition made him seem almost well at times.

Mr. Kerrihard was born Aug 10, 1856, at Davenport, Iowa; was married in 1874 to Eva M Baker; to them were born 5 children, 1 son and 4 daughters. One daughter preceded him. Those living are William R Kerrihard of Red Oak, IA; Mrs. Daisy F Hall of Waverly, NE; Mrs. Claudine Gordon of Red Oak; and Grace R Kerrihard of Red Oak.

He was married to his present wife,, Mollie A Livermore of Lincoln, NE on Sep 15, 1887; the joined the church in 1897. On account of ill health, he removed to Port Angeles in June 1899, where joined the M E Church by transfer of letter in Jul 1899.

The funeral was from the house on the afternoon of March 31, and was conducted by the Rev. W H Williston of the M E church, asssisted by the Rev. C E Fulmer of the same church. A large concourse of sorrowing friends paid their last tribute of respect to his sterling worth.
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from History of Montgomery County, Iowa; Des Moines: Iowa Hist. and Biographical Co., 1881
found at url: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/scotttomontgomery.htm

KERRIHARD, THOMAS F., farmer and miller, section 1, P. O. Red Oak, born in Davenport, Iowa, August 10, 1856. His father, W. H. Kerrihard, moved to Montgomery County, Iowa, in 1857, and settled near where Wayne Stennett now lives, building a small mill and it is believed manufactured the first flour ever manufactured in Montgomery County; he afterward lived a year at what is known as Manker's Mill. In 1860 he located in Red Oak and built the steam flouring mills. Thomas commenced to learn the milling trade when he was quite young and took charge of the engine when he was fifteen years old. In February, 1876, he with his brother took the entire control of the mill, their father retiring; they yet control the mills. Thomas moved to his present location in March, 1880, where he owns an improved farm of eighty-five acres, containing a small young orchard; he also owns city property in Red Oak. Mr. K. was married October 30, 1874, to Miss Eva Baker, a native of Iowa. They have three children, one son and two daughters: Emma, Willie and Coozie.

Thomas married Eva M BAKER 31 Oct 1874, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA. Eva was born Abt 1858, Iowa; died Between 1879 and 1887. [Group Sheet]

1. Emma KERRIHARD was born Abt 1875, Iowa.
2. William R KERRIHARD was born Abt 1877, Iowa.
3. Jessie KERRIHARD was born Oct 1879, Iowa.
4. Daisy F KERRIHARD
5. Claudine KERRIHARD
6. Grace R KERRIHARD

Thomas married Mollie A LIVERMORE 15 Sep 1887, Lancaster co, Nebraska. Mollie was born Abt 1859, Missouri; died 17 Sep 1937, Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

from census (1860, Iowa, Montgomery, Red Oak, Im 2, p 21), children born in Pennsylvania, until Thomas b in Iowa, 1856; establishes family moving from PA to IA ca 1853-1856;

from census (1860, Iowa, Montgomery, Red Oak, Im 2, p 21), John Knapp living with family; note Knapp's restaurant Tacoma, WA

William — Susanna FITZGERALD. Susanna was born Abt 23 Feb 1808, Pennsylvania; died 30 Nov 1883, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa; was buried Red Oak Jct. cemetery. [Group Sheet]