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Notes for JOHN P BYRNE:
Sources:
Helen Cross Kelly; Family group sheets, 1901 Grant County Commemorative Biography Sketch for John Byrne and brother Edward Byrne. Helen lists marriage date as June 19, 1853, Grant Co. marriage record Vol. 1, p. 103. Bio says 1852. 1900 Census lists Johns birth as 1827, more sources say 1824.
Pat Byrne Thurmes; Tombstone photo, St Rose Catholic Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, Grant County
Tombstone photo for four of Johns children who died young
Bio reads;
John Byrne, a retired miner and farmer of Cuba City, Grant county, was born in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1824, a son of Christopher Byrne and Catherine Byrne, both also natives of Ireland, where Mrs. Byrne died. After her demise Mr. Byrne Emigrated to this country, settling at St. Rose, Smelser township, in Grant county Wis. where he died in 1868. The following children came with the father to America: Thomas, Edward, Henry, Mary, Katie and Richard.
John Byrne, our subject, grew to manhood in Ireland, where he received a fair education. He crossed the ocean in a sailing vessel in 1846, and after landing at New York crossed the mountains, going to Pittsburg; came down the Ohio; up the Mississippi to Galena; and thence to Wisconsin, where he immediately began work in the mines at Hazel Green. Believing there was a better prospect in the gold fields of California, however, he worked there for two years, and then returned to Wisconsin. In 1852 he married Maggie Burn, a daughter of William and Nancy Burn, natives of Ireland, who resided in Hazel Green. After their marriage the young people settled down to life in Hazel Green, and the young husband found employment in the lead mines. He soon after purchased 120 acres of land in Smelser township, where he engaged in farming and mining, From time to time he added to his home until he had over 300 acres, and as he continually made improvements, this estate became one of the finest in that section. As his children grew to maturity Mr. Byrne divided his property among them, after having erected a beautiful home in Cuba City to which he retired with his wife, and they now are enjoying the comforts of life. Of the children born to these good people four died in childhood. Mary, the pride of the home, a highly cultivated young lady, died some years ago. William, born in Smelser, married Miss Mary Farharty and resides in Cuba City, retired; he has seven children, John, Delia, Maggie, Nellie, Bernice, S., and Cornelius.Christopher, born in Grant County, married Miss Mary Hillard, and has one daughter, Mary; He now lives in Smelser. Katie, born in Smelser, married Samual Whaley, and resides at Benton, Lafayette County; she has one son, Eugene. Annie, born in Smelser, married Aurthur Dickinson, and has one son, Joseph; they reside at White Oak, Lafayette County.
Mr. and Msr. Byrne are devout members of the Catholic Church, to whose support they have given generously, of both money and time. Mr. Byrne was one of the founders of the church at Hazel Green, and also of that of St. Rose, where there is a fine ediface. All of his family have been reared in the faith of the church. Politically Mr. Byrne is a staunch Democrat, and has always cast his vote for the candidates of that party. He is a typical self-made man, having attained his present ease and high estate in the community through hard unremitting labor and has made his name highly honored in Grant county.
Nationality: Irish
More About JOHN P BYRNE:
Occupation: Miner/Farmer
Religion: Catholic
Notes for MARGARET BURN:
See notes for John P Byrne, spouse; biography
Sources:
Helen Cross Kelly: Family group sheets, 1901 Grant Couny Commemorative Biography
Pat Byrne Thurmes; Tombstone photos St Rose Catholic Cemetary, Cuba City, Grant County Wisconsin. According to biography John P Byrne was one of the founders of this church as well as the Catholic Church in Hazel Green Wisconsin.
More About MARGARET BURN:
Religion: Catholic
Children of JOHN BYRNE and MARGARET BURN are:
i. MARY AMELDA3 BYRNE, b. Abt. 1860; d. July 05, 1881, Grant County Wisconsin.
Notes for MARY AMELDA BYRNE:
Sources:
Helen Cross Kelly; 1901 Grant County Commemorative Biography sketch of Marys father John P Byrne.
Pat Byrne Thurmes; Tombstone photo, St Rose Catholic Church Cemetary, inscription says Mary Amelda died age 20 years and 6 months on July 5th 1881. Three younger siblings listed on stone died the winter of 1875/76. All three died within one month of eachother in December and January
More About MARY AMELDA BYRNE:
Burial: St Rose Parish Catholic Cem. Cuba City Wis
ii. MARGARET BYRNE, b. Abt. 1865; d. December 30, 1875, Grant County Wisconsin.
Notes for MARGARET BYRNE:
Sources:
Helen Cross Kelly; 1901 Grant County Commemorative Biography sketch of Margarets father John P Byrne
Pat Byrne Thurmes; Tombstone photo, St Rose Catholic Church Cemetary, inscription states
More About MARGARET BYRNE:
Burial: St Rose Parish Catholic Cem. Cuba City Wis
iii. JOHN BYRNE, b. Abt. 1869.
iv. HENRY BYRNE, b. Abt. 1873.
13. v. WILLIAM BYRNE, b. July 18, 1854, Grant County Wisconsin; d. December 18, 1946.
vi. CHRISTOPHER BYRNE.
vii. KATIE BYRNE.
viii. ANNIE BYRNE
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