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Andrew F. Healey Sr.

Birth	:	7 Feb 1852 Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	13 Jun 1924 Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4253006, -91.0633011
Description	:	PIONEER FARMER OF COUNTY DEAD ANDREW HEALEY SR. SUCCUMBS TO COMPLICATIONS Lived in County Since 1859 Operated Large Farm Near Ardon for Many Years. Andrew Healey, Sr., pioneer farmer and stockman of Muscatine county, died at 5 o'clock this morning at his home, 110 East Fifth street. He had been ill for six months and death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Healey was 72 years old, having been born in Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 7, 1852. He came to Muscatine county with his parents seven years later, in 1859, and lived in the county all his life with the exception... Read More	PIONEER FARMER OF COUNTY DEAD ANDREW HEALEY SR. SUCCUMBS TO COMPLICATIONS Lived in County Since 1859 Operated Large Farm Near Ardon for Many Years. Andrew Healey, Sr., pioneer farmer and stockman of Muscatine county, died at 5 o'clock this morning at his home, 110 East Fifth street. He had been ill for six months and death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Healey was 72 years old, having been born in Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 7, 1852. He came to Muscatine county with his parents seven years later, in 1859, and lived in the county all his life with the exception of three years spent in Texas while he was a young man. He operated a large farm near Ardon, eight miles west of Muscatine, until his retirement from active work. Mr. Healey was also one of the leaders of the county in the democratic party. Survived by 10 Children He married Mary White in 1876. She died Oct. 20, 1899. They are survived by the following 10 children: Michael of Ardon; John T., of Seventy-Six township; Kate, of Muscatine; Mrs. E. F. Connell of Oelwein, Ia.; Mrs. J. H. Schumaker of Fayette, Ia.; Andrew Jr. of Seventy-Six township; Edward A. Healey of Minneapolis; Mrs. Walter Dorsey of Des Moines; Mark R. of Kokomo, Ind.; Mrs. Walter Klink of Muscatine. Mr. Healey is also survived by two brothers, James M. Healey of Muscatine and Will C. Healey of Muscatine county, and by one sister, Miss Clara Healey, Muscatine. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mathias' church. The family asks that flowers be omitted. "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL and NEWS-TRIBUNE", Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, June 16, 1924, page 5 OBITUARY Andrew Healey, Sr. Funeral services for Andrew Healey Sr., pioneer farmer of Muscatine county, were held at 9 o'clock this morning from St. Mathias church. The Rev. F. J. Leonard officiated and was assisted by the Rev. Father Lawler of Davenport. Burial was in the St. Mary cemetery. Pallbearers were Patrick Lynch, Louis Downer, William Byrne, George Black, Jacob Legler and Daniel Sullivan. Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 512 ANDREW HEALEY....There are many active and enterprising farmers in Seventy-six towhship, but it is doubtful whether a more efficient member of the farming community is to be found than Andrew Healey, whose name introduces this review. He has all his life been connected with agricultural and stock-raising interests and, having made a fair start early in life, has progressed steadily along the lines of his chosen work. He was born at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, February 7, 1852, and is a son of Michael and Bridget ( Makesy ) Healey. The father was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, and came to the United States in 1847, making his home at Pittsburg for twelve years. In 1859 he decided to seek his fortune farther west and was attracted to Moscow township, Muscatine county. He was an ambitious and industrious man and became one of the successful farmers of the county. From his youth up he was a stanch supporter of the Catholic church and after becoming a citizen of the United States gave his allegiance to the democratic party. He died in 1896 and his remains were interred in St. Mary's cemetery. The mother of our subject was born in County Carlow, Ireland, within three miles of the spot which was the birthplace of her future husband, and they were married on the Emerald isle. She was called to her final rest in 1883, and was laid to rest beside her husband in St.Mary's cemetery. There were twelve children in their family : Anna Mary, the wife of John Speelman, of Adair county, Iowa ; Kate, a member of the Sisters of Charity, at Elgin, Illinois ; Thomas, who died at Creston, Iowa, in 1894 ; Andrew, our sibject ; James, of Fruitland township, Muscatine county ; John, of Pike township ; William, of Lake township ; Clara, of Muscatine ; Frank and Edward, deceased ; and two who died in infancy. Andrew Healey received his education in the district schools and grew to manhood on the home farm, evincing a decided taste for agricultural pursuits, which gave abundant promise for his future. At eighteen years of age he went to Texas, where he remained for three years. However, he was attracted to his native county and at twenty-three years of age began farming on his own account in Moscow township, three years later removing to Seventy-six township, where he now lives. He has develped his farm from its wild state, has erected a commodious dwelling, barns and numerous outbuildings and made the place one of he most valuable properties of its size in the township. He added to the acreage from time to time as his resources permitted and is now the owner of five hundred and thirty acres on section 10, Seventy-six township, four residences and a blacksmith shop at Ivan. He is now feeding one hundred and forty-four head of cattle, two or three hundred hogs and has two or three hundred head of one-year-old steers which he will later feed for the market. He keeps a pure blooded Belgian horse and makes a specialty of fine cattle, being one of the most successful men in this line in the township. In 1876 Mr. Healey was united in marriage to Miss Mary White, who was born in Muscatine, and ten children have blessed their union : Michael and John, both farmers of Seventy-six township ; Anna and Kate, twins, the former being the wife of Edward Connell, of Wilton township, and the latter living at home ; Clara, now Mrs. John Shumacher, of Des Moines, Iowa ; Andrew Jr., ar Home ; Edward, who is a clerk in the employ of the Great Western Railroad, at Des Moines ; Elizabeth, of Muscatine ; and Mark and Marie, at home. Mr. Healey was allied with the democratic party, and although he has not been a seeker for office has served with general acceptance as trustee of his township for three terms and also for several terms as a member of the school board. He is connected with the Catholic church and is also actively identified with the Corn Belt and Beef Productive Association of America. As a citizen he is patriotic and progressive and can always be depended upon to lend his support for the advancement of any movement that will forward the interests of he community.

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Where is Andrew F. Healey Sr.'s memorial?
Andrew F. Healey Sr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Andrew F. Healey Sr. death?
Andrew F. Healey Sr. death on 13 Jun 1924 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Andrew F. Healey Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.4253006
Longitude: -91.0633011

Family Members:

Parent

Michael Healey

(1822 - 1895)

Bridget Macacy Healey

(1825 - 1883)

Spouse

Mary White Healey

(1857 - 1899)

Siblings

(1855 - 1932)

(1856 - 1919)

(1861 - 1924)

(1863 - 1929)

(1868 - 1906)

(1869 - 1904)

Children

Michael Joseph Healey

(1876 - 1955)

John Thomas Healey

(1878 - 1934)

Catherine M. Healey

(1881 - 1944)

Ann M Healey Connell

(1882 - 1949)

Clara Agatha Healey Shumaker

(1883 - 1958)

Andrew F Healey Jr.

(1888 - 1954)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4253006, -91.0633011

2. Greenwood Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4192009, -91.0678024

3. Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4244385, -91.0430603

4. Memorial Park Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4432983, -91.0777969

5. Muscatine County Home Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4340880, -91.0889780

6. Lutheran Homes Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4183000, -91.1015000

7. Jewish Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4506000, -91.0125000

8. Gilbert Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4510994, -91.0119019

9. Bloomington Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4778000, -91.0394500

10. Drury-Reynolds Cemetery
Drury Township, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3663420, -91.0087790

11. Hampton Family Cemetery
Illinois City, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3610740, -91.0120240

12. Island Cemetery
Fruitland, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3588982, -91.1117020

13. High Prairie Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4284000, -91.1660000

14. Essex Cemetery
Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3974100, -90.9650900

15. Harker Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4789009, -90.9602966

16. Houtz Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4150009, -91.1999969

17. Krell Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -90.9328003

18. Klein Cemetery
Moscow, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5311012, -91.0841980

19. Ardon Cemetery
Ardon, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3849983, -91.1958008

20. Kiser Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3657990, -91.1905975

21. Saint Johns Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4199982, -91.2144012

22. Fairport Cemetery
Fairport, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4417000, -90.9052963

23. Glancy Cemetery
Eliza, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3098673, -91.0061006

24. Miller Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3181000, -90.9822006