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James John Hickey

Birth	:	27 Jun 1827 County Kilkenny, Ireland
Death	:	18 May 1914 Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0913200, -94.6790000
Description	:	James married Margaret Hogan in 1855 at Phildelphia, PA. They were the parents of 14 children: Mary, John, Daniel, Theresa, Bridget, Alice, Annie, Thomas, Catherine, Patrick, Mathew, James, Michael, and Thomas. May 27, 1914 - Emmetsburg Palo Alto Tribune - In our last issue we made mention of the death of James Hickey, one of the pioneers of Palo Alto county, but lack of time and space forbid our making further comment upon the life of this worthy old gentleman. Mr. Hickey had been enfeebled with age for many years. For several days before his death the family realized that... Read More	James married Margaret Hogan in 1855 at Phildelphia, PA. They were the parents of 14 children: Mary, John, Daniel, Theresa, Bridget, Alice, Annie, Thomas, Catherine, Patrick, Mathew, James, Michael, and Thomas. May 27, 1914 - Emmetsburg Palo Alto Tribune - In our last issue we made mention of the death of James Hickey, one of the pioneers of Palo Alto county, but lack of time and space forbid our making further comment upon the life of this worthy old gentleman. Mr. Hickey had been enfeebled with age for many years. For several days before his death the family realized that the end was fast approaching. On Monday evening, May 18, he passed away. Funeral services were conducted at St. Thomas church by Rev. M. McNerney on Wednesday morning and the remains tenderly laid away for final rest in St. John cemetery. The pall bearers were J.J. Mahan, C.T. Nolan, P.C. Neary, M.F. Coonan, J.P. Conway and Alex Cullen. James Hickey was born in 1827 at Gorman, county Kilkinney, Ireland. When a young man hecame to America and located at Philadelphia. In February of the year 1855 he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Hogan. The following year they came to Iowa. They located on a homestead in Great Oak township about three miles south and west of Emmetsburg in September, 1856. Here Mr. Hickey kept a country post office for the accommodation of the early settlers. Two years later he was elected county judge, the first Palo Alto county had had. In 1864 he was elected clerk of the courts. With A. Hood of Ft. Dodge he was selected to make the first government survey of this and the four adjoining counties. He was a capable and conscientious man and hence he was naturally selected by the people to represent them in matters where efficient and honest service was required. From Great Oak, the Hickey family moved to Vernon township where they subsequently made their home and where Mr. and Mrs. Hickey resided up to the time of his death. Fourteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hickay, eleven of whom survive their father. Their daughters are Mrs. Patrick McNally and Mrs. Anthony Ruddy of this city, Mrs. L.E. Conway and Mrs. H.E. Fergeson of Vernon township, Mrs. E.J. Sinclair of Lavoy, Alberta, and Miss Alice Hickey, who remained at home with her parents. The sons are Michael of Wyoming, John, Daniel and Thomas who live in Vernon township and P.J. Hickey of Oelwein, Iowa. The three children who died when young were Mathew, James, and Mary. Mrs. Patrick McNally who still resides here was the first white child born in Palo Alto county. The deceased was one of the most prominent figures among the earlier history of this county. His name is a familiar one, not only to the people of this county but throughout the whole of northwest Iowa. He was a strong character and enjoyed the unbounded respect of all who knew him. His sense of honor, honesty and uprightness was keen and always active and his dealings never made him an enemy. For the opinions of others he had the highest respect and as a citizen his entire life might well be taken aa a model. In his active years he was public spirited in all things and was always one of the first to be called upon and counselled in matters pertaining to the public welfare all feeling that he was broad enough to view every question aside from any sordid or selfish personal interest, and this confidence was frequently evidenced by the positions public honor and trust that were accorded to him. He was faithful, consistent, and conscientious member and supporter of the faith of his ancestors, the Catholic church and a devout and sincere Christian. He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the ways of the early settler. The stranger, even though a beggar, never failed to find food and shelter if he sought it at his hands. The writer know Mr. Hickey well and regarded him as a warm personal friend and today can recall many, many kind words and helpful acts for which we are personally indebted to him. He lived to the good, ripe old age of 87 years, yet his wife and children would fain have him remain longer and though his death is timely they will miss him. To them we extend sincere sympathy and especially to the, aged wife whose remaining days will be sad indeed. Mr. Hickey lived nobly and died peacefully. Few of us will live so long or so well. May he rest in peace.

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James John Hickey's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA.
When did James John Hickey death?
James John Hickey death on 18 May 1914 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0913200
Longitude: -94.6790000

Family Members:

Spouse

Margaret Hogan Hickey

(1836 - 1922)

Children

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Hickey McNally

(1856 - 1932)

John W. Hickey

(1860 - 1940)

Daniel James Hickey

(1861 - 1952)

Teresa Ann Hickey Conway

(1863 - 1945)

Alice Mary Hickey

(1866 - 1952)

Annie Honorah Hickey Ruddy

(1871 - 1936)

Thomas Charles Hickey

(1873 - 1954)

Catherine Frances Hickey Ferguson

(1875 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0913200, -94.6790000

2. Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0940018, -94.6791992

3. Vernon Township Cemetery
Vernon Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1840000, -94.6185000

4. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Walnut Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866740, -94.7872050

5. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Fairfield Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1265000, -94.5017000

6. Riverside Cemetery
Fern Valley Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0200000, -94.5220000

7. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9560000, -94.6980000

8. Silver Lake Cemetery
Silver Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8597031

9. Highland Cemetery
Highland Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1497002, -94.8578033

10. Calvary Cemetery
Silver Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8613968

11. North Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Independence Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1696281, -94.5077438

12. Rush Lake Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9497185, -94.7383270

13. Valley View Cemetery
Walnut Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2428000, -94.7212000

14. Calvary Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1314011, -94.8869019

15. Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery
Lost Island Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1980000, -94.8375000

16. Lincoln Cemetery
West Bend, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9596842, -94.5602466

17. Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1328011, -94.8878021

18. Ellington Cemetery
Ellington Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9377000, -94.6240400

19. Saint Luke's Lutheran Cemetery
Fairfield Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1545000, -94.4723000

20. Saint Jacobs Cemetery
Graettinger, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2546997, -94.7705994

21. Graettinger City Cemetery
Graettinger, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2550011, -94.7722015

22. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Whittemore, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0827000, -94.4322500

23. Riverside Cemetery
West Bend, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9512000, -94.5120000

24. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Whittemore, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0530014, -94.4135971