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John Reagan

Birth	:	1869 Kankakee County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	23 Mar 1947 Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0913200, -94.6790000
Description	:	Though John Reagan's headstone says he was born in 1866, national censuses between 1880 and 1940 most frequently suggest a birth date in 1869 (one census suggested 1868 and another 1870.) An Iowa state census indicated he was 55 on January 1, 1925, again suggesting 1869 as the probable date of birth. John Reagan's obituary in 1947 says he was 78 at the time of his death, which makes his birth about 1869 and creates a preponderance of evidence for 1869 as the date of his birth. One family genealogy, however, says he was born on July 29, 1868... Read More	Though John Reagan's headstone says he was born in 1866, national censuses between 1880 and 1940 most frequently suggest a birth date in 1869 (one census suggested 1868 and another 1870.) An Iowa state census indicated he was 55 on January 1, 1925, again suggesting 1869 as the probable date of birth. John Reagan's obituary in 1947 says he was 78 at the time of his death, which makes his birth about 1869 and creates a preponderance of evidence for 1869 as the date of his birth. One family genealogy, however, says he was born on July 29, 1868 in Momence, Kankakee, Illinois. John Reagan's parents were Patrick Reagan and Honora Fitzpatrick Reagan from County Mayo, Ireland. While still living in Ireland, Patrick and Honora had one daughter Mary (likely born in 1863) and one son Patrick (likely born in 1864.) The Reagans immigrated to the United States in the latter half of the 1860s (the 1910 census indicated Patrick Reagan immigrated in 1866 but family stories suggest earlier dates), traveling to Kankakee County, Illinois. There they joined family members who had previously come to the United States, including Honora's uncle Tom Hughes. John Reagan was born in Illinois within several years after the Reagans' immigration, becoming the Patrick and Honora Reagan family's first native-born American. The obituary of John's father, Patrick Reagan, indicated Patrick moved to Greene County, Iowa from Illinois in 1874, making that the likely date for the whole family's arrival in the Hawkeye State. In that case, John Reagan would have been five when he arrived in Iowa, where he resided for the remainder of his life. Transcription of obituary in the Emmetsburg (Iowa) Democrat, March 27, 1947, page four. Last Rites for John Reagan, 78 Funeral services for John Reagan, a report of whose death March 23 was published in The Reporter, were held at the Assumption church Wednesday morning, with the Very Rev. W. F. Mason, pastor, officiating at the requiem mass. Pall bearers were Bart Fitzpatrick, Forest Sipes, Vincent Fitzpatrick, Clem Fitzpatrick, Jerry Leonard and James McCave. Burial was at St. John’s cemetery, with the Martin Funeral home in charge. Mr. Reagan’s death followed a lingering illness. Born in Kankakee, Ill., he had come to Iowa as a young man. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Reagan of Illinois. He and his wife were the parents of seven children, five of whom survive Mr. Reagan. His first wife died many years ago and in 1932 Mr. Reagan was married to Agnes Molloy, who survives him. He was 78 years old. The following children also survive: Mrs. Francis Reagan and Mrs. Jack Ruddy of Emmetsburg. Mrs. Victorine Deen of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Geraldine Nowack of Los Angeles, Calif., and Frank Reagan of Denver. Two sons, Maurice and John, both well remembered in Emmetsburg, preceded their father in death. Mr. Reagan was a quiet, retiring man whose kindly manner readily made friends. He was a resident of Emmetsburg for 50 years. For many years he was a popular and valuable employee of the Royal Lumber company here, retiring in 1934 when his health declined. He was devoted to his family and despite his long illness, he never lost interest in their activities, their welfare being his principle concern. To them is offered sympathy in the loss of their husband and father. Coming from a distance to attend the last rites were Messrs. and Desdames Sam Hyland and Simon Reagan of Carroll, Frank Ferrell and Donald Farrell of Omaha, Nebr., Mike Feeney and Mrs. Delos McGowney of Bagley, Joe Finnegan and Ronald Splinter of Milbank, S.D., Ed Ault of Estherville, and Miss Rita Minnehan of Jefferson, Mrs. Walter Finnegan of Yale, Vic Hoffman of Reveille, S.D., Matt Bannon of Brookings, S.D., Mrs. Mary Farrell of Ayrshire and Mrs. Con Leonard and sons of Graettinger.

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Where is John Reagan's memorial?
John Reagan's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA.
When did John Reagan death?
John Reagan death on 23 Mar 1947 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Reagan's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0913200
Longitude: -94.6790000

Family Members:

Parent

Patrick “Patsy” Reagan

(1833 - 1911)

Honora Fitzpatrick Reagan

(1840 - 1883)

Spouse

Mary Nugent Reagan

(1875 - 1930)

Agnes Bannon Reagan

(1879 - 1951)

Siblings

Mary Reagan Akolt

(1863 - 1940)

Patrick Reagan

(1864 - 1953)

Baby Boy Reagan

(1879 - 1879)

Children

Eileen Marie Reagan Ruddy

(1906 - 1985)

Cleo C. Ryan

(1911 - 1989)

Flowers:

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