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John Skahill

Birth	:	1 Jun 1850 Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jan 1890 Cascade, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2990340, -91.0234540
Description	:	J.P. SKAHILL, proprietor of the only strictly grocery store in Cascade; was born in Dubuque June 1, 1850; left Dubuque with his parents when he was less than 3 years old; lived at home till 22 years of age. Married in Cascade, June 12, 1871, to Miss Ann Kenny; they have had four children, three of whom still live-Mary, Jane,Martha (died in infancy), Callista. He was three years in the cabinet business with N. Takes; then he clerked for John Reddin till the fall of 1877, then he started a grocery which does not include liquors; he is,... Read More	J.P. SKAHILL, proprietor of the only strictly grocery store in Cascade; was born in Dubuque June 1, 1850; left Dubuque with his parents when he was less than 3 years old; lived at home till 22 years of age. Married in Cascade, June 12, 1871, to Miss Ann Kenny; they have had four children, three of whom still live-Mary, Jane,Martha (died in infancy), Callista. He was three years in the cabinet business with N. Takes; then he clerked for John Reddin till the fall of 1877, then he started a grocery which does not include liquors; he is, by common report, a moral, law-abiding citizen. Is a Democrat; both are Catholics. "The History of Dubuque County" http://members.tripod.com/~Doreen_3/DBBIOAB.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~ Cascade Pioneer, Published in Cascade, Iowa, Friday, January 31, 1890 Good Man Gone Last week Cascade lost one of its very best citizens in the death of John P. Skahill. He was born in the city of Dubuque, June 1st, 1850. Three years later, his parents removed to Washington Township, Jones County, where he resided until he attained his majority. He spent his primary education in the public schools of the county and finished with a course at the famous College of Notre Dame at South Bend Indiana. In 1871,he was married to Miss Ann Kenny and shortly afterwards became a resident of Cascade. In 1877, he engaged in business for himself and was a leading business man of the town up to the time of his death. In 1886, he was appointed one of the commissioners to incorporate the town of Cascade and subsequently was elected a member of the town council, serving a full term but declined a re-nomination. As a member of the council he took a prominent part in formulating the ordinances for the local government of the town. Later while in business with J. A. Hayes, he acted as deputy postmaster, a position he filled with satisfaction to the public. There survive him of his family, his wife, daughters Mary, Jane, Lucy, and sons Henry and Charley. He was a kind husband and affectionate father and his domestic circle was truly a happy one. Mt. Skahill was true type of what an American citizen ought to be. A true gentleman fashioned after the best of models, moral worth, and not personal possessions. He had a keen sense of honor and never stooped to mean actions. His standard was truth and rectitude, it was his law and his gospel and on which he built his personal reputation. Riches and rank did not count with him. He had more respect for the poor man built morally than the rich man with less rectitude. Humanity was sacred in his eyes and he believed in forbearance and charity to all men. He was a man of strong moral convictions and was fearless to proclaim them. In fact he was a man in every sense of the term a model for his fellows. Obituary compliments of Kate Oliver

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Where is John Skahill's memorial?
John Skahill's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Cascade, Dubuque County, USA.
When did John Skahill death?
John Skahill death on 23 Jan 1890 in Cascade, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2990340
Longitude: -91.0234540

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Anne Kenny Skahill

(1853 - 1897)

Siblings

James Bernard Skahill

(1852 - 1936)

Katherine “Kate” Skahill Seery

(1854 - 1895)

Children

Jane Skahill

(1874 - 1895)

Martha Skahill

(1877 - 1878)

Callista E. Skahill

(1879 - 1883)

Lucy S. Skahill McNally

(1884 - 1972)

Charles Skahill

(1887 - 1890)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2990340, -91.0234540

2. Saint Martins Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2990000, -91.0226800

3. Cascade Community Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2975200, -91.0236200

4. Zion Reformed Church Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3465000, -91.0813000

5. Bowens Prairie Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2821999, -91.1153030

6. Hutton Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2294920, -90.9663420

7. Saint Peters Cemetery
Temple Hill, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2245500, -90.9754100

8. Johns Creek Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3819008, -91.0338974

9. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

10. Sand Springs Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3191986, -91.1706009

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3618000, -91.1478000

12. Saint Johns Cemetery
Pleasant Grove, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3888926, -90.9268006

13. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Fillmore, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3342000, -90.8715000

14. Saint Paul Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3931007, -91.1260986

15. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500

16. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

17. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Garry Owen, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2882996, -90.8482971

18. Clay Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1721992, -90.9800034

19. Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

20. Fairview Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4339981, -91.0139999

21. Scotch Grove Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

22. Worthington Baptist Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4119360, -91.1324930

23. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

24. Grand Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590