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Richard Carey Wolfe

Birth	:	12 Oct 1848 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	20 May 1919 Clinton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint James Cemetery, Toronto, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9014015, -90.8681030
Description	:	Oxford Mirror, Lost Nation May 29, 1919 Toronto, Iowa, May 26,1919 Obituary of Richard C. Wolfe One of Toronto's oldest residents passed away. Richard C. Wolfe was born Dec. 10th, 1848, in Chicago, Ills., died May the 20th,1919, at his home near Toronto, age 70 years, 5 months and 10 days. He came to Liberty Township with his parents in the spring of 1859, where he resided until 1895 when he rented his farm and retired to live in DeWitt, where he resided until 1916, when he returned to the old farm here with his children. Sunday, May the 18th, he was... Read More	Oxford Mirror, Lost Nation May 29, 1919 Toronto, Iowa, May 26,1919 Obituary of Richard C. Wolfe One of Toronto's oldest residents passed away. Richard C. Wolfe was born Dec. 10th, 1848, in Chicago, Ills., died May the 20th,1919, at his home near Toronto, age 70 years, 5 months and 10 days. He came to Liberty Township with his parents in the spring of 1859, where he resided until 1895 when he rented his farm and retired to live in DeWitt, where he resided until 1916, when he returned to the old farm here with his children. Sunday, May the 18th, he was taken suddenly ill, medical aid was called, a specialist from Davenport summoned and consulation was held, it was decided an immediate operation was the only hopes to save him. This was done, but to no avail. He passed away Tuesday at 4 o'clock a.m. He is survived by 9 children, Maurice, Richard, Raymond, Mrs. R. J. White and Mary of Toronto; Edw.A., Mrs. John Vierkamp, of Arizona; James G. of Nevada and John G. who just returned from oversea duty for Uncle Sam. Mr. Wolfe was a good christian man, a good father, neighbor and citizen and one to be missed in the home and vicinity. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all. Funeral services were held at the St. James Church Tursday a.m. with requiem high mass, after which the body was conveyed to its last resting place in the family lot in the Catholic cemetery here. Richard Carey Wolfe Obituary Among the well-to-do and successful farmers of Liberty Township, this county, is the gentleman whose names heads this notice. He is a pioneer of 1859, and since that date has been actively identified with the agricultural development of the county. Mr.Wolfe is the son of Maurice and Ellen (Carey) Wolfe, natives of the "land of the Shamrock." The parents came to this country in 1847 and in 1859 settled in this township, where the father followed agricultural pursuits for twenty years. His demise took place April 1, 1879 and his good wife died in Ottawa, LaSalleCo., Ill, August 14, 1857. They had a family of twelve children,and Richard C., our subject was tenth in order of birth. Richard C. Woulfe was born at Ottawa, Ill., Dec 10, 1847. He came to this country with his parents in 1859 and his life has been devoted to agricultural pursuits. He is the owner of 437 acres of land and is meeting with far more than ordinary success as a farmer. He keeps from fifty to sixty head of cattle and nine head of horses on his place, and fattens about seventy head of hogs annurally for the market. The marriage of our subject took place in Liberty Township, April 16, 1877, at which time Miss Margaret McGunnigle became his wife. She was born at North Madison, Ind., Feb 24, 1854, and has borne her husband four children - James, Ellen, Maurice and Edward. Mr. Wolfe has held the office of Constable and in the fall of 1884 was elected Justice of the Peace and is the present incumbent of that office. In politices he votes with the Democratic party.

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Richard Carey Wolfe's memorial is located at: Saint James Cemetery, Toronto, Clinton County, USA.
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Richard Carey Wolfe death on 20 May 1919 in Clinton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9014015
Longitude: -90.8681030

Family Members:

Parent

Maurice Wolfe

(1800 - 1879)

Spouse

Margaret McGonigle Wolfe

(1854 - 1894)

Nellie Murphy Wolfe

(1867 - 1915)

Siblings

James Carey Wolfe

(1832 - 1909)

Ellen Wolfe Mulvihill

(1833 - 1908)

Maurice Carey Wolfe

(1835 - 1910)

Margaret Wolfe Mulvihill

(1845 - 1888)

Thomas Carey Wolfe

(1845 - 1932)

Johanna L Wolfe Collison

(1847 - 1908)

Catherine “Kate” Wolfe Staak

(1851 - 1938)

Bridget V Wolfe

(1854 - 1902)

Children

Maurice Vincent Wolfe

(1882 - 1927)

Leo Wolfe

(1903 - 1905)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 24 May 2017

Left by Anonymous on 20 Jan 2022

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