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Thomas Francis Cooney

Birth	:	12 Feb 1832 County Westmeath, Ireland
Death	:	23 Dec 1912 Overton, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2714005, -84.3786011
Plot	:	DIV. B, LOT 54, SPACE 4.
Description	:	Thomas F Cooney, as Old and Respected Resident of Overton Precinct Answers the Call of the Grim Reaper The young may die, and the old must. This is a very old saying, but also a very true one, as was exemplified last Monday morning when Thomas F Cooney, an old and respected citizen of Overton precinct, passed away. Deceased was born in County West Mead (Westmeath), Ireland in February 1832. When a young man he came to the United States and in 1872,(the family actually moved to Dawson... Read More	Thomas F Cooney, as Old and Respected Resident of Overton Precinct Answers the Call of the Grim Reaper The young may die, and the old must. This is a very old saying, but also a very true one, as was exemplified last Monday morning when Thomas F Cooney, an old and respected citizen of Overton precinct, passed away. Deceased was born in County West Mead (Westmeath), Ireland in February 1832. When a young man he came to the United States and in 1872,(the family actually moved to Dawson county about 1877) with his family came to Nebraska and located, in Overton precinct, Dawson county, his occupation being that of a farmer. His wife preceded him to the great beyond fourteen years ago. He is survived by nine children and twenty-seven grandchildren, his children being Christopher B. Cooney, the eldest, who more than thirty years ago left home and no trace of him has since been found; Frank C. Cooney, of Overton; Mrs Mary E Ryan of Overton, Thomas J Cooney of Overton; Patrick E Cooney of Oshkosh; John Cooney of Axtel, Mrs Nellie Wells of Overton, and Mrs Fanny Saulsbury of Overton. Children born in Ireland Christopher 1858 (ran away about 1877 and changed his name to James Christopher Cooney) Richard W 1861-1938 Children born in America - Francis C 1864-1950 Mary Elizabeth 1867- ? Thomas J 1869-1950 Patrick "Edward" 1871-? John Henry 1875-1934 Ellen Agnes 1878-1934 Frances Ann 1880-1938 Thomas Francis Cooney was the son of Francis Cooney who died in Mullingar 8 June 1859 and Mary Whelehan who died in 1857. Thomas Cooney and Bridget Bryan married Jan 1858 in Mullingar County Westmeath, Ireland. They left for America after Richard was born in 1861. In 2017, I identified James Christopher Cooney as the missing son Christopher Cooney. This was done with DNA. I then sent for the Social Security application for James Christopher Cooney, dated 8 May 1937. James Christopher Cooney identified being born in West Meath (Westmeath) Ireland - he gave the date of 1855 not 1858 for his birth year. (I think he changed the date when he married so he and Delia would be the same age.) He identified his father as Thomas Cooney and his mother as Mary Brien (not Bridget). Sept 15, 1883 - Bridget Brien Cooney placed an ad in the Boston Pilot 1831-1920 - Looking for her son Christopher Cooney. She spelled her last name Bryan at that time. "Of Christopher B. Cooney, son of Thomas and Bridget Cooney (maiden name was Bridget Bryan), who left Braceville, Grundy County Illinois, about 8 years ago. Is about twenty-five years of age; low, heavy set. Information of him dead or alive will be thankfully received by his mother. Mrs. Bridget Cooney, Overton, Dawson County, Nebraska June 2021 - I made a new discovery today. I found a second obit for Thomas Cooney. I am posting both obits. The family knew about Christoper Cooney in Chicago. The first obit in the Dawson County Pioneer 27 Dec 1912 page 1 is incorrect "He is survived by nine children, the eldest being Christopher Cooney the Eldest, who left home thirty years ago left home and no trace of him has since been found:" The obituary in "The Overton Herald" published 10 Jan 1913 page 1 is correct "Eleven children were born to this union, Christopher Cooney of Chicago IL.; Richard, Frank, tom,Mrs Ryan Mrs. Saulsbury and Mrs Wells of Overton, Edward Cooney of Oshkosh and John Cooney of Axtell....He also was survived by 37 grandchildren." This obit said 11 children but only name the nine children.

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Where is Thomas Francis Cooney's memorial?
Thomas Francis Cooney's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Thomas Francis Cooney death?
Thomas Francis Cooney death on 23 Dec 1912 in Overton, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Thomas Francis Cooney's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2714005
Longitude: -84.3786011

Family Members:

Spouse

Bridget “Delia” Brien Cooney

(1840 - 1898)

Children

Francis Charles Cooney

(1866 - 1950)

John Henry Cooney

(1876 - 1963)

Ellen Agnes Cooney Wells

(1877 - 1934)

Frances Ann “Fannie” Cooney Saulsbury

(1880 - 1938)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2714005, -84.3786011

2. Frazee Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2646690, -84.3752090

3. Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780560, -84.3847220

4. Rural Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2791870, -84.3693750

5. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

6. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

7. Foster Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2533730, -84.3629700

8. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

9. Brunersburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3078003, -84.3818970

10. Taylor Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2308006, -84.3630981

11. Pioneer Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2641200, -84.4404200

12. Cromley Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2305984, -84.4197006

13. Tuttle Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2756004, -84.4475021

14. Worthington Cemetery
Highland Township, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2271860, -84.3318520

15. Noble And Tiffin Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3280983, -84.4044037

16. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

17. Myers Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2168999, -84.3352966

18. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

19. Hill Cemetery
Sherwood, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2824550, -84.4687870

20. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

21. Hale-Wellman Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2200090, -84.3154720

22. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

23. Defiance County Home Cemetery
Evansport, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3403810, -84.4216870

24. Potter and Kline Cemetery
Junction, Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2038994, -84.4381027