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Thomas Lenihan

Birth	:	22 Feb 1870
Death	:	26 Jun 1915 Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.8153000, -100.7546997
Description	:	LIGHTNING TAKES TOLL OF TWO LIVES Thomas Lenihan, a farmer living three and one-half miles west of Baldwin on Burnt Creek, and his daughter, Nora, aged 13, were instantly killed yesterday morning on the road near Arnold, by a bolt of lightning. Lenihan and his daughter, accompanied by Nels Cook, were on their way to Bismarck yesterday morning, when they were overtaken by the heavy thunder storm which seemed to circle around the city. The trio were riding in a farm wagon, and paid little or no attention to the storm which raged around them. Without the slightest warning the... Read More	LIGHTNING TAKES TOLL OF TWO LIVES Thomas Lenihan, a farmer living three and one-half miles west of Baldwin on Burnt Creek, and his daughter, Nora, aged 13, were instantly killed yesterday morning on the road near Arnold, by a bolt of lightning. Lenihan and his daughter, accompanied by Nels Cook, were on their way to Bismarck yesterday morning, when they were overtaken by the heavy thunder storm which seemed to circle around the city. The trio were riding in a farm wagon, and paid little or no attention to the storm which raged around them. Without the slightest warning the lightning struck them. Lenihan and Cook were thrown out of the wagon but the little girl was killed where she sat. Cook was unconscious for some time, and on regaining consiciousness discovered the lifeless body of Lenihan beside him. The crash frightened the team with which they were traveling, and a runaway resulted. The team brought up against a barbed wire fence over a mile from where the accident occurred and it was here that the body of little Nora Lenihan was found. Death in both cases was instantaneous. Medical assistance was summoned at once but all attention was given to Cook, who was in a most precarious condition. Thomas Lenihan is well known in Bismarck, and has been a resident of this locality for a great many years. He was about 45 years of age, and is survived by a number of relatives in the immediate vicinity. Funeral services will take place Tuesday from St. Mary’s church. The Bismarck Daily Tribune, Sunday, June 27, 1915, Page 1. ********** LENIHAN REMAINS LAID TO REST Yesterday afternoon at St. Mary’s church occurred the funeral for the lightning victims of last Saturday’s storm. Father Ott preached the funeral sermon at what was in many ways one of the saddest gatherings which ever met together in this city. Thomas Lenihan and his daughter, Nora, were cut down in the pride of life, together, suddenly without the least warning to their friends and relatives. It is hard to lose two members of a family at one time, and so unexpectedly, and Mrs. Lehihan and family have the sincere sympathy of their friends and the people in general throughout the community. Father Ott spoke such comforting words as it is possible to utter at such a time. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, and appealing music was provided by the regular church choir. At the conclusion of the service, a long procession of carriages made their way to the Catholic cemetery, where further services were held, and interment made. The widow of the deceased, children, grandparents, sister, and other relatives were present. They all have the heartfelt sympathy of the people of this community. The Bismarck Daily Tribune, Wednesday, June 30, 1915, Page 2

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Thomas Lenihan's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA.
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Thomas Lenihan death on 26 Jun 1915 in Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.8153000
Longitude: -100.7546997

Family Members:

Spouse

Helena Julia “Lena” Klawitter Lenihan

(1877 - 1908)

Marian Longmuir Lenihan

(1884 - 1941)

Children

Arthur Rudolph Lenihan

(1896 - 1984)

Nora E Lenihan

(1900 - 1915)

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