July 16,1898 Davenport Daily Times At her home, 320 West High street, at 8:20 o'clock last night, occurred the death of Mrs. Anna Guckion of old age in the eighty-fifth year of her age. The deceased was a native of County Leitrim, Ireland, and has been a resident of this state since 1853. She is survived by two daughters -- Mrs. John Cinadr of Mississippi avenue, and Miss Bridget Guckion at home. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence, 320 West High street, with services at St. Anthony's church and interment at St. Marguerite's cemetery.

January 6, 1923 Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott County, Iowa Phillip Heaney, 76, 423 East Ninth street, Davenport, resident of Davenport for 48 years, died at his home Friday night at 9:30 after an illness of nine months' duration. He had been retired for a number of years. Mr. Heaney was born in Ireland, May 1, 1845, and came to America 54 years ago, settling in St. Louis, where he lived six years, thereafter coming to Davenport. He celebrated his 5th wedding anniversary last January, his marriage having been celebrated in England. Since coming to Davenport he had been a member of the Sacred Heart parish. Despite his suffering during the last few months, he never complained. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Mutual Protective society and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Surviving are his wife Ellen; one son, John of Davenport; and three daughters, Miss Nellie, at home, and Mrs. Maggie Hammond and Mrs. Edward Dunn, both of Davenport, and one sister; Mrs. Delia Foley, also of Davenport. The body was taken to the Fred N. Ruhl funeral home and brought back to the residence Saturday evening. Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the residence to Sacred Heart cathedral at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott County, Iowa February 24, 1910 Word has been received of the death of Peter Heeney, who passed away in St. Louis after an illness caused by a severe attack of pneumonia. Mr. Heeney was 50 years of age, His sister, Mrs. Mary McGleuchey and daughter, Helen, left for St. Louis this morning to make the funeral arrangements and to have the remains brought to this city for burial. Two brothers, John and Michael, of Trenton, Neb., survive, besides his sister in this city. The remains will be taken to the residence of his niece, Mrs. Adam Auer, 723 West Third street. The funeral announcement will be made later. Mr. Heeney was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Davenport Democrat July 23, 1911 page 11 MAY FOLEY MAY BE DROWNED IN RIVER Parents Claim She Has Been Missing from Home Since Thursday Evening Miss May Foley, aged 17, residing at 414 East Eighth street, may be dead, as indications point to the fact that she is probably the girl who met her death in the Mississippi river Thursday night. The scream and the cry for help have brought no further clues regarding the missing girl, except the story told the police by the girl's parents, who have not seen her since Thursday night. It is thought that Miss Foley is the young woman who met her death by either falling off the government bridge or by being thrown from the bridge by the two men who were seen to leave the structure about the time of the occurrence. No trace of them has been found, and their connection with the tragedy can only be guessed at. The story told by the girl's mother is to the effect that May entertained company on the front porch of her home until about 11 o'clock Thursday evening and then entered the house. She did not retire, as her bed was untouched. She left the house by way of the back door. Nothing has been seen or heard of her since then. The description of the girl who entered the bridge from this end as given by the guard corresponds in every detail with that given by the missing girl's mother. A further investigation will be made, but it is likely that no more dragging of the river will be made, as the current at the spot where the girl fell in is very swift. Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott County, Iowa July 24, 1911 page 10 BODY OF DROWNED GIRL IS RECOVERED May Foley Taken from Water Mile Below Linwood -- No Inquest Held The body of May Foley, who leaped from the government bridge Thursday at midnight, was recovered a mile below Linwood yesterday morning at 8 o'clock. The discovery of the body floating in the water was made by little Mabel Moeller, daughter of Edward Moeller, a fisherman, and within a few minutes the body was removed from the water by Mr. Moeller, John Yanke, and Herman Huber. The body was removed to the Halligan undertaking parlors and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. M.M. O'Laughlin and interment was made in St. Marguerite's cemetery. The pallbearers were Owen Murray, Joseph McIntyre, Joseph Hammond, Thomas Gillon, James Gillon, and John Gillon. HAD FLOATED MILES The body, at the time it was recovered, had floated down the river about seven miles, but when taken from the water had deflected from the current and had washed near the shore. When the little girl first saw the body in the water she did not know what it was but informed her father of her find. He investigated and found it to be the body of a girl. With the assistance of the other two men he towed the body ashore and notified Coroner Rudolph. This morning Coroner Rudolph stated that no inquest or post-mortem would be held as the case was clearly one of suicide. BUT FEW DEVELOPMENTS Since the first information was given the police by Roy Thompson and Harold Page that a woman had fallen into the river and had screamed for help for help about midnight Thursday, the police have been a work on the case. Every indication and theory which have been evolved on the case have tended to point to suicide, but the motive for the girl's rash act cannot be ascertained. The story told the police by her young man companion on the night of the tragedy sheds no light on the on the subject, except for the fact that when he parted company, he remarked, as he had done before, that he would see her in the morning as she went to work. To this she is said to have replied, "Maybe you will and maybe you won't." He further stated that she seemed a little depressed during the evening but gave no vent to her feelings or thoughts. POLICE FLOUT MURDER Since the investigation has been made into the affair, the police have flouted the theory of murder. The presence of the two young men who were seen to enter the bridge a short time after the girl did, counts for nil, as their departure from the bridge was not coincident to the girl's death leap. The identity of these two men has not been learned. Surviving the dead girl are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foley, and two brothers, James and Michael Foley, of this city.

I posted all those obits because I have them and am related in some way, shape, or form to those people. If anyone is related or knows anything about any of those people or those mentioned in the obits, please let me know. I'm trying to piece them all together. All of those people are Heeneys or descendants of the following Heeneys: Descendants of Patrick Gilheeney 1 Patrick Gilheeney .. +Mary or Bridget Dowlin or Dolan b: Abt. 1810 2 Ann Heeney b: Abt. 1820 in County Leitrim, Ireland d: July 16, 1898 in 320 W. High Street, Davenport, Iowa .... +Terence Guckion b: 1809 in County Leitrim, Ireland d: Bet. 1864 - 1870 2 John Heeney b: Abt. 1830 d: February 14, 1870 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa .... +Elizabeth Brady b: Abt. 1832 in Ireland m: Abt. 1857 in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport, Iowa d: Aft. 1880 2 Mary Heeney b: 1833 in Ireland d: 1882 .... +Stephen O'Connor b: December 20, 1834 in County Roscommon, Ireland m: October 22, 1857 in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport, Iowa d: September 03, 1925 in 430 W. Pleasant Avenue, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa 2 Thomas Francis Heeney b: November 01, 1836 in Ireland d: November 11, 1922 in 2116 Ripley Street, Davenport, Iowa .... +Bridget Delia McKiernan b: December 22, 1849 in County Leitrim, Ireland m: in New York City, New York d: June 19, 1920 in 2116 Ripley Street, Davenport, Iowa 2 Patrick Heeney b: September 02, 1838 in Ireland d: January 23, 1890 in Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa .... +Mary Glynn b: Abt. 1839 in Galway, Ireland m: May 1857 in New York d: February 24, 1925 in Bennett, Iowa 2 Mary Bridget Heeney b: December 14, 1839 in County Leitrim, Ireland d: September 20, 1918 in Long Grove, Iowa .... + John McManus b: October 17, 1836 in Brooklyn, New York m: November 04, 1858 in St. Marguerite's Church, Davenport, Iowa d: July 24, 1923 in Long Grove, Iowa 2 Bridget Heeney b: 1840 in Ireland d: December 24, 1923 in Chicago .... +Peter Gillen b: December 1830 in County Sligo, Ireland m: November 08, 1860 in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport, Iowa d: February 20, 1908 in 513 E. 10th Street, Davenport, Iowa 2 Michael Heeney b: May 01, 1845 in Greaghrevagh, Oughteragh Parish, County Leitrim, Ireland d: December 29, 1883 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA .... +Ann Heslin b: July 11, 1845 in Greaghlass, Oughteragh Parish, County Leitrim, Ireland m: May 23, 1869 in Ballinamore, Outeragh Parish, County Leitrim, Ireland d: November 20, 1932 in 417 W. 8th Street, Davenport, Iowa 2 Philip Heeney b: May 01, 1845 in Ireland d: January 05, 1923 in 422 E. 9th Street, Davenport, Iowa .... +Ellen McNamara b: December 25, 1848 in Ireland m: January 1867 in Ireland d: November 14, 1924 in 429 E. 9th Street, Davenport, Iowa 2 Delia Heeney b: July 01, 1852 in Ireland d: December 09, 1935 in 414 E. 8th Street, Davenport, Iowa .... +Michael Foley b: November 15, 1847 in Ireland m: 1885 in New York d: December 27, 1916 in Davenport, Iowa I'm sure that Philip and Delia are brother-sister, and Mary Heeney-McManus and Thomas Heeney are brother-sister, and I have strong evidence that says John Heeney and Patrick Heeney are brothers. Also, my Michael Heeney supposedly came to the US because he supposedly had a sister, Mrs. Delia Foley. HELP! Lots of circumstantial evidence links all of these people.

Chapter 34 cont. CHARLES H. DAVIS One of the deeply interesting articles published in the Half Century Democrat in 1905 was written by Charles H. Davis under the title, "Fifty Years an Engineer." It is a story such as any man would be proud to write. Says Mr. Davis: I was born on a farm in New York, and lived there till I was nine years old, when we came west. When I was seventeen, and the most boyish looking boy you ever saw, I was employed as fireman on the old Mississippi & Missouri road. Johnny Buswell was my engineer and our engine was the little Iowa, the smallest engine that the company had. She weighed about twenty-five tons and was an old-fashioned wood burner. It was 6 o'clock in the morning of July 15, 1857, that I pulled out of Iowa City on the left side of the Iowa, bound to Muscatine for wood. Johnny Buswell is not only living yet but he is running an engine for the Santa Fe out of Chanute, Kansas. He must be every day of seventy-five years old, and one of the oldest locomotive engineers in the United States, for he fired the North Star on the New York Central before he came to the M. & M., and he began with the M. & M. almost half a century ago. Still his last letter to me was written without spectacles, as he reads. Later I went to the 78 - the old Davenport. Since then I have run various engines. Now I have the honor of pulling the fast mail from Rock Island to Des Moines every other day and back, a round trip of 364 miles. Coal burning engines were not known in this country in those days. The engines that opened this country were all wood burners. Green wood went with them the same as dry. They used to bring down the wood that had been cut up on the hillside of Antoine LeClaire's place, just above the M. & M. shops here, probably only the day before, and give it to us to fire with, and we did it. But when we had work to do, such as getting up the three per cent grade that led up the bluff in the west end of Davenport, we used dry wood that we used to get over in Rock Island. It used to take three and four engines to pull seventeen loads of lumber up that gentle slope. It was only 157 feet to the mile, or about as stiff as any grade you find on a mountain road today where the country id rockiest. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/

March 8, 1914 Following an illness lasting over eight months, Frank Heaney, died at 5 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Heaney, 423 East Ninth street. He was 25 years of age. The young man was born in Davenport and has lived in this city practically all of his life. He was well known here and leaves many friends besides his family mourning his death. The survivors are his parents, a brother, John Heaney of Sioux City, and three sisters, Mrs. Edward Dunn, Mrs. Maggie Hammond, and Miss Nellie Heaney, at home, all of Davenport. The funeral will be held from the home at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow morning with services at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart cathedral. Burial will be made in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

September 7, 1918 Davenport Democrat, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa WOMAN DROPS DEAD AFTER HEAVY MEAL Mrs. Annie Pfisner, 34 Years Old, Dies of Heart Failure After eating her dinner yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Annie Pfisner, 34 years old, a Davenport woman, dropped dead from heart failure about 3:30 o'clock at the home of a friend in Rock Island. Death was instantaneous. Mrs. Pfisner had just finished a heavy luncheon and was standing in the doorway of the room. Suddenly she fell to the floor and when friends picked her up she was dead. A physician was summoned and a verdict of heart failure given. The body will be taken to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Heaney, 424 East Ninth Street, Davenport, l and the funeral will be held from there Monday morning at 9 o'clock with interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery. Deceased was born in St. Louis, Aug. 3, 1879, and came to Davenport when a child. She was well known here. In addition to the parents she is survived by three sisters; Mrs. Ed Dunn, Mrs. Joseph Hammond, and Mrs. Ella Heaney and two brothers Frank Heaney at home and John Heaney of Sioux City, Ia.

Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott County, Iowa May 29, 1935 MAN KILLED BY FALL; CORONER CALLS INQUEST John J. Heaney Found Dead at Foot of Stairway; Skull Fractured While Coroner W.F. Kelley was preparing to conduct an inquest , authorities were engaged in investigating the death of John J. Heaney, 59, 1526 Marquette street, found dead at the foot of a stairway in an apartment house at 619 West Sixth street Tuesday afternoon. A post-mortum examination indicated death was caused by a skull fracture incurred when Heaney fell downstairs. A passerby noted a man lying near the open front door of the apartment building and notified a tenant who summoned police. It was reported that Heaney was a friend of a man living on the second floor of the apartment and that he had evidently gone to his friend's apartment only to find there was no one home. It was believed he was descending the stairway when he tripped and fell, striking on his head and face. While authorities were inclined to believe death was by accidental means, an inquest was ordered as part of the investigation. It was believed Heaney's body lay at the foot of the stairs for some time before it was discovered. However, the nature of the injury was such that he would probably have died had he been given prompt medical attention, for the front part of his skull was crushed. BORN IN MISSOURI Born November 3, 1876 in St. Louis, Missouri, he came to Davenport with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Heaney, at the age of two years. On February 10, 1908, he was married to Miss Christian Johannason in Sioux city, Iowa, by the Reverend J.M. McCarthy. They continued living there for ten years, returning to Davenport fifteen years ago. Mr. Heaney was a member of the Modern Woodmen. Surviving are his wife, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Dunn and Miss Nellie Heaney, Davenport. The body was taken to the Fred N. Ruhl funeral home where funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott County, Iowa November 14, 1924 Mrs. Ellen Heaney died this morning at 1:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Dunn, 429 East Ninth street after ailing for the past three months. Her husband, Philip Heaney, preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1923. Mrs. Heaney was born in Ireland on December 25, 1857 coming to this country to St. Louis in 1870. She has been a resident of Davenport the past 48 years, coming here in 1876. During her residence here she made many friends and was always noted for her cheerful personality. She was a member of the Modern Woodmen and was religiously affiliated with the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Surviving her are one son, John Heaney, and three daughters, Mrs. Edward Dunn, Mrs. Maggie Hammond, all of Davenport, and Miss Nellie Heaney, at home. The body was taken to the Fred N. Ruhl funeral home from where it will be removed Saturday morning to the daughter's home, 429 East Ninth street. The funeral will be held Monday morning from the home at 8:30 o'clock to Sacred Heart Cathedral at 9 o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott County, Iowa March 13, 1938, page 10 Micheal Foley, 414 East Eighth street, a lifelong resident of this city died in Mercy hospital at 9:30 a.m. Saturday following an illness of one week. He was born inn Davenport about 50 years ago and served in the army during the World war. The only immediate survivor is a brother, James Foley of Davenport. The body was removed to the Halligan funeral home where funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday to Sacred Heart cathedral at 10. Burial will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery. *mom was Delia Heeney

Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott County, Iowa December 27, 1906 Michael Foley passed away at 12:10 this morning at his home, 414 East Eighth street. He had been ailing for the past four months. Mr. Foley was born November 15, 1852, in Ireland, and came to new York 37 years ago and resided there for six years. he was married in 1885 to Miss Delia Haney of New York City and came to Davenport the same year. During the 31 years of his residence in this city he had been constatnly employed in the employ of the Rock Island railroad. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. There are surviving, the widow, Mrs. Delia Foley; two sons, James and Michael Foley, and three brothers, James Foley, Massachusetts, Chris Foley, New York, and Mark Foley, Ireland. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the home, 414 East Eighth street, with services at 9 o'clock at Sacred heart cathedral. Interment will take place in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Davenport, Scott County, Iowa December 9, 1935 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. D. FOLEY AT 10:15 TUESDAY Mrs. Delilah Foley, 83, a resident of Davenport for more than half a century, died at the family home, 414 East Eighth street, Sunday night. She was the wife of the late Michael Foley who died 19 years ago. Born in Galway, Ireland, July 1, 1852, she came to this country and direct to Davenport in 1883. Since making her home here she has been a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral. Survivors are two sons, Michael Jr., Chicago, and James, at home. The body was taken to the Fred N. Ruhl funeral home from where the funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday. Services will be held at 10:15 a.m. in Sacred Heart Heart Cathedral. Burial will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery. The Rosary will be recited in the Ruhl funeral home at 8 tonight.

Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott County, Iowa November 19, 1922 At the family home 2116 Ripley street at 7:45 o'clock, Saturday night, occurred the death of Thomas F. Heeney, at the advanced age of 86 years. He was injured in a fire three weeks ago and this hastened his death. Mr. Heeney was an old time resident of Davenport and was well known. He was a member of St. Anthony's church since it was first built at Fourth and Main streets. His wife, Delia Heeney, died June 19, 1920. Surviving are two sons and two daughters. They are Mrs. C.J. Madgey of Kansas City; Mrs. Fred Anderson of Davenport; John J. Heeney of Joplin, Mo., and Thomas F. Heeney of San Francisco. There are three grandchildren. The body was taken to the Fred M. Ruhl funeral home where it will be held pending the arrival of the children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. NOTES....pallbearers at funeral - John Heeney, Dennis Harrigan, Ed O'Connor, Hugh Heeney, James Gillen, Hugh Janney he is definitely the brother of Bridget Heeney-McManus In the register of deaths for Scott County, it says Thomas F. Heeney born November 1, 1836 in Ireland -- father was P. Heeney, mother was Mary Dowlin. The informant was Mrs. Anderson of Davenport.

Davenport Daily Times, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa July 15, 1898 LAST SOLEMN RITES Funeral of Mrs. Mary McManus This Morning The funeral of Mrs. Mary McManus was held from her daughter's residence on North Brady street, at 9 o'clock this morning, with solemn high mass of requiem at the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Rev. Frank P. McManus, grandson of the deceased, was the celebrant of the mass, while Rev. T. Brownrigg officiated as deacon and Rev. M. McNamara sub-deacon. Rev. D.J. Flannery was the master of ceremonies and Vicar-General Davis pronounced the absolution and delivered the eulogy. The pallbearers were Messrs James Quinn, Stephen O'Conner, John Dolan, James Leonard, John Kelly, and Thomas Guinan. Interment was at St. Marguerite's cemetery. (Note - death certificate says parents were Patrick Heeney and Bridget Dolan -- Thomas Francis Heeney's parents listed as P. Heeney and Mary Dowlin)

1944-05-18 Chicago Tribune (IL) Nellie Gillon, dear sister of Margaret L., Anna, and Mrs. Mary Hanley. Funeral Friday, 7:30 a.m., from parlors, 67th street and Dorchester avenue, to St. Clara's church. Interment Davenport, Ia. Davenport papers please copy. *born in Scott County, dad was Peter Gillen, mom Bridget Heeney

1945-06-16 Chicago Tribune (IL) Anna Gillon of 6620 Woodlawn avenue, sister of Margaret L., the late Mrs. Mary Hanley, and Nellie Gillon, aunt of Mrs. Loretta H. Welsh. At parlors, 67th st. and Dorchester av., until Sunday, 8 a.m. Interment Davenport, Ia. *born in Scott County, dad was Peter Gillen, mom Bridget Heeney

1946-05-26 Chicago Tribune (IL) --Margaret L. Gillon, beloved daughter of the late Peter and Bridget, fond sister of the late Mrs. Mary Hanley, Anna, Nellie, Agnes, and Rose Gillon, aunt of Mrs. Loretta H. Welsh. Funeral Monday, 8:30 a.m., from parlors, 67th st. and Dorchester av., to St. Clara church. Interment Davenport, Ia. *born in Scott County, dad was Peter Gillen, mom Bridget Heeney

March 30, 1943 Davenport MRS. ELIZABETH HELMEL Mrs. Elizabeth Heeney Helmel, a resident of Davenport for 60 years, died at her home 621 South Clark street, at 3:45 p.m. Friday following a two year illness. The body will be returned to the family home from the Halligan Funeral home at noon today. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the home and in St. Alphonsus church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Holy Family cemetery. Mrs. Helmel was born in County Leitrim, Ireland, May 12, 1878 and came to Davenport when a child and was educated in St. Anthony's parochial school. She was married to William J. Helmel in St. Anthony's church on June 10, 1901. He preceded her in death in October 1923. Surviving are four sons, Joseph of Rock Island, John at home, Raymond with the air corps at Sheppard Field, Texas, and Francis, Phoenix, Ariz: two sisters, Mrs. D.J. Harrigan and Mrs. Nellie Stroehle both of Davenport.

Jan. 22, 1951 Davenport, IA Mrs. Bridget Harrigan, 73, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday in her home, 424 East Fifteenth street, after an illness of two years. Mrs. Harrigan, the former Bridget Heeney, was born May 12, 1877, in County Latrim (sic), Ireland, and came to Davenport 65 years ago. She was married here to Dennis J. Harrigan in St. Anthony's church, Sept. 5, 1904. He died Oct. 2, 1944, and a son also preceded her in death. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Maurice Ditmon, Mrs. William Fuller, Mrs. Charles Bloensma and Miss Marie Harrigan, all of Davenport; five grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Stroehle, Davenport; a sister-in-law, Sister Mary Regina, Mercy hospital, Davenport, and several nieces and nephews. The body was removed to Halligan's and oater returned to the family home where services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, followed by a requiem high mass at 9 a.m. in Sacred Heart cathedral. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery. The rosary will be recited in the family home at 8 pm Thursday.