Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Sep 4, 1925 S. O'CONNOR, PIONEER OF CITY, CALLED Resident of Davenport for Over 70 Years Dies at the Age of 90 Stephen O'Connor, a pioneer resident of Davenport, having resided here for over 70 years, died at his home, 430 West Pleasant street, at 6 o'clock Thursday evening. His death terminated an illness of the past two weeks, altho he had been ailing for some time. Mr. O'Connor was born in County Roscommon, Ireland, on Dec. 20, 1834, having reached the age of 90 years. He came to America when 15 years of age and had been a resident her for over 70 years. In spite of his advanced years Mr. O'Connor was a good conversationalist and his genial kindly disposition made for him a host of friends which he kept during his life time. For over 30 years he was employed at the French & Hecht company. The deceased was united in marriage in 1858 to Miss Mary Heeney in the old St. Margaret's church, which now is known as Sacred Heart cathedral. His wife died 43 years ago. Surviving are one son, John J. O'Connor and two daughters, Elizabeth A. O'Connor and Mrs. Ellen Priest, all of Davenport. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the late residence, 430 West Pleasant street, at 9 a.m. Saturday to St. Anthony's church at 9:45 a.m. Interment will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery. Remarried after 13 Years Separation Friends and fellow employes of Mrs. Allie Jeffers, ticket clerk in the Rock Island lines here, were surprised to learn upon her return from a vacation trip spent in the west of her remarriage, Aug. 24, to John Jeffers at Salt Lake City, from whom she was divorced 13 years ago. Mrs. Jeffers has been employed by the Rock Island lines for the last five years. Her husband is an actor playing in dramatic stock. He will continue his dramatic work for the time being and Mrs. Jeffers will remain in Davenport. Her parents reside in Ainsworth, Ia. CARL FERRIS IS ACTING MAYOR AT ROCKINGHAM Carl Ferris has been appointed mayor-protem of Rockingham to serve in the place of H.E. Kohlhammer, resigned. He will serve until a special election is held. Mr. Kohlhammer who has resigned the office, will spend most of his time in St. Paul where he has business interests. His term of office as mayor does not expire until April 1, 1926. Cathy Joynt Labath The Irish in Iowa http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/index.htm Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/paloalto/index.htm