Davenport Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; February 11, 1895 PURCELL At 9:55 last evening occurred the death of Mr. Pat J. Purcell, at the family home, 112 West Sixth street, at the age of 69 years. The deceased was well known in Davenport having resided here for over thirty-nine years, and following the occupation of a railway engineer. He was born at Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland. Besides his wife he leaves six children to mourn his loss, J.A., W.L., Mrs. E. Collins, Catherine, Josephine, all residing in Davenport and Annie now of St. Louis. He was highly respected and his many friends and acquaintances will sincerely sympathize with the family in their loss. The funeral occurs tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from St. Anthony's church the interment being at St. Marguerite's church. Cathy Joynt Labath Irish in Iowa http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/index.htm Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm