Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa March 26, 1924 LATE THOMAS J. GRADY Lived in Ireland and Scotland- Mined in California. Old Resident of Ruthven. (By Our Correspondent) The funeral of Thomas J. Grady, who passed away early Wednesday morning of last week, was held at this place on Saturday. Services were conducted at the Catholic church, Rev. G. Hickey, the pastor, officiating. The Catholic choir of St. Thomas church of Emmetsburg furnished special music for the occasion. There was a large attendance of relatives and old friends and neighbors. The pall bearers were Michael Fleming of Whittemore, E.J. Ruddy of Emmetsburg, Wm. Geelan, Chas. Metz, T.J. Brennan and M.T. Washington of this place. Mr. Grady was born at Westport, Ireland, June 8, 1840. He was rounding out his 84th year. His father died when he was six years old. At an early age he went to Glasgow, Scotland, where he spent some time. When 18 years old he came to the United States and in a short time went to California where he followed gold mining for several years. On December 26, 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Winifred Kelly of Osceola, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Grady soon after their marriage, became residents of Butler county, this state, where they made their home for some time. In 1892 they located on a farm northeast of Ruthven. In 1911, they bought a home in this city subsequently living here. Mr. Grady was an invalid for some time. He is survived by his wife, five sons, and three daughters. They are Leo of Conrad, Montana, Mrs. Matt Steil and James Grady of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mrs. Wm Sammin of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Joseph of Graettinger, Miss Margaret of Sioux Falls, William of Estherville and Louis and Thomas of Ruthven. One son John preceded Mr. Grady in death. All of the sons and daughters were present at the funeral except James and Mrs. Sammin, who could not come on account of illness. Mr. Grady was a far-seeing, industrious, substantial farmer. He was upright and he was very much respected by his fellow citizens. He was outspoken and straightforward. Those who did not agree with him always knew where to find him. He was a man of exemplary habits and his friendship was warm and enduring. He was devoted to his home, faithful to his church and kind and courteous in his business dealings. Deserving community enterprises often sought his co-operation and he usually responded as generously as his circumstances would permit. He was a peaceable, reasonable man. He kept out of legal and other difficulties. He always met promptly his just obligations and he kept square with the world. We had reason to appreciate Mr. Grady's friendship and good will from the day we first made his acquaintance and we respected him for his sincerity and his candor. We learn with sorrow of his death. Our sympathy goes out to the grief-stricken wife, sons, and daughters. Cathy Joynt Labath (I am not related) The Irish in Iowa http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/ Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/paloalto/