This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dj3aj2cj1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.jefferson/12787.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In looking at St. Patrick's Cemetery online I found only the following buried there: Michael O'Shea, died April 21, 1886, AE 57 yrs I then found these articles, which refers to the same Michael O'Shea, but his wife's name is AMY (also buried at St. Patrick's) so I am unsure if this is the same Michael O'Shea that you are looking for, but this Michael was a tailor according to these articles: Norwood News 1884-1887 The case of Amy O'Shea against Geo. McLear was then called and commenced before a jury. This is an action under the "civil damage act." It is brought by the plaintiff to recover for the loss of her husband, Michael O'Shea, who was drowned in Indian river, near the village of Rossie, while in a state of intoxication on the night of the 21st of April last. The deceased, a tailor by trade, was returning from the village of Rossie to his home about two-miles-distant, on the night in question, and it is alleged that in consequence of his intoxicated condition, he walked or fell off the bank of the river near the bridge over which he had just passed,and was drowned. His hat, oil can, and a package of tea were found on the bank where be is supposed to have gone off. His body was found about twenty rods below about two days after the accident. It is alleged that the liquor upon which he became intoxicated was furnished him at the hotel kept by the defendant in the village of Rossie. The jury give a verdict against the defendant for $27 without cost. Gouverneur Press April 28, 1886 -Michael O'Shea, 60 yean of age, came up missing in Rossie last week Wednesday. His hat and kesoene oil can were found on the shore of the Indian river, leading to the supposition that he was drowned. Saturday, par ties were dragging the river near Dayton's rapids in search of the body. Mr. O'Shea was a tailor, and sometimes indulged in a little too much drinlk. The body was recovered Saturday night. The Ogdensburg Advance & St. Lawrence Weekly Democrat Ogdensburg, New York Thursday January 27, 1887 THE O'SHEA CASE. A good deal of interest centered in this case especially by the residents of the western portion of county as the defendant, Geo. McLear, until lately proprietor of a hotel in Rossier is very well known. The plaintiff was Amy O'Shea and the suit was under the "civil damage act" It was brought by the plaintiff to recover for the loss of her husband, Michael O'Shea, who was drowned in Indian River, near the village of Rossie, while in a state of intoxication, on the night of the 21 gt of April last. The deceased a tailor by trade, was returning from the village of Rossie to his home about two miles distant on the night in question, and it was alleged that in consequence of his intoxicated condition he walked or fell off the bank of the river near the bridge over which he had just passed, and was drowned. His hat, oil can and a package of tea were found on the bank where he is supposed to have gone off. His body was found twenty rods below, two days after the accident. It was alleged that the liquor upon which he became intoxicated was furnished him at the hotel kept by the defendant in the village of Rossie. The defendant admitted selling the deceased two glasses of liquor, but ????ed that his death was no loss to the plaintiff as he was a worthless fellow and did nothing to support his wife. That in fact he was supported by property owned by his wife. Drawings of the place where the accident occurred were produced which showed the place in question to be a very dangerous spot, and that the town might possibly be liable for the damages if there were any. The trial was commenced Monday afternoon, Jan. 17th, and lasted through Wednesday. After being out a considerable while the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, fixing the damages at $27. John C. Keeler for plaintiff and Thomas Spratt for defendant Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.