This info is taken from the NYBrooklyn mailing list and I'm just passing on the info FYI only. Glenda Source: NYBROOKLYN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Bklyn] Brooklyn Daily Standard Union/22 March 1905 Brooklyn Daily Standard Union OBITUARY 22 March 1905 JAMES J. WHELAN James J. WHELAN, a well-known builder and contractor, died at his home 123 Fort Greene place, last night, after a lingering illness from complications. He was in his 75th year. Mr. WHELAN was born at Waterford, Ireland, and was a son of the late William and Mary WHELAN. He came to Brooklyn about fifty years ago. He retired twenty years ago. Mr. WHELAN was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church. His brother, Edward, and one cousin, Miss Annie KIRBY, who kept house for them, survive him. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, in Debevoise place, on Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock. The remains will be placed in a receiving vault at Greenwood Cemetery. Undertaker, Frank DALTON, of DeKalb avenue, has charge of the funeral arrangements.