Linking the Irish of Palo Alto Co, IA one record at a time. Obits, census records, military records, newspaper clippings and more! This is where all the Irish are related in one big Family Tree file! http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm Note: I am not directly related. See above website for additional info and searches. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, March 24, 1934 Uncle of Brennan Bros. Dies in Ireland John Brennan hands us the following from a County Mayo, Ireland newspaper which tells of the death of Michael Fitzpatrick, a brother of Mrs. John Hughes and the late Mrs. Edward Brennan [Mary Fitzpatrick] of this place: "While working on his land Thursday evening, Michael FITZPATRICK (69), Knockatubber, Claremorris, was taken suddenly ill and died within a few minutes. The deceased was seen to fall by a neighbor named RUANE, who immediately rushed for assistance, but in vain. An inquest was not considered necessary. His remains were taken to Claremorris church on Friday, and on Saturday Mass was offered for the repose of his soul. Very Rev. M.J. Canon MacHugh, P.P., was celebrant of the Mass, and was assisted by Rev. Fr. McHugh, C.C., do., sub-deacon. Rev. Fr. McEvilly, C.C., Crossboyne, was master of ceremonies and the funeral took place that day to the family grave at Ballinasmalla." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael Fitzpatrick's sister, Mary Fitzpatrick Brennan's obit stated: Emmetsburg Thurs. Reporter, Nov. 30, 1933 Survived by 2 sons: John and Lawrence and 2 sisters, Mrs. John Hughes of Great Oak Twp and Sarah Fitzpatrick, Ireland and 2 bros., John of N.Y. and Michael of Ireland. She came to the U.S. in 1881 and to Iowa in 1882. They made their home in Palo Alto Co. after their marriage in 1885. Cathy