from the Eau Claire WEEKLY LEADER, 21 February 1892 (Sun.) A SUDDEN DEATH A Fall on the Ice Brings Instant Death to Mrs. Patrick Kennedy An unfortunate miss-step on an icy sidewalk caused the instant death on Saturday evening of a well-known lady, and one who for twenty-two years has resided in Eau Claire. Mrs. Patrick Kennedy, who lives at 509 Dodge St., was passing through the park on the Eastside hill about 7:30 when she slipped and in falling struck upon the back of her head. One who saw her fall rushes to help her and was startled to find the old lady dead. Mrs. Kennedy is well-known, living here nearly a quarter of a century. She was 62 years of age. She leaves a husband and six daughters. The daughters are Mrs. Thos. Dowling, Mrs. C.E. Leach, Mrs. James Colbert, Mrs. Steven B. Coughlin, of this city; Mrs. Albert Hurd, of the town of Seymour, and Mrs. John Dowling, of Salt Lake City Utah. The funeral will take place from St. Patrick's church on Wednesday morning, Rev. Father Dunn officiating. from the Eau Claire NEWS, 19 February 1892 (Fri.) A Fatal Fall on the Ice While Mrs. Patrick Kennedy, aged 62 years, was crossing the park on University Hill on Sunday evening, she slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk, striking on her head, receiving injuries from which she died instantly. She had resided here fore twenty-two years, and leaves a husband and six married daughters -- Mrs. Thomas Dowling, Mrs. C.E. Leach, Mrs. James Colbert and Mrs. Steve B. Coughlin, of this city, Mrs. Albert Hurd, of Seymour, and Mrs. John Dowling of Salt Lake City. from THE TELEGRAM, 15 June 1897 (Tues.) James Welch, aged 60, died at his home, on the East side hill yesterday. The deceased settled here in 1863. A widow, four sons, James P., Wilfred, Albert and Frank, and two daughters, Mrs. Peter Lenfesty and Mrs. Charles Halblieb, survive him. The funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's church on Wednesday morning. from the Eau Claire WEEKLY LEADER, 11 February 1899 (Sat.) MET A HORRIBLE DEATH Mrs. Thomas F. Dowling Found Frozen Stiff Within a Few Feet of Warmth and Comfort Poor Woman Had Been Exposed For Hours -- Mystery Surrounds The Tragic Taking Off About 10 o'clock yesterday morning, the body of Mrs. Thomas F. Dowling was found lying frozen stiff within a few feet of the south door-way of the residence of Mrs. Daniel Harrington, corner of Main and Doty streets. Mrs. Harrington was the first to discover the unfortunate woman. Help was summoned and the corpse was taken to the undertaking rooms of J.H. Fleming on Galloway street. Dr. E.H. Parker examined the remains and said there was no doubt that the unfortunate woman had been frozen to death. At a coroner's inquest held in Justice McMahon's court yesterday afternoon Mrs. Daniel Harrington told of the deceased calling at her house the evening before, at about 7 o'clock; between 8 or 9 o'clock Mrs. Dowling arose to go home, she remarked, when asked not to hurry away: "I had better go home now, or I may be locked out, and have to awake the people." This was the last time she was seen alive, ad as far as is known, the words quoted are her last. Mrs. Dowling made her home with Thomas Brennan, a cousin, living on the Eat side hill. After her guest had gone, Mrs. Harrington retired, the next she saw of Mrs. Dowling, was when she opened her side door and found her lying in the snow frozen stiff. The body lay in such a location that persons going in or out at the east or front entrance could not see it, nor could persons passing on the sidewalk. This accounts for the fact that the body was not found until late in the forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Gaelock, tenants in Mrs. Harrington's house, also testified that they were present when Mrs. Dowling called the evening before; they testified to the finding of the body. The first they knew of the tragic death was at 10:30 in the morning when they were attracted to the scene by Mrs. Harrington hollering to them. Thos. Brennan testified that Mrs. Dowling did not return to the house after leaving early in the evening. At the time she said she was going to visit her sister. What caused the poor woman to collapse when so near shelter is a mystery. Her relatives say that Mrs. Dowling was subject to heart trouble, and undoubtedly was seized with a heart attack after leaving Mr. Harrington's home. Her mother, Mrs. Kennedy, died very suddenly of the same trouble seven years ago, while on her way to her home. Death overtook the estimable lady in the East side hill park, a stone's throw from where her daughter was found. The testimony of her cousin, Thos. Brennan, shows she did not return to her home at any time during the night. Whether or not she collapsed immediately on leaving Mrs. Harrington's door, early in the evening, will never be known. The deceased was 31 years of age. Some time ago she was divorced from her husband, Mr. Thomas F. Dowling. Mr. Dowling served through the Porto Rico campaign with Company E, Third Wisconsin. They had two children who were given to the husband by the court. The children are living with their grandparents in Baraboo. Death Certificate MRS. KATE DOWLING Maiden name: Kennedy Father: Patrick Kennedy, born Ireland Mother: --------, born Ireland Birthplace: New Brunswick Husband: Thomas F. Dowling Born: ------ Divorced Death: Feb. 8, 1899 Cause: Frozen Buried: St. Patrick's from THE DAILY TELEGRAM, 20 May 1907 (Mon.) Patrick Kennedy Patrick Kennedy, aged 86 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.S. Hurd, 506 Dodge St. Sunday morning. The funeral will be announced later. 21 May 1907 (Tues.) Funeral The funeral of the late Patrick Kennedy will take place Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from St. Patrick's church. 22 May 1907 (Wed.) Town of Seymour Mrs. James Colbert was called to Eau Claire Saturday on account of the serious illness of her father. Death register Patrick Kennedy Age: 87 years Name of father: Unknown Date of birth: --1820 Name of wife: Nelle Kennedy Date of death: May 19, 1907, Old Age Death Certificate ELLEN HURD Death: 10 December 1916 Born: Oct. 26, ---- Age: 57 Father: Patrick Kennedy, born Ireland Mother: Ellen Welsh, born Ireland Informant: Mr. Chas. Leach Cause: Chronic Parenchymetus, nephritus from the Eau Claire LEADER 1 December 1933 (Fri.) Mrs. Mary Culbert of Seymour Dies Mrs. Mary Culbert, (84), town of Seymour, died Thursday. She is survived by three sons, John, Leo, and Frank, Town of Seymour, and two daughters, Mrs. William Ward, Eau Claire, and Grace, town of Seymour. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the home, town of Seymour, route 9, Chippewa Falls, and at St. Bridget's Church, Springfield, the Rev. Father A. Thome officiating, interment will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery, Eau Claire. Friends may call at the Eau Claire Funeral home up to 2 p.m. today. Death Certificate Mrs. Mary Culbert Date of Death: Nov. 30, 1933 Age: 84 yrs, 10 mos., 20 days Birthplace: Ireland Father: Patrick Kennedy, born Ireland Mother: Ellen Welch, born Ireland Cause: Carbuncle on chin, had been bed ridden for three years. Age and arterioschlerosis. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/