CITY’S OLDEST CITIZEN DIES
Death Comes to John Brannigan At Age of 96
John Brannigan, aged 96 years and two months,
probably the oldest resident in Ironton and Lawrence county, passed
away yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James
Furlong of Chestnut street. Mr. Brannigan’s death although expected
for some time, came as quite a surprise to the members of his family.
On account of his weakened condition the deceased was compelled to
spend the greater part of the day in bed, this being the case since a
year ago last March when a decided weakness was noticed. Only last
Saturday did his condition become worse, death resulting yesterday
afternoon from infirmities of age.
The deceased was a native of Ireland, his birthplace
being County Mayo. He was married in England to Mary Burke. Two
children were born to this union in England. Mrs. Jas. Furlong of this
city, and Mrs. Ella Hill, wife of Tom Hill of West Virginia, who died
about thirty years ago. Mr. Brannigan with his wife and family
emigrated to the United States shortly before the Civil War. He
located in Buffalo Furnace, Ky., and later came to Maddy, thence to
Ironton where he has since resided. He engaged in the ore mining
business and followed this occupation until his health failed.
The deceased is survived by four children viz: Mrs.
Furlong of this city, John Brannigan of Santoy, O., Michael Brannigan
of this city, and Mrs. Chas. Matthews of West Ironton. Thomas
Brannigan, a son, died eighteen years ago and Mrs. Mary Brannigan died
twenty years ago. Since the death of the wife fifteen years ago, Mr.
Brannigan has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Furlong.
The deceased was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic
church and had always been a regular attendant until ill health kept
him home. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Burial will
occur under the direction of O’Keefe and Co.
Morning Irontonian, 25 May 1920, Tuesday, Page 5.
