Wilkes County GaArchives Obituaries.....Meehan, John  July 18, 1888
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Atlanta Constitution, 23 July 1888
Death of an Orphan Boy.
A Pathetic Incident in the Catholic Orphanage in Washington.

Washington, Ga., July 22-
Johnnie Meehan, aged fourteen years, died at St. Joseph Orphanage of 
consumption.  Little Johnnie had been sick a long time with the slow suffering 
of this fatal disease, and death was with him, who had borne his sufferings so 
patiently, a happy release, a sweet rest.  The remains were taken to St. Joseph 
church, at 9 o'clock Thursday morning where a high Mass of requiere was sung by 
the sisters' choir.  Father O'Brien spoke in touching, impressive words to the 
assembled boys, who loves their little companion.  The little white coffin was 
borne by six of the boys and placed in the grave in the burial ground back of 
the orphanage.
About three years ago, little Johnnie with three younger brothers were left 
orphans, father and mother dying in Atlanta of consumption.  After the mother's 
death, the father placed the children at St. Joseph's orphanage, and when he 
died, a short time later, they were without a relative or friend.  Destitute as 
they were, homeless and friendless, the sisters cared for them as a mother 
would, and when Johnnie fell sick, and lingered so long suffering, never for a 
moment was he left alone.  Day and night the patient sister sat beside him 
ministering to his wants, cheering and consoling him.  In his last moments her 
was surrounded by loving hearts, and they wept for him as if he had been the 
idol of a happy home.
He, the little orphan. was buried with all the impressive ceremony of the 
Catholic church.  The altar was draped in black and white, lovely flowers were 
laid upon his bier, and his little body was laid to rest as tenderly as the 
petted child of fortune.


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