Hampden County MA Archives Obituaries.....Downey, Jerry February 22, 1894
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Jackson Sentinel, Feb. 22, 1894


    Jackson Sentinel, February 22, 1894

    DIED-

    DOWNEY: Jerry Downey was born in Springfield, Mass., Oct. 22, 1854. He was
the son of Michael and Julia Downey of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Mr. Downey came to this
state with his parents in 1868. He was married Oct. 19, 1881 to Mrs. Mollie
Welch and died Feb. 17, 1894, aged 39 years, 3 months and 25 days. After Mr.
Downey was married he lived in this city for a few years speculating in the
stock business. He finally chose the occupation of farming of which he had been
decidedly successful.

    Mr. Downey was a man of ambition, industry and ability: a kind and dutiful
husband, a good citizen and neighbor; much appreciated by his neighbors and
associates, Deceased leaves a beloved wife, father, mother, four sisters and two
brothers, one of which was a twin to him. In connection with the above mentioned
relatives he leaves a host of friends who bitterly and sincerely mourn his loss.
The funeral occurred in the M. E. church at 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon. 



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