Obit for Michael DOWNES (d.1900), Kandiyohi Co., MN

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       Willmar Tribune Wednesday, January 10, 1900

   Died.  Downes at his home in the town. of Green Lake, Tuesday 
Jan. 2,  at 6 PM.  
Michael Downes of catarrh of the  stomach, aged 67 years.

   The funeral occurred last Friday at 11 o'clock in St. 
Patrick's Church, town of Kandiyohi, of which the deceased 
was a member.  A large number of relatives and friends 
followed the remains to their last resting place.  Deceased 
was one of the county's early settlers and a man greatly 
respected in his community. He was born in the County of Clare, 
Ireland, and came to America about 40 years ago.   He first 
settled in Illinois, afterwards removing to Scott County, 
Minnesota. Later he took up residence in Kandiyohi County, 
where he has resided for the past 31 years as a Green Lake 
citizen.  He served in the Sioux Indian War under General 
Sibley.  Deceased leaves as survivors a widow and family 
of nine children, all residents of the town of Green Lake 
except his son Martin, who lives in Murdock, Minnesota.  
Other near relatives are his brothers; James and Daniel 
of Green Lake;  John of Graceville; Thomas residing in 
Ireland; and his sister Bridget, who lives in Chicago.  
The family and relatives have the sympathy of the community 
in their affliction.