Meeker County MN Archives Biographies.....Dearey, James 1843 - 
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   JAMES DEAREY, a leading and representative farmer of Darwin township, has his
residence on section 10, where he carries on the pursuit of mixed agriculture. He
was born in County Monaghan, Ireland, March 9, 1835, but when but eight years of
age, in 1843, came to the United States with his parents, who were, also, natives of
the Emerald Isle. The family remained in New York, where they at first located,
about a year; and then removed to Philadelphia, Penn., where the subject of this
narrative grew to manhood. October 15, 1855, he came to Minnesota, locating in
Minneapolis, where he remained a year and then removed to Monticello, Wright county,
where he made his home for the succeeding four years. In 1860 he came to Meeker
county and made a settlement in Darwin township on the land where he now resides,
and has been identified with the growth and development of that part of the county
ever since.

  At the time of the Indian outbreak he was living on his farm in Darwin, working
south of the house, and the next day removed to Kingston, where he remained until
after the attack on Forest City, when he returned to his farm. He in company with
his father and brother-in-law, Timothy Dunn, cut loopholes in his cabin and
determined to stand and make a strong defense if attacked. They had seven guns and
plenty of ammunition, and felt confident of themselves. He remained here until
December 1,1863, when he enlisted in Company D, Second Minnesota Cavalry. After
serving against the Indians in Montana, he was discharged December 2, 1865, and
returned to his home.

  Mr. Dearey was united in marriage, with Miss Hannah Roberts, who bore him two
children—John E., and Mary A., both of whom are living. July 7, 1877, the death
angel entered the little household and bore from the bereaved husband, his loved
companion, and from her little ones their best friend, their mother.

  Mr. Dearey is independent in his politics, and a most excellent citizen. He is a
member of Frank Daggett Post, G. A. R., of Litchfield, and religiously is attached
to the Roman Catholic Church.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:
Illustrated Album of Biography
Meeker and McLeod Counties, Minnesota
1888


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