Obit for John J. Winn d.1936, Ramsey Co., MN USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Bonnie M. Gilson http://www.members.home.net/bgilson ================================================================= Original newsclipping with photo dated Dec 8, 1936: JOHN J. WINN, LONG MAIL CARRIER, DIES ------------------------------------- Spanish War Veteran Had Worked in Postal Service Here for 26 Years John J. Winn, 69 years old Letter carrier here for 26 years Died:Monday at Veterans Hospital after a four-month illness His home was at Birchwood on White Bear lake. Born: New York City Went with his parents to South Dakota,where he grew up on his father's ranch near Deadwood. Came to St. Paul in 1894. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, Mr. Winn enlisted and served in Cuba. Returning to St. Paul in 1901, he entered the postal service, where he remained until his retirement in 1927. Hobby:gardening at his Birchwood home. Member of Worth Bagley camp, United Spanish War Veterans, and the Social Club of Retired Letter Carriers. Widow: Mrs. Dora Winn Daughters: Mrs. George Hughes and Mrs. Fred Cullifer of St. Paul 5 grandchildren Funeral:O'Halloran & Murphy chapel, 215 West Sixth street. Burial:Forest cemetery.