Obit for Bridget TIERNEY MAHER (b.1832 d.1909), Wabasha Co., MN

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Obituary of Bridget Tierney Maher
Plainview, MN newspaper
Date of article:  4/30/1909
Died: April 23, 1909

THE GRIM REAPER
Death Removes Very Suddenly From Our Midst a Respected Old Lady

It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of one of our most 
respected citizens, Mrs. Wm. Maher.  Mrs. Maher has been in 
exceptional good health, considering her age, with the exception 
of a slight attack of crysipilis, and not even members of the 
immediate family had realized death so near.  The news of her 
death was sudden, the community was greatly shocked.  She arose 
early in the morning apparently well, when in a few moments she 
swooned and seemed to faint.  Before assistance could be summoned 
she had passed away, death occurring at 4:35 a.m.

Bridget Tierney Maher was born December 7, 1832 in Nenagh, 
Tipperary County, Ireland and died at her home in this village 
on Friday, April 23, 1909.  She spent her girlhood days at the 
old home in Ireland.  At the age of 18 she came to America in 
company with her brother, locating first at Ottawa, Canada.  
In 1851 she was united in marriage to William Maher in New York, 
where they lived for a few years.  In 1856, imbued with the 
western movement they came to Minnesota, settling in Wabasha County.  
After residing here for about two years they purchased a farm.  
A few years later they disposed of this farm to purchase another.  
Later they purchased the Parker Robbins farm, four miles north 
of the village, and now owned by their son, where they resided 
until seven years ago when they moved to their present home in 
the village.

Aside from her aged husband who has been in a feeble condition 
for the past number of years, she is survived by seven children, 
all of whom were present at the funeral: Mrs. Anna Sullivan, 
Highland; Mrs. Julia Judge, Oakwood; Mrs. Delia Judge, Highland; 
William Jr., Highland; Mrs. Mary Norton, Highwood; Mrs. Kate 
Flanders, Rochester; and Miss Nellie at home.  Two daughters 
having passed away in infancy.  She is also survived by one 
brother, James Tierney of Minneapolis, who was present at the 
funeral, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Hogan, of New York.  There 
are also 30 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

She was a faithful member of the Catholic Church.  She was not 
only faithful to her church, but just as faithful in believing 
that it was her duty as a Christian to do the will of her Master 
at all times.  She was always willing to lend a helping hand in 
time of need - both in acts of kindness and words.  A true and 
helpful neighbor, a most devoted wife and mother; well may her 
children cherish her memory as a precious legacy.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10:00 at St. Joachim's 
Church.  Rev. J. A. Parkinson reading the services.  Many friends 
and old neighbors were present to show their love and respect at 
the last sad rites, and a profusion of flowers almost transformed 
the church.

Burial was made in the family lot in St. Joachim's cemetery.