JOHN C. CONNOLLY OBITUARY, ROCHESTER, MONROE, NEW YORK

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Rochester Union & Advertiser Sept. 10, 1877

"Death of John C. Connolly

"Yesterday afternoon the death of John C. Connolly, ex-assistant engineer
of the Rochester fire department, took place at his residence, No. 54
Charlotte street.  At the time of his decease he was thirty-four years of
age.  Mr. Connolly was well known in this city as a businessman, soldier
and fireman.  Before the war he was connected with the fire department, and
was soon promoted to the foremanship of hand engine No. 8.  At the breaking
out of the rebellion he joined the Old Thirteenth as private, and was
afterwards raised to the rank of sergeant.  While carrying the regimental
flag into the battle of Bull's Run he was seriously wounded.  Being
discharged from the army he again entered the Fire Department  and nearly
six years ago was appointed Assistant Engineer.  About a year ago his
health began to fail him but he continued in his position as a steam and
gas fitter in Sherlock & Sloan's employ, until his health completely gave
out.  He leaves a widow and two small children to mourn his loss.  The
deceased was a brother of ex-Alderman Connolly, Policeman Andrew Connolly,
P. J. Connolly of Muskegrow, Mich., and brother-in-law of John Mooney,
foreman of Active Hose Co.  The funeral will take place from the residence
to-morrow morning at nine o'clock and from St. Mary's Church at 9:30."