Beckham County, OK - Obits: Michael McGinn, 1928
22 August 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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MC GINN, MICHAEL
(5 Jan 1928, Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK):
Just as we were getting ready to go to press yesterday, the news of the
death of Michael McGinn, of Delhi.  Mr. McGinn had been suffering from
stomach trouble for several months when the end came, he was about 65
years old, and was among the early settlers of that section, having
resided at Delhi for the past several years.  The particulars were not
available, but we did learn that the funeral services will be held at
Delhi at 11 o'clock a.m. today with interment at the same place.
(12 Jan 1928, Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
Michael McGinn, a resident of the Delhi community, died on January 5th
last, and was buried at the Delhi cemetery.  His death came after a
protracted sickness with great suffering.  At his bedside was gathered his
entire family.  He was nearly 74 years of age.
Michael McGinn was born on March 4th, 1855, at Holy Cross, Iowa.  In early
life he married Frances Kelliher, who survives him.  Of this marriage
there were born ten children, nine of whom are living, and all were
gathered at his bed-side at death.  They are E. McGinn, T. H. McGinn, J.
F. McGinn, Loretta McGinn and Alice McGinn, all of Delhi, J. McGinn of
Binger, Oklahoma, Mrs. D. S. Parkinson, of Liberal, Kansas, Mrs. S. T.
Meaders, of Erick, Oklahoma and Mrs. S. S. Baker of Sayre.
The McGinn family is one of the pioneer families of Beckham county.  They
moved here more than twenty years ago, first locating in the Sweetwater
community, but later moving to the Delhi community where they have lived
for the past fifteen years.
Michael McGinn was a communicant of the Catholic church, and belonged to
the Sayre Parish.  Burial service consisting of a requiem mass, said by
Rev. A. Geeraert, was held in the Methodist church at Delhi.  Father
Geeraert spoke feelingly of the deceased and his family, and from the same
pulpit the Rev. G. W. Graham, former pastor of the Methodist Church at
Delhi, paid a glowing and most touching tribute to an honored and loved
friend.  His funeral was attended by the entire community of Delhi, and by
numerous friends from the City of Sayre.
Such was the life of Michael McGinn.  He knew no man as an enemy.  He died
as he had lived, honored, respected by all.
Card of Thanks
We sincerely wish to thank those who so kindly assisted us during the
illness and death of our darling husband and father.  To those who so
kindly remembered him Christmas with gifts which he was so thankful for. 
Also for the beautiful floral offering from the Delhi High School,
Methodist Ladies and personal friends, and for the service rendered by the
Sayre Choir.
May your service be awarded in the world to come.
Mrs. M. McGinn and children,
Henry McGinn, Jim McGinn, Elmer McGinn, Loretta McGinn and Alice McGinn.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McGinn, Delhi.
Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Baker, Sayre.
Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Meador, Erick.
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Parkinson of Liberal, Kansas.

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