OBIT: Martin CORRIGAN, 1904, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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  Martin, eldest son of Martin and Mary Corrigan, of Birmingham, was 
killed on the railroad at Birmingham station at 9.30 o'clock Sunday 
morning. The boy was gathering coal from the track when No. 11, the 
fast newspaper express, came upon him before he was aware of its 
approach. He was instantly killed, receiving a terrific blow upon the 
head. The remains were brought to Tyrone and were here prepared for 
burial. The deputy coroner, who came from Altoona, decided that an 
inquest was not necessary. The deceased was aged 13 years, 0 months and 
27 days. He was born at Springfield Mines. The family had resided at 
Birmingham a few years ago, but recently lived at Sandy Ridge, from 
which place they returned to Birmingham two months ago. Surviving the 
deceased are his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Lottie 
and Lizzie, of Sandy Ridge; William; Harvey and Maggie, of Birmingham. 
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the 
Birmingham Methodist church, Rev. N. B. Smith conducting the services. 
Interment in the Methodist cemetery at Birmingham.

The Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, December 8, 1904

1900 Tyrone, Blair County census -
Martin Corrigan, 35  
Mary Corrigan, 39  
Lizzie Corrigan, 12  
Lottie Corrigan, 11  
Martin Corrigan, 9  
William Mc Corrigan, 2  
Levi Corrigan, 6/12