OBIT: William D. MOLLOY, 1883, Blair County, PA

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Death of a Lovely Child.

Saturday evening at a quarter till 5 o'clock, Willie Dominic, the
second oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Molloy died from membraneous
croup. Willie, who was a bright and handsome little fellow, the most
precious ornament of the household, had been slightly ill for three or
four days, but not until Friday morning were his parents aware that
his symptoms were those of that terrible scourge, membraneous croup.
But then it seemed as if all hopes of saving him were vain, as the
physicians pronounced death almost inevitable. Willie lingered in
terrible suffering until the time stated when the approach of death
seemed a merciful visitation. He was aged 8 years and 3 months. The
stricken parents have the sympathy of all their acquaintances.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, April 12, 1883, page 2

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank Molloy
Age: 35
Birth Date: Abt 1845
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1880: Altoona, Blair , Pennsylvania, USA
Street: Eleventh Ave
House Number: 1400
Dwelling Number: 71
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Margaret Molloy
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Plummer & Gas Fitter
Frank Molloy 35
Margaret Molloy 35
Francis Molloy 7
William Molloy 5
Ella V. Molloy 2