Frank Noonan Biography


	This biography appears on page 109 in "History of Dakota 
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				FRANK NOONAN. 

	Frank Noonan, of Lead, is the retiring sheriff of Lawrence county 
and in the two terms that he has held office has made a most 
commendable record. He was born in Yankton, this state, on the 14th of 
January, 1879, a son of James and Catherine (Morgan) Noonan. The father 
still resides in Yankton. 

	Frank Noonan was the seventh child in the family and was reared 
and educated in the public schools of his home locality. He was reared 
on his father,s farm, which was situated nine miles northeast of 
Yankton, and assisted his father in the cultivation of the land until 
he was nineteen years of age. Although his school days were limited he 
learned lessons of great importance while familiarizing himself with 
agricultural methods as be came to realize the value of thoroughness 
and promptness and to take pride in doing well the task at hand. When 
nineteen years of age he became an employee of the South Dakota 
Hospital for the Insane at Yankton and remained in that connection for 
two and one-half years. In 1902 he removed to Deadwood and for a little 
more than a year worked for the Homestake Mining Company. In 1903 he 
became a member of the police force of Lead and after serving for two 
years and three months was made chief of police in May, 1905. He was 
reappointed under four different mayors, which indicates his 
efficiency, and in November, 1910, was elected sheriff of the county 
upon the republican ticket. His splendid record in that office led to 
his reelection in 1912. He will retire on the 1st of January, 1915, 
after four years, service as sheriff and his record in that capacity is 
one upon which he may look back with pride. He intends to operate his 
ranch of one hundred and sixty acres situated twenty miles south of 
Deadwood upon his return to private life. 

	On the 3d of July, 1912, Mr. Noonan was married to Miss Angela 
Rochefort, of Lead. He is a member of Lead Lodge, No. 747, B. P. O. E. 
His fearlessness as an officer of the law has gained for him the 
respect of all good citizens and he is a valued resident of Lawrence 
county.