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Note: Obit of Margaret Hickey McNally-1932 Posted by Cathy Joynt Labath <labaths@@att.net> on Sat, 13 Mar 1999, in response to Obit of James Hickey-1914, posted by Cathy Joynt Labath on Sat, 13 Mar 1999 Surname: Hickey, McNally, Doerning, Grethen, Clennon, Joynt, Marks, Frederick 1932: Mrs. McNally Passes Away at Mallard Was born in 1856 the First White Child in Palo Alto County Mrs. Margaret Hickey McNally, daughter of the Judge and Mrs. James Hickey passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Doerning of Mallard Thursday, May 5 after a prolonged illness. The most tender care and nursing was given her for the many years she suffered. She was a remarkably patient patient. Death seemed to come at last as a kind relief. Funeral services were conducted at the Assumption church at 9:30 Saturday morning. The Rev. Father Finnegan officiated and celebrated a requiem high mass. The pallbearers were Ralph Grethen, Harold Clennon, Irvin Joynt, Gerald McNally, and Herman and Arnold Doerning, six grandsons of the deceased. Burial was in St. John's cemetery beside the body of her husband who died some years ago. Mrs. Margaret Hickey was the first white child born in Palo Alto County. Mr and Mrs. James Hickey came to Ft. Dodge about the time the original Irish Colony came to Palo Alto county and joined the colony here a few months later, in the early fall of 1856. On October 14, 1856 Margaret was born. The following spring the Hickey family moved farther south across the river and located on section 35-96-33, or in Emmetsburg Township. She attended the country school and later went to school at Ft. Dodge, making the trips to and from that place by stage. Much of fher education was obtained while she helped her mother in the home, or caring for her younger brothers and sisters, or helping her father in the postoffice. She grew to womanhood on the farm and on November 25, 1879 she united in marriage with Patrick McNally. For five years they made their home on a farm and then moved to Emmetsburg. In 1888 they took up their residence in their own home here where they resided until July 5, 1923 when Mr. McNally passed away. Mrs. McNally continued to reside there until September, 1930, when she was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.B. Doerning, where she was cared for. Mrs. McNally was a woman of fine character. She had a gentle and loving disposition. She was earnest, kind and true to her family and friends. A devoted wife and mother, she never left anything undone which meant peace, comfort or happiness to her loved ones. Her name has always been one of hte prominent ones in Palo Alto County and will always be remembered in the history of the place. She is survived by three sons, W.P. and Rob of this county and James of Sibley and six daughters, Mrs. Tom Joynt of Emmetsburg Township, Mrs. B.F. Doerning and Mrs. Pete Grethen of Mallard, Mrs. J. J. Clennon of Sioux Falls, Mrs. Nick Marks of East Chain, Minnesota, Mrs. Elmer Frederick of Osgood and Miss Sarah McNally of Mallard. To all of them the Tribune extends sincere sympathy, and is assured that her blessed memory will be a great consolation to them. McNallys Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10677 Surname: Hickey, McNally, Joynt, Doerning, Grethen, Clennon, Mart, Frederick, Conway, Ruddy, Ferguson ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, March 12, 1932 Death of First White Child in County Mrs. Patrick McNally, Who Passed Away Near Mallard Thursday. Burial Saturday in Emmetsburg. Her Father, James Hickey, First County Judge. Had Powers of Dictator. THE EARLY HISTORY Of Family Very Interesting at This Time. Ten Sons and Daughters Survive Mrs. McNally. Devoted Wife, Affectionate Mother, Loyal Friend. Large Attendance at Funeral. Mrs. Margaret Hickey McNally, daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. James Hickey, who was the first white child born in Palo Alto county, passed away Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Doerning, who lives southwest of Mallard. She had been bedfast for about a year and a half. She received the best of medical and other care but her condition was hopeless. She waited patiently but hopefully for the final summons. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon. Services were conducted in the Assumption church to which she belonged from early childhood until her last fatal illness. Very Rev. J.T. Finnegan officiated. At the close, he spoke briefly and in a highly complimentary manner of her long and useful life and her admirable traits as a wife and mother. The burial was in the family lot in St. John's cemetery. Six grandsons were the pall bearers. They were Ralph Grethen, Harold Clennon, Gerald McNally, Irvin Joynt, and Arnold and Herman Doerning. A large number of relatives and old neighbors were present at the funeral. Margaret Hickey was, as stated, the first white child born in this county. The date was October 14, 1856. Hence she was almost 76. Her parents came to Palo Alto a few months after the arrival of the members of the Irish colony from Kane county, Illinois. Mr and Mrs Hickey spent the late fall and winter months with the colony. The following year they located on Section 35 in Great Oak township. Later it was known as the Chas. Gibbs place. It is now the home of Mrs. P. Jennings. It is situated a short distance northwest of the old Burns bridge. A large oak tree stood a short distance from the old cabin. Hence the name of the post office and township. When the first stage route thru this county was established, Mr. Hickey was named postmaster of Great Oak. Postoffices had also been established at Soda Bar in Nevada township and on the John Nolan farm on the southwest shore of Medium Lake. Mr Hickey, in the first annual election held December 20, 1858, was chosen county judge. The position carried many and unusual responsibilities and he had to make frequent trips to Ft. Dodge. The daughter, Miss Margaret, attended the first local schools in the county and she also attended school at Fort Dodge for some time. The trip to and from that place was made by stage. When she grew up she assisted her father in handling the mail and her mother in caring for the younger brothers and sisters. November 24, 1879, she was married in the old town of Emmetsburg to Patrick McNally. Mr and Mrs. McNally lived on a farm for five years when they located in Emmetsburg. In 1888, they built a home in the southwest part of this city where they subsequently resided. Mr. McNally passed away July 5, 1923. Mrs. McNally continued to reside in the family home and provided as best she could for her growing up boys and girls until September, 1930, when her condition became such that she had to be given the constant care of her daughter, Mrs. J.B. Doerning, who lives near Mallard. She is survived by ten sons and daughters. They are Mrs. T.P. Joynt [Mary Theresa], W.P.[William Patrick], R.F.[Robert Francis] and Miss Sara McNally of Emmetsburg, Mrs. J.B. [Rosa Ellen] Doerning and Mrs. P.J. Grethen [Annie Josephine] of Mallard, Mrs. J.J. Clennon [Margaret] of Sioux Falls, Mrs. N.W. Mart [Agnes Loretta] of Fairmont, Minnesota, Mrs. E.J. Frederick [Alice Cecelia] of Osgood and James J McNally of Sibley. All were present at the funeral. There are 39 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four sisters, and four brothers. The brothers and sisters are Mrs. L.E. Conway, Mrs. A.D. Ruddy, Mrs. H.E. Ferguson, Miss Alice Hickey, Thomas, Dan, and John Hickey, all of Vernon township, and P.J. Hickey of Oran, Iowa. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm> ============================== Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp
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