Margaret Noonan Brennan1

F, (1845 - 1915)
Margaret (Noonan) Brennan,
1844-1915
Father*John Noonan (c 1793 - 1879)
Mother*Johanna Cronin Noonan (1823 - 1881)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
ChartsJohn Noonan descendants
ChristeningJan 1845 Galbally, Limerick, Ireland2 
Birth*Jan 1845 Galbally, Limerick, Ireland2 
Marriage*26 Nov 1865 Carrolton tp, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Groom=Patrick M. Brennan, Witness=Michael H. Ryan, Witness=Johanna Hanley Ryan, priest=John Ireland3,4 
Married Name26 Nov 1865 Brennan [Noonan] 
Death*14 Sep 1915 Oakes, Dickey, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)5 
Note*17 Sep 1915 obituary: Rock County (Luverne, Minnesota) Herald, Friday 17 September 19155 
Burial*18 Sep 1915 Saint Charles Cemetery, Oakes, Dickey, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)6 
Note23 Sep 1915 obituary: The Oakes (North Dakota) Times, Thursday 23 September 19155 
Biography* Margaret Noonan Brennan, 1845-1915:
Born in Ireland, Margaret immigrated to the United States between 1862 and 1865. In 1865, she married Patrick Brennan at the home of her aunt and uncle, Margaret Noonan and William Ryan, in Carrolton township, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Her 1st cousin Michael Ryan, son of M/M William Ryan, and Michael's wife Johannah Hanley were witnesses. Margaret and husband Patrick lived for many years in Rock County, Minnesota before moving to Oakes, North Dakota in 1905 to make their home near members of their family, many of them having moved there.

Margaret, 71, who had been ill about a week, died on a Tuesday at the home of her son Daniel Brennan near Oakes, North Dakota. Her husband Patrick had died four-months earlier. Margaret was survived by seven of her nine children: Thomas, Patrick M. and Daniel J. Brennan of Oakes, North Dakota; David Brennan of Hingham, Montana; Johanna (Mrs. Frank) Horan of Crete, North Dakota; John and Martin Brennan of Garretson, South Dakota . M/M Martin Williams and Mrs. Daniel Noonan traveled from Luverne on Wednesday via Sioux Falls to Oakes for the funeral. The funeral was held on Saturday from the Catholic church in Oakes, Rev. Baker having charge of the services.

[Excerpted from The Brennans of Chatfield by William Gallagher.]
Birth Dates: Listed as
9 Jan 1844 in Bill Gallagher's book and on tombstone; as
8 Jan 1844 in Frank Tomandl's chart.
Death Dates: Listed as
Tuesday (the 14th) in Rock County Hearld obit; as
the 12th in FindaGrave; as
the 15th on tombstone.6 

Family

Patrick M. Brennan b. 25 Dec 1840, d. 12 May 1915
Children
Last Edited5 Sep 2018

Citations

  1. [S996] Frank Tomandl's chart.
  2. [S257] Galbally Parish, County Limerick, Ireland christening record, NLI film 02499/04/p.086.
  3. [S39] Fillmore county marriage record.
  4. [S551] Compiled and written by William E. Gallagher, The Brennans of Chatfield, A Family History, 1800-1987 (self-published),.
  5. [S18] Obituary,.
  6. [S1717] From Rootsweb WorldConnect file, updated 9 March 2004 by Carole (Brennan) Demers, <e-mail address>.

John E. Brennan

M, (1867 - 1950)
Father*Patrick M. Brennan (1840 - 1915)
Mother*Margaret Noonan Brennan (1845 - 1915)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
ChartsJohn Noonan descendants
Birth*17 Dec 1867 Chatfield Tp, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Marriage*12 Oct 1906 Pipestone, Pipestone, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Bride=Alice Lina Teetor Brennan2 
Note*13 Jul 1950 obituary: Sioux Falls (South Dakota) Argus Leader, Thursday 13 July 1950/p.83 
Death*13 Jul 1950 Garretson, Minnehaha, South Dakota (SD), United States (US)1 
Burial*15 Jul 1950 Saint Rose of Lima cemetery, Garretson, Minnehaha, South Dakota (SD), United States (US)3,4 
Biography* John E. Brennan, 1867-1950:
In 1900, John owned a mortgaged farm in Springwater township, Rock County, Minnesota. His sister Bridget was living with him. By 1906, he was living in Sherman, Minnehaha County, South Dakota and in that year was married. John Brennan was married in St. Leo's Catholic church in Pipestone by the Rev. Father Joseph Flannagan. William Brennan and Anna Brennan, of Sherman, were witnesses. After the service a wedding breakfast was served at Hotel Calumet. He and his bride left on the Milwaukee in the afternoon for Sioux Falls, where they spent a few days before going to their home in Sherman. [this wedding description excerpted from the Demers GEDCOM]. In 1910, John owned his house in Sherman, free of mortgage, and was working as a rural mail carrier. By 1920, he was back in Springwater township and farming. In 1940, his house was valued at $1,100.

John, age 82, died on a Thursday after a long illness. He was survived by three children: Paul Brennan at home; Mrs Walter Flanagan of Garretson; and, Mrs R. J. Edstrom of Saint Paul, Minnesota. The funeral was held on Saturday from Saint Rose of Lima church in Garretson.5 

Family

Alice Lina Teetor Brennan b. 28 Sep 1887, d. 28 Dec 1955
Children
Last Edited24 Oct 2017

Citations

  1. [S996] Frank Tomandl's chart.
  2. [S1597] Newspaper item, Pipsetone (South Dakota) Daily Star, Friday 12 October 1906.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.
  4. [S1896] http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1717] From Rootsweb WorldConnect file, updated 9 March 2004 by Carole (Brennan) Demers, <e-mail address>.

Bridget Brennan Bonn

F, (1869 - 1912)
Father*Patrick M. Brennan (1840 - 1915)
Mother*Margaret Noonan Brennan (1845 - 1915)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
ChartsJohn Noonan descendants
Birth*23 Sep 1869 Chatfield Tp, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Marriage*23 Oct 1900 Garretson, Minnehaha, South Dakota (SD), United States (US); Groom=John Bonn2 
Married Name23 Oct 1900 Bonn [Brennan] 
Death*2 Sep 1912 Springwater tp, Rock, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Witness=Thomas Brennan3 
Burial*5 Sep 1912 Saint Rose of Lima cemetery, Garretson, Minnehaha, South Dakota (SD), United States (US)4 
Biography* Bridget Brennan Bonn, 1869-1912:
In 1900, Bridget was a single housekeeper living with her brother John in Springwater township, Rock County, Minnesota. On the 23rd of October in that year she was married to John Bonn by Father Martin before witnesses P. F. Bonn and Johanna Brennan. The reception following the ceremony took place in the hall in Sherman. Bridget and her husband made their home in Rose Dell township after the first of November. By 1910, she was living in Springwater with her brother Martin. Her husband John is not around.

some of the bio above came from the Demers GEDCOM.

Bridget died of colon cancer on a Monday, age 42. Tom Brennan, resident of Garretson, South Dakota, was the informant on the death record. If her brother Thomas lived in Garretson it was only for a short while. In 1910, he was living in Rock County, Minnesota and by 1913 in Oakes, North Dakota. Bridget's brother Martin lived in Garretson. Maybe the death record is not correct about the informant.4 
Last Edited18 Sep 2017

Citations

  1. [S996] Frank Tomandl's chart.
  2. [S107] Minnehaha county marriage record.
  3. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  4. [S1717] From Rootsweb WorldConnect file, updated 9 March 2004 by Carole (Brennan) Demers, <e-mail address>.

Thomas Brennan

M, (1871 - 1922)
Father*Patrick M. Brennan (1840 - 1915)
Mother*Margaret Noonan Brennan (1845 - 1915)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
ChartsJohn Noonan descendants
Birth*18 May 1871 Chatfield, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Christening17 Jun 1871 Saint Mary's Church, Chatfield, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); priest=Rev. William Riordan, godfather=Patrick M. Brennan, godmother=Julia Brennan Powers2 
Marriage*10 Jan 1912 Saint Joseph's, Jasper, Pipestone, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Bride=Agnes Murphy Brennan Slama1 
(Witness) Death2 Sep 1912 Springwater tp, Rock, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Deceased=Bridget Brennan Bonn3 
Death*9 Apr 1922 Oakes, Dickey, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)1,4 
Burial*12 Apr 1922 Oakes, Dickey, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)5 
Note*13 Apr 1922 obituary: The Oakes (North Dakota) Times, Thursday 13 April 1922 
Biography* Thomas Brennan, 1871-1922:
In 1900, Thomas was single and one of six boarders living with Louis and Gertrude Locke in Palisade township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. By 1910, he owned a mortgaged farm in Springwater township, Rock County, Minnesota. He was married to Agnes Murphy in January 1912 at the Catholic church in Jasper, Minnesota by the Rev. Joseph Mangan of Pipestone. Loretta Murphy, sister of the bride, and Martin Brennan, brother of the groom, were witnesses. After the ceremony the couple took the Great Northern passenger train for North Dakota to enjoy a brief honeymoon. That same year, the family moved to Riverdale township, Dickey County, North Dakota where he owned another mortgaged farm. On the 1st of October 1920, the family moved into Oakes. [Some of this bio was excerpted from the Demers GEDCOM].

Thomas, 50, died of pneumonia at his home on a Sunday. He was survived by his wife and three young children (9, 8 and 6), five brothers, and one sister. His funeral was held on Wednesday from Saint Charles church and conducted by Rev. Zimmerman.6 

Family

Agnes Murphy Brennan Slama b. 6 Jun 1891, d. 12 Nov 1973
Children
Last Edited29 Oct 2014

Citations

  1. [S996] Frank Tomandl's chart.
  2. [S68] St.Mary's (Chatfield, Minnesota) christening record.
  3. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  4. [S588] North Dakota., Death Index, 1881-present (published on the World Wide Web by North Dakota Dept of Health),.
  5. [S18] Obituary,.
  6. [S1717] From Rootsweb WorldConnect file, updated 9 March 2004 by Carole (Brennan) Demers, <e-mail address>.

David Francis Brennan

M, (1872 - 1934)
Father*Patrick M. Brennan (1840 - 1915)
Mother*Margaret Noonan Brennan (1845 - 1915)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
ChartsJohn Noonan descendants
Birth*5 Sep 1872 Chatfield Tp, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Christening15 Sep 1872 Saint Mary's Church, Chatfield, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); priest=Rev. William Riordan, godfather=David Noonan, godmother=Bridget Noonan Williams2 
Marriage*Apr 1902 Bride=Mary Elizabeth Hennessy Brennan3,4 
Death*1 Jan 1934 Havre, Hill, Montana (MT), United States (US)4 
Note*4 Jan 1934 obituary: Hingham (Montana) American, Thursday 04 January 19345 
Burial*6 Jan 1934 Calvary cemetery, Hingham, Hill, Montana (MT), United States (US)6,5 
Biography* David Francis Brennan, 1872-1934:
David, a first generation Irish-American, was the fifth of nine children and the 3rd of six sons. The family moved from Fillmore County, Minnesota to Rock County in 1887. David left the home farm by1900. He owned a mortgaged farm and was boarding with the Willis & Effie Moser family in Blinsmon township in Moody County. David was married in 1902 maybe in Illinois (his wife Mary was from Chicago). Their son Bernard was born in Trent, Enterpirse township, Moody County, South Dakota in 1905. The family was living on the farm in Section 21 of Blinsmon township - the next township east of Trent. David and wife Mary separated in 1906. In 1910, David is listed as divorced, with no occupation, living in Riverdale township, Dickey County, North Dakota close to his brother Daniel but without son Bernard (Bernard is living with David's brother Martin in Minnesota. Mary has not been found in 1910 but probably moved back to Chicago). In 1911 David filed on a homestead six miles north of Hingham, Hill County, Montana. In 1912 0r 13, son Bernard came to live with his father on the homestead in school district 22. In 1920, there was a mortgage on the farm.

David, 61, died on a Monday at Sacred Heart hospital in Havre. A week before, on Tuesday afternoon, David was suddenly stricken in the county agent's office at Havre and against his wishes was taken to the hospital where it was found he was suffering from pneumonia and stomach complications. David's condition became steadily worse and knowing that his time to depart was near, he made out his will and received the final rites of his church. He was survived by one son Bernard, four brothers and a sister. The funeral was held on Saturday at the Hingham Catholic church with Fr. Martins officiating. 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Hennessy Brennan b. 24 May 1871, d. 7 Dec 1937
Child
Last Edited21 Feb 2021

Citations

  1. [S1745] https://familysearch.org/, Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983
    Fillmore/Births, 1866-1877/vol.A/pg.58/ln.29 (image 91 of 231).
  2. [S68] St.Mary's (Chatfield, Minnesota) christening record.
  3. [S1006] Carole Marie Brennan Demers.
  4. [S996] Frank Tomandl's chart.
  5. [S1896] http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S18] Obituary,.

Patrick Matthew Brennan

M, (1875 - 1949)
Father*Patrick M. Brennan (1840 - 1915)
Mother*Margaret Noonan Brennan (1845 - 1915)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
ChartsJohn Noonan descendants
Birth*20 Dec 1875 Chatfield Tp, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1,2 
Marriage*20 Feb 1901 Dell Rapids, Minnehaha, South Dakota (SD), United States (US); Bride=Edith Frances Hanson Brennan3 
Death*13 Nov 1949 Oakes, Dickey, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)1 
Note*17 Nov 1949 obituary: The Oakes (North Dakota) Times, Thursday 17 Nov 19493 
Burial*17 Nov 1949 Saint Charles Cemetery, Oakes, Dickey, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)1 
Biography* Patrick Matthew Brennan, 1875-1949:
Patrick, the sixth of nine children, was christened on 23 January 1976 at Saint Mary's Catholic church in Chatfield by the Rev. William Riordan. His uncle John Brennan and Mary Powers were Patrick's sponsors. He grew up in the Chatfield areaand received an 8th grade education. In 1900, Patrick was living with his parents in Springwater township, Rock County, Minnesota. Circa 1905 he moved to North Dakota and by 1910 owned a mortgaged farm in Jackson township in Sargent County. By 1930, he was renting a house for $25/month in the 3rd ward of Oakes, Dickey County, North Dakota and was working as a farm laborer. In 1939, Patrick was working as a laborer for the WPA. He worked 31-weeks and earned $120 and had no other income. He 1940 he was renting his home for $20/month. Patrick was a member of Saint Charles Catholic church and its Holy Name Society.

Patrick, 73, died suddenly on a Sunday. All thirteen of his children survived him. His wife Edith died in 1946. The daughters were Mrs. Oliver (Margaret) Solheim of Santa Barbara, California; Mrs. C. D. (Mildred) Shelver of Aberdeen, South Dakota; Mrs. R. C. (Opal) Petersen of Oakes; Mrs. R. J. (Patricia) McGrann of Watertown, South Dakota; Mrs. Gerald (Lorraine) Sanders of Paynesville, Minnesota; Mrs. Ed (Frances) Smith of Alameda, California; Mrs. Duane (Marianna) Remillard of Oakes; Mrs.Thomas (Delores) Meagher of Oakland, California; Eileen of Seattle, Washington. The sons were Leo and Phillip of Carrington, North Dakota; Lester of Cutbank, Montana, and Lawrence of Washington, D.C. Also surviving were three brothers, D. J. of Enderlin; John of Sherman, South Dakota; Martin of Luverne, Minnesota; and one sister Mrs. Frank (Johanna) Horan of Oakes. The funeral was held on Thursday in Saint Charles Church, Oakes with the Rev. Edward McDonald officiating. Pall bearers were John Sheridan, John Schmit, A. D. Remillard, Sam Lohmeier, Adam Wald, and Arthur Henningsen. The Holte Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

Family

Edith Frances Hanson Brennan b. 4 Aug 1881, d. 1 Feb 1946
Children
Last Edited20 Nov 2014

Citations

  1. [S18] Obituary,.
  2. [S68] St.Mary's (Chatfield, Minnesota) christening record.
  3. [S1729] From Rootsweb WorldConnect file, updated 2008-10-15 by Cathy Lingenfelsen, <e-mail address>.

Johanna C. Brennan Horan

F, (1877 - 1955)
Father*Patrick M. Brennan (1840 - 1915)
Mother*Margaret Noonan Brennan (1845 - 1915)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
ChartsJohn Noonan descendants
Birth*4 Jul 1877 Chatfield Tp, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Married Name12 Oct 1908 Horan [Brennan] 
Marriage*12 Oct 1908 Garretson, Minnehaha, South Dakota (SD), United States (US); Groom=Frank R. Horan2 
Death*24 Dec 1955 Oakes, Dickey, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)1,3 
Burial*27 Dec 1955 Saint Charles Cemetery, Oakes, Dickey, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)4 
Note*29 Dec 1955 obituary: The Oakes (North Dakota) Times, Thursday 29 December 19555 
Biography* Johanna Brennan Horan, 1877-1955:
Johanna was the seventh born of nine children and the third and last daughter. Her obituary lists her birthdate as 04 July 1879 and her birthplace as Fountain, Fillmore County, Minnesota but it's much more likely that Johanna was born two-years-earlier and in Chatfield township of the same county. By 1900, the family had moved to Springwater township in Rock County, Minnesota. Upon her marriage in 1908, she moved to her husband's farm in Denver township, Sargent County, North Dakota where she spent the rest of her days.

Johanna, 78, died on a Saturday, the day before Christmas. She was survived by her husband Frank, two-daughters: Mrs. Fred (Margaret) Ferch of Verona, Minnesota and Mrs. C.A. (Evelyn) Rogers of Downey, California; five grandchildren and two brothers: Martin Brennan of Luverne, Minnesota and Daniel J. Brennan of Ellendale, South Dakota. Her parents, two sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. The funeral was held at Saint Charles church on Tuesday morning, the Very Rev. Edward McDonald officiating. Pall bearers were Floyd Ferguson, M .J. Pfeifer, A. H. Denning, C. B. Mikkelson, George Henger and Matt German. 

Family

Frank R. Horan b. 12 Aug 1883, d. 20 Mar 1967
Children
Last Edited4 Jul 2015

Citations

  1. [S996] Frank Tomandl's chart.
  2. [S18] Obituary, (his).
  3. [S588] North Dakota., Death Index, 1881-present (published on the World Wide Web by North Dakota Dept of Health),.
  4. [S18] Obituary,.
  5. [S1896] http://www.findagrave.com/

Martin Bernard Brennan

M, (1879 - 1959)
Father*Patrick M. Brennan (1840 - 1915)
Mother*Margaret Noonan Brennan (1845 - 1915)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
ChartsJohn Noonan descendants
Birth*9 Nov 1879 Chatfield Tp, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1,2 
Christening28 Dec 1879 Saint Mary's Church, Chatfield, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); priest=Rev. William Riordan3 
Marriage*14 Feb 1913 Saint Catherine's Catholic church, Luverne, Rock, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Bride=Rose Maria Teetor Brennan4 
Death*5 May 1959 Luverne, Rock, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)2 
Note*7 May 1959 obituary: Rock County (Minnesota) Star-Herald, Thursday 07 May 1959/p.6/c.71 
Burial*9 May 1959 Saint Rose of Lima cemetery, Garretson, Minnehaha, South Dakota (SD), United States (US)2 
Biography* Martin Brennan, 1879-1959:
Martin was christened by the Rev. William Riordan and his sponsors were Thomas Brennan (his grandfather?) and Margaretta Kennan. Circa 1886 the family moved and took a homestead in Springwater township, Rock County, Minnesota. By 1910, Martin had taken over the family farm. The farm was with mortgage. His parents, his widowd sister Bridget Bonn, and his nephew Bernard Brennan, son of his brother Dave, lived with him. According to his mother's 1915 obituary in The Oakes (North Dakota) Times Martin was living in Garretson, South Dakota! Martin lived on the family farm for 50-years (until circa 1936) and then retired to acerage 2-miles north of Luverne in section 34 of Mound township. In 1939, he earned $407 and in 1940 claimed that he had been unemployed for 24-weeks to 30 March. In 1952, he and Rose moved into town. Martin was an accomplished violinist and often played old time music at Rock County events. He also played other stringed instruments.

Martin Brennan, 79, of 124 W. Main, Luverne, died on a Tuesday at Community hospital after a 2-day stay. His wife Rose was the informant on the death cert. Cause of death was cerebral arteriosclerosis (2-years). He was attended, since 29 March 1959, by Dr. Ervin Stanley Boone (MD) of Luverne. Martin was survived by wife Rose and brother Daniel J. Brennan of Ellendale, North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, four-brothers and three-sisters. The funeral was held on Saturday at Saint Catherine's Catholic church with Rev Michael Wisniewski officiating. Pallbearers were Walter Busch, Leonard Kennedy, Russel Bergin, Thomas Willems, James Flanagan, and Leroy Bergin. The Charles F. Holm Funeral Home was in charge. 
Last Edited24 Oct 2017

Citations

  1. [S18] Obituary,.
  2. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  3. [S68] St.Mary's (Chatfield, Minnesota) christening record.
  4. [S18] Obituary, his.

Daniel James Brennan1

M, (1882 - 1972)
Father*Patrick M. Brennan (1840 - 1915)
Mother*Margaret Noonan Brennan (1845 - 1915)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
ChartsJohn Noonan descendants
Birth*4 Jan 1882 Chatfield Tp, Fillmore, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1,2 
Marriage*13 Jul 1904 Murray, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Bride=Eugenia Frances Sterzinger Brennan3 
Death*2 Jun 1972 Ellendale, Dickey, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)1 
Burial*5 Jun 1972 Saint Charles Cemetery, Oakes, Dickey, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)4 
Note*Jun 1972 obituary: Dickey County (North Dakota) Leader, date unknown5 
Biography* Daniel James Brennan, 1882-1972:
Daniel, the youngest of nine, moved with his family to Springwater township, Rock County, Minnesota in 1887. Circa 1906, Daniel and wife Eugenia moved to North Dakota and were renting a farm in Riverdale township, Dickey County. By 1910, his brother David was living nearby. By 1920, he owned a farm with mortgage in that township. By 1930, Daniel had moved into the 2nd ward of Ellendale in Dickey County where he and wife Eugenia owned a $4,000 house on Fifth Street. Daniel was working as an insurance agent. By 1940, Daniel, Eugenia and daughter Elizabeth were lodging with a Catholic priest named Rev. Pecaud on Fourth Street in Enderlin, Ransom County. Daniel, who had completed 2-years of college, was selling insurance for Mutual Benefit of Omaha. He had worked for 20-weeks in 1939 and had earned $600 with no other income. The week-ending 31 March 1940, Daniel worked 40-hours. Daniel served two terms as Dickey count treasurer, was superintendent of the Peace Garden, superintendent of the Sheyenne Park near Lisbon, and worked with the Federal Land Bank.

Daniel, 90, a patient in the Ellendale Nursing Center, died on a Friday. He was survived by his wife Eugenia; two sons, Francis of Prescott, Arizizona, and Gerald of Chico, California; three daughters, Mrs. (Lucille) Fred Palen and Mrs. (Irene) Arthur Wade, both of Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Sister Rose Immacula (Elizabeth Ann) of Saint Paul, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Bertram T. The funeral was held on Monday at Saint Helena's Catholic church in Ellendale with Rev. Father C. F. Vesch officiating. The Holte funeral home was in charge of arrangements. 

Family

Eugenia Frances Sterzinger Brennan b. 22 Dec 1883, d. 10 Mar 1982
Children
Last Edited14 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S996] Frank Tomandl's chart.
  2. [S327] Social Security Death Index -from Rootsweb <http://ssdi.roostweb.com/>-.
  3. [S1843] MACO eCounties., Minnesota Official Marriage System - Marriage Index (published on the World Wide Web by MACO),.
  4. [S18] Obituary,.
  5. [S1896] http://www.findagrave.com/

Ellen Kavanaugh Brennan

F, (1866 - 1954)
Father*Phillip Kavanagh (1835 - 1918)
Mother*Mary Doyle Kavanagh (1838 - 1907)
Name Variation Nellie1,2 
Birth*8 Apr 1866 Marion tp, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)3 
Marriage*27 Nov 1890 Saint Bridget's, Simpson, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Groom=John Francis Brennan4 
Married Name27 Nov 1890 Brennan [Kavanaugh] 
Death*2 May 1954 Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)5 
Note*3 May 1954 obituary: Rochester (Minnesota) Post-Bulletin, Monday 03 May 1954/p.243 
Burial*5 May 1954 Saint Bridget's cemetery, Simpson, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)3 
Biography* Ellen Kavanaugh Brennan, 1866-1954:
Ellen was a first generation Irish-American. She was the third of six children with one older brother. Ellen was born and grew up on the family farm in Marion township, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Her education included one-year of college. Ellen and her husband were farmers. In 1900 they were farming in High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota. By 1920, Ellen and John had retired from farming and owned a house at 1116 Center Street West in the 2nd ward of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota. By 1930, the house was estimated to be worth $10,000. At some time Ellen was a school teacher. After her husband John died in 1940, Ellen lived with their daughter Mary at 9 Fourth Ave NW.

Ellen Brennan, 88, of Rochester died on a Sunday at Anoka State hospital (after a stay of 2-years, 2-months and 7-days). Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis (2½-years), hypertensive cardio-vascular disease and psychosis with cerebral arteriosclerosis (several years). She was attended by Anoka State hospital physician N. Ryzen. Ellen was survived by sons Francis of Simpson, Olmsted County and Joseph of Rochester; daughters Mary of Rochester and Mrs Arthur Donohue of Yonkers, New York; a sister Mrs Martin Campion of Rochester, 8-grandchildren and 11-great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Wednesday at St Bridget's church. Macken Funeral Home was in charge.

NOTE: All records found for Ellen spell her maiden name ''Kavanaugh''. Her parents family name on their tombstone is spelled ''Kavanagh''. We have left the spellings the way we found them. 

Family

John Francis Brennan b. 27 Dec 1863, d. 13 Mar 1940
Children
Last Edited20 Feb 2021

Citations

  1. [S1918] 1910 Federal Census, Olmsted County, Minnesota,.
  2. [S1919] 1940 Federal Census, Olmsted County, Minnesota,.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.
  4. [S18] Obituary, hers.
  5. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.

Francis William Brennan

M, (1896 - 1972)
Father*John Francis Brennan (1863 - 1940)
Mother*Ellen Kavanaugh Brennan (1866 - 1954)
Relationship2nd cousin of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
Birth*5 Apr 1896 High Forest tp, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Marriage*19 Jun 1923 Saint Bridget's Catholic church, Simpson, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Bride=Rose Ellen Judge Brennan2 
Note*18 Sep 1972 obituary: Rochester (Minnesota) Post-Bulletin, Monday 18 September 1972/p.323 
Death*18 Sep 1972 Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)4 
Burial*20 Sep 1972 Saint Bridget's cemetery, Simpson, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)4 
Biography* Francis William Brennan, 1896-1972:
Francis, the oldest of four with one younger brother, grew up on a farm in High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota. In 1919, single and living at his parent's home in Rochester, Francis had given up farming and was working in a garage. By 1930, married and with three children, Francis and wife Rose owned a $4,000 house at 620 First Street SW in Rochester's 2nd ward. He operated the Handy grocery store, later Ollie's Food Ctr on 1st Street SW. In 1935, the family returned to High Forest township and Francis resumed farming. For a time, he served as treasurer of the High Forest township board. Francis also was a member of the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Commitee for many years, the Holy Name Society at Saint Bridget's and the Knights of Columbus.

Francis, 76, of Maple Manor Nursing Home, Rochester died on a Monday at Olmsted Community hospital in Rochester. Cause of death was bronchopneumonia, arteriosclerotic cerebral vascular disease w/advanced senility. He was attended by physician F. D. Banfield , 210 9th St SE, Rochester. Francis was survived by wife Rose, three sons, three daughters, 28-grandchildren, 4-great-grandchildren, sisters, Miss Mary Brennan of Rochester and Mrs Arthur (Mercedes) Donahue of Yonkers, NY. A brother preceded him in death. The funeral was held on Wednesday at Saint Bridgets's with Rev Leroy Eikens officiating. Macken Funeral Home was in charge. 
Last Edited21 Feb 2021

Citations

  1. [S1745] https://familysearch.org/, Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983
    Olmsted/Births, 1895-1900/vol.D/pg.11/ln.22 (image 9 of 123).
  2. [S18] Obituary, his.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.
  4. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.

Mary Canice Brennan

F, (1898 - 1987)
Father*John Francis Brennan (1863 - 1940)
Mother*Ellen Kavanaugh Brennan (1866 - 1954)
Relationship2nd cousin of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
Occupation* registrar1 
Birth*11 Oct 1898 High Forest Tp, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)2 
Death*3 May 1987 Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)3 
Note*4 May 1987 obituary: Rochester (Minnesota) Post-Bulletin, Monday 04 May 1987/sec.B/p,24 
Burial*5 May 1987 Saint Bridget's cemetery, Simpson, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)3 
Biography* Mary Canice Brennan, 1898-1987:
Mary the second of four with one younger sister, grew up on a farm in High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota. She moved to Rochester when her parents retired from farming and lived there the rest of her life. In 1930, Mary was working as a technician at a medical clinic. In 1939, she was filing in medical offices at the hospital. Mary worked 48-weeks in that year and earned $850. Later, she worked as a registrar and clinic Secretary at the Mayo clinic. At retirement Mary was in the surgical records department of Saint Mary's hospital.

Mary, 88, of Samaritan Bethany Home at 24 Eighth Street NW, Rochester died on a Sunday at Saint Mary's hospital, Rochester. Cause of death was pneumonia and coronary heart disease. Her physician was J. T. Lie (MD) of the Mayo Clinic. Mary was survived by her sister Mrs Arthur (Mercedes) Donohue of Yonkers, New York. Two brothers preceded Mary in death. Her funeral was held on Tuesday at Saint John's Catholic church with Rev Virgil Duellman officiating. Macken Funeral Home, 2205 23th Street SE, Rochester was in charge. 
Last Edited10 Jul 2021

Citations

  1. [S551] Compiled and written by William E. Gallagher, The Brennans of Chatfield, A Family History, 1800-1987 (self-published),.
  2. [S1745] https://familysearch.org/, Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983
    Olmsted/Births, 1895-1900/vol.D/pg.14/ln.21 (image 12 of 123).
  3. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  4. [S18] Obituary,.

Joseph Peter Brennan

M, (1901 - 1971)
Father*John Francis Brennan (1863 - 1940)
Mother*Ellen Kavanaugh Brennan (1866 - 1954)
Relationship2nd cousin of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
Occupation* salesman1 
Birth*10 Sep 1901 High Forest Tp, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)2 
Marriage*21 Nov 1941 Stewartville, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Bride=Erdeen Adele Klapperich Brennan3 
Death*4 Mar 1971 Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)4 
Note*5 Mar 1971 obituary: Rochester (Minnesota) Post-Bulletin, Friday 05 March 1971/p.185 
Burial*6 Mar 1971 Calvary Cemetery, Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)4 
Biography* Joseph Peter Brennan, 1901-1971:
Joseph, was the third of four with one older brother. He grew up on a farm in High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Joseph moved to Rochester with his parents when they retired from farming although he still worked as a farm laborer. In 1930, he was a manager of a grocery. Joseph was employed at Knowlton's Department Store for some years, then Speery Candy Company of Milwaukee, Wisconisn for 30-years, then the Pearson Candy Company of Saint Paul when it merged with Speery. In 1940, he was living at 904 Second Street SW in Rochester's 2nd ward and worked 48-hours the week/ending 31 March. In 1939, Joseph worked 48-weeks and earned $1,080 with no other income. He retired in 1965.

Joseph, 69, of 1541 9th Ave NE, died at home on a Thursday. Cause of death was hemopericardium, perforated acute myocardial infarction. An autopsy was performed. Joseph's physician was Theodore O. Wellner (MD), Rochester. He was survived by wife Erdeen, one son, one daughter, a brother Francis of Simpson, sisters Mary Brennan of Rochester and Mrs Arthur (Mercedes) Donahue of Yonkers, New York and a granddaughter. The funeral was held on Saturday at Saint Francis Catholic Church with Rev Francis Kunz officiating. Pallbearers were Francis Brennan, John Brennan, Gerald Brennan, William Walker, Milo Mach and Kenneth Koelsch. Memorials to the Heart Fund were preferred. Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th Sreet SE, Rochester was in charge. 
Last Edited10 Jul 2021

Citations

  1. [S551] Compiled and written by William E. Gallagher, The Brennans of Chatfield, A Family History, 1800-1987 (self-published),.
  2. [S1745] https://familysearch.org/, Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983
    Olmsted/Births, 1901-1907/vol.E/pg.07/ln.04 (image 6 of 121).
  3. [S18] Obituary, his.
  4. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  5. [S18] Obituary,.

Mercedes Brennan Donohue

F, (1904 - 2009)
Mercedes (Brennan) Donohue,
1904-2009
Father*John Francis Brennan (1863 - 1940)
Mother*Ellen Kavanaugh Brennan (1866 - 1954)
Relationship2nd cousin of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
Occupation* administrator1 
Birth*30 Aug 1904 High Forest Tp, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)2 
Marriage*6 Aug 1942 Yonkers, Westchester, New York (NY), United States (US); Groom=Arthur Leo Donohue1 
Married Name6 Aug 1942 Donohue [Brennan] 
Death*6 Apr 2009 Yonkers, Westchester, New York (NY), United States (US)3 
Note*12 Apr 2009 obituary: The Journal News (Lower Hudson Valley, New York), Sunday 12 April 20093 
Burial*14 Apr 2009 Saint Mary's Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York (NY), United States (US)4 
Biography* Mercedes Brennan Donohue, 1904-2009:
Mercedes was the youngest of four children and the second daughter. Born on a farm in High Forest township, by the time she was fifteen the family was living 1116 Center Street West in the 2nd ward of Rochester. After finishing grade and high schools, Mercedes entered registered nurses training at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester graduating in 1927. She moved to New York and took a job as a floor supervisor of nurses at Saint Joseph's Hospital at 127 South Broadway in Yonkers, Westchester County. Mercedes lived at the hospital in the beginning until 1930 when she was renting at 30 Post Street. There were 40-apartments in the building and the rent was $58/month. Five other nurses lived in the building. It was a 16-minute walk to the hospital. Mercedes left the hospital and joined the Henry Street Visiting Nurse Service in New York City where she spent the next 10 years as a public health nurse in the Tremont Bronx Office and on the lower West Side of Manhattan. By 1936, Mercedes was renting Apartment 2H at 563 South Broadway where the rent was $30/month. She enrolled in Teachers College of Columbia University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1940. During this time Mercedes worked as a private nurse. In 1939 she earned wages of $2,300. After Mercedes married Arthur Donohue in 1942, she became Director of Public Health Nursing for the City of Yonkers retiring in 1969. Mercedes continued her education graduating from Columbia University with a Masters Degree in Public Health Administration in 1954. After retiring Mercedes volunteered at the Community Planning Council of Yonkers, the Yonkers Mental Health Council and the Retired Civil Service Employees of Yonkers. In 1981 she received the Yonkers Community Planning Council Volunteer Recognition Award, the Mental Health Award in 1984 from the Westchester County Department of Mental Health and in 1985 the Soroptimist Women Helping Women Award. Mercedes and Arthur traveled extensively and spent time at their weekend home in Lake Carmel, New York about an hour away by car in Putnam County.

Mercedes Brennan Donohue, 104, died peacefully at her home in Yonkers on a Monday. In addition to her husband, Mercedes was predeceased by her brothers Francis and Joseph, and her sister Mary. She was survived by nieces and nephews as well as great and great-great nieces and nephews. Mercedes was also survived by her loving caregivers Clara Pino and Graciella Ramirez and their families. The funeral was held at Saint Mary’s Church in Yonkers, on Tuesday. Donations may be made to Saint Joseph's Hospital, 127 South Broadway in Yonkers, NY or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Westchester, 311 North St. in White Plains, NY. Flynn Memorial Home, 325 South Broadway Yonkers, NY www.flynnmemorialhome.com was in charge. 
Last Edited10 Jul 2021

Citations

  1. [S551] Compiled and written by William E. Gallagher, The Brennans of Chatfield, A Family History, 1800-1987 (self-published),.
  2. [S1745] https://familysearch.org/, Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983
    Olmsted/Births, 1901-1907/vol.E/pg.10/ln.16 (image 9 of 121).
  3. [S18] Obituary,.
  4. [S1896] http://www.findagrave.com/

Rose Ellen Judge Brennan

F, (1899 - 1982)
Father*Matthew Earl Judge (1865 - 1936)
Mother*Ellen Thomas Judge (1865 - 1936)
Birth*10 Nov 1899 High Forest Tp, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Marriage*19 Jun 1923 Saint Bridget's Catholic church, Simpson, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Groom=Francis William Brennan2 
Married Name19 Jun 1923 Brennan [Judge] 
Death*21 Mar 1982 Stewartville, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)3 
Note*22 Mar 1982 obituary: Rochester (Minnesota) Post-Bulletin, Monday 22 March 1982/p.221 
Burial*24 Mar 1982 Saint Bridget's cemetery, Simpson, Olmsted, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)3 
Biography*1983 Rose Ellen Judge Brennan, 1899-1982:
Rose, the fourth of five children with one yonger brother was born and raised on a farm near Judge Station in High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Her father Matthew was a first generation Irish-Canadian-American born in Minnesota. Her mother Ellen was a frist generation Canadian-Irish-American also born in Minnesota. Married in 1923 to Francis Brennan, Rose worked at the Mayo Clinic. Later, she worked with her husband in a neighborhood grocery store in Rochester which they owned. By 1930 Rose and Francis owned a $4,000 house at 620 First Street SW in Rochester's 2nd ward. Rose's sister Alice Judge, a 32-year-old waitress, was living with them. Still later, she and her husband moved to rural Simpson in Olmsted County and resumed farming until retirement. After moving, Rose became a member of the Altar Society at Saint Bridget's Catholic church in Simpson. Her husband Francis died in 1972. Rose moved into the Stewartville Nursing Home in Olmsted County in November 1980.

Rose Ellen, 82, died at her residence in the Stewartville Nursing Home on a Sunday. Cause of death was congestive heart failure (18-months) and aortic stenosis (10-years). Since 07 November 1980, Rose had been attended by physician Alden F. Risser of Stewartville. She was survived by three daughters, three sons, 31-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and her sister Alice Judge of Portland, Oregon. In addition to her husband, two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. The funeral was held on Wednesday at Saint Bridget's church. Macken Funeral Home of 1105 12th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55901 was in charge of arrangements. 
Last Edited8 Jul 2020

Citations

  1. [S18] Obituary,.
  2. [S18] Obituary, his.
  3. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.