Iowa
Old Press
Iowa City Press Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa
April 15, 1923
Rev. Father Henry Corcoran of Nolan Settlement, who toured
Ireland during the last year, is visiting in Johnson county. He
patriotically sings the praises of America, the "land of the
free and the home of the brave", despite his love for
down-trodden Erin.
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Iowa City Press Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa
April 18, 1923
Mrs. M. Dwyer - Octogenarian Called Beyond
Mrs. Mary Dwyer passed away this morning at 8 o'clock at her
home, 10 East Court street. The funeral will be held Friday
morning at 9 o'clock from St. Patrick's church. Interment will be
at St. Bridget's cemetery, Nolan Settlement. Mrs. Dwyer was 83
years of age on Christmas Day, 1922,and had been a resident of
the United States since she was 13 years of age, when she came
from overseas. She was born in Templemore, County Tipperary,
Ireland. Since then she has lived 70 years in America, most of
the time in Johnson county, although she has resided in the far
west also. Surviving are her two sons, John, of Iowa City; and
Maurice, Oasis; and four daughters-Mesdames William Cahill ,
Nolan Settlement; John Leonard, Nolan Settlement; and Michael
Leonard, Davenport; and Miss Ellan ,at home. Mrs. Dwyer was a
woman of many excellent characteristics of mind and heart. She
was a loyal daughter of the church, being a member of St.
Patrick's and the Altar and Rosary society thereof; and she was a
devoted wife and mother throughout the long years of her home
life. Many friends will also grieve.
[submitted by C.J.L., Nov. 2003]