Iowa
Old Press
Correctionville News
Correctionville, Woodbury, Iowa
July 15, 1909
MRS. JAMES M'CAW DIES HERE AT THE AGE OF 87 YEARS
Mrs. James McCaw, a resident of Correctionville for 21 years,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.C. Smith Monday
afternoon. She had been ill for some weeks, being first afflicted
with pneumonia early in the summer. The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon and was very largely attended. Interment was in the new
portion of the local cemetery, her's being the first grave to be
made in the newly acquired plot. The services were conducted by
Rev. W.J. Todd. The pallbearers were: O.P. Riordan, A.W. Bryan,
Dr. O.I. Cook, Orson D. Castle, Oscar D. Castle and E.C. Bailey.
The three children of deceased were present at the funeral, Mrs.
A.C. Smith, Miss Margaret McCaw of Correctionville and William J.
McCaw of Dixon, Neb. The latter's wife was also here.
Margaret Kirkpatrick was born in Colearine, Ireland, Feb. 12,
1822, and died in Correctionville July 12, 1909. When 30 years of
age she came to America, leaving the old home just 57 years ago
Tuesday, the date of her burial. After living in New York City 4
years she came to Illinois where she was married to James McCaw
Dec. 29, 1857. Three children were born to them, all of whom
survive. Mrs. McCaw was a member of the old Presbyterian church
in Ireland from an early age and always endeavored to lead a
consistent Christian life. In 1871 she moved to eastern Iowa and
in April, 1888 came to Correctionville, where she lived with her
daughter, Mrs. Smith. During her residence here she was a member
of the Methodist church and was remarkably active in church and
religious work.
[transcribed by C.J.L., March 2006]