Tyrone - Donnelly, John Aug. 9, 1856

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File contributed by: Nancy Barnett nrosboro@gmail.com 
February 5, 2016, 8:59 am

DONNELLY, JOHN AUG. 9, 1856

Cemetery:           Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Rochester, NY USA
Date Of Photograph: 2015

Sacred to the memory of Rec. John Donnelly. Born in the 
parish of Carragh Tyrone Co. Ireland. He was killed by the 
R.R. cars on the Genesee river bridge in the city of 
Rochester Aug. 9, 1856. In the 50th year of his age. 

At the time of his death he was pastor of Springport, Cayuga 
Co. and other missions. Requiescat in pace.

Additional Comments:
The details of this gruesome accident may be found in the 
Aug. 23, 1856 edition of the Irish American Weekly.

Permission to use Photo granted by Martha H. Price.