Notes for: John McMannomy
From http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=22149282:
Obituary read: "Death Claims An Old Pioneer - John McMannomy Dies Full of Years and Honors - Close of An Eventful Life - John McMannomy, one of the most widely known citizen of the country, was joined the silent throng upon the other side, and the grief felt at his death is not confined alone to relatives of the dead man. He was a friend to all and as such will be mourned.
His death occurred at 8:30 o'clock Sunday evening in this city, at his home on Third Street, and while it was not unexpected it was none the less a severe shock to his relatives and many friends throughout the county. He had been in feeble health for some time, yet until his late illness his familiar figure was to be seen on the streets every day. A few months ago, he was stricken with paralysis and it was thought then that the end had come, but he rallied from the attack and was able to be up and around his home and occasionally come down into town until a second attack prostrated him. He had been growing weaker and weaker for many days, but when the end came Sunday evening the deceased was in full possession of all his faculties. His end was peaceful and serene - the warm heart ceased to beat and the soul returned to its maker. The death of John McMannomy removes another pioneer citizen of Fountain County. he had the respect of all who knew him. He was a quiet, unassuming disposition, though a perfect gentleman of the old school and true friend. In his home he was tender and true, devoted to his wife and children. He will be mourned as a good citizen, an upright man, a loving husband and father. The tenderest sympathy of all will go out to relatives left to mourn.
John McMannomy was born in Philadelphia on April 4, 1812. His parents were Patrick and Nancy (McDerit) McMannomy, who came from the Green Isle of Erin at an early day. About 1825 he moved with his parents to Ross County, Ohio, and in November, 1830 he came to this county, where he spent his life.
In 1835 he was married to Eliza VanDorn, and to home were born six children; Mary, who married Leopold ?, Isabella, who married James Sangster, Nancy, wife of Julius Loeb, John Ross, Frank and William. All are living except William. His wife died in 1862. Later he married Elizabeth Bodine, and several years after he death, he was again married to Jane Davison, a sister to his second wife, and who survives him.
Mr. McMannomy was always an active man and engaged in large enterprises. In 1842, when the Wabash and Erie Canal was built, he together with John Bodley, secured large contracts for building sections of it, and after it was completed, he was appointed state superintendent and looked after it until it was abandoned. He built the fine school building in this city, and the county jail; also parts of the Big 4 railroad and the branch of the C&EI from Bismark to Coal Creek; also the towpath road to Attica.
In 1852 he got a touch of gold fever and went to California where he held an appointment from the governor for several years to assist emigrants over the Alkali deserts. He was a soldier in the Black Hawk War. In politics he was ever an unserving democrat, and was prominent in the councils of his party; he was the intimate friend of such men as Senator Voorhees, Thomas A. Hendericks and Jos. E. McDonald, and his recommendation and endorsement was eagerly sought by all political aspirants. While always ready to assist his political friends, he would never accept any office for himself.
John McMannomy died February 26, 1899, aged 86 years, 10 months and 22 days. Not many of us will live as long as he, and few of us will look back over such an active, adventurous and useful life. He died full of years and honors.
The funeral services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, of which he was a member, on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, after which his remains were laid to rest in Prescott Grove Cemetery."
Children:
Isabella McMannomy Sangster (1839 - 1936)
John Ross McMannomy (1843 - 1919)
Nancy McNannomy Loeb (1846 - 1933)
Frank McMannomy (1848 - 1920)
William McMannomy (1854 - 1859)
From Janet-Mackey Bodine:
James McMannonmy was a brother to our John - he was featured with a biography in the Fountain County History Book of 1881:
History of Fountain County, Indiana 1881 - by H. W. Beckwith and Sons - Press of Knight & Leonard - Chicago - Troy Township - page 135
James McMannomy, farmer, Covington, is the youngest child of Patrick and Nancy (McDivvit) McMannomy, both natives of Denagauld County, Ireland. Patrick McMannomy emigrated, an orphan, to New York when fourteen years old, accompanied by his sister Hannah, eleven years of age. There he learned the shoemaker's trade, then located in Philadelphia, where he married. There four children were born to them: John, William, Elizabeth and Catherine. The family then emigrated to Kingston, Ross County, Ohio, where he followed his trade till his death. His wife died in Fountain County, Indiana in September 1849. Both belonged to the Catholic Church. Two children were born in Ross County, Ohio, namely Ann and James. James McMannomy was born March 5, 1824. His education was limited, most of his time having spent on the farm. When fourteen years old he came to Fountain County and worked for his brother on a farm, and also in the excavation of the Wabash and Erie Canal. In 1842 he made a trip to New Orleans on a flat-boat, then returned again to the canal and farm. In 1846 heenlisted in Co. B., 2nd Ind. reg., and departed for the Mexican War on June 14. Before starting, he was elected second lieutenant. Col. Drake commanded. He served about thirteen months, then returned to farm labor. On January 20, 1850, he set out with others to seek gold in California, where he was very successful. In one year he returned and bought all of Sec. 28, Troy township, Fountain County, known as part of the Hawkins Farm. He was married February 8, 1851 to Emeline Ward, a daughter of John and Tamer (Masterson) Ward. She was born in Scott County, Kentucky, July 10, 1826, and in that year her parents moved to Fountain County, Indiana, where they afterward died. Mr. McMannomy became an extensive farmer. In August 1863, he enlisted in Co. H., 63rd Ind. reg., for the civil war. He was immediately elected second lieutenant, and in twenty-eight days was elected lieutenant-colonel, and in 1863 was promoted colonel. In the spring of 1864 rheumatism compelled him to return home. He resumed farming and now owns 750 acres of land in home-farm, and land in Missouri, and property in Covington, all the outgrowth of energy and tact, having had but a five-dollar blue-back bill when he came to Indiana. He has been a Mason since 1851. He is a Democrat in politics. Mrs. McMannomy is a member of the Baptist church. They have had two children: Divvit, born May 14, 1856, and died March 12, 1874; and Emma born November 8, 1867.