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- JOHN DELA HUNT
At his home in the town of Russell, Sheboygan County, on Monday March 2, 1891,
John Dela Hunt died. The deceased had been ill for about six months with disease of the liver and gall bladder. During his illness he made no complaint. The best medical aid was procured and everything done to prolong his life, but to no avail; he died early Monday morning. He was born in Feathard, county Tipperary, Ireland, in 1826. He came to America in 1847 and located in Genessee County, New York, where he resided for eight years. In 1852 he was married to Catherine Keenan, and in 1855, with his wife came to Wisconsin and purchased farming land in the town of Russell, Sheboygan County. By industry and thrift he succeeded in making for himself and family a beautiful home. He was a man generous to a fault, and everyone knew the large hearted, good natured, John DelaHunt. He was known as an indulgent father, a kind neighbor and a true friend, who could be relied upon in case of need.
In his death the town of Russell loses an upright and honest citizen, and a man who was the life of social gatherings. His wife died in 1885. He leaves three son, John, William and Peter, two daughters, Mrs. James Mortell and Mrs. Thomas Grogan, one brother, James DelaHunt and one sister, Mrs. Michael Dee, of Detroit, Mich., besides other relative to mourn his death The funeral took place on Wednesday from the St. Anna church and was largely attended.
The Times extends sympathy to the relatives, in this their hour of grief.
Chilton Times, March 7, 1891
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1826 - 1891 (64 years)