SULLIVAN - On Tuesday, October 2, 1928, William Sullivan, son of the late Thomas and Catherine Sullivan and brother of Mrs. Catherine McAdams. Funeral from Jerry T. O'Shea's funeral home, 4065 Penn avenue, at Main street. Notice of time later. SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Thursday, October 4, 1928, page 26. NOTES: William was born in Ireland about 1855 to Thomas Sullivan and his wife Catherine Welsh. By 1870, the family had immigrated to America and were living in Pittsburgh's 16th Ward. [Source: 1870 Federal Census Tables for Allegheny County, 16th Ward, page 16]. Bedsides Catherine Sullivan McAdams, William had a sister named Elizabeth, [1862 - 1922] who married John Pfrenzinger. William is buried with his parents in St. Mary's Cemetery, Section R, Row 21.
Submitted by Nancy McAdams [email protected]