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Ann McDermott |
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Personal Information |
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Born |
1825 Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland |
| Married | Edward Joseph Brennan - April 11, 1852 |
| Death | 1911 Tulsa Oklahoma |
| Parents | Henry McDermott and Mary Neal |
| Siblings | Thomas, Mary, Elizabeth, Michael, one unknown sibling |
| Children | Philip, Henry, Theresa, Mary Ann, John, Joseph, Charles, Edward, Elizabeth, Jane, Edward Joseph Jr., Helen Claire, Bridgett, Ann |
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Photographs |
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Ann McDermott and Family 1907-1908 at the Murphy Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma Top: Marie Wheeler, Edward Brennan, Ann McDermott, Helen Harmon Middle: Frederick Wheeler, Ellen Brennan Wheeler, Janie Brennan Harmon, Bess Brennan Murphy, Thomas Murphy (standing next to stairs) Bottom: Daniel Wheeler, Marion Harmon, Eddie Murphy, Bernice Murphy Photo courtesy of Sean Drury |
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Documents |
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1911 Eulogy of Ann McDermott Brennan, given by Jane McCauley Brennan ------------------------------------------------------------------- “Who
shall find a valiant woman. Far and from the uttermost coasts is the
price of her, and her children rose up and called her blessed.” My
Dear Friends, one of the greatest, one of the most powerful influences
is the example of a good, a valiant, and virtuous woman. An example of
this influence has been cited in the death of Mrs. Brennan. It is
seldom, or ever, that we indulge in eulogy, but sometimes for the sake
of those who are left behind, I think something should be said about it.
This morning, we are laying to rest a Pioneer of this Parish. We are
laying to rest a woman who was always interested in the Parish. Because
she was such a hard worker in her day, she was the first President of
the Christ King Women’s Club, and ever after she took an interest. I
mention this because it is an example to women of this Parish - that is
exactly why I mention it. You
know, she had some sort of premonition of death. She sent for me and
asked to be annointed, and was, and prepared for death. Now this is
another example to us all because there are so many people who will
seldom take time to call a Priest, not only the person who is sick, but
the whole household - I know I want this before I die. Now,
such a death as this must be a great consolation to those left behind.
Nothing is more uncertain than death. Now, therefore, you who are left
behind should take this example to yourselves when sick and see that
your household is in order. This is the most important journey in our
entire existence. Death is not so bad. The loss of a Mother, a great
friend, but to her death was not bad. I can hear her say: “Do not
grieve over me; simply remember me in your prayers.” To
the family and friends I extend my sympathy. But I shall not use words
this morning, for the time of death is the time for prayer; keep her
memory fresh and plain, and so I say this morning let us pray for her.
She, like everybody else, had her faults, and as we lay her to rest let
us ask God to forgive her all of her sins and shortcomings. We ask God to give her eternal rest and may the Angels watch over her, and may the Martyrs receive her at her coming, and may she be with the once poor Lazarus. Amen. PROVIDED BY: Sean Drury |
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April 11, 1852 Perth, ON, Canada On the 11th of April 1852 The undersigned Revd married at Perth Edward Brennan of Culligan son of Philip Brennan and Bridget Connors, Co. Waterford to Ann McDermott of Beekinch daughter of Henry McDermott & Mary Neal Co. Kilkenny. In presence of Patrick Doyle, Elizabeth McDermott (signed). PROVIDED BY: Sean Drury |
