McKenna, Peter

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• Obituary: 13 Jan 1900; Chilton Times

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Obituary:
Peter McKenna, one of the respected citizens of our city, passed away at his home in this city, on Sunday morning last at the age of 57 years, 9 months and 2 days. The sickness from which he died was a lingering one and for the past ten weeks he had been entirely confined to the house, failing continually until death.
The deceased was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April 12th, 1842. In 1848 he came to Wisconsin with his parents, settling in Dodge County where he resided until 1861 when he came to Chilton and located on a farm. He remained here a few yours and then left for the copper region in northern Michigan where he remained some time. He returned to Chilton in the early eighties and after a short residence in this city, he purchased property at Brant and engaged on running a grocery store. He was appointed postmaster of Brant in 1884 and again in 1893. He was also elected town clerk of Chilton and held the office for a number of years. In 1896 he was elected to the office of county clerk, which he held for two years. In 1899 he was chosen treasurer of this city and held that office when he died. He was an efficient and accommodating official and was greatly respected by everyone.
The funeral took place on Tuesday from St. Augustine's Church. The Catholic Knights of the city and the city officials attended the funeral in a body. Two sons, Jos. G. and Peter Jr., and four daughters, Sara, May, Anna and Agnes, besides five brothers and a sister are left to mourn his death.