Cox, Margaret

1857 - 1928  (70 years)

• Name	Cox, Margaret
  Birth	7 Sep 1857	Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Death	12 Aug 1928	Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	13 Aug 1928
  Marinette Eagle Star
  See Image Death Occurs Sunday Moon in Mar inette, Mrs James O'Connell succumbs after severe illness yesterday. Shor tly before the midday hour on Sunday, August 12th, the life cycle of Mr s. James O'Connell Sr., highly esteemed pioneer in Marinette, was terminat ed. Death occurred at 11:40 a.m. in the M and M and hospital whether t he patient had been removed a few days before, when her condition became c ritical. Born in Wisconsin. Born in Mapleton, Waukesha County, Wisconsi n, September 7th, 1857, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cox, the descenda nt was married to James O'Connell, who survives, in Monches Wisconsin M ay 7th, 1881. In July of the same year the couple came to Marinette, resi ding here continuously. Their first place of residence was at the corn er of Wells and Grant Street, after which the House at 1151 Garfield Avenu e, was purchased 43 years ago and has been occupied by the family ever sin ce. The final illness dated from July 11th, due to intestinal complicatio ns and on August 6th, when a critical stage was reached, the sufferer w as removed to the hospital, where she was tenderly cared for by family mem bers and special nurses. It was the privilege of Mrs. O'Connell to have h er son, the Rev. William A. O'Connell O.P. of Denver, Colorado with h er to minister to her during the final illness. She was further favor ed by the presence of all of her children at her death bed. The survivo rs are the bereaved husband, James O'Connell and children, the Re v. W. A. O'Connell, of Denver; James M., David J., George D., Mary and Mar garet O'Connell. All of Marinette. Two other children, Allen and John di ed years ago. Mrs. O'Connell also leaves a brother Michael Cox of Los Ang eles, and a sister Mrs. Catherine Dalton of Mapleton, who is here at prese nt, and five grandchildren. The body was moved to the McLain funeral ho me and today was taken to the family residence. The funeral be held Thurs day morning at 1030 from our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment will be ma de in Forest home cemetery. Mrs. O'Connell was a member of the Lord's alt ar Society, St. Margaret's Court of Women Catholic Order of Foresters, a nd the Catholic Women's Club and the Women's Relief Corps #85 of S. H. Siz er Post G.A.R. Possessed of a cheery disposition and exalted virtues, Mr s. O'Connell was always a welcome visitor and had a host of admiring frien ds. In times of stress she was ever ready to aid in sympathize and w as a devoted member of Lords congregation. Being the only mother of a pri est in the congregation. Long and tenderly will her memory be cherish ed by all who knew and loved her. She was the type of valient woman of ye steryear, whose lives were a benediction. She has bequeathed her family r emembrance of a true wife and devoted mother, the luster of whose memory w ill never be dimmed. Forest Home Cemetery, lot Y61.1928, Aug 12 per obituary in Marinett Eagle - Star died at 11:40 am. Bo rn in Mapleton, Waukesha CO, WI Sep 7, 1857. Married James O'Connell in M onches, WI May 7, 1881. Resided in Marinette since her marriage. Surviv ed by husband James, and children: Rev William O'Connell, O. P., Denver, C O, James M., David J., George E., Mary and Margaret O'Connell, Marinett e. Two Children, Ellen and John died years ago. Brother Michael Cox of L os Angeles, CA and sister, Mrs. Catherine Dalton, Mapleton. Funeral wi ll be held from Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
  	O'Connell, Margaret (Maiden Name: Cox) Obituary
  Burial	Aft 13 Aug 1928	Forest Home Cemetery, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I65271	1FamilyTree | TomTurriff28815
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Cox, John,   b. 20 Nov 1806, , County Longford, Ireland d. 13 Nov 1890, Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Hennessy, Mary,   b. 24 May 1819, , County Farlin, Ireland d. 19 Jan 1911, Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA (Age 91 years)
  Family ID	F20859	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	O'Connell, James J.,   b. 8 Nov 1845, Kilmallock, Limerick, Munster, Ireland d. 24 Dec 1936, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA (Age 91 years)
  Marriage	7 May 1881
  Marriage Record (Family)	7 May 1881
  Possible; O'Connell, James 5/20/1881, Marriage, NC-58V3 -B, pg 219
  News Mention (Family)	20 May 1881
  The Juneau Telegram
  1881 The Juneau Telegram dated May 20th, 1881 Mr. James O'Connell, of June au, was married last Saturday, May 7th, at the Catholic Church in mopes i s, by the Reverend Father Riley, to Mrs. Maggie Cox, a daughter of Mr. Jo hn Cox, one of the oldest and most substantial citizens of the town of Mer ton. A sister of the bridegroom, Miss Lizzy O'Connell, acted as a bridesm aid, and a brother of the bride acted as brides man. The bride looked lov ely in a dark olive green and servers, walking length, with trimmings of b rooded at Saxon and fringe to match. The bridesmaid was becoming dress ed in a blue cashmere and satin dress. At the close of the ceremony the c ompany of relatives and friends of the two contracting parties adjourn ed it to the residence of the bride's parents or a sumptuous repast wiza rd of that their pathway through life may be strewn with roses, and that a ll their hopes be realized, is the wish of numerous friends.
  Children	1. O'Connell, James Matthew,   b. 31 Mar 1883, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA d. 12 Jul 1946, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA (Age 63 years)   2. O'Connell, David Joseph,   b. 3 Mar 1886, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA d. 17 Jun 1969, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA (Age 83 years)   3. O'Connell, Mary Patricia,   b. 8 Oct 1888, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA d. 24 May 1973, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA (Age 84 years)   4. O'Connell, John Francis,   b. 27 May 1891, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA d. Abt 1898, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA (Age 6 years) + 5. O'Connell, George Edward,   b. 27 May 1891, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA d. 27 Dec 1976, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA (Age 85 years)   6. O'Connell, Reverend William A. O.P.,   b. 24 Jul 1893, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA d. 1 Dec 1945, Washington, District Of Columbia, District Of Columbia, USA (Age 52 years)   7. O'Connell, Margaret Clara,   b. 17 Dec 1896, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA d. 16 Jan 1991, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA (Age 94 years)   8. O'Connell, Mary Ellen,   b. 17 Dec 1896, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA d. Abt Jan 1897, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA (Age 0 years)
  Family ID	F21011	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	12 Jul 2012