Finnegan, Hugh

Other Events:

• 1860 Census: 1860, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; 7667-4298895_00080-01
• 1880 Census: 1880, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; Page 18
• Residence: 1887, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: 1911, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; Outagamie County Commemorative Biographical Rec, page 332
• 1920 Census: 1920, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1860 Census:
Listed living with parents born in Wiscons in age 4?

1880 Census:
Listed living with mother and siblings age 25

Residence:
1887 St. Francis Church Membership list ; Lsted as Mrs. Patrick Finnegan a ge 58, Andrew age 40, Hugh age 32, Thomas age 30, Mary age 24, Maggie a ge 18.

1910 Census:
Hugh Finnigan50
Ellen Finnigan45
Carrie Finnigan20
Thomas Finnigan19
Robert Finnigan16
Marie Finnigan9
Katherin Finerty75

Biography:
Hugh FINNEGAN, an influential farmer-citizen of Holland township, Brown co unty, is a worthy representative of one of its early pioneer families.Patrick Finnegan, his father, was born in 1819 in County Sligo, Ireland, where he married Margaret Graham, and in their native country one child was born - Andrew. Mr. Finnegan was a tenant Farmer, and, though a hard-working man, he could barely make a comfortable living. In the spring of 1848 he concluded to immigrate to the United States, where the workingman had a chance to better himself, and, gathering together what capital he could - a few dollars realized from the sale of his effects and a small sum he had saved - he left his home, and proceeded with his little family, via Dublin, to Liverpool. Here they took passage on a sailing vessell bound for New York City, where they landed after a weary voyage occupying several weeks. Their first home in the New World was made at Schenectady, N .Y., where Mr. Finnegan found employment as a laborer on the canal, and there they resided a few years, or until about 1851, when attracted no doubt by the cheap homes offered to early settlers, he decided to sett le in the new state of Wisconsin. They took passage at Buffalo on the "Old Michigan" then plying the lakes between that city and Green Bay, and after arriving at the latter city came up the Fox river to Kaukauna, where they remained several years, Mr. Finnegan working as a laborer on the canal. He then purchased 160 acres of new land in Section 22, Holland township, Brown county, totally unimproved, and he built the first house thereon - a small log structure, which stood a short distance east of the present family residence. Not a stick had been cut from the land, and although he set about the clearing of the farm at once, it yielded no support for himself and his family for several years, and he continued to work in Kaukauna during summer time. Having but a limited supply of farming implements and no improved machinery, the work of improving and cultivating progressed slowly; but he preservered, keeping ever before him the prospect of one day having a comfortable property which he could call his own. With constant care and industry his quarter-section of land finally was converted into a smiling, productive farm, to which, in later years, he added an adjoining forty acres, the whole making a fine tract. The log cabin was in time supplanted by a substantial farm residence, in which he passed the remainder of his life, dying in November 1878; and he was laid to rest in Holland township. His first wife passed from earth in 1858, and was buried in Holland township, and Mr Finnegan subsequently married Miss Ellen McBride, a native of Ireland, who survives him. The children born in the United States to his first marriage were; Bridget, now Mrs. Joseph Redline, of Green Bay; Michael a resident of Ingalls, Michigan; Hugh, a sketch of whom follows, and Thomas of Menomonee, Wis. Andrew, the eldest of this family, who was born in Ireland, also resides in Menomonee. To the second marriage came children as follows; Mary, Mrs. Peter Golden, of Wrightstown; and Maggie, Mrs. John Cox, of Holland township.In politics Mr. Finnegan was a strong supporter of the principles of the Democratic party, but he never aspired to office, preferring to give all his attentionto his farm. In religious faith he was a member of St. Francis Church, DePere. One of the earliest settlers in Holland township, he has lived to see his farm and the surrounding sountry converted from a dense forest to a productive tract of land, changes which those pioneers effected by many years of stern toil. He was a self-made man, for, though in comfortable circumstances at the time of his death, he bagan life with nothing but a willing heart and hands, and won success by industry and good business management, and his honesty and fair dealing won him the respe ct of all who knew him.
Hugh Finnegan, son of this old pioneer, was born July 13, 1855, in Holla nd township on the farm where he makes his home. He received such an educa tion as could be obtained at the common district schools of his time, his attendance being somewhat irregular, for he was reared to farm life, and, as the home place was still in its primitive condition, there was plenty of work at home to occupy his time. From the time of his mother's death, up to the age of thirteen, he was reared by his grandmother Finnegan, who then lived in Holland township, after which he made his home with his father. On November 9, 1887, he was married in Holland township to Miss Ellen Finnerty, who was born there January 13, 1859, daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Keaton) Finnerty. After their marriage the young couple immediately came to the home farm, where they have ever since resided, and which Mr. Finnegan now owns; it comprises 200 acres of prime land all in Holland township. This union has been blessed with three children, viz: Carrie M., born September 17, 1889; Thomas A. born April 1, 1891; and Robert P. born December 15, 1893. Mr. Finnegan has been very successful in his farming operation, and today ranks among the most prosperous citizens in his township. He takes an interest in every movement which tends to promote the welfare of his locality, and is foremost in the ra nk of progressive farmers. Politically he is a Democrat, but, though staunch in his support of the party, gives no time to politics, being fully occupied with his business affairs. In religious connection the family are members of St. Francis Church, DePere.
Outagamie County Commemorative Biographical Record page 332

1920 Census:
Hugh Finnegan65
Ellen Finnegan62
Robert Finnegan25
Marie Finnegan19

1930 Census:
Hugh Finnegan 75
Ellen Finnegan 72
Robert Finnegan 36
Myra Finnegan 34
Russell Farrell 24

Hugh married Finnerty, Ellen 9 Nov 1887, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Ellen (daughter of Finnerty, Thomas and Keating, Catherine) was born 13 Jan 1859, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Apr 1934; was buried Aft 12 Apr 1934, St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Hollandtown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• 1920 Census: 1920, Harvey, Wells, North Dakota, USA

Notes:

1920 Census:
Fred Loftus48
Mary Loftus50
Edna Loftus20
Doretha Loftus16
Alice Loftus11
Corrie Finnegan29 (Niece - Carrie's mother Ellen Finnerty is sister to Mary)

Other Events:

• Land Record: 1935, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; Sec 15

Other Events:

• WWI Draft Registration Card: 12 Sep 1918
• 1930 Census: 1930, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Land Record: 1935, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; Sec 15
• Land Record: 1935, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; Sec 22
• 1940 Census: 1940, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Prayer Card: Aft 5 Mar 1954

Notes:

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name: Robert Finnegan
County: Brown
State: Wisconsin
Birthplace: Wisconsin;United States of America
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1894
Race: White
Roll: 1674509
DraftBoard: 0

Land Record:
Sec 15

1940 Census:
Robert Fennigan46
Myra Fennigan45
Patrick Fennigan7
Hugh Fennigan4
Edward Powers39

Robert married Cashman, Myra Catherine Abt Jun 1927. Myra (daughter of Cashman, Edward and Bolton, Katherine "Kate") was born 24 Nov 1894; died 21 Jul 1960; was buried Aft 21 Jul 1960, St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Hollandtown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1960, Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Residence:
Name:Milton N Johnson
Gender:Male
Residence Year:1960
Street address:317 Orange
Residence Place:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Occupation:Assistant Foreman
Spouse:Marie C Johnson
Publication Title:Racine, Wisconsin, City Directory, 1960

Catherine married Johnson, Milton Nathan Abt 1926. Milton was born 28 Oct 1901; died 23 Sep 1983, Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Caledonia, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1949, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1993, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 15 Apr 2018; APC

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1949

Residence:
Name:Patrick H Finnegan
Birth Date:30 Apr 1932
Phone Number:766-3939
Address:525 E 20th St, Kaukauna, WI, 54130-3343 (1993)

Obituary:
Waupaca - Patrick Finnegan, age 85, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, April 13, 2018.
The funeral liturgy for Pat will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, St Francis Church in Hollandtown, with Fr. Willie Van De Loo officiating. He will be assisted by Pastoral Leader, Deacon Steve Vande Hey. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Saturday morning from 9:30 AM until the hour of the service. Burial will full military honors will follow in the parish cemetery.
A complete obituary will appear in an upcoming edition of the Post Crescent.
For more information or to share a memory of Pat, please visit www.wichmannfarg.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Apr. 15, 2018

Waupaca - Patrick H. Finnegan, age 85, formerly of Kaukauna, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Park Vista Retirement Living in Waupaca. He was born on April 30, 1932 to the late Robert and Myra (Cashman) Finnegan. Pat grew up on a farm in Hollandtown and attended St. Francis Grade School in Hollandtown. He was a member of the 1949 graduating class of Kaukauna High School and went on to major in Education and Mathematics at St. Norbert College, graduating in 1953. He participated in track and was a member of the 1950 and 1952 undefeated football teams.
From 1953 to 1955, Pat served in the US Army, stationed at Fort Benning and Fort Leonard Wood. On August 4, 1956 Pat married the former Lois Koenig of West DePere. They then settled in Madison for Pat to pursue his Master's Degree at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. In 1957, Pat's career took the family to the Milwaukee area and then in 1961 they settled in Kaukauna, where Pat worked for Home Mutual Insurance Company (currently Secura) where he held the positions of Computer Programmer, Data Processing Manager and Internal Auditor. After being employed there for 33 years, he retired in 1994.
Pat was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Waupaca and St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Kaukauna. While at St. Al's he served as a lector and was the past president of the St. Al's School Board. Pat was a life-time member of the Kaukauna Elks Club, serving as Exalted Ruler in 1969 and 1970. He was also the past president of the Kaukauna High School Alumni Board and continued to be an active member. He was also a member of the St. Norbert's College Alumni Board.
Patrick was an AVID Green Bay Packers fan, being a season ticket holder since 1961. He also enjoyed golfing, reading and traveling. Being very proud of his Irish heritage, he traveled to Ireland twice.
Pat is survived by his daughters: Lynn (Gary) Janssen of Waupaca and Sandy (Dan) Allen of Collierville, Tennessee; his son: Kevin Finnegan of Minneapolis; his daughter-in-law: Tracy Finnegan-Boeckh of Annandale, New Jersey; and his sister-in-law: Rose Mary Koenig of Green Bay. He is further survived by his six grandchildren: Scott (Laura) Janssen, Sarah (Jake) Adams, Davis and Griffin Allen, and Nick and Mitchell Finnegan; five great-grandchildren: Logan and Elyse Janssen, Maliyah, Nevaeh and Dominic Adams, as well as one nephew, Mark Koenig, and three nieces: Karen Nier, Sheri Prosser, and Terry La Violette, and his special cousin, Mary Ellen (Clem) Devine.
In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his wife Lois, his son Tim, his brother Hugh and his brother-in-law Donald Koenig.
The Funeral Liturgy for Pat will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at St. Katharine Drexel Parish - St. Francis Church, located at 433 County Road CE in Hollandtown. Fr. Willie Van De Loo will preside, assisted by Pastoral Leader Steve Vande Hey. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Saturday morning from 9:30 AM until the time of the mass at noon.
In honor of Patrick's Irish heritage, the family is asking for all to be "wearing of the green".
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name to the Kaukauna High School Alumni Association.
The Finnegan family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Park Vista Assisted Living, Waupaca, the place Pat called home for the past 15 years, for all their love, devotion, care and support they offered him and us. To Dr. Ellen Wenberg: We love you! You're the best! Fr. Willie, you will always hold a very special place in our hearts. They would also like to express their gratitude to the wonderful nursing staff at ThedaCare at Home Hospice for the tender loving care they showed dad these last few weeks.
For more information or to share a memory of Pat, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Apr. 15 to Apr. 18, 2018

Other Events:

• Military Service: US Navy
• Social Security Applications and Claims Index: Abt Jun 1953
• Education - High School: 1954, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 6 Dec 1994
• Obituary: 6 Dec 1994

Notes:

Social Security Applications and Claims Index:
Name:Hugh Robert Finnegan
[Hugh R Finnegan]
SSN:390342839
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birth Date:15 Mar 1936
Birth Place:Green Bay Br, Wisconsin
[Green Bay, Wisconsin]
Father Name:Robert H Finnegan
Mother Name:Myra C Cashman
Death Date:5 Dec 1994
Type of Claim:Original SSN.
Notes:Jun 1953: Name listed as HUGH ROBERT FINNEGAN; 10 Dec 1994: Name listed as HUGH R FINNEGAN

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1954

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Hugh R. Finnegan
SSN: 390-34-2839
Last Residence: 54130 Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born: 15 Mar 1936
Died: 5 Dec 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (1953-1954)

Obituary:
Hugh Finnegan Kaukauna Times 12/6/1994 A-8 Obit

Name:Hugh R. Finnegan
Birth Date:15 Mar 1936
Birth Place:Kaukauna, WI
Death Date:1994
Burial Place:Hollandtown, WI
Cemetery:St. Francis
Publication Date:6 Dec 1994
Publication Place:Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Publication Title:Post-Crescent

Mary married Devine, Clement [Group Sheet]