** Note: this is a memorial gravestone inscription by the family of Martin and Hugh Brennan. Martin and Hugh Brennan are buried at the Aspen Grove Cemetery in Aspen, Colorado. (See "Siblings" list below)
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Gravestone inscription*: “Owen Brennen / died / Jan. 17 1871 / Catherine / his wife / died Jan. 17, 1901 / Æ 75 years, (right side of stone) Martin Brennan / born / March 8, 1856 / died / Feb. 19, 1890 / Hugh Brennan / born / Oct. 9, 1864 / died / Feb. 19, 1890 / buried in Aspen, Col. / sons of / Owen & Catherine / Brennan.” *Source: "Requiescant in Pace" 1839-1861, St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Cemetery. Benedicta, Maine", Richard D. Kelly Jr, O'Ceallaigh Publications 1994, Augusta Maine.
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Death in the Mollie Gibson (excerpt)
Another terrible mine accident occurred at the Mollie Gibson [silver mine] at 11:40 last night, by which M. W. (Mart) Brennan and his brother, Hugh, were instantly killed…
…The Brennan boys, especially Mart, are widely known in this camp. The latter has been here since the early days and has been one of the busiest prospectors of the district. He and his brother Con [Cornelius Brennan] owned many interests on Richmond hill and vicinity, where they have put in part of their time ever since 1881. Neither of the victims was married. Aspen Daily Chronicle, Vol II. No. 193, Aspen, Colorado, Thursday Evening, February 20, 1890, Page 4. (Source: Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection)
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The Brennan Funeral.
The funeral of M. W. and Hugh Brennan, the brothers who lost their lives in the Mollie Gibson Wednesday [Feb 19, 1890] night, occured Sunday [Feb 23, 1890] afternoon. There was a very large attendance, the Knights of Pythias being out in full force. The procession to the grave was headed by the band. This was followed by the Knights and a long concourse of carriages brought up the rear. The large turn-out was an evidence of the esteem in which the deceased were held among those who knew them. Aspen Daily Chronicle, Vol. II. No. 196. Monday, February 24, 1890, Page 2. (Source: Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection)
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Colorado Mining Fatalities, 1844-1981*, Page: 25, Ref. 10, Year: 1890. Date Died: 20 Feb 1890, Name: Martin Brennan, Nationality: American, Age: 35, Mine: Mollie Gibson, County: PIT, Cause of Death: Fall of Staging. *Source: Denver Public Library, "Mining Fatalities - Colorado 1844-1891 [PDF]"
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Gravestone inscription*: “Owen Brennen / died / Jan. 17 1871 / Catherine / his wife / died Jan. 17, 1901 / Æ 75 years, (right side of stone) Martin Brennan / born / March 8, 1856 / died / Feb. 19, 1890 / Hugh Brennan / born / Oct. 9, 1864 / died / Feb. 19, 1890 / buried in Aspen, Col. / sons of / Owen & Catherine / Brennan.” *Source: "Requiescant in Pace" 1839-1861, St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Cemetery. Benedicta, Maine", Richard D. Kelly Jr, O'Ceallaigh Publications 1994, Augusta Maine.
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Death in the Mollie Gibson (excerpt)
Another terrible mine accident occurred at the Mollie Gibson [silver mine] at 11:40 last night, by which M. W. (Mart) Brennan and his brother, Hugh, were instantly killed…
…The Brennan boys, especially Mart, are widely known in this camp. The latter has been here since the early days and has been one of the busiest prospectors of the district. He and his brother Con [Cornelius Brennan] owned many interests on Richmond hill and vicinity, where they have put in part of their time ever since 1881. Neither of the victims was married. Aspen Daily Chronicle, Vol II. No. 193, Aspen, Colorado, Thursday Evening, February 20, 1890, Page 4. (Source: Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection)
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The Brennan Funeral.
The funeral of M. W. and Hugh Brennan, the brothers who lost their lives in the Mollie Gibson Wednesday [Feb 19, 1890] night, occured Sunday [Feb 23, 1890] afternoon. There was a very large attendance, the Knights of Pythias being out in full force. The procession to the grave was headed by the band. This was followed by the Knights and a long concourse of carriages brought up the rear. The large turn-out was an evidence of the esteem in which the deceased were held among those who knew them. Aspen Daily Chronicle, Vol. II. No. 196. Monday, February 24, 1890, Page 2. (Source: Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection)
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Colorado Mining Fatalities, 1844-1981*, Page: 25, Ref. 10, Year: 1890. Date Died: 20 Feb 1890, Name: Martin Brennan, Nationality: American, Age: 35, Mine: Mollie Gibson, County: PIT, Cause of Death: Fall of Staging. *Source: Denver Public Library, "Mining Fatalities - Colorado 1844-1891 [PDF]"
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** Note: this is a memorial gravestone inscription by the family of Martin and Hugh Brennan. Martin and Hugh Brennan are buried at the Aspen Grove Cemetery in Aspen, Colorado. (See "Siblings" list below)
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Gravestone inscription*: “Owen Brennen / died / Jan. 17 1871 / Catherine / his wife / died Jan. 17, 1901 / Æ 75 years, (right side of stone) Martin Brennan / born / March 8, 1856 / died / Feb. 19, 1890 / Hugh Brennan / born / Oct. 9, 1864 / died / Feb. 19, 1890 / buried in Aspen, Col. / sons of / Owen & Catherine / Brennan.” *Source: "Requiescant in Pace" 1839-1861, St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Cemetery. Benedicta, Maine", Richard D. Kelly Jr, O'Ceallaigh Publications 1994, Augusta Maine.
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Death in the Mollie Gibson (excerpt)
Another terrible mine accident occurred at the Mollie Gibson [silver mine] at 11:40 last night, by which M. W. (Mart) Brennan and his brother, Hugh, were instantly killed…
…The Brennan boys, especially Mart, are widely known in this camp. The latter has been here since the early days and has been one of the busiest prospectors of the district. He and his brother Con [Cornelius Brennan] owned many interests on Richmond hill and vicinity, where they have put in part of their time ever since 1881. Neither of the victims was married. Aspen Daily Chronicle, Vol II. No. 193, Aspen, Colorado, Thursday Evening, February 20, 1890, Page 4. (Source: Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection)
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The Brennan Funeral.
The funeral of M. W. and Hugh Brennan, the brothers who lost their lives in the Mollie Gibson Wednesday [Feb 19, 1890] night, occured Sunday [Feb 23, 1890] afternoon. There was a very large attendance, the Knights of Pythias being out in full force. The procession to the grave was headed by the band. This was followed by the Knights and a long concourse of carriages brought up the rear. The large turn-out was an evidence of the esteem in which the deceased were held among those who knew them. Aspen Daily Chronicle, Vol. II. No. 196. Monday, February 24, 1890, Page 2. (Source: Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection)
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Colorado Mining Fatalities, 1844-1981*, Page: 25, Ref. 10, Year: 1890. Date Died: 20 Feb 1890, Name: Martin Brennan, Nationality: American, Age: 35, Mine: Mollie Gibson, County: PIT, Cause of Death: Fall of Staging. *Source: Denver Public Library, "Mining Fatalities - Colorado 1844-1891 [PDF]"
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Gravestone inscription*: “Owen Brennen / died / Jan. 17 1871 / Catherine / his wife / died Jan. 17, 1901 / Æ 75 years, (right side of stone) Martin Brennan / born / March 8, 1856 / died / Feb. 19, 1890 / Hugh Brennan / born / Oct. 9, 1864 / died / Feb. 19, 1890 / buried in Aspen, Col. / sons of / Owen & Catherine / Brennan.” *Source: "Requiescant in Pace" 1839-1861, St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Cemetery. Benedicta, Maine", Richard D. Kelly Jr, O'Ceallaigh Publications 1994, Augusta Maine.
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Death in the Mollie Gibson (excerpt)
Another terrible mine accident occurred at the Mollie Gibson [silver mine] at 11:40 last night, by which M. W. (Mart) Brennan and his brother, Hugh, were instantly killed…
…The Brennan boys, especially Mart, are widely known in this camp. The latter has been here since the early days and has been one of the busiest prospectors of the district. He and his brother Con [Cornelius Brennan] owned many interests on Richmond hill and vicinity, where they have put in part of their time ever since 1881. Neither of the victims was married. Aspen Daily Chronicle, Vol II. No. 193, Aspen, Colorado, Thursday Evening, February 20, 1890, Page 4. (Source: Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection)
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The Brennan Funeral.
The funeral of M. W. and Hugh Brennan, the brothers who lost their lives in the Mollie Gibson Wednesday [Feb 19, 1890] night, occured Sunday [Feb 23, 1890] afternoon. There was a very large attendance, the Knights of Pythias being out in full force. The procession to the grave was headed by the band. This was followed by the Knights and a long concourse of carriages brought up the rear. The large turn-out was an evidence of the esteem in which the deceased were held among those who knew them. Aspen Daily Chronicle, Vol. II. No. 196. Monday, February 24, 1890, Page 2. (Source: Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection)
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Colorado Mining Fatalities, 1844-1981*, Page: 25, Ref. 10, Year: 1890. Date Died: 20 Feb 1890, Name: Martin Brennan, Nationality: American, Age: 35, Mine: Mollie Gibson, County: PIT, Cause of Death: Fall of Staging. *Source: Denver Public Library, "Mining Fatalities - Colorado 1844-1891 [PDF]"
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