Michael Ahern worked on one of the New York bridges after he immigrated to America. He was a "groundhog worker." He worked on the footings or pilings of the bridge and made $5.00 a day,which was fair wages at that time. His son, John, was a pipefitter and worked for the union. (Story provided by George Edward Ahrens, grandson).
They later moved to St. Louis, MO and remained there the rest of their lives.
Michael and Julia permanently separated in about 1897-1898, but did not divorce; this occurred while they still had five children at home. Julia left Michael but they did not divorce. Nellie was married. Hanora "Nonie" lived in a boarding house and worked for her room and board. The other children were split up. Mary and John went to orphanages. William lived with someone else.
Michael's funeral was at St. Anthony's church in St. Louis, so this is mostly likely the church he belonged to.
Michael died of tuberculosis.
Children were: Hanora "Nonie", Nellie, William, John M., and Mary A.
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MO Death Certificate No. 18188
1918: MO Death Certificate 18188; Registered No. 310
States his father is William born in Ireland; mother not known.
Robert Koch Hospital in Koch, MO, died with pulmonary tuberculosis; Buried in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. 61 years of age; no other relative is mentioned on the death certificate.
Death certificate states that his father is William Ahern born in Ireland, but his mother is listed as unknown, born in Ireland.
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Michael's last residence: 8325 Reilly Avenue in St. Louis, MO
They later moved to St. Louis, MO and remained there the rest of their lives.
Michael and Julia permanently separated in about 1897-1898, but did not divorce; this occurred while they still had five children at home. Julia left Michael but they did not divorce. Nellie was married. Hanora "Nonie" lived in a boarding house and worked for her room and board. The other children were split up. Mary and John went to orphanages. William lived with someone else.
Michael's funeral was at St. Anthony's church in St. Louis, so this is mostly likely the church he belonged to.
Michael died of tuberculosis.
Children were: Hanora "Nonie", Nellie, William, John M., and Mary A.
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MO Death Certificate No. 18188
1918: MO Death Certificate 18188; Registered No. 310
States his father is William born in Ireland; mother not known.
Robert Koch Hospital in Koch, MO, died with pulmonary tuberculosis; Buried in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. 61 years of age; no other relative is mentioned on the death certificate.
Death certificate states that his father is William Ahern born in Ireland, but his mother is listed as unknown, born in Ireland.
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Michael's last residence: 8325 Reilly Avenue in St. Louis, MO
Michael Ahern worked on one of the New York bridges after he immigrated to America. He was a "groundhog worker." He worked on the footings or pilings of the bridge and made $5.00 a day,which was fair wages at that time. His son, John, was a pipefitter and worked for the union. (Story provided by George Edward Ahrens, grandson).
They later moved to St. Louis, MO and remained there the rest of their lives.
Michael and Julia permanently separated in about 1897-1898, but did not divorce; this occurred while they still had five children at home. Julia left Michael but they did not divorce. Nellie was married. Hanora "Nonie" lived in a boarding house and worked for her room and board. The other children were split up. Mary and John went to orphanages. William lived with someone else.
Michael's funeral was at St. Anthony's church in St. Louis, so this is mostly likely the church he belonged to.
Michael died of tuberculosis.
Children were: Hanora "Nonie", Nellie, William, John M., and Mary A.
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MO Death Certificate No. 18188
1918: MO Death Certificate 18188; Registered No. 310
States his father is William born in Ireland; mother not known.
Robert Koch Hospital in Koch, MO, died with pulmonary tuberculosis; Buried in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. 61 years of age; no other relative is mentioned on the death certificate.
Death certificate states that his father is William Ahern born in Ireland, but his mother is listed as unknown, born in Ireland.
***
Michael's last residence: 8325 Reilly Avenue in St. Louis, MO
They later moved to St. Louis, MO and remained there the rest of their lives.
Michael and Julia permanently separated in about 1897-1898, but did not divorce; this occurred while they still had five children at home. Julia left Michael but they did not divorce. Nellie was married. Hanora "Nonie" lived in a boarding house and worked for her room and board. The other children were split up. Mary and John went to orphanages. William lived with someone else.
Michael's funeral was at St. Anthony's church in St. Louis, so this is mostly likely the church he belonged to.
Michael died of tuberculosis.
Children were: Hanora "Nonie", Nellie, William, John M., and Mary A.
***
MO Death Certificate No. 18188
1918: MO Death Certificate 18188; Registered No. 310
States his father is William born in Ireland; mother not known.
Robert Koch Hospital in Koch, MO, died with pulmonary tuberculosis; Buried in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. 61 years of age; no other relative is mentioned on the death certificate.
Death certificate states that his father is William Ahern born in Ireland, but his mother is listed as unknown, born in Ireland.
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Michael's last residence: 8325 Reilly Avenue in St. Louis, MO
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