Michael married Mary Doyle on Feb 20, 1854. They were the parents of 14 children: Sarah, Kate, Mary, Philip, Patrick, Anna, Ellen, Elizabeth, Margaret, Michael, Alice and Julia (twins), Thomas, and Francis.
March 15, 1900 - Died at his home in Livermore, Iowa, Tuesday morning, March 13, at 7:10 o'clock, of dropsy, Michael McCaffrey. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery south of Livermore Wednesday, and the funeral service was held at the Catholic church at 10:30 o'clock. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends.
Michael McCaffrey was born in Ireland, Tumanha county,in October 1827. When three years of age he moved with his parents to Canada, where he lived until he had grown to manhood. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Doyle, February 20, 1854. In 1869 Mr. and Mrs. McCaffrey moved to the United States, settling in Humboldt county, Iowa, near Livermore on a farm. They have lived ever since in or near Livermore.
Fourteen children were born to bless the union, thirteen of whom are still living. All were present at his bedside during his last days. Father McCaffrey came from sterling Irish stock. He was a man of fine intellect and unusual physical powers. A kinder heart than his never beat, and his hospitality was as open as the world. Generous to a fault, he was known as the man among men from whom a favor could be asked, and no man was too low and no soul too black to receive a pitying word from him. He lived a life of deeds. With him a thought was to act. Impulsive, generous, kindness itself, yet a tower of strength when oppressed, he soon won for himself numberless friends. One of nature's noblemen he certainly was, and the memory of him will linger where he was known, for generations.
He amassed no great wealth in life, but left to his children what is better than wealth strong bodies, active brains, and deeply religious sentiments. Who can do more? In ages to come the posterity of this man will help to guide the world, and will do their part for right and truth, and help to swell the ever increasing army that fights the battles for God. A greater earthly inheritance no man can leave, a greater life work no man can do.
March 15, 1900 - Died at his home in Livermore, Iowa, Tuesday morning, March 13, at 7:10 o'clock, of dropsy, Michael McCaffrey. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery south of Livermore Wednesday, and the funeral service was held at the Catholic church at 10:30 o'clock. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends.
Michael McCaffrey was born in Ireland, Tumanha county,in October 1827. When three years of age he moved with his parents to Canada, where he lived until he had grown to manhood. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Doyle, February 20, 1854. In 1869 Mr. and Mrs. McCaffrey moved to the United States, settling in Humboldt county, Iowa, near Livermore on a farm. They have lived ever since in or near Livermore.
Fourteen children were born to bless the union, thirteen of whom are still living. All were present at his bedside during his last days. Father McCaffrey came from sterling Irish stock. He was a man of fine intellect and unusual physical powers. A kinder heart than his never beat, and his hospitality was as open as the world. Generous to a fault, he was known as the man among men from whom a favor could be asked, and no man was too low and no soul too black to receive a pitying word from him. He lived a life of deeds. With him a thought was to act. Impulsive, generous, kindness itself, yet a tower of strength when oppressed, he soon won for himself numberless friends. One of nature's noblemen he certainly was, and the memory of him will linger where he was known, for generations.
He amassed no great wealth in life, but left to his children what is better than wealth strong bodies, active brains, and deeply religious sentiments. Who can do more? In ages to come the posterity of this man will help to guide the world, and will do their part for right and truth, and help to swell the ever increasing army that fights the battles for God. A greater earthly inheritance no man can leave, a greater life work no man can do.
Michael married Mary Doyle on Feb 20, 1854. They were the parents of 14 children: Sarah, Kate, Mary, Philip, Patrick, Anna, Ellen, Elizabeth, Margaret, Michael, Alice and Julia (twins), Thomas, and Francis.
March 15, 1900 - Died at his home in Livermore, Iowa, Tuesday morning, March 13, at 7:10 o'clock, of dropsy, Michael McCaffrey. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery south of Livermore Wednesday, and the funeral service was held at the Catholic church at 10:30 o'clock. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends.
Michael McCaffrey was born in Ireland, Tumanha county,in October 1827. When three years of age he moved with his parents to Canada, where he lived until he had grown to manhood. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Doyle, February 20, 1854. In 1869 Mr. and Mrs. McCaffrey moved to the United States, settling in Humboldt county, Iowa, near Livermore on a farm. They have lived ever since in or near Livermore.
Fourteen children were born to bless the union, thirteen of whom are still living. All were present at his bedside during his last days. Father McCaffrey came from sterling Irish stock. He was a man of fine intellect and unusual physical powers. A kinder heart than his never beat, and his hospitality was as open as the world. Generous to a fault, he was known as the man among men from whom a favor could be asked, and no man was too low and no soul too black to receive a pitying word from him. He lived a life of deeds. With him a thought was to act. Impulsive, generous, kindness itself, yet a tower of strength when oppressed, he soon won for himself numberless friends. One of nature's noblemen he certainly was, and the memory of him will linger where he was known, for generations.
He amassed no great wealth in life, but left to his children what is better than wealth strong bodies, active brains, and deeply religious sentiments. Who can do more? In ages to come the posterity of this man will help to guide the world, and will do their part for right and truth, and help to swell the ever increasing army that fights the battles for God. A greater earthly inheritance no man can leave, a greater life work no man can do.
March 15, 1900 - Died at his home in Livermore, Iowa, Tuesday morning, March 13, at 7:10 o'clock, of dropsy, Michael McCaffrey. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery south of Livermore Wednesday, and the funeral service was held at the Catholic church at 10:30 o'clock. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends.
Michael McCaffrey was born in Ireland, Tumanha county,in October 1827. When three years of age he moved with his parents to Canada, where he lived until he had grown to manhood. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Doyle, February 20, 1854. In 1869 Mr. and Mrs. McCaffrey moved to the United States, settling in Humboldt county, Iowa, near Livermore on a farm. They have lived ever since in or near Livermore.
Fourteen children were born to bless the union, thirteen of whom are still living. All were present at his bedside during his last days. Father McCaffrey came from sterling Irish stock. He was a man of fine intellect and unusual physical powers. A kinder heart than his never beat, and his hospitality was as open as the world. Generous to a fault, he was known as the man among men from whom a favor could be asked, and no man was too low and no soul too black to receive a pitying word from him. He lived a life of deeds. With him a thought was to act. Impulsive, generous, kindness itself, yet a tower of strength when oppressed, he soon won for himself numberless friends. One of nature's noblemen he certainly was, and the memory of him will linger where he was known, for generations.
He amassed no great wealth in life, but left to his children what is better than wealth strong bodies, active brains, and deeply religious sentiments. Who can do more? In ages to come the posterity of this man will help to guide the world, and will do their part for right and truth, and help to swell the ever increasing army that fights the battles for God. A greater earthly inheritance no man can leave, a greater life work no man can do.
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