Joseph McNulty

b. 17 January 1827, d. 14 February 1906

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Birth17 Jan 1827 Joseph McNulty was born on 17 Jan 1827 in Ireland. 
Immigration1845 He immigrated in 1845. 
Occupation He was Northern Pacific Railroad for 25 years. 
Marriage7 Nov 1850 He and Alice McCusker, daughter of Alice (Unknown), were married on 7 Nov 1850 in New York, New York. 
Residence1858  In 1858 Joseph McNulty lived in Wisconsin. 
1860 Census5 Jul 1860 Joseph McNulty appeared as head of household in the 1860 Federal Census of Shullsburg, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, as Joseph McNulty. Living with him was his wife, Alice, and their children, Mary, Cormack, Gibs, Susan and Alice. He is a white male, age 30. Occupation is farmer. His personal estate is valued at $120. He was born in Ireland. 
1870 Census3 Jun 1870 Joseph McNulty appeared as head of household in the 1870 Federal Census of Town of Shullsburg, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, as Joseph McMetty. Living with him was his wife, Alice, and their children, Mary, Cormack, Gibs, Alice, Susan, Katherine, Joseph, Sarah, Emma and Harriet. He is a white male, age 42. His occupation is miner. The value of his personal estate is $320. He was born in Ireland. His father and mother were foreign born. 
Residenceabout 1872 Joseph McNulty about 1872 moved in Perham, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, via covered wagon. 
Residence1875  In 1875 Joseph McNulty lived in Perham, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. 
1880 Census21 Jun 1880 Joseph McNulty appeared as head of household in the 1880 Federal Census of Perham, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, as Joseph McNulty. Living with him was his wife, Alice, and their children, Alice, Sarah, Harriet and Emma. He is a married white male, age 50. His occupation is watertank master. He was born in Ireland. His mother and father were born in Ireland. 
Death14 Feb 1906 Joseph McNulty died on 14 Feb 1906 in Perham, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, at age 79. 
Burial17 Feb 1906 He was buried on 17 Feb 1906 in Perham, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. 
Obituary22 Feb 1906  OBITUARY:
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Joseph McNulty Perham Village

One of the pioneer residents of Perham died at his home there on Feb. 16, 1906. He was 79 years of age and was in the employ of the N. P. R. R. for 25 years.

From the Fergus Falls Weekly, Feb 22, 1906. 
Obituary22 Feb 1906  OBITUARY:
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Joseph McNulty, annoucement of whose illness appeared in last weeks Bulletin, died at his home on the north side of the track, on Wednesday night, after the paper had gone to press. Deceased was one of the early pioneers of this place having been an employee of the N.P. Company for the past thirty years, most of the time at this place. He was a kindly gentleman, grealty beloved by all who knew him, for his many deed of charity. Brights disease was the direct cause of death, he having been a sufferer for several years. He leaves seven children to mourn his loss - five daughters and two sons, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The funeral was held from St. Henrys church, of which deceased was a de vout member, on Saturday the remains being followed to their last resting place by a larger number of sorrowing friends.


From The Perham Bulletin, February 22, 1906. 
Obituary23 Feb 1906  OBITUARY:
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Death of Joseph McNulty

After an illness of two weeks duration Joseph McNulty, of Perham, departed this life on the night of the 14th inst. The cause of his illness and death being kidney disease.

Deceased was born in Ireland 79 years ago. He emigrated to the United Stated in 1845, when but a young man, and made his home in New York City for 13 years. In 1858 he came west, settled in Wisconsin, where he lived for 17 years. From there he moved to Minnesota, settling at Perham, where he and his family have lived ever since. For 25 years he was employed by the Norther Pacific Railway Company to run the pump for their tank at that station and the last few years of his life he had charge of the gates for the railroad crossing.

His wife preceded him to the grave about six years ago, and his loss is mourned by five daughters, one son and one son-in-law. There names and place of residence are as follows: McCormick McNulty, of Foley; Alice McNulty of Perham; Mrs. L. D. Hendry, of Frazee; Sadie McNulty, of Perham; Mrs. L. E. Moss, of St. Paul; and son-in-law, Martin Cleary, of Eagle Bend, Minn. Besides these there are twenty grand children and three great grand children.

The funeral ceremony was held on Saturday from the Catholic church at Perham and was conducted by Rev. Fr. Shaut.

The sypmathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing relatives of the deceased.


From the Freazee Free Press, February 23, 1906, front page. 

Children of Joseph McNulty and Alice McCusker
All known children of Joseph McNulty and Alice McCusker are deceased. 
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