Matthews / Conner / Covey / Salts [Solt] Family History - Person Sheet
Matthews / Conner / Covey / Salts [Solt] Family History - Person Sheet
NameLeroy C. Don O’BRIEN746, M
Birth PlaceJanesville, Rock County, Wisconsin
Death Date1911 Age: 55
Death PlaceVeracruz De Ignacio De La Llave, Mexico
Burial PlaceCayaman Cemetery, Mexico, Then Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin
FatherJames O’BRIEN , M (1818-1888)
MotherLouisa Jane "Eliza" HILL , F (1829-1912)
Notes for Leroy C. Don O’BRIEN
After extended negotiations with the Mexican authorities the remains of L.C. O'Brien, a former resident of this place, who was drowned in the Eslero river in the state of Vera Cruz, nearly two years ago, have been removed from he Cayaman cemetery there and shipped to this city. They arrived at 12:30 in the afternoon and funeral services will be held at the home of Miss Cora O'Brien, 1020 West Bluff street, at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. T.D. Williams, pastor of the Cargill Methodist church, will officiate and interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.
The late O.C. O'Brien was in the implement business in Janesville for about twenty-five years. After leaving this city a few years ago he went into the real estate business in Tampico. He met his death as the result of an accident. With a companion he was on his way up the Eslero river to the Hacienda La Llave, traveling in a gasoline launch. It was night and the occupants of the boat did not notice that the gasoline tank was leaking. When the escaped gasoline ignited and burst into flame, Mr. O'Brien and his friend were obliged to jump overboard. The two separated and lost one another in the darkness. Mr. O'Brien was drowned, but his companion was able to swim ashore. He remains of Mr. O'Brien were buried in the little ranch cemetery about fifty miles south of Tampico. As there are legal obstacles to the removal of a body from one Mexican state to another, relative of Mr. O'Brien experienced great difficulty in persuading the authorities to permit his being taken away.
The immediate relatives of the deceased are O.E. O'Brien, W.H. and Miss Cora O'Brien and A.E. O'Brien of Denver.
The late O.C. O'Brien was in the implement business in Janesville for about twenty-five years. After leaving this city a few years ago he went into the real estate business in Tampico. He met his death as the result of an accident. With a companion he was on his way up the Eslero river to the Hacienda La Llave, traveling in a gasoline launch. It was night and the occupants of the boat did not notice that the gasoline tank was leaking. When the escaped gasoline ignited and burst into flame, Mr. O'Brien and his friend were obliged to jump overboard. The two separated and lost one another in the darkness. Mr. O'Brien was drowned, but his companion was able to swim ashore. He remains of Mr. O'Brien were buried in the little ranch cemetery about fifty miles south of Tampico. As there are legal obstacles to the removal of a body from one Mexican state to another, relative of Mr. O'Brien experienced great difficulty in persuading the authorities to permit his being taken away.
The immediate relatives of the deceased are O.E. O'Brien, W.H. and Miss Cora O'Brien and A.E. O'Brien of Denver.