John Gorman

John Gorman

• Father: Thomas Gorman b. circa 1840
• Mother: Mary (?) b. circa 1840

• John Gorman was born on 10 May 1870 in Youngstown, Niagara County, New York.
• Thomas Gorman and Mary (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Youngstown, New York. Other members of the household included John Gorman, Edward Gorman, Mary Gorman, Michael Gorman, Thomas J. Gorman, Elton Gorman, Bessie Gorman and Catherine Gorman.
• He married Jane Rushton, daughter of Francis Rushton and Johanna Brassel, on 17 October 1894 in Niagara Falls Centre, Welland County, Ontario, Canada, at Hayes residence, Walnut [later McGrail] Street, Stamford Township.
• John Gorman and Jane Rushton appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 715 Third Street. Other members of the household included Dorothy Edna Gorman.
• He was a day laborer, according to the 1900 census.
• Jane Rushton became a widow at his death.
• John Gorman died on 9 February 1901 at age 30 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 715 Third Street.
• He was interred at St. Bernard's Cemetery, Youngstown, Niagara County, New York, following the funeral at St. Bernard's Catholic Church.
• The following appeared on 9 February 1901 in the Daily Cataract Journal: After combating the ravages of an insidious disease for several months with a fortitude that was truly marvelous, John Gorman died at his home, 715 Third Street, at 10 o'clock this morning. The immediate cause of death was tuberculosis. Deceased was very well known in Niagara Falls and had a host of friends in the towns of Lewiston and Porter, who will learn with regret of his early demise.
       He was born in the village of Youngstown on May 10, 1870, and was consequently in his 31st year. As a youth he was generally beloved by his companions and all persons with whom he came in contact. He was educated in the public schools of Youngstown, and after leaving school was employed at various occupations until 1889, when he came to this city.
        For several years he worked for Fred E. Dean at the Linwood avenue market, and afterwards entered the employ of Louis F. Mayle of the Niagara Falls Brewing Company. On October 17, 1894, he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Rushton of Niagara Falls, Ont., who is left to mourn her loss with a two years old daughter, Dorothy.
        Besides his wife and child, the deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gorman of Youngstown; four brothers, Timothy, Michael, Thomas J., and Patrick, who reside in Youngstown; also three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hennessey of Willett's Point, New York Harbor, Miss Bessie and Miss Katie at Youngstown.
        The remains will be taken to Youngstown on Monday for burial, and the funeral will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic church in that village at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning. Requiem high mass will be celebrated by Rev. Henry J. Dolan and the remains will be laid to rest in the family plot in St. Bernard's cemetery.
• The following appeared on 11 February 1901 in the Daily Cataract Journal: The remains of John Gorman who died at his residence on Third street Saturday morning, were taken to Youngstown, his former home, this afternoon. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from St Bernard's Catholic Church in that village. Rev. Henry J Dolan will officiate. The deceased was a member of Cataract Legion No 51, Select Knights, of this city, and it is expected that many of the members of that lodge and those of the Youngstown lodge will attend the funeral in a body.
• The following appeared on 13 February 1901 in the Daily Cataract Journal: The funeral of the late John Gorman who died at his home on Third street last Saturday morning, was held from St. Bernard's Catholic church in Youngstown yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The remains had been taken to the home of his parents in that village on Monday afternoon, where they were viewed by a large number of friends and acquaintances. The floral offerings were numerous and of surpassing beauty. They included two pillows of calla lillies presented by the employees of the Niagara Falls Brewery and Cataract Legion, Select Knights, a wreath of similax, hyacinths and tuber roses, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Woodbury; a wreath of white roses and carnations, presented by Sergeant McManus, Meagher and McGraw of Fort Niagara, besides an anchor of calla lillies and other pieces from relatives and friends. It was one of the largest funerals held at St. Bernard's for many years and attested the esteem in which the deceased was held. Youngstown Legion, Select Knights attended in a body and there were a number of members of the local lodges present. The bearers, who were members of Electric City Legion, were attired in full uniform. Requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Henry J. Dolan, pastor of the church, who delivered an eloquent sermon appropriate to the occasion. At the conclusion of the solemn ceremonies, the remains were taken to St. Bernard's cemetery and there interred in the family plot.

• Last Edited: 29 May 2013