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Daniel Thaddeus Quinlan born Bristol, Kenosha Co., WI 1865, died Clayton, Union Co., NM 1943 & Jane Lauretta "Jennie" Conroy born New York City 1865, died Clayton, Union Co., NM 1939 "It was early October, 1911, that the Quinlan family brought five wagons, their milk cows, and about 100 head of horses farther west (from Oklahoma to New Mexico), and expected to buy range cattle after their arrival," 10 June 1998 obit of Kathryn Helen Quinlan Hughes. The obit of Daniel's youngest daughter (below) tells about the family's pioneer life, which started after Daniel T. was 38 years old and had lost a leg in an industrial accident in Chicago, his home for 33 years. Kathryn Helen Quinlan, Union County Leader, June 10, 1998, Author: William Cover; Date: 5 Nov 1998 12:00 PM GMT - Surnames: QUINLAN, HUGHES, Classification: Obituary: Kathryn Helen Quinlan was a true pioneer, having been born July 26, 1905, in what then was known as No Man's Land, Beaver County, Oklahoma Territory, where her father homesteaded a claim some five miles south from the present day Elmwood. She was one of three children of the late Daniel T. and Jennie L. Quinlan. She departed her earthly journey June 8, 1998 at the home of her daughter, at the age of 92 years. It was early October, 1911, that the Quinlan family brought five wagons, their milk cows, and about 100 head of horses farther west, and expected to buy range cattle after their arrival. The first night they set up camp beside the Carrumpa. During the night, a light snow fell...followed by 36 more snows that winter. Kathryn recalled a lot of snows in the early days. But after the first storm, she told of sitting on a big log the next morning, watching her mother prepare breakfast, and her mother said, "This is the first time I ever made biscuits with ice water from a creek!" As the Quinlan family journeyed on to their location in Peacock Canyon west of Kenton, Mr. Quinlan asked which of the drivers wanted to take the wagon with their piano down steep Peacock Hill. His answer was shaking heads and downcast eyes, so Kathryn's father, who had earlier in life lost one leg in an industrial accident, managed to negotiate the hill without mishap. The family lived in tents until their house was built. Kathryn remarked that her older sister, Hazel, as well as their dad, filed on land in the area. The youngest (actually Palma was the middle) sister of the family, Palma, was given the unusual name for a reason. The priest was blessing the palms on Palm Sunday, at the time she was born, and he suggested that it would be very fitting if she could be named "Palma", and the family agreed (this was while the family was still in Chicago). Kathryn remembered a flood when she and her sisters were rather young, that surged through their canyon. It rained very little at their place, but the water came from higher up in furious waves. In fact, the force of the water dislodged a huge boulder which landed right in the middle of their spring, cutting off their water supply. The boulder could not be budged by any means available to them, so her dad obtained the assistance of a man at Dalhart, Texas, who was knowledgeable about dynamite. The explosive was successful, and the spring flowed again, perhaps more highly prized than before. The Quinlan sisters grew up in an era that didn't have all the modern conveniences that would later be enjoyed. Nevertheless, it was a happy and exciting time. There were neighborhood parties and dances, which sometimes lasted throughout the night. On such occasions they usually had a midnight supper, then breakfast, before those on horseback or in wagons started on their journeys home, which for some might be great distances. Kathryn recalled one such event hosted in their home, when her father prepared six hams to serve. The memory of a Halloween masquerade party brought a smile to Kathryn's face. She borrowed a suit belonging to her Brother-in-law, which was a perfect fit, but she needed smaller shoes. Her escort for the evening came up with a solution...his smaller brother's dress shoes. For a long time no one could identify that "dashing gentleman", but later in the evening she heard a boy's rather loud voice exclaim to his mother, "There go my shoes!" This, of course, blew her cover. As time went on, Kathryn met an area cowboy, Virgil Hughes, and Palma became acquainted with Oscar Giles. After courtships of the proper length of time, they decided to have a double wedding at Raton, New Mexico, on January 27, 1932. They awoke that morning to a snowstorm in progress. Their parents tried to prepare the girls for disappointment in case the men could not get through the storm, but the girls knew they would! And love prevailed. The weddings took place as planned. Kathryn was an example of a good, helpful, caring wife, mother and grandmother. She had great wit and wisdom. And, she was a fun person, too. She gained pleasure from the Saturday night canasta group for many years. She was a good player and she sure liked to win, and often did. Through the years, Kathryn was an excellent seamstress, and also had a talent for making beautiful artful crafts and gift items. Virgil and Kathryn lived on ranches up and down the Cimarron for a number of years. Their daughter was born, and as a youngster she attended the little school, Cowboy College, on the Brookhart Ranch. In 1943, the couple purchased the Wade Burnett Ranch northeast of Boise City near the Cimarron River, and resided there until Virgil passed away. An exciting highlight happened for Kathryn on June 6, 1997, she became a great-grandmother of twins. The tiny girl was her namesake. She delighted in pampering them, and watching them grow and develop into healthy, happy God-given gifts. Illinois Marriage Index: QUINLAN, DANIEL T to CONROY, JENNIE L, COOK County, 10/14/1885 / 00096363 1900 Census - D. T. Quinlan 1900 > Illinois > COOK > 13-WD CHICAGO, West Town, 667 Walnut St., E.D. 403 Series: T623 Roll: 261 Page: 64 QUINLAN, Jane Lauretta CONROY b. 28 Jul 1865, New York, NY. d. 24 Dec 1939, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr 5 mo 24 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 28 yr; in 1903 went to Beaver Co., OK; in 1911 moved to Union Co., NM. Husband: Dan Thaddeus QUINLAN; md. 14 Oct 1885; had 5 children; 2 are deceased. Parents: John W. CONROY, b. Ireland and Katherine McCUSTER, b. Northern Ireland. Survived by husband, 3 daughters: Mrs. E.E. ASH, Trinidad, CO; Mrs. Oscar GILES, Clayton, NM and Mrs. Virgil HUGHES, Folsom, NM; 2 sisters: Mrs. K.B. REAP, Oilton, OK and Mrs. H.E. BURGESS, Fort Smith, AR. Burial: 27 Dec 1939; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:256; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 4 Jan 1940, Clayton, NM; d. cert. QUINLAN, Daniel Thaddeus b. 23 Mar 1865, Antioch, IL. d. 8 Feb 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; 77 yr 10 mo 16 da; struck by train; lived in Union Co., NM for 32 yr; was the youngest of 12 children. Wife: Jane COUREY; md. 4 Oct 1885; she d. 24 Dec 1939; had 5 children; 2 preceded him in death. Parents: Michael and Mary QUINLAN; father, b. Ireland. Survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Oscar GILES, Clayton, Union County, NM; Mrs. Virgil HUGHES, Boise City, OK; Mrs. E.E. ASH, Trinidad, CO; sister, Mrs. Phil MOORE, Washington, D.C. Burial: 10 Feb 1943; informant: Mrs. Oscar GILES, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:61; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 11 and 18 Feb 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert. |
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