Mary (Boyce) Harney (abt. 1833 - 1903)

Born about 1833 in County Tipperary, Ireland

Wife of John Harney — married 6 Oct 1857 in Illinois

Descendants

Died 22 Jul 1903 at about age 70 in Illinois, USA

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Biography

Name: Mary Boyce, daughter of Edward and Margaret.

Born 1833 County Tipperary, Ireland.

Died 22 Jul 1903. Illinois, USA.

Arrival 1852

Residence Marital Status: Widowed Relation to Head of House: Head. 1910 Henry Ward 3, Marshall, Illinois, USA.

Marital Status: Married Relation to Head: Wife. 1880 Whitefield, Marshall, Illinois, USA.

Buried Henry, Marshall County, Illinois, United States of America.

FROM THE HENRY NEW REPUBLICAN 7/23/1903 EXERPTS ONLY - Courtesy Kandi Anderson McLaney

Mary Boyce Harney, 70. Mrs. John Harney died of heart disease. Born County Tipperary, Ireland in 1833, she arrived in St. Louis in 1853, Henry 1854. She married in 1856. She has 6 surviving children - William in Chicago, Edward in Oklahoma, John in Mineral, IL, Mrs Margaret Harrington in Champaign, Mrs Kate Studyvin in Rantoul and Thomas at home. Surviving sisters and brothers are Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace, Mrs. Margaret Glasheen at Providence RI, and Daniel Boyce of Penfield, IL.

"In Memoriam - Mrs. John Harney

In our last issue we gave a brief notice of the passing of Mrs. John Harney, on Wednesday July 22, 1903. She had been ill some time and her death was not unexpected. Mary Boyce was born in county Tipperary, Ireland, in 1833. She came to the United States, arriving in St. Louis in 1853, and came to Henry in 1854. Here in the year 1856 she was united in marriage to John Harney. By this union there survive 6 children. William of Chicago, Edward of Oklahoma, John of Mineral, Ill., Mrs.Margaret Harrington of Champaign, Mrs. Kate Studyvin of Rantoul, and Thomas at home. The sisters and brothers surviving are Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace of this city, Mrs. Margaret Glasheen of Providence R.I., and Daniel Boyce of Peu(n)field, Ill. Her husband preceded her to the other life some years ago. Her age was 70. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Harney resided in Whitefield, owning a fine farm, he being one of the most industrious and successful farmers in the township. After his death Mrs. Harney concluded to sell the farm and move to Henry, and purchasing a house has since made Henry her residence. She was a good woman, kindly as wife, mother, neighbor and friend, beloved by a large circle of friends, and to the fullness of time at a ripe old age, has gone to her heavenly home.

The funeral was held on Saturday, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's church, where Rev Fr Kurley, the rector, chanted a requiem high mass, following with remarks appropriate to a sorrowing occasion of this kind. The auditorium, altars and sanctuary had been draped for the memorial services be held the next day in honor of the late Pope, and seem appropriate for the solemn event in connection with the funeral of Mrs.Harney. 'Jesus lover of my soul' and 'Nearer, my God to thee,' were among the hymns sung by the choir during the services. The pall bearers were Messrs. Joseph Harrington (I think brother to Thomas Harrington, cuz Thomas had a brother named Joseph who died in Henry, Ill in 1935), John Barry, Charles McManus, John Hartley, Jr., Philip O'Mara and David Dwyer. Those present from abroad at the funeral were W.H Harney and wife from Chicago; John Harney and wife of Mineral; T.L. Harrington and wife of Champaign; Mrs. J.A. Studyvin of Rantoul; Daniel Boyce and daughter Mrs.Burke of Penfield; Mrs. McCabe of Morris, Ed Harney and wife of Bradford; Wm Harney of Sparland, and Mrs. Michael Real of Bradford. There was a very large attendance of sympathizing friends, and the services were solemn and impressive. The internment was in St.Patrick's cemetery north of the city.

Call not back the dear departed, Anchored safe where storms are o'er.

On the border land we left her, Soon to meet and part no more.

On the casket rested a cross of beautiful flowers, also a pillow of flowers on which was the word"Mother," a bouquet of white roses and a beautiful.....(remainder of article missing).

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6887539/mary-harney
• 1880 United States Federal Census
• 1910 United States Federal Census
• Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908
• Obituary: FROM THE HENRY NEW REPUBLICAN 7/23/1903 EXERPTS ONLY - Courtesy Kandi Anderson McLaney