McLean County IL, Obituary of MICHAEL FINNAN

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Source: Daily Pantagraph, April 18, 1905

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Daily Pantagraph
April 18, 1905 


MICHAEL FINNAN DEAD

Well known resident passed away at 1:35 This morning 

This morning (Tuesday) morning at 1:35, at his home 405 South Lee Street, occurred the death of 
Mr. Michael FINNAN, on of the best known residents of Bloomington. Mr. FINNAN was stricken with 
paralysis a few days ago, and his death has been expected since. Michael FINNAN was born in Ireland, 
April 4, 1829, and came to America when a young man settling at Buffalo, NY. In 1853 He married to 
Miss Bridget LONGERGAN, who died ten years ago. After leaving Buffalo. Mr. FINNAN went to Logansport, IND, 
and in 1870 came to this city which has since been his home. He was employed in the construction foreman 
for the Big Four, but about nineteen years ago was made crossing flagman at Main Street, which position 
he held for twelve years, working from 7 am. to 10 pm. He was always watchful and scores owe their lives 
to his fidelity. For the last seven years, until his last sickness, he had been stationed at Lee Street. 

Deceased is survived by three children - HON. Paul FINNAN, minority representative in the state legislature; 
M.T. FINNAN, the well known mail carrier and Mrs. A. KOHLER of Chicago. Mr. FINNAN was genial gentleman, and 
delighted in recounting his days experiences in the early days of the Big Four, or what was the L/IB&G. The 
little house in which he spent his days beside the tract was always an entertaining place, and Michael FINNAN 
will be greatly missed by those who regularly stopped by to enjoy a few minutes conversation with him.