The State Democrat Friday, January 6, 1899
DEATH OF JAMES McCANN
James McCann died in this city Tuesday morning at the home of his son, William McCann. The deceased was 85 years, 6 months and 12 days old. His last hours were peaceful and he passed to the great beyond without a struggle.
Mr. McCann was an old citizen and well respected by all who knew him. He was born at Belfast, Ireland, and was of Scotch-Irish parentage. In his youth he was a soldier in the British army, during which period he was located at Calcutta, Bombay and on the island of Madagascar.
He had a retentive memory and oft delighted to relate experiences encountered in these countries. The deceased was an ex-Mason, but had not affiliated with that body for some time. He leaves five children, viz: William, of this city; Daniel, who is register of the United States land office at Circle City, Alaska; Lorenzo, of Diamond City, Mont.; Ira, of Nebraska, and a daughter, Mrs. C. C. Brown, residing at Hebron, Wis. A short funeral service was held Thursday evening at the home of his son, William McCann, Rev. Dr. Nathan A. Swickard officiating.
The remains were taken to Rome, Wis., for burial by the side of his wife. The funeral services there will be held on Sunday.
~Transcribed by volunteer researcher, Kathy Smith