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MARY COGAN
[Welland Tribune, 3 December 1897]
In the death of Mrs. Mary Cogan, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Thos. Roach, on Monday last, the county of Welland loses one of its oldest inhabitants, deceased having reached the advanced age of 88 years. Mrs. Cogan’s maiden name was Henessey; she was born in Ireland and married her first husband, the late Mr. Quinlan, there, the couple coming to America in 1831, 66 years ago. Upon Mr. Quinlan’s demise deceased married William Cogan, who also predeceased her. For nearly all this long period in this country she resided in the county of Welland, over 45 years in Port Colborne, where she was highly respected and honored by all. About a year and a half ago she came to live with her daughter, Mrs. Roach, here. The last time the late L.G. Carter and Charles Carter of Port Colborne were in Welland together they called on Mrs. Cogan, who had been a neighbor of theirs for nearly half a century. She was quite smart until about a week ago, but at last, as natural for one of her great age, succumbed rapidly to the common lot of all. The impressive funeral service of the Roman Catholic church was said by Rev. Father Trayling at the Welland church yesterday morning, interment in grounds adjoining the church. The funeral was largely attended. Two sons, Luke and Thomas Quinlan and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Roach, Welland, survive to mourn the loss of an ever kind and affectionate mother.
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