Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Daniel Kavanaugh, 8 South 43 West
Daniel claimed a quarter in section 31, 8S 43W in 1890.
He also had a timber application for a quarter in section 35, 8S 44W in 1895.
"In anticipation of the railroad's arrival, Dan Kavanaugh and Chas H. Dicks founded Burlington in 1886, and the railroad reached the new community in 1888. "
In 1888, Daniel Kavanaugh opened the first hardware store in Burlington,
Daniel Kavanaugh was the Kit Carson County Clerk in 1890-1891.
One narrative said "Daniel Kavanaugh opened the first hardwarestore, afterwards he hel the office of County Clerk and Recorder, doing the work for both offices."
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In 1880 Polk County, Nebraska, John "Kavanagh" is farming, 53, with Catherine 43, both born in Ireland. Edward 23, Daniel 21, James 19, Elen 17,
Maryan 15, John 13, Mikel 11, Morgan 9, and Susan 7, all born in Canada. Therese 5 and Alfred 2 were born in Nebraska.
In 1885 Polk County, John is 58, Catherin 45, Daniel 26, James 24, Mary 20, Michael 16, Morgan 14, Susan 11, Theresa 9, and Alfred 7.
Katherine (Bohan) Kavanaugh 1839-1892 is buried in Greeley County, Nebraska # 58019835,
with John 1826-1915 # 62694894.
"Columbus (Nebraska) Weekly Telegram, Sept. 25, 1890
Fenlon, Ellen - Wife of James Fenlon of David City, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kavanaugh, in Polk Co., twelve miles south of this city, on Saturday morning. The deceased was 27 years of age - cause of death, consumption.
The remains were brought to this city yesterday and shipped to Brayton, Greeley Co., for burial.
James Fenlon, husband of the deceased lady, is an ex-sheriff of Butler Co., and is at present a prosperous implement dealer, doing business at David City."
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Daniel Kavanaugh, 36, born in Canada to John and Catherine Kavanaugh,
married Hattie M. Baker on Sept 11, 1895 in Fairbury, Nebraska. She was the daughter of William and Mamie Baker.
In 1900 Fairbury, "David" born Sept 1868 in English Canada, Hattie born Dec 1870 in Missouri, with a servant Mary Martin 45 and brother Fred Martin 22.
In 1908 Dan, of Fairbury, was elected president of the Nebraska Hardware dealers.
In 1910 Fairbury, Daniel is a hardware merchant, 50, born in Canada, married twice, this time 14 years to Hattie 39 born in Missouri. Katharine 9, Mildred 7, and Ruth 4 were born in Nebaska.
In 1913 Dan Kavanaugh of Fairbury was a participant of the convention
of the Nebraska Retail Hardware Association.
1920 Fairbury Nebraska "Hon Dan Kavanaugh, the genial postmaster, acted as toastmaster in the evening."
Dan, Hariett, and the three daughters are in Fairbury in 1920.
April 29, 1943 "Daniel Kavanaugh, 84, retired mayor and former postmaster of Fairbury,
died here Wednesday. A native of Canada, Kavanaugh had lived in Polk county
before going to Fairbury in 1892. There he served as mayor for 10 years,
as postmaster for eight. He was prominent in Catholic church circles.
Among survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Carl Herrod, Columbus:
Mrs. J. W. Tuggle, Beatrice, and Mrs. Robert Klug, Riverside, Ill.,
three brothers and two sisters, including Venerable Sister Mary Marcella, St. Catharines's hospital, Omaha. "
Daniel is buried in Columbus, 1858-1943, altheough # 17770533 says he was born in Ireland...
July 8, 1945 "Funeral services for Mrs. Dan Kavanaugh, who died
Thursday morning at a hospital in Columbus, Nebr.,
following an illness of several weeks, were held at
St. Bonaventure's Catholic church in Fairbury yesterday.
Mrs. Kavanaugh was a resident Of Fairbury until four years ago when she
went to Columbus to make her home with her daughter. Mrs. Carl Herrod,
and Mr. Herrod. Surviving are her three daughters,
Mrs. Katherine Tuggle of Fairbury; Mrs. Mildred Herrod of Columbus,
and Mrs. Ruth Klug of Riverside, Illinois, and one grandchild, Betty Klug.
Mr. Kavanaugh died three years ago. "
Harriet (Baker) Kavanaugh 1876-1945 is buried in Columbus # 17770493.
"Andrew Baker was the youngest of a family of nine boys and was born December 13, 1844 in Ray county, Mo. In the spring of 1893**, Mr. Baker came up the "Oregon Trail" and took a homestead northwest of Fairbury and has lived in this locality continuously since for a period of nearly 66 years. He was married to Miss Mary Beattie, September 18, 1870, on the place now known as the Old Beattie place about 4 miles southeast of Fairbury on the road to Endicott.
Twenty-seven years ago they moved to Fairbury where they have since made their home, for the past few years living at 807 Vine street. They had no children but raised Grace Holmes who is now Mrs. Julius Treager. Mr. and Mrs. Baker celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary at their home last September 18th.
He is survived by his wife and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L.A. Brumbaugh who was assisted by Rev. Wm. Park and Rev. A.B. Kirk of Wichita, Kans. Burial was made in the Fairbury cemetery.
When it is recalled that probably the first white settler to locate in the county came here in 1856, it will be seen that Andy Baker, who settled here seven years later was really a pioneer. The first white men in the county is believed to have been Mike Conley and a man by the name of Moncreave who were squaw men, married to Indian squaws and who, it is claimed had grown children here in 1856. It is hardly like however, that they had any permanent settlement anywhere in particular. This leaves Dan Patterson, who came here in 1856, as the first settler and the Bakers began coming in 1863.
Six of the Baker boys settled here, Andy, Dan, William, Joseph, John and Henry, of these Dan was the oldest and Andy the youngest and all have now passed on. Two of them did not marry and left no descendants. Andy had no children, Dan had none but adopted a daughter, Wm. had two daughters, now Mrs. Dan Kavanaugh and Mrs. Virge Campbell, Joseph had several children, Carl, Donald, James, Jefferson, Arch, Edith and Kate.
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[The Fairbury Journal, Thursday, February 21, 1929]
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Daniel K. Kavanaugh is a machinist in 1880 Custer County, Colorado, 31, born in Ireland, single, living alone.
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In 1925 Lee County, Iowa, Anastasia Kite is 30, born in Iowa, with husband Everette Kite 31.
Her parents were Daniel Kavanaugh of Ireland and Katheryn Byrne of Ireland. Catherine was 60 at last birthday.
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An unknown Kavanaugh was buried October 1, 1913 in Colorado Springs, per # 35024793.
Daniel Kavanaugh, buried January 29, 1917 in Colorado Springs, per # 35024786,
A stone in Colorado Springs has Daniel T. Kavanaugh 1892-1908, Abigail Nov 1891, and John Nov 1895.
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