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Thomas Mooney one of the old
respected residents of this county died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John
Dalton at Peoria, Sunday morning at 11:30. Mr Mooney was a prominent
citizen of that city and was well known there and throughout the county.
He was identified with the growth and the city's interest for over
fifty years and was held in high esteem by an extensive circle of friends and
acquaintances.
He had been ill for more than a
year and a half and had been bedfast for over five months. Though his
death had been momentarily expected for several weeks, it was none the less a
shock to the members of his family and his intimate friends.
Thomas Mooney was born
January 1, 1820 in New York City. He came to Illinois and Peoria county
in 1835 and this county has been his home continuously since with the exception
of five years, about 1870, he resided in Missouri. He served as circuit
clerk in 1864 and was also for some years a police magistrate. In
addition he was collector of water rents at the time when the city owned the
water plant.
He was twice married. Three
children were born by his first wife, two of whom survive him. His second
wife survives him. To them were born five children, three of whom have
passed away.
Mr Mooney was an uncle to George
and O.K. Mooney, grocerymen, respected and honored citizens of this city.
1820 - 1901 (80 years)