Nulty, Rosanna



BORN IN: Ireland
DIED: 4/5/1908
AGED: 79
CAUSE OF DEATH: Old Age
DEATH LOCATION: Redwood City


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OBITUARY ---------------

ROSANNA NULTY

Redwood City Democrat

April 9, 1908

Mrs. Rosanna Nulty, a native of Ireland, died in this city Sunday at the age of 79 years. Deceased had been in feeble heallh for a number of years and was cared for by kind and loving friends. Mrs. Nutly was the mother of Michael H, Thompson, formerly county clerk, and Thomas Thompson, both of whom have proceeded her into the land of shadows. She was a pioneer of this county, having come to the Canada in the early 60’s with her first husband, Thomas Thompson, who died shortly afterwards. She then married Thomas Nulty and he also died twenty years ago. During her last years, Mrs. Nutly has required constant care which she was ungrudgingly supplied. Two grandchildren, offspring of her son Michael are all that are left of the family. The funeral took place Tuesday from Mr. Carmel Church. Interment was in Union Cemetery.

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