Buckley, John 1817-1906, son Daniel C. & Grandson Daniel F.

BUCKLEY, HARRIGAN, DONOVAN, KEEGAN

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 2/13/2024 at 06:35:50

Buckley, John 1817-1906, Daniel C. Buckley 1854-1938 & Daniel F. Buckley Families

Includes:
Buckley, John 1817-1906 and Catherine Harrigan Family
Son - Buckley, Daniel C. 1854- 1938 and Mary Donovan Family
Grandson - Buckley, Daniel Frederick 1892-1963 and Mary Keegan Family

This story was taken from pages 294-296 of the Maurice Centennial Book (1891-1991). The story was transcribed for this BIOS by Beth De Leeuw of the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society. Some research notes were added by Wilma J. Vande Berg. This story as written in the book incorporates three generations of the Buckley family. John Buckley 1817-1906, Daniel C. Buckley 1854-1938 and Daniel F. Buckley 1892-1963.

John Buckley and Catherine Harrigan Buckley were Irish immigrants who arrived in the United States in 1847. John and Catherine arrived in Sioux County, Iowa, in 1857(yr. 1880?), and farmed 2½ miles south of Maurice, Iowa, on the present Buckley farm.

John and Catherine were the parents of five daughters, Catherine Buckley McDonald (wife of Hugh McDonald), Nora Buckley, a school teacher, Mary Ann Buckley Lynch, Ellen Buckley Lynch, and Sister M. Benedict, a B.V.M. nun and one son, Daniel C. Buckley.

Daniel C. Buckley (born 1854, died 1938) farmed his parents’ farm with his wife, Mary Donovan Buckley of Sheldon, Iowa, (born 1866, died 1917). John Linnan was best man at the wedding of Daniel C. Buckley and Mary Donovan in Elkader, Iowa. Daniel and Mary were the parents of: John Edward (Ed), farmer; Daniel Frederick (Fred), farmer; Genevieve Buckley Reynolds, Benjamin (Ben) Buckley, steamfitter; Jasmine Buckley, US Army Nurse; Robert (Bob) Buckley, a member of the Merchant Marines; and Dr. Bernard T. Buckley, veterinarian. Daniel C. and Mary Donovan Buckley and all their children are deceased except Dr. Bernard T. Buckley, who, with his wife Ruby, reside in Leisure World, Mesa, Arizona. All of the above deceased are buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maurice, Iowa, with the exception of Genevieve Buckley Reynolds, who is buried in Detroit, Michigan, where she worked for many years as an executive secretary for General Motors; Robert Buckley, who is buried in Sacramento, California; and Benjamin Buckley, who is buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Le Mars.

Daniel Fred Buckley, after being discharged from the US Army in 1919, returned to his father’s farm south of Maurice, Iowa, and farmed with his brother, John Edward (Ed) until his death in 1963. Daniel F. Buckley married Irma Mary Keegan of Rock Valley, Iowa, in 1927. Irma Mary Keegan Buckley had been a rural school teacher several years prior to her marriage. Daniel F. Buckley and Irma Mary Keegan Buckley made their home on the original John Buckley farm south of Maurice, Iowa, and John Edward (Ed) Buckley lived and farmed with them. Daniel F. and Irma Mary Keegan Buckley were the parents of:

1. Charles Wm. Buckley, who presently resides in his own home on the site of the original homestead, established by John Buckley in 1857. Charles Wm. married Virginia Boehm of Cleveland, Ohio, and they are the parents of (a) Elizabeth Ann Buckley, Lil who resides, with her husband, Ronald and son, Brian, in Red Oak, Iowa. Ann is an X-ray technician for the Red Oak, Iowa, Community Hospital; (b) Charles Wm. Buckley II, deceased in infancy and buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maurice, Iowa; (c) Mary Colleen Buckley Klein, who resides in Alton, Iowa, with her husband, Randy, and their children, Kristi, Sheri and Keith. Mary is employed at K-Products in Orange City, Iowa; (d) Robert Buckley, who resides at the original Buckley farm home of his grandparents, Daniel F. and Irma Mary Keegan Buckley. “Bob” farms with his father and also works for Plendl Brothers; (e) Molly Buckley resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with her daughter; and (f) Thomas Buckley who resides in Marshall, Minnesota, where he is a college student.

2. Colleen R. Buckley, resides at 1211 North 54th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Colleen graduated from Creighton University Law School. She is a lawyer and presently is a Judge of the Juvenile Court in Omaha, having served in that position for seventeen years.

3. Dennis J. Buckley, resides at 403 Happy Hollow Boulevard, Omaha, Nebraska. Dennis graduated from Creighton University and is an accountant for Anderson Fire Equipment in Omaha. Dennis is married to Catherine Doolan of St. Joseph, Missouri. Dennis J. and Catherine Doolan Buckley are the parents of (a) John Edward Buckley II, who is married to Kim Stewart of Chicago, Illinois, and they reside in Virginia, where he is a Geology Engineer; (b) Mary Catherine (Katie) Buckley Taylor, who with her husband, Donald, and son, Andrew Michael, reside in Tipper Hayford, England, where Donald Taylor is in the service; (c) Bridget Ann Buckley resides in Des Moines, Iowa, and attends Drake University; and (d) Michael Matthew Buckley resides with his parents and attends Cathedral Grade School.

4. Mary Katherine (Mary Kay) Buckley Dunbar resides at 709 North 58th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband, J.F. Dunbar. Mary Kay is a real estate agent and her husband is an architect. They are the parents of (a) J. Mark Dunbar who, with his wife, Julie, resides in Austin, Texas. Mark is an architect but presently is attending the University of Texas School of Law; (b) Brian C. Dunbar, resides in Omaha, Nebraska, where he is employed as a vice-president of Smith Kaplan Allen & Reynolds Advertising Agency; (c) Mary Melanie Dunbar resides in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she attends the University of Virginia Law School. Mary was employed with the United States Agricultural Committee before attending law school; (d) Andrew Dunbar resides in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he is a senior at the University of Nebraska. Andrew recently completed a semester in Tokyo, Japan, where he was a foreign exchange student; (e) and Jennifer Colleen Dunbar resides with her parents in Omaha, and attends St. Margaret Mary Grade School.

5. Daniel Frederick Buckley II, resides at Lake Okoboji, Iowa, and recently retired as vice-president of Harker Meats of Le Mars, Iowa. Dan and his wife, Mary Jane Allison Buckley, are the parents of (a) Daniel Frederick Buckley III who resides in St. Ann, Missouri, where he is a self employed contractor; (b) James A. Buckley resides with his wife, Linda Johnson Buckley, in Chicago, Illinois. Jim works for a scientific supply company; (c) Michael Buckley resides in Iowa City, Iowa, and is a retailer for a hardware supply company; and (d) Maria Buckley resides in Iowa City, Iowa, and is a nursing student at the University of Iowa.

6. Sheila Ann Buckley Enders resides on a farm near Ponca, Nebraska, with her husband, William Enders. Sheila graduated from Briar Cliff College at Sioux City. She is employed at St. Lukes Hospital, Sioux City, and her husband farms. Sheila and Bill are parents of one son, Daniel Enders, who resides in Wayne, Nebraska, where he attends Wayne State College.

All of the children of Daniel F. Buckley and Irma Mary Keegan Buckley own the original Buckley homestead and maintain an active interest in the communities of Maurice and Struble, Iowa.

End of Article in book - IN MEMORY OF Daniel F. and Irma Buckley by Charles Buckley

RESEARCH Notes on ancestry of John Buckley 1817-1906 and Catherine Harrigan
Found on a family report on ancestry.com submitted by other than this submitter.

John Buckley born abt 1824 Ireland died 21 Dec 1906 Iowa, parents not given. He married Catherine Harrigan born about 1825 Ireland died 23 Jul 1898 Maurice Iowa. She was the daughter of Daniel Harrigan 1806.

CHILDREN of John and Catherine Buckley.
Mary A. Buckley born 1846 Glountane Cork Ireland,
Jeremiah Buckley born 1851 PA,
Ellen V. Buckley born 1852 New Jersey Mrs. John G. Lynch 1853,
Daniel C. Buckley born 1854 Jersey City NJ died1938,
Katherine Celia Buckley born Aug 1857 Clayton Co. IA -1945 Mrs. Hugh H. McDonald 1854-1925,
Margaret Buckley born abt 1959 IA,
Mary A. Buckley born 1863 Clayton Co. IA Mrs. Jerry H. Lynch 1865,
Hanora Buckley born 27 Nov 1867 Clayton Co. IA- died 8 Jun 1948, Sioux City IA
Elizabeth Buckley born 1870 ClaytonCo. Iowa died 1 Apr 1885 Sioux County IA.

OBITUARY OF JOHN BUCKLEY 1817-1906
Alton Democrat, December 29, 1906
John Buckley ninety years old died Friday at his home in Maurice, Grandpa Buckley came from the Emerald Isle in 1845 and settled in New Jersey coming to the west in the seventy's and locating in the eastern part of the state.
In the year 1880 he came to Sioux county and homesteaded a farm in Sherman township on which he resided till sixteen years ago when he moved into Maurice. He leaves to mourn five daughters and one son.. They are Mrs. John Lynch and Mrs. Hugh McDonald of Maurice, Mrs. Jerry Lynch of Good River South Dakota, Miss Nora Buckley of Maurice, Sister Benedicta. of Davenport and Dan Buckley of Struble. Mr. Buckley was a man of a noble generous Christian character. He made friends everywhere he went . He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a kind neighbor whose helping hand was ever ready to assist the needy.
He was one of the pioneer builders of the St. Mary's church in Maurice and one of its most earnest members. He was a constant attendant at all services until his last illness made it hard to do so and yet he never lost interest as long as life lasted.
He has gone on to the higher life to meet his loved ones full of years and as a ripened sheaf, gathered to his father. He was ready when the final summons came—for he understood that life on earth was merely an existence. His children shall rise up and call him blessed. Yea also his kindred and friends for the end of such as he is peace. The funeral services were conducted in St. Mary's church on Sunday at one o'clock by Rev. Mc Nally who in a solemn and impressive manner performed the ritualistic services of the church over the deceased. The interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery at Maurice.
(From the Sioux County Cem. Index John Buckley b. 1817 died 21 Dec 1906 at 86 yrs buried Maurice St. Mary's. Wife was Catherine died 23 Jul 1898 age 73.)

OBITARY of Catherine Harrigan Buckley - 1898
From the Sioux County Bee, July 29, 1898: Death of Mrs. Buckley.
Mrs. John Buckley, mother of Mrs. J. H. Lynch, died at Maurice last Saturday evening, aged seventy-one years. Rev. Father McCarty, professor of St. Joseph's seminary at Dubuque, preached an eloquent sermon at the funeral service Monday morning. The Bee joins with other friends in this vicinity in extending to Mrs. Lynch and other bereaved relatives heartfelt condolences.

OBITUARY of son - Daniel C. Buckley
Daniel C. Buckley
Sioux County Pioneer Dies
Daniel C. Buckley, 83, retired farmer, well known in Sioux and Plymouth counties for more than a half century, passed away Sunday at his home in Maurice following an illness of ten days. Mr. Buckley enjoyed good health all his life until two weeks ago.
Born in Jersey City, N. J., July 3, 1854, he came at an early age with his parents to eastern Iowa where he grew to young manhood. In 1883 be came to Sioux county where he engaged in farming until he retired and moved to Maurice. On Nov. 7, 1886, he was united in marriage with Mary Donovan at Elkader, Iowa, who preceded him in death in 1917. He is survived by five sons, Fred and Edward Buckley of Maurice; Ben of Le Mars; Dr. Bernard Buckley of Fonda, and Robert of California; and two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Reyonlds of Detroit, Mich., and Jasmine Buckley of San Francisco, Calif. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Nora Buckley and Mrs. Hugh McDonald of Maurice, and Mrs. J. H. Lynch of Sunnyside, Wash.
Funeral services were held at 9:30 Tuesday morning at St. Mary's church in Maurice with Rev. Fr. Joseph Wolf officiating, and interment was made at Maurice.
A number of old friends from Ireton attended the funeral at Maurice. The deceased was well known by practically all the early settlers of the neighborhood.
Source; Sioux Center News of 3-3-1938

OBITUARY of Mary Donavan Mrs. Daniel C. Buckley (wife of son)
Maurice Times May 31, 1917
Mrs. Dan Buckley Dead
Was Old Resident of Sioux County
Mrs. Dan Buckley, age 52 years died suddenly last Saturday night at her home in Sherman township Sioux county, about four miles south of Maurice. Although Mrs. Buckley had been ailing for some time it was not thought that she was in any immediate danger but was stricken with apoplexy early Saturday evening and passed away about nine o’clock. The deceased was raised in Iowa and was a pioneer resident of Sioux County. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and seven children five sons and two daughters. The sons are Edward, Fred, Benjamin, Robert and Bernard. The daughters Genevieve and Jasmine. The funeral was held from the Catholic Church in Maurice Rev. C. P. Conway officiating. The interment was made at Maurice. A large number of sorrowing friends attended the services. See her husband’s obit Daniel Buckley C. 1854-1938, for further information, her maiden name was Mary Donovan

OBITUARY Of Grand son - Daniel Fred Buckley
Services held for Fred Buckley.
Daniel F. ‘Fred’ Buckley, 71, well known resident of rural Maurice, died Saturday at a Le Mars. IA. Hospital after a six month illness.
Funeral services were at 9 a. m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Maurice. Rev. Peter Schumacher officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Buckley was a veteran of World War 1 and saw extensive duty in France as an infantry sergeant.
Graveside Military rites were performed by members of Wasmer post, American Legion, of Le Mars.
Mr. Buckley was born Mary 15, 1892, near Maurice, and married Irma Keegan on August 2, 1927, at Rock Valley, IA.
Survivors include the widow: three daughters, Mrs. Jean Dunbar and Miss Colleen Buckley, both of Omana, and Miss Shelia Buckley of Sioux City; three sons, Charles of Maurice, Dennis of Omaha, and Daniel of Le Mars; Three brothers, Edward of Maurice, Ben of Le Mars and Dr. Bernard of San Jose, CA; a sister Mrs. Genevieve Reynolds of Detroit and 11 grandchildren.
Source Sioux County Capital of Orange City Oct 24, 1963

OBITUARY OF IRMA MARY BUCKLEY (wife of grandson)
Source: Rock Valley Bee (11-24-1966)
Born: June 6, 1903 Died: November 19, 1966
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred D. Buckley, 63, of Maurice were held Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church there. The Reverend Richard Keibasa officiated, with burial in the Church Cemetery.
Rosary was said at 8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home by St. Mary’s Alter Society and at 8:30 by the Catholic Daughters of America.
Mrs. Buckley died Saturday at her home. She was born June 6, 1903, at Rock Valley, Iowa. The former Irma Mae Keegan, she was married to Fred Buckley August 2, 1927, at Rock Valley. He died in 1963.
Survivors include three sons, Charles of Maurice, Dennis of Omaha and Daniel of Le Mars; three daughters, Miss Colleen Buckley and Mrs. G.F. Dunbar, both of Omaha, and Mrs. William Enders of Ponca, Nebraska; 14 grandchildren; three brothers, Percy Keegan and Clem Keegan, both of Sioux Falls, and Clarence Keegan of Rock Valley; four sisters, Miss Florence Keegan of Lincoln; Mrs. Paul Hefternan and Mrs. J.R. Haas, both of Inwood, and Mrs. L.J. Rimmer of Waterloo.

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