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Tag Archives: St. Anthony’s Church
The Martin Family
We are always delighted when we receive a research request from abroad, but our correspondence over the past two months with Robyn Collins of Brisbane, Australia has revealed an especially fascinating story about the fortunes of the Martin family on … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Local History
Tagged County Galway, Gerrard Estate, Ireland, Kilmartin, Kirk, Manion, Martin, St. Anthony's Church
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The Mysterious Death of Fritz Ehrig – Part I
The morning of Thursday, October 7, 1869 probably seemed like a typical fall day to Patrick Higgins, Sexton of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Davenport. The church was (and still is) located on the corner of 4th and Main Streets. … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged Cistern, City Cemetery, Crime, Father Morris Flavin, Friedrich W. Ehrig, Fritz W. Ehrig, J. J. Tomson, John Gundaker, John Haley, Murder, Odd Fellows, Patrick Higgins, St. Anthony's Church, Thode & Landfeldt's
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When Davenport Marched
Davenport Civil Rights History The Davenport Civil Rights Commission recently put together a Walking Tour of Davenport, highlighting sites important to the development of Civil Rights in the city. Landmarks on the tour include businesses, churches . . . and … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged 1963, Bill Gluba, Civil Rights, Davenport (Iowa), Davenport Civil Rights Commission, John Howard Griffin, LeClaire Park, Mel Pettis, Msgr. J. D. Conway, Special Events and Projects, St. Anthony's Church, Walking Tours
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St. Patrick’s Day, 1869 — A Tradition is Born
Ahh, St. Patrick’s Day. The wearin’ o’ the green is surely a celebration at its finest! Davenport has a long tradition of observing this delightful day as evidenced in the March 18, 1869 edition of the Davenport Daily Gazette. … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged Parades, St. Anthony's Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Patrick's Day
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