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Peter Devlin
Died December 22, 1889
At his residence in Monticello,
Sunday, December 22nd 1889,
Pete Devlin, aged 67 years, of Consumption.

The deceased was born in county Tyrone, Ireland. After his arrival in America, he lived most of his life at Philadelphia. He was married at Philadelphia 31 years ago to the wife who survives him. The union was blessed with nine children, four of whom only are living. He enlisted in Co. F, 73rd Pennsylvania Infantry and did valiant service as a soldier. At the time of his decease he was a member of John O. Duer post GAR . The deceased has been a resident of Monticello for fourteen years. He died last Sunday after a long illness. He had not been out of doors without assistance since last decoration day. The funeral was held at the church of the Sacred Heart last Tuesday morning the 24th inst. Father McCormick officiating.

Submitted by: Steve Hanken
Source: Monticello Express, December 26, 1889
Note: Buried at Sacred Heart, Monticello, Iowa.

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