McCann Obituaries
Stephen Smith McCann
Daily Free Press Nov 5, 1880The funeral services of Stephen S. McCann were attended, yesterday forenoon, in the Congregational Church, the pastor Rev. J. F. Dudley officiating.
Mr. McCann was one of the oldest residents of the Chippewa Valley. He was born in the state of Kentucky in 1811 and at the time of his death was a little past sixty nine years of age. At the early age of 14 he left home and thereafter worked his own way in the world. He resided in Dubuque, Iowa for some time, and in 1837 came into this region, first making his home at the Blue Mills. He was one of the men who made the first improvements in this city. Mr. Randall in his history of the Chippewa Valley, says that Mr. McCann "erected in 1845 a cabin, near the confluence of the Eau Clair with the Chippewa, for a warehouse, and another on the site of the American house in the second ward of this city into which he moved his family." He was also according to Mr. Randall, one of the firm that in 1846, built a dam upon the Eau Claire, where the Eau Claire Lumber Co.'s water mill now stands. He afterwards engaged in farming about Chippewa Falls.
Mr. McCann was a soldier in the Black Hawk War, in 1861 he enlisted in the Union Army and after faithful service and after having been severly wounded, he was honorably discharged. Just before his death he received a pension. For about four years he has resided in the city having his home most of the time with W. R. McDonald, his son-in-law. During the winter of 1877 he attended the revival meetings held upon the West Side by Rev. Welton, and became very interested in the subject of religion. In the Spring of the same year he united with the Congregational Church. His interest in religion continued unabated til the last day of his life. He was very faithful in his attendance upon all the meetings of the church and often bore testimony for Christ.
His last sickness, which was caused by dropsy, was painful and continued for about two months. During all of the time, he was sustained by his faith in Christ and hope of heaven. He leaves a large circle of relatives, children and grandchildren and his wife, Mrs. McCann, with whom he had lived for 43 years. His funeral yesterday was attended by many friends and neighbors and quite a large number of the old settlers of Chippewa County.
Stephen Smith McCann
Nov 6, 1880
Stephen W. McCann Dies, Pioneer, Veteran of Two Wars. Stephen W. McCann died in this city Monday evening, Nov. 1, at the residence of his son in law, Mr. McDonald. Mr. McCann was a native of Kentucky and was born October 4, 1811. He was at one time a resident of Dubuque, Iowa, but for over forty years has had his home in the Chippewa Valley. He first settled at the Blue Mills, in 1837. In that early day he was almost the only settler in this region. He and Mrs. McCann who survives her husband, were the parents of the first white child born in this vicinity, a son living in Chippewa County.
Mr. McCann assisted in making the first improvements in this city, being a member of the firm that in 1846 built a dam where the Eau Claire Lumber Company's water mill now stands. He was in the Black Hawk War and also in the Union Army during the Rebellion, was wounded, honorably discharged and recently received a pension. In 1877, he united with the Congrational church, of which he remained a faithful and consistant member until his death. He died od dropsy after much suffering. His funeral was attended in the Congregational church on Thursday afternoon. A large number were present, among whom were several old settlers from Chippewa County.
Wilhelmina Rachael (Johnston) McCann
Aug 3, 1895Death of Mrs. McCann, first white inhabitant of Chippewa County. Dies at the ripe old age of 82 years. Family famous in the history of the county.
Mrs. Stephen S. McCann died last night at the residence of her daughter in the town of Anson, Mrs. George Dressel. Mrs. McCann was 82 years of age and her life faded as the light of a candle before the coming of morn. The old lady had been sick only a few days and death was the result of her great age. No bodily ailment had ever shattered her strength and those who knew her say that sickness was a stranger to her. The funeral will take place Monday morning from St. Mary's Church, the services to be held at nine o'clock in the morning.
Mrs. McCann was perhaps the most picturesque character among the residents of Chippewa County. She claims the undisputed title of being the first woman to settle within it's borders and around her and her family are grouped incidents that lend interest to the history of the county. It was her husband as a justice of the peace who imposed a fine of $50 on a white settler for killing an Indian and bring his hand down upon the table with fearful force he said as he pronounced sentence: "This killing must be stopped. You might just as well understand that now as any time." Mr. McCann has been dead fourteen years but his memory is still green in the minds of many of the old settlers.
Mrs. McCann was the mother of S. S. McCann, Jr., A. J. McCann and J. J. McCann, all of whom are classed among the pioneers of Chippewa county. The three sons named above are all old soldiers, having been members of the 36th Wisconsin Infantry. They won laurels during the War of the Rebellion and as fighters could scarcely be equaled. A. J. McCann lost a leg in the service and his brother J. J. McCann distinguished himself in an engagement by planting the flag on the breastworks of the enemy after two other soldiers had died in the attempt.
About eighteen months ago the McCann family held a reunion and there were present over sixty descendents. It was the first and probably last time the living descendents of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. McCann ever met at one time. Since then a large number of Mrs. McCann's grandchildren have left the county and it is probable only a small portion will attend the funeral Monday.
Daniel McCann
An Old Pioneer Gone Daniel McCann, one of the first settlers in the Chippewa Valley, died at the residence of his son-in-law, in this city Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. aged 75. He received an injury some four years ago, and never fully recovered from it's effects. Old age and other complications called him to his final rest. His funeral will take place at the Methodist church today at ten o'clock a.m., thence to the cemetery on O'Neils Creek.
Mr. McCann was born at Marietta, Ohio, in 1815 and was married at Prairie du Chien, Wis., in 1839. Came to the Chippewa Valley in 1845, with his brothers, Stephen S. and Arthur, who had followed the river round and like many other men of that day, belonged to the more adventurous strata of society. He located at Dunville, Dunn Co., and followed the fortunes that were then opened to those whose lot it was to live in this then new and wild country, engaging with his brothers in lumbering at Spring Creek, Dunn Co., and the Blue Mills, now Lafayette Mills,this county.
For several years Old Dan, as he was called, was the only hope of any terpsichorean assembly in the valley. (Randall's history Chippewa Valley). In 1848, he located at Jim's Fall's where he was engaged in logging and farming, and resided there up to the time of his death. His wife says that in their fifty one years of married life, he had never been away from home for more than a week at a time. He leaves a wife, nine children and sixty five grandchildren to mourn his loss.
Margaret (LaPointe) McCann
The Sentinial Nov 9, 1903Margaret McCann Passes Away - Came to Chippewa in 1838 Mother of 16 children, 60 grand and 27 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Margaret McCann, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charlie Sweeney, 29 Birch St., after an illness of two months.
She was born at Manitoba, Canada, Jan. 1, 1820. Married in Prairie du Chien to Daniel McCann in 1835, moved to Chippewa in 1838, and has resided in Chippewa County ever since. Mrs. McCann was the mother of 16 children, seven boys and nine girls, eight of whom are living. The living are: Mrs. Barbara Popple of Popple Lake; Mrs. Emily Popple of Chippewa City; Mrs. Louisa Mishler of Springbrook; Mrs. Addie Sweeney of this city; Daniel McCann of Brunett Co.; Peter and James of Springbrook; Henry McCann of Eagleton. Her children were all at her bedside when the end came. She has 60 grand children and 27 great grand children.
The funeral will be held from the M. E. Church, Tuesday morning at 10:00. Internment in the Eagle point Cemetery.
Last week the Milwaukee Sentinel published a picture of the aged lady and also a brief historical review, stating that she was the wife of Daniel McCann who traded corn to the indians and secured "Old Abe" the famous war eagle.
John Henry McCann
Lawrence Daily Journal and Evening Tribute
June 12, 1894
J. H. McCann of Webb City, Missouri came to Lawrence about two weeks ago to visit his brother S. S. McCann. He has been an invalid for some time but seemed as well as usual this morning until about 11 o'clock when he became suddenly worse and died in a few minutes. The deceased formerly lived in Lawrence. He was about sixty years old and leaves a wife and one son.
June 13, 1894
The funeral of John H. McCann who died suddenly yesterday at the home of his brother will be held tomorrow at two o'clock from the home of S. S. McCann on Elm Street. The dead man's wife and son arrived in the city this morning.
June 15, 1894
To the Editor of the Journal: Allow us through your kind paper to express our heartfelt thanks to the people of your beautiful city who so kindly assisted us during our sad bereavement when we lost a kind husband and loving father. We also desire to express our thanks to Brother Hamilton, who so kindly conducted the funeral service. May the lord ever bless him. Although we return to our home broken hearted we shall always feel we have our dead among friends. Mrs. Ellen N. McCann and J. T. McCann
Lawrence Daily World, June 13, 1894
J. H. McCann came here from Webb City about two weeks ago to visit his brother, S. S. McCann, of North Lawrence. He died yesterday. He had been ill for some time but not seriously so, and his death was very sudden. He was sixty years old and highly respected where ever known. No funeral arrangements have yet been made.
June 14, 1894
The funeral of the late John H. McCann will occur at the residence of S. S. McCann, at 2 o'clock today, from the residence on Elm Street.
June 23, 1894
The following verse was written in memory of the late John H. McCann who died June 12th.
Memoriam
There is one that is missing, there is one that is gone,
And from earth was taken, last Tuesday morn.
There is a vacant chair at the table, alone beside his sweet wife;
Though gone he is not forgotten, by the friends through life.
And yet he leaves behind a brother and one dear boy,
How the wife and husband worshipped him. He was their pride and joy.
But husband and father is gone, God bless him! Pray his soul rest overhead;
Though mourners he leaves behind him, dear brother John is dead.
By Sister Emma, wife of S. S. McCann
Thomas Hughs McCann
Chippewa Times Apr 19, 1898Yesterday was buried Chippewa's oldest settler Thomas McCann. He came to Chippewa a mere child in 1837 with his father, S.S. McCann and ever since resided in this county and strange to say never took a ride on the cars. He made his home at Chippewa City and occasionally made a visit to the Falls and always had a smile and a good word with the old settlers whom he was always glad to meet and talk over old times.
He was born in what is now the state of Iowa 67 years ago, and left a family of five children, Zelpa, Sarah, Barbara, William and Thomas. He was buried inn Eagle Poinnt cemetery and his funeral was attended by a large concourse of Chippewa's oldest settlers, and many a silent tear dropped over his grave.
Sarah Jane (Johnston) McCann
Iron River Pioneer, Apr 18, 1909Monday afternoon, March 15th 1909, grandmother McCann departed this life as a ripe sheaf garnered into eternity. May 20, 1826, marked her birth in Johnstown, PA. Her childhood, that of Sara Johnston, was spent there and later in Illinois, whence in 1854 she moved to Chippewa Falls, Wis., Here she was united in marriage the following summer to the late Thos. H. McCann, who from that time of early settling in Chippewa County shared with her joy and sorrow until his death 11 years ago.
These remaining years Mrs. McCann spent with her children. Being at home largely with her daughter Mrs. C. Miller, of Iron River, Wis. To survive her aged departure she leaves besides the descendants of J.J. McCann and Mrs. Dressell. 6 children; 30 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and many friends. 9 children having preceded her in death.
The deceased was reared in the M.E. Church to which she remained faithful and in whose charge will be held the funeral service at Chippewa Falls, where some of the near relatives will accompany the remains and internment will be made. Thus is removed a life of true service. She was for many years a mother of the neighborhood, nursing and caring for the sick and her own suffering was borne with marked endurance to the last. Many lessons in life she left as a legacy to her loved ones who will cherish her memory not as lost, but gone before.Mrs. Thomas McCann died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Columbus Miller, Monday afternoon, March 15, at 4 O'clock, of a general breakdown of health due to old age. The deceased would have been 83 years of age had she lived until next May. Her husband died a number of years ago at Chippewa Falls and her remains were taken to that city yesterday morning for the burial and the interment will take place today.
Two sons and four daughters survive and all are expected to attend the funeral. They are Thomas McCann of Sheldon, Wis; William of Holyoke, Minn., Mrs. George Reana and Mrs Fred Long of Solon Springs, Wis. Mrs. George Long, of Alberta, Can. and Mrs. Columbus Miller of this city. Services were held at the Miller home yesterday morning before the remains were borne away to the place of permanent rest, Rev. C.E. Maves officiating.
Jordan Jackson McCann
Chippewa Telegram Oct 13, 1921Jordan J. McCann pioneer and Civil War Veteran died at the Rutledge House at 4 o'clock this morning.
Mr. McCann was born in Eau Claire Aug. 30, 1847 and came to Chippewa Falls with his parents at the age of three weeks. On Sept. 25, 1870, he was married to Catherine Sweeney, who passed away five years ago. Deceased is survived by four daughters as follows: Mrs. Maud Groop of Biwabik, Minn., who was present at her father's death; Mrs. Harry Bergwall; Mrs. Violet Andberg, Nashwauk, Minn.; Mrs. Grace Upson, Iron River, Wis.; and two sons, Jurden McCann of Iron River and Alex McCann of Martindale, Mont.
The funeral services will be held at Morris funeral parlors at 2 p.m. Friday and interment will be in the Eagle Point Cemetery.
The passing of Jurd McCann adds another to the long list of McCanns who came early in the valley and shared the hardships of early settlers. They did much to build up the country and when the call to arms came in the early 60's, the records show that the McCanns responded and did their share in putting down rebellion. The man who died this morning fought in Co. K. 23th Wis. His father was Chippewa's first justice of the peace. Mr. McCann's death was due to rupture and cancer of the stomach.
Daniel W. McCann
Eau Claire Nov 10, 1931Daniel McCann Last of 6 Who Raised Eagle to Place in History, Dies Old Abe Survived Civil War as Mascot - Had Role in Politics - Barnum Offered $20,000 for Him.
Dan McCann, last survivor of the proud sextette which raised a young eagle into perhaps the most famous bird in American history, was buried today. McCann, 77 years old, helped care for Old Abe, the Civil War eagle that P.T. Barnum tried to buy for $20,000, until it's death. Old Abe was captured in 1861 by Chief Sky, young Indian who traded the bird to McCann's father for a bushel of corn. The elder McCann donated the eagle Company C., 8th Wisconsin volunteers, as mascot. Young McCann joined the company, which renamed itself the Eau Claire Eagles. The whole regiment later became famous as the Wisconsin Eagles, after the bird was adopted formally and named Old Abe in honor of President Lincoln. McCann and five others were named bearers of the eagle. As the regiment moved South to battle, Old Abe always attracted crowds. At Saint Louis $500 was offered for him. Old Abe learned many tricks and was a constant source of entertainment for the soldiers. They told unbelievable tales of Old Abe's action in battle, such as dismounting from his perch and lying flat with the soldiers when they were commanded to lie down and resuming his place when ordered to advance. He became a factor in national politics. His presence lent enthusiasm to the first nomination of Grant for presidency. He attended celebrations, dedications, army reunions and political conventions in New York, Boston, Mass.; Philadelphia and Pittsburg, Pa.; Detroit, Misc., and other cities. Barnum offered $20,000 for him as a circus attraction, but the state of Wisconsin prized him more highly than gold and gave him a home at the state Capitol.
Old Abe died many years ago. Dan succumbed to the infirmities of old age. Survivors are the widow, five sons and three daughters.
Daniel W. McCann
Abbotsford Clarion, Eau Claire, Nov 10, 1931Daniel McCann, man who helped raise "Old Abe," dies at home in this city.
Daniel McCann, man who helped raise "Old Abe," famous mascot of Eau Claire's Civil war company, died Sunday evening at his home, 132 Eighth St., at the age of 77 years.
He was born December 17, 1854, in Chippewa county, the son of Daniel and Margaret McCann, and resided in Chippewa county until eight years ago when he moved to Eau Claire.
He leaves his widow, five sons, James, of Webster; John, of Cumberland; Daniel, of Cornell; Clarence, of Mondovi; and Perry, of Eau Claire; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Cheever, of Eleva; and Mrs. Inez Powers, of Eau Claire; two brothers, Peter, of Eagleton; and Henry, of Wheaten; forty grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Services will be held at Lenmark's Undertaking parlors at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Charles Butcher, of the Wesleyan Methodist church and Capt. Martin D. Roos, of the Salvation Army officiating. Interment will be in the Eagle Point cemetery.
Sarah Catherine (Love) McCann
April 5, 1947
Mrs. Sarah McCann, Resident of State for 81 Years, Dies Mrs. Sarah McCann, 87, widow of Daniel McCann, died Saturday Night, at the home of her son, Perry T. McCann. She was the eldest daughter of William and Sophia Love, of Bloomsburg, Indiana and came to Wisconsin with her parents at the age of six years, settling in a place then called Yellow River. On June 18, 1876, Sarah Love married Daniel McCann of Jim Falls, where they resided for 50 years, coming to Eau Claire in 1914.
Mrs. McCann is survived by four sons, James W. McCann, Renton Washington, Dan L. McCann, Holcumb, Wis., Clarence E. McCann, Mondovi, and Perry L. McCann of Eau Claire; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Cheever, Gordon, Wis., and Mrs. James R. Powers, Eau Claire; 45 grandchildren and 65 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Cora Wright of Chippewa Falls.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from Lenmark's. The reverand Herbery Juneau will officiate. Interment will be in the O'Neil Creek Cemetery at Eagle Point. Friends may call at Lenmark's this afternoon and evening.
Peter Ulysses McCann
Feb 17, 1939
Peter McCann dies suddenly
Lifelong resident of County succumbs at Eagleton after heart attack.Peter McCann a well known and life-long resident of Chippewa county died at his home in Eagleton at 8:15 o'clock this morning from the effects of a heart attack suffered during the night. Although he had not been in good health .
Mr. McCann was seventy years of age, having been born on Aug. 8, 1888, at Jim Falls, the family home being located on the Chippewa river, just above the location of the Jim Falls dam. He was the youngest of a family of sixteen children, including nine girls and seven boys, all but one having preceding him in death. He engaged in the logging business for many years, but for the last several years has been engaged in business at Eagleton, where he made his home since 1904. In 1914, he served as undersheriff for Chippewa County.
Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Robert Rudy of Eau claire and Mrs. V. D. Cutsforth of Gotham, Wis. and seven sons, Neil, Nathaniel, Howard and Dale of Eagleton, James of Bellingham, Wash., Isadore of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Herbert of Ladysmith. Eleven grand children and one brother, Henry McCann of Eagleton also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence in Eagleton. German Lutheran church officiating. Interment will take place in the Eagle Point cemetery. Pallbearers will be six nephews, Dan, George, Sr., Will, Frank, Charlie and Bill Popple.
Rose Della McCann
April 13, 1925
Rheumatism is Fatal to Rose D. McCann. Rose Della McCann, aged 16, died at the hospital at 11 o'clock last night, after a short illness from inflamatory rheumatism, which extended to her heart. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McCann of Eagle Point. Funeral services will be held at Eagleton church Wednesday afternoon and interment will be in the Eagle Point Cemetery.
Robert D. McCann
February 28, 2001Robert D. McCann, 82, of Cornell, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at the Cornell Area Care Center. He was born Jan. 23, 1919, in the town of Cleveland, Chippewa County, the son of Daniel and Thelma (Crowell) McCann. He attended Cornell High School and served for over four years in the Army Air Corp in the Pacific during World War II. Bob married Viola Crawford on Feb. 27, 1943, in Cornell and had been a barber in Cornell for over 40 years. He had many interests and was a very active person. He started the McCann Paddle Business and was involved with that for over 25 years. He was a member of the Cornell VFW and American Legion Posts and active in the Boy Scouts. He was also active in other civic organizations. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Cornell where he also served as an Elder. Bob, along with his wife, were caretakers of the Cornell Cemetery for 25 years. Bob's hobbies included hunting and fishing and he also raised hunting dogs.
Bob will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Viola; one son, Robert (Barbara) McCann of Eagle; one daughter, Sandra Giebel of Chippewa Falls; four sisters, Ruth (Ray) Gillette of Portland, Ore., Leona Schlowski of Silver Bay, Minn., Inez (David) McChesney of Minneapolis, Minn., and Dorothy (Dennis) Bandor of Stanley; three brothers, Edward McCann of Eleva, Harvey (Katherine) McCann of Turtle Lake and Don McCann of Viroqua; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Cornell with the Rev. Brad Carloss officiating. Burial will be in the Cornell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Borton Funeral Home, Cornell, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Thomas Edward McCan
Gospel Herald, Vol XLV, No. 32, p. 782-3, Aug 5, 1952Thomas Edward McCan was born in Chippewa Co., Wis., Jan. 26, 1870, and died June 18 1952, aged 82 years, 4 months, 22 days. His wife and four children preceded him in death. Surviving are 5 children Cecil, Ezra, Elroy, Mrs. Thomas Huffman, Sheldon, Wis., and Mrs. E. Woodcock, Lewistown, Idaho. Bro. McCan united with the Sheldon, Wis., Mennonite congregation two years ago, and was faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the church June 21 by D. L. Martin and Norman Witmer.
John H. "Jack" McCann John H. "Jack" McCann, 75, of 2321 5th Ave., Bloomer, died Wednesday, Jan 8, 2003, at the Bloomer Medical Center, Bloomer. He was born Sep 16, 1927, in Chippewa Falls to Carrie (Berg) and Archie McCann. He gre up in Eagleton and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1945. He attended the Ag Short Course at UW-Madison for three years. He enlisted in the U.S. Army On Jan 7, 1954, during the Korean War. He served in Korea and Japan until Dec 24, 1955, when he was honorably discharged. Jack married Lorraine S. Billings on May 25, 1968, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eagleton. He farmed on the family farm in Eagleton until 1998, when he retired and they moved to Bloomer. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Eagleton.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of Bloomer; two daughters, Dawn (Scott) Zwiefelhofer of Bloomer, Diane (Shane) Donaldson of Bloomer; two sons, Scott (Bridget) McCann of Cornell, Mark (Amber) McCann of Bloomer; two sisters, Mary Lou (Thomas) Keegan of Chippewa Falls, Judith Ann "Judy" (Lyle) Felmlee of Henderson, Minn.; two brothers, Richard (Janice) McCann of Cascade, Idaho, Thomas "Tim" McCann of Eagleton; seven grandchildren; Sasha and Grant Zwiefelhofer, Ian and Isaac Donaldson, Mitchell, Alekzandr, and Brianna McCann; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan 11, 2003, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eagleton, with the Rev. Larry Koester officiating. Burial will follow at Eaglton Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls, and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Jack will be remembered as a salesman for Jacques Seeds for 30 years, and for his love of deer hunting and ice fishing. Memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church in Jack's memory would be appreciated.
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