Richard Gill (1860-1914)
Richard Gill
Richard Gill, an old and respected resident of the West Side, died at his home on Conner street, Pringle yesterday of complications. He was a member of St. Ignatius Church and of the St. Vincent de Paul Society since its origination in that church. He is survived by the following children: Thomas, Richard, Peter, Anna and Gertrude; one brother Michael, of Chicago, Ill., and the following sisters: Mrs. Patrick Lindsey, of Pringle; Mrs. Frank Davey, of Columbus, O.; Mrs. Thomas Evans of Chicago, Ill.; and Mrs. Austin McGeehan and Mrs. Patrick McGuire of Ireland.
The funeral will be held from his home Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston at 9:30 with interment in St. Ignatius Cemetery at Pringle.
The Wilkes-Barre Record - September 19, 1914
Funeral of Richard Gill
The funeral of Richard Gill was held from his home on Conner street, Pringle, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. A high mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston at 10:30 by Rev. Peter Nolan. The services were attended by a large number of relatives and friends. There were numerous floral offerings which were carried by Daniel Gildea, James Callahan, John Connor and James Brennan.
The pall bearers, all nephews of the deceased, were John, Thomas, Peter J., John J., Peter R. and Richard Gill. Interment was in St. Ignatius Cemetery at Pringle.
The Wilkes-Barre Record - September 21, 1914
Death Record
| Name | Richard Gill |
| Sex | Male |
| Race | White |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Date of Birth | May 15, 1860 |
| Age | 54 years, 4 months, 2 days |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Father's Name | John Gill |
| Birthplace of Father | Ireland |
| Mother's Maiden Name | Ann Nolan |
| Birthplace of Mother | Ireland |
| Place of Death | Pringle, Luzerne County |
| Informant | Thos Gill, Pringle, PA |
| Date of Death | September 17, 1914 |
| Cause of Death | "can't read" - looks like Tuberculoses |
| Date of Burial | September 19, 1914 |
| Undertaker | John J. Maher |
| Address | Kingston |
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