CORRIGAN, John M. (source unknown)

Grim Reaper Removes John M, Corrigan, One of County's Best-Liked Men
Born in Old San Patricio, His Parents Were Members of McGloin-McMullen Colony; Dies 
After Ten Day's Illness

John M. Corrigan, son of Bee County's best-like man, died at his home in Skidmore 
Tuesday afternoon at 6:20 o'clock, July 24, 1923. He had been ill for ten days. News of 
his passing was received with genuine sorrow throughout this section.

He was a pioneer of southwest Texas. Born September 17, 1855 in the old town of San Patricio, 
he spent his entire lifetime here. His parents, John and Ellen Corrigan, came from Ireland 
with the McGloin-McMullen colony. They settled at San Patricio, in those days the main trading 
point for southwest Texas. They were prominent factors in blazing the way for latter-day civilization. 
They were loyal compatriots notwithstanding they were born on the Emerald Isle. They came to 
America and southwest Texas to settle a new country and they entered into the spirit whole-souled. 
Their son, John Corrigan was a true son. He lived the life of a pioneer and died supremely happy,
knowing that his friends were legion.

Mr. Corrigan was married February 26, 1900 to Miss Manuela Gutierrez. The wedding was solemnized 
in Hebbronville. To this union eight children were born, seven of whom survive their father. One died 
in infancy. The surviving sons and daughters are Phillip Corrigan, Miss Ellen Corrigan, Jack Corrigan 
Miss Olive Corrigan, Miss Mary Corrigan, Edgar Corrigan and Robert Corrigan. Besides his widow, 
there are four surviving brothers and two sisters as follows; Mike Corrigan of San Diego, Jerry Corrigan 
of San Antonio, Domingo Corrigan of San Antonio, Ed Corrigan of Beeville, Mrs. P. R. Welder, and 
Mrs. A. A. Dunn. Three sisters are dead, Mrs. Mary Hynes, mother of Miss Orrie Hynes of this city; 
Mrs. Joe O'Reilly, Mother of J. T., H. T. and P. E. O'Reilly of Beeville and one sister who died in infancy.

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence in Skidmore, with interment in the 
family burial ground on the Aransas where Mr. Corrigan lived until 1913, when he moved with his family 
to Skidmore. Services were conducted by the Rev. Father Krueger, parish priest of Skidmore. He had been 
a communicant of the Roman Church since childhood. He was a member of Beeville Council No 1653 
Knights of Columbus.

Mr. Corrigan was one of the county's best known stockmen. He engaged in ranching throughout his 
lifetime. He was also director of the First State Bank of Skidmore. He was never known to utter a word 
of disdain for his neighbor. He was held in the highest esteem by his fellow man.