Paul Kreft, Kate McIntyre and their children

The fifth child of Patrick McIntyre (c1831-1901) and Bridget Stevens (c1829-1908) is Catherine/Katherine/Kate McIntyre (1861-1914). Kate married Paul Ludwig Ferdinand Kreft (1848-1900) in California in 1878. Paul and Kate had eight children together.

Paul and Kate Kreft

Kate McIntyre Kreft (1861-1914)
Born in Lislea, County Sligo, Ireland, she was baptized at St. Attracta Church in the Catholic Parish of Kilmacteige, County Sligo on 04 May 1861. She died 01 May 1914 in The Dalles, County Wasco, Oregon.

"Mrs. Kate Kreft (nee McIntyre) was born in county Sligo, Ireland on March 17, 1862.  While she was still a baby her parents emigrated to America, arriving in San Francisco early in 1864. In 1877 Miss McIntyre was married in San Francisco to Paul L. Kreft. Of eight children, the issue of this union, four survive their mother.  They are Mrs. Henrietta Burchtorf and Mrs. William Wells of this city, Mrs. James Keane of Portland and Paul L. Kreft of Pendleton.

Mr & Mrs. Kreft came to Oregon in the year 1879, residing for a short time on a ranch, the property of the McIntyre family. In 1880 they came to The Dalles where Mr. Kreft engaged in business until a serious illness forced him to retire.  He lingered on in an invalid condition for over a year, and passed away on July 23, 1900.

Of Mrs. Kreft's faithfulness and loyalty as a wife and mother; her devotion to Mr. Kreft during his last illness when for many months she never left his bedside; of the energy and industry she displayed in providing and caring for her family, it is needless to write, as all the persons concerned are well acquainted with the facts.

It is chiefly an account of her indomitable courage, patience and cheerfulness in the face of veritable mountains of sorrows and misfortune that her memory will be cherished by her numerous friends and acquaintances. This is not the place in which to recount the many vicissitudes through which Mrs. Kreft and her family passed. Suffice it to say that seldom does it fall to the lot of one mother or one family to be visited as they were. But, through all, Mrs. Kreft maintained a brave and cheery disposition, with which was combined Christian charity, and a generosity that was almost a fault - every ready to nurse the sick, aid the needy, console the unfortunate.

Surely, if charity be the greatest virtue, this sweet and noble soul has earned and received the welcome greeting of its maker - "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of thy Lord."

Source: The Dalles Daily Chronicle, May 4, 1914. Received from Dolly Purcell, via email, May 4, 2014

Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Oregon

Photo Source: Find A Grave memorial #44992852, created by Dolly Purcell, 1 Dec 2009.


Paul Ludwig Ferdinand Kreft (1848-1900)

Born 20 May 1848 in  in Neufahrwasser, Westpreussen, Preussen, Germany (Prussia) to Carl August Kreft and Dorothea Henriette Stein. Paul arrived in California when he was a teenager. Paul died 23 Jul 1900. 

"After a long and painful illness, Paul Kreft died at 3:30 yesterday afternoon at his home in this city, aged 52 years, 2 months and 3 days.

Mr. Keft (sic) was born in Danizer, Prussia, May 20, 1848, and came to California when 16 years of age, residing there until 1881, when he came to The Dalles, making this his home until the time of his death. In 1878 he was united in marriage with Kate McIntyre in San Francisco.  She and six children, Henriette, Bertha, Charles, Edward, Paul and Nellie, survive him, while two children have preceded him to the grave, one daughter having been killed in a runaway accident here four years ago.

Mr. Kreft was a painter by trade, and for several years conducted a paint store here.  For the past years his health has been failing, and a few months since he went to San Francisco, hoping to gain relief, but his malady was incurable, and since his return home he has patiently awaited his final summons.  He was an honored member of Mt. Hood camp, W. O. W., and was universally respected by the entire community.

During his residence in The Dalles Mr. Kreft held a number of official positions, and on the death of Dr. Rhinehart, who was major, he was selected by the council to serve the unexpired term as chief executive of the city."

Source believed to be: The Dalles Daily Chronicle, July 24, 1900. Original copy provided by Dolly Purcell, May 5, 2014.

Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Oregon

Photo Source: Find A Grave memorial# 15203681, created by Piper 9 Aug 2006, maintained by Dolly Purcell.

Paul and Kate had eight children

May Alice Kreft (1879-1880)
Alice was living with her mother, Kate, and her grandparents in June, 1880 in Highland Point, Oregon. She was eight months old when she died on July 23, 1880. Alice is buried in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, California. For information on Alice, see this post written on her.

Frances Elizabeth Kreft (1881-1896)
She was born 25 August 1881 and baptized on 13 Oct 1881 at St. John Parish, Oregon City, Clackamas, Oregon. When she was just 15 years old she was dragged by a runaway horse and buggy and died from the injuries on 29 July 1896 in The Dalles, Oregon. She is buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon.

Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Oregon

Sources: Dolly Purcell email "Kreft family," May 31, 2020; Ellen McIntyre Stanton (Sp) October 5, 1965 letter. Gravestone Find A Grave, memorial# 15413900, created 18 Aug 2006 by Piper, maintained by Dolly Purcell. 


Henrietta Clara Kreft Burchtorf (1883-1962)
Born 25 May 1883 in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, Henrietta married Edward Burchtorf. She died 06 Jul 1962 in Portland Oregon and is buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Oregon.

Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Oregon

Sources: Dolly Purcell email "Kreft family" May 31, 2020; Oregonian 8 July 1962 page 42; Oregon Journal 10 July 1962; and The Dalles Chronicle 07 July 1962. Gravestone from Find A Grave, created by Piper 9 Aug 2006, maintained by Dolly Purcell.



Agnes Bertha Kreft Keane (1885-1967)
She was born 29 Sept 1885 in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon and baptized 08 Oct 1885 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, The Dalles. She married James Keane.  She went by the name Bertha during her life and died 06 May 1967.  She is buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon with her husband, James.

Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland, Oregon

Sources: Dolly Purcell email "Kreft family" May 31, 2020; FindAGrave memorial 134709413 created by J McL, 22 Aug 2014; US SS Application and Claims Index for Bertha Kreft Keane on Ancestry.com.



Charles August Kreft (1887-1904)

Charles was born 7 August 1887 in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon and was baptized on 04 Sep 1887 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in The Dalles. He died from a drowning accident at 16 years of age on 10 July 1904 in The Dalles. He is buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles. 

Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Oregon

Sources: Dolly Purcell email "Kreft family" May 31, 2020; FindAGrave memorial 15203666, created by Piper on 9 Aug 2006; maintained by Dolly Purcell.



Edward William Kreft (1890-1910)
Born on 20 Feb 1890 in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, Edward died of tuberculosis on 26 Nov 1910. He was only 20 years old. Edward is buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in The Dalles.

Sources: Dolly Purcell email "Kreft family," May 31, 2020 including Oregon State board of Health #3638 and Wasco County Vital Statistics; FindAGrave, memorial #44828039, created by Dolly Purcell, 26 Nov 2009.




Paul Louis Frederick Kreft (1893-1975)
Paul was born in The Dalles, Wasco County Oregon on 30 Mar 1893. He married twice, once to Ella Luella Lewis in 1913 and then to Anna Elizabeth Jones on 04 Sep 1927. He died in Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho on 22 Jun 1975. He is buried in Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho with his second wife, Anna.

Twin Falls Cemetery, Idaho

Sources: Find A Grave, memorial# 44824576, created by Dolly Purcell, 26 Nov 2009. Photo by ForeverRemembered.

Ellen Marie "Nell" Kreft (1895-1918)
Born on 09 Mar 1895 in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, she married William Wells on 11 Feb 1913 and when they divorced, she restored her maiden name. She died on 27 Jan 1918 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Her death record states it was a suicide.  She is buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in The Dalles.

"Kreft - January 26, Nell Kreft, aged 23 years, sister of Mrs. James Keane, Mrs. Etta Burchtorf and Paul Kreft. Remains at Dunning & McEntee's parlors, from where they will be forwarded to The Dalles, Or., today (Monday) at 10 A. M."  The Morning Oregonian, 28 Jan 1918, page 12.

Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Oregon

Sources: Dolly Purcell email "Kreft family," May 31, 2020; FindAGrave memorial #15413581 created by Piper 18 Aug 2006; maintained by Dolly Purcell; 


Special thanks to Dolly Purcell who provided the bulk of the information on the above.

Who is Alice?

In the 1880 US Census for Highland Pointe, County Clackamas, Oregon, Patrick McIntyre (c1831-1901) is listed as head of household and there is a granddaughter named "Allice McIntyre" who is 7 years old.  Who is this "Allice?"

Detail shows:

None of the children listed are old enough to have a 7 year old child. We know the other children of Patrick and Bridget: Mary didn't marry until 1875; Edward didn't marry until c1877; Bartholomew was living in Mexico in 1872/3 when Allice would have been born.

Of note, Kate is listed as 18 years old, a daughter of Patrick and Bridget, widowed, and without occupation. 

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However, in the 1880 US Census for San Francisco, California, her husband, Paul Kreft is listed:

Kreft, Paul, White, Male, 33, Boarder, married, Seaman, born in Russia

So, it seems that Paul Kreft was a seamen in June, 1880 and Kate most likely went to live with her parents in Oregon. I believe that Bridget and children might have moved to the Oregon homestead with Patrick sometime after December, 1879, when their son, William, was killed in a car accident in San Francisco.

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We don't have a marriage record for Paul Kreft and Kate McIntyre, but his obituary, written in 1900, states they married in 1878.

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In a letter from Kate's niece, Ellen McIntyre, daughter of Dominick and Mary McDonald, she writes in 1965 to Mrs. Stratford that Kate and Paul had a daughter, Alice, who died as an infant. See letter: https://mcintyrestevens.blogspot.com/2020/06/letter-from-ellen-mcintyre-satantin-sp.html

In the letter, Ellen writes "My sister (Sarah) says there were no other children in the Kreft family. One named Alice who died as an infant and another named Frances who was killed in a horse and buggy runaway."

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On Find-A-Grave there is an entry for May Alice Kreft, daughter of Paul and Kate:

 

Additionally, it reads: 

The entry was created by Athanatos, added 11 Mar 2013.

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Paul Kreft's 1900 obiturary reads:

Paul Kreft

After a long and painful illness, Paul Kreft died at 3:30 yesterday afternoon at his home in this city, aged 52 years, 2 months and 3 days.

Mr. Keft (sic) was born in Danizer, Prussia, May 20, 1848, and came to California when 16 years of age, residing there until 1881, when he came to The Dalles, making this his home until the time of his death. In 1878 he was united in marriage with Kate McIntyre in San Francisco.  She and six children, Henriette, Bertha, Charles, Edward, Paul and Nellie, survive him, while two children have preceded him to the grave, one daughter having been killed in a runaway accident here four years ago.

Mr. Kreft was a painter by trade, and for several years conducted a paint store here.  For the past years his health has been failing, and a few months since he went to San Francisco, hoping to gain relief, but his malady was incurable, and since his return home he has patiently awaited his final summons.  He was an honored member of Mt. Hood camp, W. O. W., and was universally respected by the entire community.

During his residence in The Dalles Mr. Kreft held a number of official positions, and on the death of Dr. Rhinehart, who was major, he was selected by the council to serve the unexpired term as chief executive of the city.

Source believed to be: The Dalles Daily Chronicle, July 24, 1900. Original copy provided by Dolly Purcell, May 5, 2014.

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So, we know/have:

1. A grandchild "Allice McIntyre" age 7 years listed on the 1880 US Census with Patrick and Bridget McIntyre in Oregon.

2. None of Patrick and Bridget's children, with the exception of  Mary, Edward and Bartholomew, were old enough/married to have a child 7 years old. 

3. It is unlikely Allice is the child of Edward who married in c1877; Mary who married in 1875; or, Bartholomew who was living in Mexico in 1872/3 when Alice would have been born.

4. Paul and Kate married in 1878.

5. We have a letter from the daughter of Dominick, Kate's brother, that Paul and Kate had a daughter Alice that died as an infant.

6. A child, May Alice, daughter of Paul and Kate was buried on July 23, 1880 and was 8 months old.

7. Paul Kreft's obituary in 1900 states he had two children who "preceded him to the grave."

8.  We know the names of seven of Paul and Kate's eight children. They are listed on www.McIntyreGenealogy.com

Given the information available, it is believed that "Allice McIntyre" age 7 years on the 1880 US Census is actually May Alice Kreft, first born daughter of Paul and Kate Kreft and was 7 months old at the time of the census.

The census taker may have been told that Kate's husband was "gone" and he surmised Paul Kreft was dead, because he was not living with her.  And the census taker probably just left off the "months" for Allice when he transcribed the information on to the census sheet.

Letter from Ellen McIntyre Schantin to Ella Luella Lewis Stratford, 1965

This letter written on October 5, 1965 by Ellen McIntyre Schantin, daughter of Dominick McIntyre (c1856-1932) and Mary McDonald (1868-1936), is in response to an inquiry of Ella Luella Stratford (1898-1993), the first wife of Paul Kreft (1893-1975). Ella and Paul divorced 8 Nov 1924.

Ellen was a first cousin to Paul Kreft (1893-1975), the first husband of the now Mrs. Stratford.

Letter transcription:

                                                                                                                                Portland, Oreg

                                                                                                                                Oct 5^th, 1965

Dear Mrs. Stratford: -

                Am sorry not to have answered your nice letter sooner, but it seems this is the year that everyone decided to visit me.

Had company from Calif, Wisconsin and Virginia and when the tourist season was over found had not even started the things I had intended to do.

I am the youngest (Ellen McIntyre Satantin) of the family (though not young). Am sixty seven and a widow and live alone. I have four children, seven grandchildren and soon will be Great Grandma.

Grandpa McIntyre (Patrick) lived with us for several years, but I was only three years old when he died so of course do not remember him. So about all I know is hear say.

I asked my sister (Sarah) who is six years older than I if she knew Grandma McIntyre’s maiden name and she said it was Bridget Stevens. She did not know what part of Ireland they came from or when they came over. But that they had several (5 children Edward, Bartholomew, Mary, Dominick, Kate) children when they came.

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The last aunt on the McIntyre side passed away two and a half years ago. But in the last seven or eight years she was very confused and senile. Her name was Ellen Frances Flaherty. They had no children so when her husband died, I was appointed her guardian. I put her things in a closet upstairs and there may be some family pictures among it. If there are I will send them to you. I haven’t gone through her things since she died, but must get at it sometime.

My sister (Katherine), my aunt & husband all died within eight months and it has kept me busy ever since untangling their affairs. My sister (Sarah) and I went to see Bird (Agnes Bertha Mattie Kreft) about a month ago and she was in the Hosp. so we went there and found she had fallen and broken her arm. She used to phone me about every week, but I haven’t heard from her since and hate to call her for fear she might try to answer the phone and fall again.

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She is very senile and was eighty years old Sept 30^th.  She too is quite confused. My sister says there were no other children in the Kreft family. One named Alice who died as an infant and another named Frances who was killed in a horse and buggy runaway. She also said the one you have listed as “Nettie” was Nellie. Our grandfather McIntyre’s first name was Patrick. She says she recalls hearing Bird say her father (Paul L. F. Kreft) was a seaman in San Francisco before becoming a painter.

We had our first rain in six weeks last night. So I guess our summer is over and it was a very hot one.

I don’t think I have been much help, but it is about all I know not that is hear say.

Sincerely yours,

Ellen Schantin

Notes: 

1. The red inclusion of information was provided by Dolly Kreft Purcell. 

2. The letter transcription was done by Elaine McIntyre Beaudoin.

3. Agnes Bertha Mattie Kreft, nicknamed "Bird," is the sister of Paul Kreft (1893-1975)

4. The Alice referred to in the letter is believed to be the first born child of  Paul (1848-1900) and Kate (McIntyre 1861-1914) Kreft.

Source: The original letter is held by Dolly Kreft Purcell, granddaughter of Ella Luella Lewis. It was scanned and made available on May 26, 2020.  Ellen McIntyre's married name was updated July 12, 2020.

Paul Kreft Family c 1920s

Patrick and Bridget's daughter Kate (1861-1914) married Paul Louis (Ludwig) Frederick (Ferdinand) Kreft (1848-1900) in the late 1870s/early 1880s. They had eight children, the seventh child was Paul Louis Frederick Kreft (1893-1975) and is pictured here with his first wife, Ella Luella Lewis (1898-1993).  They applied for a marriage license on 23 Jan 1913 in Wasco County, Oregon, with permission to marry granted by Paul's mother Kate, as Paul was under 21 years of age.  They later divorced on 8 November 1924 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Their two children pictured with them are Catherine Kreft Call (1915-2003) and Paul Frederick Kreft (1918-1967).

The photo was taken in the early 1920s, possibly in Idaho.

Photo source: Dolly Kreft Purcell, via email May 26, 2020. Thank you Dolly for this beautiful photo of your grandparents, father and aunt and the additional family information you provided.

Death Notices for Children of Patrick and Bridget

Patrick and Bridget had twelve documented children.  Obituaries have not been located for all the children, but the ones that have been found are listed below.  If you have a copy of a death notice not represented here, please share it with the family.  Thank you.

The children are listed in birth order.

Photo courtesy: Dolly Purcell - Mt. View Cemetery, Portland

Edward (1852-1931)

Edward M'Intyre of Clarkes, Succumbs -- Edward McIntyre, a resident of the Clarkes section the last 40 years, died suddenly near his home Monday morning while picking blackberries.  He was found dead near McIntyre's store about 10 minutes after he had left the house to pick berries.
Mr. McIntyre was born in Iowa (sic), July 27, 1852, and with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McIntyre, came west to California six years later.  Forty years ago he moved to Clarkes.

He leaves four children -- Lillian McIntyre of San Francisco, Mrs. Cora Goridan of The Dalles, and Edward and William McIntyre of Clarkes.

Two brothers and two sisters also survive -- Dominic McIntyre of Clarkes, and Thomas McIntyre of Wyoming, Mrs. Mary Lemane [sic Leonard] of San Francisco, and Mrs. Anne Flaherty of Portland.
The remains are at the mortuary of E. A. Brady. Funeral arrangements are not complete.

Morning Enterprise, Oregon City, Tuesday, September 15, 1931, page 1.


Edward McIntyre Dies at His Clarkes Home -- Edward McIntyre, prominent resident of Clackamas county, making his home on his farm in Clarkes for the past 40 years, died suddenly from heart trouble at the rear of the store of his son, Edward McIntyre, Jr., well know merchant of that place Monday morning about 10 o'clock.  At the time Mr. McIntyre was picking blackberries in a garden of the McIntyre home, and shortly after arriving there was found dead by the son Edward.
Mr. McIntyre was born in Ireland, July 27, 1852, and came to the United States with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McIntyre, when he was six years of age. He followed farming for many years in the Clarkes country.

Since the death of his wife, Mrs. Sarah McIntyre, in 1888, Mr. McIntyre continued his residence on the old home place he purchased 40 years ago.

Surviving are the sons, Edward Jr., Clarkes; William McIntyre, operating the McIntyre store No. 2 at Upper Highland; his daughters, Miss Lillie McIntyre, San Francisco; Mrs. Cora Gordian, The Dalles, Ore.; two brothers, Dominick McIntyre, Clarkes; Thomas McIntyre, Wyoming; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lemane [sic Leonard], San Francisco, and Mrs. Dan Flaherty, Portland, besides a grandson, Claude Gordian, The Dalles.

The body is at the Edward Brady mortuary, Oregon City.  Funeral services are to be held when word is received from relatives at a distance.

Banner Courier, Oregon City, Oregon, Monday September 14, 1931, page 1.


McIntyre Rites Today - Funeral services for Edward McIntyre of Clarkes, who died Monday morning near his home, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the graveside in Mountain View cemetery.  E.a a. Brady is in charge.  Andrew C. Baker will officiate at the services.

Unknown Newspaper in Cemetery File, September 14, 1931.

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Bartholomew/Bartolo (1854-1924)

Photo courtesy: Joanie Zandona - San Salvador

MOURNING NOTE  -
Don Bartolo Mc Intire

We were already at the time of printing press when we received the sad news of the decease in this capital city of Don Bartolo McIntire, a North American who lived in El Salvador, and who was linked to various honorable households in the country, and who are today in mourning.

The life journey of this foreigner was well accomplished, a man who seemed to have come to show our youth, by eloquent example, how to make use of time in a practical manner, how personal energy stamped with constant work translates into material assets that provide spiritual satisfaction; with what means an unknown man opens roads and makes a way, dominating the environment and earning respect and consideration. That is how, don Bartolo, who first and foremost was a man in a way that the honorable concept of being a man signifies, it can be said that he said farewell to life peacefully, because he knew how to fill every minute of his existence with intense and rewarding labor.

Bartolo's Great-grandchildren, c1967
Iris Margarita & Juan Jose'
Photo courtesy: Juan Jose' Morales Tijerino

He was, here, the organizer of Taller Mercedes (Iron Workshop). In California he had his leg cut; and he, who was an excellent mechanic, built an artificial limb for himself that was so perfect, that the defect was hardly noticed.

He fathered a numerous family, and leaves them with the memory of a clean and respected name.
We send our expressions of condolence to the family of the estimable deceased.

Photo courtesy: Patricia Morales Tijerino, 2014
Grave monument has been painted and gold leafed

Undated San Salvador newspaper article, translated by Patricia Morales Tijerino, August 10, 2013

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Photo courtesy: Dolly Purcel

Dominick (1855-1932)

Death Comes to Four in County During Week -- Dominic D. McIntyre -- Many friends of the late Dominic McIntyre, prominent farmer of Clarkes, attended the funeral services held at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.  Andrew Baker, pastor of Christ's church, officiated, with Edward Brady in charge.  By singular coincidence Mr. Brady was the best man for Mr. McIntyre and Miss Mary McDonald at their wedding in 1889.
Pallbearers were R. L. Hildebrand, Henry Hughes, Hosea Dougen, Luke Duffy, R. L. Parrish and R. H. Hildebrand.

Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Mary McIntyre, Clarkes, and three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Quigley, Mrs. J. P. Shanton and Miss Katherine McIntyre, of Portland.

Banner-Courier, Friday July 8, 1932, page 1, Oregon City, OR.


Last Rites Today for D. McIntyre - Last rites for Dominic McIntyre, who died Sunday morning at Clarkes, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the graveside in Mountain View cemetery. Andrew Clark Baker of Christ church officiate.  E. A. Brady has charge of the services.

Mr. McIntyre is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary McIntyre, of Clarkes; and three daughters, Mrs. J. E. Quigley, Miss Katherine McIntyre and Mrs. J. P. Stanton, all of Portland.

Morning Enterprise, Wednesday, 6 July 1932, page 6.


Dominic McIntyre, 75, resident of Clarkes the past 50 years, passed away suddenly Monday at his home.  He was a native of Ireland.  surviving are his widow, Mary McIntyre, and three daughters. The body is at the E. A. Brady mortuary.

Morning Enterprise, Oregon City, Tuesday, 5 July 1932, page 1.

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Photo courtesy: Sal Bigone - Holy Cross Cemetery

, Colma California

Mary McIntyre Leonard Lane (1856-1934)

LANE - In this city, June 12, 1934, Mary J. Leonard Lane, wife of the late James Leonard, loving mother of Andrew J., James T., William P., Bartholomew, Joseph A., John A. Leonard and the late Andrew J. Leonard; native of Ireland.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral Friday morning, June 15th, at St. Dominic's church, Bush and Steiner sts., where a solemn requiem high mass will be offered for the repose of her soul, commencing at 9 o'clock. Interment, Holy Cross.

Source: San Francisco Examiner, June 13, 1934, page 15.








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Image from Find-A-Grave - Location Odd Fellows
Cemetery, The Dalles, Oregon

Catherine McIntyre Kreft (1861-1914)

An Obituary (Contributed)
Mrs. Kate Kreft (nee McIntyre) was born in county Sligo, Ireland on March 17, 1862.  While she was still a baby her parents emigrated to America, arriving in San Francisco early in 1864. In 1877 Miss McIntyre was married in San Francisco to Paul L. Kreft. Of eight children, the issue of this union, four survive their mother.  They are Mrs. Henrietta Burchtorf and Mrs. William Wells of this city, Mrs. James Keane of Portland and Paul L. Kreft of Pendleton.

Mr & Mrs. Kreft came to Oregon in the year 1879, residing for a short time on a ranch, the property of the McIntyre family. In 1880 they came to The Dalles where Mr. Kreft engaged in business until a serious illness forced him to retire.  He lingered on in an invalid condition for over a year, and passed away on July 23, 1900.

Of Mrs. Kreft's faithfulness and loyalty as a wife and mother; her devotion to Mr. Kreft during his last illness when for many months she never left his bedside; of the energy and industry she displayed in providing and caring for her family, it is needless to write, as all the persons concerned are well acquainted with the facts.

It is chiefly an account of her indomitable courage, patience and cheerfulness in the face of veritable mountains of sorrows and misfortune that her memory will be cherished by her numerous friends and acquaintances. This is not the place in which to recount the many vicissitudes through which Mrs. Kreft and her family passed. Suffice it to say that seldom does it fall to the lot of one mother or one family to be visited as they were. But, through all, Mrs. Kreft maintained a brave and cheery disposition, with which was combined Christian charity, and a generosity that was almost a fault - every ready to nurse the sick, aid the needy, console the unfortunate.

Surely, if charity be the greatest virtue, this sweet and noble soul has earned and received the welcome greeting of its maker - "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of thy Lord."
(d. May 1, 1914)

Source: The Dalles Daily Chronicle, May 4, 1914; Dolly Purcell, via email, May 4, 2014

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John (Dunn) Robert (1864-1924)

McIntyre - In Oakland, May 15, 1924. John Robert loving husband of Emily McIntyre, devoted father of Hilda, Kathleen, Arthur, Lind and W. Robert McIntyre, brother of Mrs. Nellie Flaherty, Mrs. Mary Lane and Bartholemew McIntyre of San Francisco, Edward and Domonic (sp) McIntyre of Portland, Oregon, and Thomas McIntyre of Alaska, a native of San Francisco, aged 60 years.

Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the parlors of the Oakland Undertaking Co., 3007 Telegraph av., Monday morning, May 19, 1924, at 9:30 o'clock; thence to St. Mary's Church, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 10 o'clock. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery.

Source: The San Francisco Examiner, Sunday, May 19, 1924. Dolly Purcell provided the resource via email, May 17, 2020. Note: John Dunn used the name John Robert as an adult.

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Elizabeth (1867-1869)

In this city, Sept. 30, Elizabeth M., infant daughter of Patrick and Bridget McIntire, aged 2 years, 1 month and 7 days.

Source: The San Francisco Examiner, October 4, 1869, page 3

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William (1869-1879)

MCINTYRE - In this city, December 13th, William, son of Patrick and Bridget McIntyre, aged 10 years, 9 months and 18 days.

Source: The San Francisco Examiner, December 15, 1879, page 3

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James (1871-1874)

In this city, December 25th, James, son of Patrick and Bridget McIntyre, aged 3 years, 7 months and 25 days.

Source: The San Francisco Examiner, December 26, 1874, page 3

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Thomas (c1874-after 1931)
Date and place of death unknown

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Photo courtesy: Joanie Zandona - Location: Mt. Calvary, Portland Oregon

Ellen "Nell" (1879-1963)
Death notice not yet located.

 

                                         Photo courtesy: Dolly Purcell, via Find-a-Grave, uploaded May 18, 2020






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Note: Many of these death notices have been provided by family members.
Updated: May 18, 2020; January 24, 2017; March 5, 2016; August 21, 2014; June 28, 2020; original post May, 2014.

Kate McIntyre Kreft Death Certificate, 1914

Kate (Catherine) McIntyre Kreft died on May 1, 1914 in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon.  Her death certificate lists her birth date as March 17, 1862, but from her baptismal record in Kilmacteige Parish, Co. Sligo, her birth year was 1861.

She died of a brain hemorrhage at age 53 and was buried on May 4, 1914 in The Odd Fellows Cemetery in The Dalles, Oregon.  Her father is listed as Patrick McIntyre, but her mother's name was unknown at the time.

Her daughter, Mrs. Ette Burchtorf, was the informant on the death certificate.  She also lived in The Dalles.

Dolly Purcell also provided an obituary for Kate Kreft.

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Source: Death certificate provided by Dolly Purcell, May 4, 2014

Photos of Kate McIntyre Kreft and husband Paul

Various photos of Catherine McIntyre [Kreft] (1861-1914)

Tonkin Studio, San Francisco

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Kate and Paul Kreft

 Photos courtesy: Top two photos from Sal Bigone, last two photos from Dolly Purcell

Bridget McIntyre, Death Notices, 1908

Bridget Stevens McIntyre died on September 6, 1908.  Her death notice appeared in several publications.  The newspaper and date for the following death notice is not known, but it is believed to be from a Portland, Oregon newspaper.

 

Additionally, at least three other newspapers carried her obituary.

Oregon City Courier, Friday,  September 11, 1908

Mrs. McIntyre Dies
Mrs. Bridget McIntyre died at the home of her daughter, 598 1/2 Albina Avenue, Portland, last Monday after a lingering illness.  Mrs. McIntyre, with her husband, who died several years ago, were residents of Clackamas County, they having resided on their homestead at Clarkes for 30 years.  Deceased is survived by eight children as follows: E. McIntyre, of Clarkes; Nell McIntyre of Portland; Mrs. Paul Crift (sic) of The Dalles; Bartley McIntyre of Central America; John McIntyre, of Marysville, Cal.; Mrs. Leonard, of San Francisco, and Thomas and Dominick McIntyre of Alaska.  Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. John's Catholic  Church.  Rev. A. Hillebrand officiating. Interment in Catholic Cemetery.

Oregon City Enterprise, Friday, September 11, 1908

Mrs. McIntyre is Dead - Former Resident of Clarkes Passes away at Portland
Mrs. Bridget McIntyre who died Sunday at the home of her daughter, 598 1/2/ Albina Avenue, Portland was for many years a resident of Clackamas County.  She had been ill for some time and was aged 75 years, six months.  Mrs. McIntyre and her husband lived on their homestead at Clarkes for 30 years, and about six years ago went to Portland to live with their daughter.  Her husband died several years ago and was buried in the Catholic cemetery in this city.
Deceased is survived by eight children, as follows: E. McIntyre of Clarkes; Nell McIntyre, of Portland; Mrs. Paul Crift (sic) of The Dalles; Bartley McIntyre of Central America; John McIntyre of Marysville, Cal.; Mrs.. Leonard, of San Francisco, and Thomas and Dominick McIntyre of Alaska.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. John's Catholic Church.  Rev. A. Hillebrand, officiating.  Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
 

The Dalles Weekly Chronicle, Monday, Sept. 7, 1908.

Mrs. Bridget McIntyre Dead -- Mother of Mrs. Paul Kreft of This city Passes Away in Portland -- Oregon city, Sept. 7 - Mrs. Bridget McIntyre, who died yesterday at the home of her daughter, 598 1/2 Albina Avenue, Portland, was for many years a resident of Clackamas county.  She had been ill for some time, and was aged 79 years and six months.  Mrs. McIntyre and her husband lived on their homestead at Clarkes for 30 years and about six years ago went to Portland to live with her daughter.  Her husband died several years ago, and was buried in the Catholic cemetery in this city.  Deceased is survived by eight children, as follows: Nell McIntyre of Portland; Mrs. Paul Kreft of The Dalles; Bartley McIntyre of Central America; John McIntyre of Marysville, Calif.; Mrs. Leonard, of San Francisco; and Thomas and Dominick McIntyre, of Alaska.  Funeral services will be held next Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. John's Catholic church, Rev. A. Hillebrand officiating.  Interment in Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Paul Kreft of this city, a daughter of the deceased, left yesterday for Portland to attend the funeral of her mother.

Obituaries were provided by Dolly Purcell and Sal Bigone