Grannan Family History; Patrick E. Grannan Family

Thanks to Sandra Kenkel (great-granddaughter of Rose Catherine Grannan and Loy (not Leroy) Courtney Leuty) for this great picture of Patrick E. and Bridget Tucker below. "I found some old pictures in my father’s baby book and they were actually labeled! I thought you may appreciate this one. It is Patrick E. Grannan and Bridget Tucker Grannan. The photo was taken at the wedding of Helen Grannan and Frank Kinney on June 5, 1926."

And also many thanks to Pat (Patrick James) Grannan (great grandson of Patrick and Bridget and grandson of Francis Grannan) for the images below, taken from the family bible, of Patrick and Bridget's marriage certificate and family register pages.

Patrick E. Grannan is mentioned in "History of the Catholic Church in Indiana" Logansport, Ind: A.W.Bowen Co., 1898. Vol 2, pp653-654. quoted as follows:

GRANNAN, Patrick E.

Patrick E. GRANNAN, junior member of the hardware and agricultural implement firm of Fanning Co., of Montgomery, Ind., is a native of Daviess county, was born January 28, 1858, and is a son of Patrick and Phebe A. (MULLEN) GRANNAN. Patrick Grannan was born in Longford County, Ireland, December 25, 1810. In 1840 he came to Daviess County, was here married to Miss Mullen, a native of the county, and lived a farmer until his death, November 1, 1894, a member of St. Patrick's congregation. Mrs. Phebe A. Grannan is still a resident of St. Patrick's parish. The family born to Patrick Grannan and wife consisted of four sons and four daughters, of whom seven are still living, viz: Mary E., widow of Owen Clarke, and a resident of Loogootee; Bridget, wife of Michael Cahill, an undertaker in Montgomery; George, a farmer of St. Patrick's parish; Margaret, wife of John Fanning, hardware merchant of Montgomery; Patrick E., whose name opens this article; Peter J., a farmer in St. Patrick's parish, and Anna, wife of James Murphy, also of St. Patrick's parish. Patrick E. Grannan was reared on his father's farm, and was educated in the common school of his district.

He was confirmed in the first class of confirmation in the new church of St. Peter's at Montgomery, by Bishop de St. Palais, and was the youngest male member of that class. He commenced his business life in 1883 as a farmer, and followed the vocation about twelve years, and met with very fair success.

June 5, 1883, he married Bridget TUCKER, a native of Daviess county, and a daughter of William and Margaret (McDONALD) Tucker. Mrs. GRANNAN was also confirmed by Bishop de St. Palais, and was the youngest female member of the class, the event taking place the same day her husband was confirmed, they being members of the St. Patrick's parish, but confirmed in St. Peter's church. To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Grannan have been born eight children, all of whom still live to bless the household of the parents, viz: Leo, who received his confirmation from Bishop Chatard; Mary E.; Clara M., George, William V.; Anna B.; Rose and Cleophas.

Mr. Grannan came to Montgomery and engaged in his present business with his brother-in-law, John Fanning, and toward the success of this firm he has proven to be a vital factor. In politics Mr. Grannan is a firm democrat, and in 1897 served his party as well as his fellow citizens as treasurer of the town of Montgomery, the duties of which office he performed to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. In religion he is a devout Catholic, and he and family are among the prominent members of St. Peter's congregation, to which they contribute of their means very freely. Since the advent of Father Rowan, of this congregation, over three years ago, improvements were made to the extent of nearly $11,500, and toward the furnishing of this sum Mr. Grannan has not hesitated to contribute his quota. Mr. Grannan has an elegant home in Montgomery, and he and family are among the most highly respected citizens of the thriving little village.

Patrick E. died 15 Jun 1931, and is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN. Lot 317, Sect 9-G. 3 feet from North line. Cemetery records show his address as 244 Parkview. Bridget Grannan (Tucker) died 14 Aug 1942, and is also buried in Holy Cross Cemetery. Cemetery records show her address as 3618 Kenwood Ave and she was a member of St Thomas Aquinas Parish.

1) Leo James Grannan (pictured to the right here with his brother Vincent) was 25 Mar 1884 and died 7 Feb 1970. He received his confirmation from Bishop Chatard according to "History of The Catholic Church in Indiana", page 653-654. He was married on 17 May 1910 to Mary W. Kroeger. They had nine children.

3) Clara Margaret Grannan 12 Feb 1887 - 27 Jul 1970. Cemetery records show her buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN, Lot 317, Sect 9-G. Her address was listed as Providence Retirement Home, New Albany. Parish was listed as Our Lady of Lourdes.

Loy preferred to be called “Boots” and was even known as “Grandpa Boots” to his grandchildren. He died on December 31, 1963 in Dayton, Tennessee . After his death, Rose went to live with her daughter in Austin, Minnesota . She died at the age of 88 on July 11, 1982 in Austin, Minnesota. Pictured at right is Boots and Rose Leuty (Grannan) in 1943. They had one child:

She married John William Kuth 27 Nov 1943. Pictured below is Catherine and John in 1943.

Catherine Louise Leuty (Cathe) attended Purdue University and received a Degree in Education. John and Catherine were married November 27, 1943 in Lafayette , Indiana . John worked as a chemist for Hormel Corporation in Austin, MN. Catherine was a substitute teacher in the local schools. They had eight children:

John Carl Kuth, born 21 Aug 1944 in Lafayette, Indiana and died 28 Mar 1966 in Blue Earth, Minnesota . He went by Carl.

Catherine Anne Kuth, born 27 Apr 1948 in Austin, Minnesota . She is called Anne by the family, but Cathy amongst friends

John suffered from Heart Disease in his later years. He died unexpectedly in his sleep at home in Austin, Minnesota on May 6, 2002. Catherine moved to Rochester, Minnesota to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She died on December 5, 2002. Both John and Cathe are buried in Cavalry Catholic Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota .

11) Francis Grannan 11 Jan 1899 - 9 Apr 1976. He married Antoinette Weber and had 6 children

12) Helen Grannan 6 Dec 1900 - Dec 1987. She married Frank Kinney, date unknown.

13) Eugene P. Grannan 14 Nov 1903 - 10 Apr 1973. He married Norma F. Unknown. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN, Lot 400, Sect 7-G. His address was 5465 E. Pleasant Run Pkwy, South Drive. He was a member of Cathedral Parish.