Reedsburg Free Press
24 February 1876, page 3

Died
Byrne - At his residence, in LeMars, Iowa, of Typhoid
Fever, Feb 18th, 1876, Martin Byrne, aged 44 years.

The deceased leaves a wife and several children, to
mourn his untimely end, to whom he was most ardently
attached. The news of his sudden death was received
here, with unfeigned sorrow by all who knew him. He
was one of the early settlers of Winfield, where he is
spoken of as a good neighbor, an indulgent father, and
a loving husband. His aim through life was to educate
his children and bring them up as useful members of
society, and with that view he removed to this
village, about four years ago. Later, he removed to
Iowa, and settled on a farm at Le Mars, where he was
getting along nicely, when death marked him for its
victim. Poor Martin, you were generous to a fault; and
may the storms that buffeted you in this world, be
turned to eternal sunshine in the world beyond the grave.

Contributed by Vicki Pierce