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Descendants of David Joynt

Generation No. 2

2. BRIDGET² JOYNT (DAVID¹) was born 01/1830 in Ireland (Source: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co..), and died 04/10/1918 (Source: Palo Alto County Death Records-Book 3.). She married DANIEL JOSEPH HIGGINS Abt. 1860 (Source: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co..). He was born 03/1847 in Ireland (Source: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co..), and died Bef. 1918 (Source: Palo Alto County Death Records-Book 3.).

Notes for BRIDGET JOYNT:
Age 88 and a widow at time of death

Emigrated in 1845 according to 1900 census. Living with Dau., Ella. Cannot read/write English.

From the Palo Alto Tribune, Wednesday, April 17,1918
Mrs. Bridget Higgins

Mrs. Bridget Higgins died at the home of her daughter Mrs. C.J. Berger at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. She was an elderly lady and had been in poor health for some time, so that her death was not unexpected. Funeral services were conducted by Very Rev. P.F. Farrally at the Assumption church at 10 a.m. Friday. The pall bearers were Carl Berger, Willie Joynt, John D. Higgins, Ray Joynt, Patrick Nally and John Finn.

Miss Bridget Joynt was born in the County Galway, Ireland in 1830 being the oldest of a family of ten children. She came to America in 1849 and located at Binghamton, New York, where she lived for a number of years, then moving to Galena, Ill. In November, 1855 she united in marriage with Daniel Higgins at Galena. To this union nine children were born, four of whom died in infancy. The others, two sons and three daughters survive their mother and all reside in this county. They are John J. and Joseph D. Higgins, Mesdames J.M. Kelsh, Frank McCormick and C.J. Berger.

Mr. and Mrs. Higgins moved to Dyersville, Iowa in 1856, where they resided until 1892 when they came to Palo Alto county and settled on a farm in Great Oak township where they lived for four years. In 1896 they moved to Emmetsburg where she since made her home. On Sept. 14, 1904, Mr. Higgins died and since that time, Mrs. Higgins made her home with her daughter, Mrs. C.J. Berger.

The deceased was a resident of this county for twenty-six years and during that time formed a large acquaintance and made very many friends. She was mild and gentle in manner, kind and courteous to all and her Christian life was beautiful to its close. Through all the trials, sorrows and vicissitudes that she met in the pathway of life, her faith in God never faltered. She had a kindly regard for all with whom she came in contact and no one ever came to her home without feeling the warmth of her genuine hospitality. Age did not diminish her solicitude for her friends or her interest in young people. She was a true and devoted wife, a kind and loving sister, and a mother whose dearest life’s interests were those of her children. She lived a long and useful life and departed from life with the confidence that eternal reward awaited her . Besides her two sons and three daughters, two brothers, Patrick and Michael Joynt, one sister, Mrs.Walter Keating survive her. To them the Tribune extends sincere sympathy.

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More About BRIDGET JOYNT:
Cause of Death: natural regurgitation
Fact 1: 04/12/1918, buried St. John's Catholic Cemetery-E'burg

Notes for DANIEL JOSEPH HIGGINS:
He died before Bridget as Bridget's death record indicates she was a widow at time of death

1900 census lists Daniel and Bridget as living with child, Ella Higgins Berger. Emigrated in 1835. Cannot read/write English.

Children of BRIDGET JOYNT and DANIEL HIGGINS are:

11.	i.	JOHN J.³ HIGGINS.
12.	ii.	JOSEPH D. HIGGINS.
	iii.	MARIA HIGGINS, m. MICHAEL KELSH.
13.	iv.	MAGGIE HIGGINS.
14.	v.	ELLA HIGGINS, b. 11/1866, Iowa.

3. MARY² JOYNT (DAVID¹) was born 09/1832 in Ireland (Source: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co..). She married (1) NED NESTOR. She married (2) EDWARD MURPHY, son of LAWRENCE MURPHY and ROSE BENNETT.

Notes for MARY JOYNT:
Edward died before 1900 census as he was not listed. 1900 census lists Mary as emigrating in 1853 and havlng lived in U.S. for 47 years-Emmetsburg TWP line6 page 99 (13A) household 38,family 38.

Children of MARY JOYNT and NED NESTOR are:

	i.	ROBERT³ NESTOR.
15.	ii.	MARY NESTOR.
	iii.	DAVID NESTOR.
16.	iv.	JOSEPH NESTOR.
17.	v.	KATE NESTOR.

Children of MARY JOYNT and EDWARD MURPHY are:

18.	vi.	LAWRENCE F.³ MURPHY, b. Abt. 1872, Palo Alto Co..
19.	vii.	ROSIE MURPHY, b. 09/1875.
	viii.	THEODORE CHASE MURPHY, b. 12/1885, New York (Source: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co..).

Notes for THEODORE CHASE MURPHY:
According to 1900 census his parents were born in NY. .

4. WINIFRED² JOYNT (DAVID¹) She married MICHAEL HALL.

Children of WINIFRED JOYNT and MICHAEL HALL are:

	i.		ANN³ HALL, m. MORGAN.
	ii.		IDA HALL, m. KILLEN.

5. KATHERINE² JOYNT (DAVID¹) was born 01/18/1835. She married WALTER KEATING.

Children of KATHERINE JOYNT and WALTER KEATING are:

20.	i.	MARY AGNES³ KEATING, b. Abt. 1882, Iowa.
	ii.	JOHN KEATING.
	iii.	NELLIE KEATING, m. JIMMY JONES.

6. PATRICK² JOYNT (DAVID¹) was born 05/1839 in Galway Co. , Ireland, and died 10/28/1920. He married MARY ANN DUNN Abt. 1869 (Source: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co..), daughter of JOHN DUNN and ANNE MURPHY. She was born 03/25/1849 in St. Louis, Mo (Source: Palo Alto County Death Records-Book 3.), and died 05/31/1914 in Emmetsburg Iowa (Source: Palo Alto County Death Records-Book 3.).

Notes for PATRICK JOYNT:
1900 census lists Ellen C as twin to Rose C. Which child is that? Census also lists Patrick as emigrating in 1863. Children listed in 1900 as at home were Thomas P., Anna, Joseph F, Agnes, Charles, Rose C, Ellen C, Daniel R.

From the Palo Alto Tribune, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1920
PATRICK JOYNT LAID TO REST

OLD AND RESPECTED CITIZEN OF COUNTY ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS

At mid-night Wednesday, October 27, Patrick Joynt one of the oldest, most highly respected and finest gentlemen of Palo Alto county died at his home in this city. It was a kindly summon from the Giver of Life to a human sufferer.

For over two years Mr. Joynt had been afflicted with creeping paralysis. From the time of the death of his brother, Michael, he had never been well. For over a year he was unable to walk and sat in a chair constantly as he could not rest in a lying posture. Since May he was unable to speak and could bear messages to those about him only by pointing to letters on a printed card, thus spelling the words that would convey histhought. For a week before his death there was such a decided change is his condition that his family fully realized that the end was near. His distress and suffering during the past two years were intense, and the end was a kindly relief.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Rev. M. McNerney at St. Thomas church at 10 a.m. when a requiem high mass was celebrated. The pallbearers were his six grandsons, Elmer, George and Raphael Slagle, Joseph, Donald and Haraold Joynt.

Patrick Joynt was 81 years of age last May. He was born in the county Galway, Ireland, a member of a family of eleven children. In 1863 he came to America and located at Pittsburg, Pa. where he remained until 1867 when he came to Iowa and located near Dyersville. On Sept. 23, 1868 he united in marriage with Miss Mary Anne Dunne at Bankston, Ia. In May of the following year they came to this county and took up a homestead west of town in Emmetsburg township. They resided in that township until eight years ago when they retired and moved to Emmetsburg. His wife died six years ago last May. Mr. Joynt was a man of integrity, honesty and splendid character. He was charitable , generous, whole-souled, big hearted, and kind. His home bespoke the hospitality of his mnature. He prized his friends and friendships and would spare no effort or means to assist them. Hi was prone to place charitable interpretation upon the words and actions of others and to bear patiently with the frailities of human nature. He was ever solicitous for the comfort and welfare of his family. He understood the duties and responsibilities of a husband and father and never failed to meet them. His neighbors can recall many deeds of kindness and many acts of helpfulness that he found pleasure in extending to them. He was a true friend, but not a relentless or unforgiving enemy. He cherished the true christian’s view in dealings with his neighbors and tried always to practice the golden rule. He was one of the sturdy pioneers who helped to build up this county. He lived here fifty years ago when privation and hardship were the common lot of all. He was not daunted by the discouraging prospects and realities that often confronted the early settler, but with a firm faith and hopeful spirit he preformed each day’s task and left the rest to the guiding hand of the Divine Master. He was a true christian, a devout catholic and the earnestness and firmness of his faith was a solace and comfort to him up to the very end of his life. His death is timely and though it has brought sorrow to the surviving relatives, it was natural and to be expected. The tender chord that snapped and loosed him from earthly ties, served at the same time to unite him in the world beyond with others who were quite as near and dear to him as those he left behind. Who can doubt but that he has been called to enjoy the eternal reward that has been promised to all who faithfully serve their Maker while here on earth.

Mr. Joynt was the father of fourteen children. One daughter, Mrs. Winnie Kane died twenty years ago. Seven daughters and six sons survive him. The daughters are Mrs. Margaret Slagle of Cylinder, Sisters Mary Joseph and Thomas of La Grange, Ill., Sister Mary Ambrosia of Eureka, Calif, Mrs. Anne Kinsella of this city, Mrs. Agnes Isler and Mrs. Lottie Isler of Dyersville. The sons are John, David, Thomas, Joseph, Charles and Raymond Joynt. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Walter Keating of this city and by twenty-five grandchildren. To them all the Tribune extends the most sincere sympathy and trusts that they will be granted strength and fortitude to bear their burden of sorrow.

Notes for MARY ANN DUNN:
Parents found in Palo Alto Co. Death Records-Book 3. She was age 64 years 8 mo. 6 da at time of death.

1900 Census lists Mary as having 14 children-14 living in 1900

From the Palo Alto Tribune Wed., June 3, 1914:

Mrs. Patrick Joynt
At five o'clock Sunday morning Mrs. Patrick Joynt died at her home in this city. While she had not been in good helath for several years and had been unusually ill for several days, at the very last death came rather unexpected. Funeral services were conducted at St. Thomas church Tuesday morning at 9:30 by Rev. M. McNerney and the remains laid to rest in St. John's cemetery.
Miss Mary Ann Dunn was born in St. Louis, March 25, 1849. When two years of age she moved to Dubuque with her parents. On September 22, 1829, she was united in marriage to Patrick Joynt. In June, 1869, they came to Palo Alto county and located on a homestead in Emmetsburg township. Six sons and eight daughters were born to this union. They are John, David, Thomas, Joseph, Charles and Raymond, Mrs. Slagle, now of Ruthven, Mrs. Robert Kinsella, Misses Agnes and Ellen Joynt, Sisters Mary Josephine, Ambrosia and Tholes and Mrs. Kane. All of these except Mrs. Kane survive their mother. Few wives and mothers were better known in this locality than Mrs. Joynt. She was warmhearted, frank and generous and all received the most hospitable treatment at her hands. She was a home woman and her best energies were directed toward making a comfortable and happy home for her husband and children. She was a good christian and a devout Catholic. She had very many warm friends and well did she deserve their friendship. In every sense of the word she was a good, true woman. Her life was well spent and for her, death could hold no horror. She will be missed by many outside of her home but her death of course will bring the greatest sorrow to her immediate relatives. Her husband, thirteen children, seventeen grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. L.J. Murphy and Miss Maggie Dunn of Sioux City and one brother, Thomas Dunn of Farley survive her. To them we extend our most sincere sympathy.

More About MARY ANN DUNN:
Cause of Death: acute dilation of heart
Fact 1: 06/02/1914, buried St. John's Catholic Cemetery-E'burg

Children of PATRICK JOYNT and MARY DUNN are:

21.	i.	JOHN³ JOYNT, b. 10/1872.
22.	ii.	DAVID JOYNT, b. 06/15/1874, Emmetsburg Iowa; d. 01/06/1962, Emmetsburg Iowa.
23.	iii.	THOMAS P. JOYNT, b. 03/22/1876, Emmetsburg, Iowa; d. 11/25/1957, Clear Lake,Iowa.
24.	iv.	ANNA D. JOYNT, b. 02/1879, Emmetsburg,Iowa.
	v.	HONORA JOYNT, b. 03/02/1882, Emmetsburg Iowa (Source: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1, Honora Joynt,7th child of Mary Ann Dunn and Patrick Joynt.).

Notes for HONORA JOYNT:
Sister Mary St. Thomas

	vi.	JOSEPH F. JOYNT, b. 10/09/1883.
25.	vii.	AGNES D. JOYNT, b. 04/12/1886.
26.	viii.	CHARLES ALFRED JOYNT, b. 12/19/1887, Emmetsburg,Iowa; d. 11/20/1974, Emmetsburg,Iowa.
	ix.	ROSE C. JOYNT, b. 01/09/1890.
27.	x.	DANIEL RAYMOND JOYNT, b. 02/11/1892.
28.	xi.	MARGARET JOYNT, b. Bef. 1900.
29.	xii.	CHARLOTTE JOYNT, b. Bef. 1900.
	xiii.	MARY JOYNT, b. Bef. 1900.
	xiv.	LETTIE JOYNT, b. Bef. 1900.

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