Daniel Drain (1850 - 1894)

Born 1 Jun 1850 in Campbeltown, Argyll

Ancestors

Died 21 Nov 1894 at age 44 in Mamaroneck, New York

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Biography

Daniel was born in 1850. Daniel is the child of James Drain and Margaret McGeachy. ^[1]

He came to the United States in 1872. ^[2]

He married Isabella Brock in 1878. ^[3]

They had no children.

He died in 1894. ^[4]

Obituary

DANIEL DRAIN DEAD Rockford Dry Good Merchant Passes Away in New York

Daniel Drain who bade good bye to his Rockford friends a short time ago and with his wife started for Scotland, never reached the land of heather. Death interrupted their journey at New York. John Lake received a telegram stating Mr. Drain died in the metropolis today.

The last letter received received from him at New York was ro the effect that he was feeling better. The news of his death in the prime of his life will bring sorrow to many a home in Rockford and vicinity, for he was much respected.

Mr. Drain had been suffering stomach trouble nearly all this year. He thought a trip to Scotland would benefit him and it was the advice of his physicians. He had sought aid here and in Chicago. So he started for the land of his birth accompanied by Mrs. Drain. They were to have sailed from New York several days ago but was detained by illness which finally proved fatal.

Mr. Drain was about 45 years of age. He was well known in business circles, being the owner of the Scotch dry goods house on East State Street. He was formerly a clerk and at one time was employed by Andrew Ashton. He entered into partnership with Archie Reid of Janesville and a few years ago bought him out conducted the business alone. He had always had a neat and inviting store and had nearly all the trade of the Scotch people in this section.

He leaves no children. He has relatives living in the Scotch Settlement.

It was Mr. Drain’s wish that if his illness proved fatal, no matter where death occurred, that his remains be brought to this city for burial. Here was the scene of his struggles to gain a place in this world and here he wished to be buried. This wish will be faithfully complied with but the friends have received no further message regarding the arrangements.

The deceased was a man of rugged honesty. He lived quietly but was always a good example. He had few enemies indeed and on all sides today are heard expressions of regret at his demise. His remains will be followed to the tomb my many sincere mourners. ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY8B-DXS : 11 February 2020), Daniel Drain, 1850.
2. ↑ Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897. Microfilm Publication M237, 675 rolls. NAI: 6256867. Records of the U.S. Customs Service, Record Group 36. National Archives at Washington, D.C. Year: 1872; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 11; List Number: 1086

   Name: Danl Drain

   Arrival Date: 5 Oct 1872

   Birth Date: abt 1850

   Age: 22

   Gender: Male

   Ethnicity/ Nationality: Scottish (Scotish)

   Place of Origin: Scotland

   Port of Departure: Glasgow, Scotland

   Destination: USA

   Port of Arrival: New York, New York, USA

   Ship Name: Iowa

3. ↑ "Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N78R-X2N : 10 March 2018), Daniel Drain and Isabella Brock, 03 Oct 1878.
4. ↑ "New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGFN-PSHQ : 20 October 2019), Daniel Drain, 189
5. ↑ Daily Register-Gazette (Rockford, IL) 21 November 1894, page 1 GenealogyBank: accessed 21 August 2020