McGoldric Lot at St. Joseph's Cemetery

During the summer of 1849, several Sandusky residents died of cholera. In the McGoldric lot at St. Joseph's Cemetery are several members of the same family who lost their lives to the deadly disease.

Looking from left to right are tombstones in the McGoldric lot:

John McGoldric, died July 23, 1849

Ann McGoldric, died 1894 (Ann lost her spouse and several children in 1849.)

Patrick Gordon, died in 1849 (Most likely member of the McGoldric family allowed him to be buried in the McGoldric lot, as they were all members of Holy Angels Church.)

Jennie McGoldric, died February 28, 1864 (Jennie lost her father and several siblings in 1849.)

The final stone, at the far right, is illegible today, but St. Joseph's Cemetery records indicate that this stone marks the final resting place of children of John and Ann McGoldric: Ann, John Jr., William and another child whose name is unknown in the cemetery records.)

It is remarkable that these tombstones have remained at St. Joseph's Cemetery for so many, many years, though it does appear that the tombstone of Patrick Gordon may have been placed there some time after the other stones in the McGoldric lot. Rest in peace McGoldrics and Mr. Gordon.

Note: The surname McGoldric is sometimes listed as McGoldrick.

Photo Credit: J. Mazza