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History of the Great Lakes
Illustrated, In Two Volumes, Vol. II
Chicago, J. H. Beers & Co., 1899

           [251]

           CAPTAIN PETER J. GIRARD, who lost his life with the sinking of
         the Ironton off Presque Isle, in Lake Huron, September 26, 1894,
         was born in Amherstburg, Canada, October 7, 1854, and commenced
         his seafaring life at the age of fifteen years, sailing con-
         stantly, with the exception of three years, until his death.
           Among other vessels on which he saw service were the Escanaba,
         H. P. Baldwin, Wagstaff and the Mineral State. For five years
         previous to his death he was master of a vessel. He was an honored
         member of the Ship Masters Association, and was highly esteemed by
         his associates in the lake marine.
           On August 21, 1885, the Captain was married to MISS SUSAN
         McDONAUGH, of Cleveland, a daughter of JAMES and Mary McDONAUGH,
         natives of County Mayo, Ireland.

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