Sunday 13 May 1877
The Mohawk Fire Co.12 diary records that the company was notified by Jakey Hughes that Martin Farrell was paralyzed while traveling on the engine to Box189. Martin died that evening.
Mohawk Engine Co.12 Diary - 1877
B.Houston Collection
Mohawk Engine Co.12 Diary
The entry for Sunday May 13th records the death of Martin Farrell.
Tuesday the 15th is indicated as the day of funeral services.
B.Houston Collection
The Cincinnati Enquirer reported:
Cincinnati Enquirer
14 May 1877
Engine 16 was riding at full speed to Box 189 when Martin Farrell fell off of the apparatus and onto the street at the corner of McMillan Street and Montgomery Road. The engine continued to the scene of the fire and went to work despite Farrell's fall. Farrell managed to stand up and walk to the curb. When he was approached by people on the street he was found to be paralyzed and unable to speak. Farrell had suffered a previous bout of paralysis about a year prior to this accident. He was taken from the scene of the accident to his home where he died in the evening. Farrell had previously served the fire department on Engine Co.09 and Engine Co.14
The story of Ferrell's accident was conveyed by The Cincinnati Enquirer to its readers on 14 May 1877 as follows:
The Cincinnati Enquirer
14 May 1877
Martin Farrell's death was ultimately attributed to "paralysis." He is listed as being married and 54 years of age. He was born in Ireland and worked as a Fireman. Dr. J. Jones pronounced him dead. The undertaker Sullivan was given care of his body and he was buried at St Joseph's New Cemetery in Price Hill.
Cincinnati Vital Statistics - Death Record
The following entry will be made to the Roll of Honor of the Cincinnati Fire Department:
Martin Farrell
Pipeman - Engine Co.16
Died 13 May 1877
Fell from engine while en route to Box189 - Died later that evening
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