u ^/yelaney Family John Delaney b.c. 1809, Ireland, d. 12 March 1878, bur. Peoples Cem., m. 26 Jan 1846 in Ireland, Mary Quigley , b. Ireland, bur. Peoples Cem., daughter of Michael Quigley and Mary Clark . See Quigley history. Four Delaney brothers left their native land because of religious differences. John settled in Malpeque , PEI , one brother went to NS, one to the USA, and one to the . It appears that John came to North Tryon and purchased land on the Mount Tryon road, as shown on the 1863 map. John Delaney and Mary Quigley had 7 children: James m. Mary Quigley . William. + Michael Clarke b. 20 Nov 1849. Sarah. +Barbara. Maud. Flora. Michael Clarke b. Malpeque , 20 Nov 1849, d. 20 Jan 1918, bur. Peoples Cem., son of John Delaney and Mary Quigley , m. 3 Jan 1870 Alta Myrajane Robinson, b. Augustine Cove , 1850, d. 6 Apr 1936, bur. Peoples Cem.. Several newspaper clippings, including an obituary, give a glimpse into the life of Michael Delaney : Mr. Delaney has recently purchased the general retail business of Lord & Co., . This, along with his regular business at North Tryon , where he resides, gives him a much larger field for his enterprises. The advantages of having a warehouse and other conveniences at a cannot be overestimated. Mr. Delaney , when quite a young man, began farming on a small scale, but afire burned all his buildings and left him practically penniless. This was his opportunity, and he was not slow to take advantage of it. He began merchandising in the most modest manner possible and has succeeded to a greater extent than ever anticipated, at the present time having two successful places of business as above referred to, besides being a member of the Provincial Legislature. The funeral of the late Mr. M.C. Delaney was held from his home in North Tryon to the Tryon Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon January 22nd.. Reus. E.P. Colder and James Dougall conducted the services at the home and the grave. The high esteem and the general confidence the public placed in the late Mr. Delaney was highly exemplified by the largely attended funeral. So great was 87