David Quinn of Long Branch died suddenly of heart disease last Friday morning. He had been in poor health all winter, but his condition was not thought to be serious. He was 78 years old. For many years Mr. Quinn had filled the position of ticket agent on the iron pier at Long Branch. A widow and five children survive him.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, February 15, 1899

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• New Jersey Census, 1772-1890 - Ancestry.com

• Calendar of New Jersey Wills, 1670-1760 - Ancestry.com

• Interment.net - NJ ~ New Jersey Cemetery Transcriptions on the net.

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