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Montana Pioneer John Flaherty 84 Dies in Cold Springs Fire
John Flaherty a Jefferson County pioneer born in 1840 died at Cold Springs 24 miles from Boulder when his ranch home burned from an undetermined origin. Brother-in-law James Murray escaped but could not save Flaherty. A former stage station operator and early postmaster, Flaherty helped found Cottonwood ranch and contributed eighteen years as road supervisor and long service as school trustee. His wife, a pioneer woman, died two years ago. He came from County Donegal Ireland to America in 1861 and settled Montana after 1866 frontier years.
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