10. The Patrick Diskin and L. & M. George Window.
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The memory window for Patrick Diskin and L&M George is 70 inches wide by approximately 10 feet high. It is located in the west choir loft. It is directly opposite of the tower from the Fr. John Schoenmakers window.
This window is a little different from most of the others because of the two family names. There is another window in the church that was donated by two persons, but they were brothers [1]. This appeared to be two separate families and it caused a bit of head scratching in the vein of "It's all very simple, or else it's all very complex, or perhaps it's neither, or both."
As it turns out, Patrick Diskin was married to Mary Ann George, daughter of Nicholas Amos and Johanna Jane George. The George donors were Leopold and Martha George which were siblings of Mary Ann George Diskin, children of Nicholas and Johanna. Family members joined up to donate the window. Simple, huh? Let's go back to the Patrick Diskin Family roots in Osage Mission. |
Photo and Banner Photo - R. Brogan
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Patrick and Mary Ann George Diskin (Shared by Gary Dowling)
Mike Diskin (1814-1903) and Mary Kellough Diskin (1816-1882) immigrated from Ireland in 1857, or perhaps a few years earlier. They arrived in Kansas in 1871 and purchased a farm in Grant Township, Crawford County some four miles east of Osage Mission where they farmed and raised their seven children [2]. From their children's birth locations, one can imagine the adventures the Diskins experienced as they made their way from Ireland to Osage Mission:
Diskin Family Religious Vocations:
We have found religious vocations related to several of the window donor families. The Diskins are certainly among them. The Diskin family has been blessed, over the years, to have five women enter the convent. Two of them are still with the Sisters of Mercy:
- Sarah Diskin Shafer - Born in Ireland, 1847
- John E. Diskin - Born in England, 1850
- Patrick Diskin (Donor) = Born in Indiana, 1861
- Mary Diskin Murphy - Born in Kentucky,1863
- Peter Diskin - Born in Kentucky, 1865
Diskin Family Religious Vocations:
We have found religious vocations related to several of the window donor families. The Diskins are certainly among them. The Diskin family has been blessed, over the years, to have five women enter the convent. Two of them are still with the Sisters of Mercy:
- Savilla M., Sister Mary Paul (1905-1954) Sisters of Mercy
- Anna Marie, Sister Margaret Ann Diskin (1924- ) Sisters of Mercy
- Bernardine, Sister Jean Louise Diskin (1929- ) Sisters of Mercy
- Lucy Marie, Sister Eleanor Disking (1895-1981) Sisters of St. Joseph
- Mary Katherine, Sister Anastasia Diskin (1889-1970) Sisters of St. Joseph
The George family roots at Osage Mission:
The Patriarch of the local George family was Nicholas Amos George II (1809-1887). Nicholas arrived in America in 1837 from his native village of Fouches in the European Kingdom of Belgium. Nicholas initially settled southeast of Buffalo, New York and in 1939 he married Catherine Goffine who had arrived from Belgium in 1835. They raised a family of five sons and four daughters. In 1871 parents Nicholas and Catherine moved to Osage Mission where five of their children had already moved. They homesteaded a farm in Mission Township of Neosho County.
It is son, Nicholas Amos III (1843-1897) who married Mary Ann George Diskin, above.
But, Who are L & M George? According to the St. Paul Journal article dated February 1, 1900, the George donors are Leopold and Martha, which were siblings of Mary Ann George Diskin, children of Nicholas and Johanna George.
Remember what was said above about 'very simple or very complex?' Actually the Who's Behind the Window manuscript includes about twenty pages about the Diskin - George families that break the family relationships down pretty simply. These are two large families and there is a lot of detail about names, occupations, lives, deaths, etc.
The Patriarch of the local George family was Nicholas Amos George II (1809-1887). Nicholas arrived in America in 1837 from his native village of Fouches in the European Kingdom of Belgium. Nicholas initially settled southeast of Buffalo, New York and in 1939 he married Catherine Goffine who had arrived from Belgium in 1835. They raised a family of five sons and four daughters. In 1871 parents Nicholas and Catherine moved to Osage Mission where five of their children had already moved. They homesteaded a farm in Mission Township of Neosho County.
It is son, Nicholas Amos III (1843-1897) who married Mary Ann George Diskin, above.
But, Who are L & M George? According to the St. Paul Journal article dated February 1, 1900, the George donors are Leopold and Martha, which were siblings of Mary Ann George Diskin, children of Nicholas and Johanna George.
Remember what was said above about 'very simple or very complex?' Actually the Who's Behind the Window manuscript includes about twenty pages about the Diskin - George families that break the family relationships down pretty simply. These are two large families and there is a lot of detail about names, occupations, lives, deaths, etc.
The Leopold George Family: (Back) Joanna Petronella (Nell), John (Lax), Leopold (Shorty) Nicholas (Len), Martha & Bill Murphy
(Front) Theodore, Odelia (Dill), Joanna Jane, Katherine (Kate) (Photo Shared by Patricia Snyder.)
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Some Reference Information:
1. For example the window at position 12 was donated by two brothers, Jacob and Peter Bonifas. The window at position 2 was donated in the name of W.W. O'Bryan and Restored by his Son, W.E. O'Bryan. #4 was donated by C.P Hentzen and his son, C.J. Hentzen. As noted above, the Diskin - George window was also restored by a family member. 2. Information on two of Mike and Mary Diskin's children is not available. 3. As noted on the main page, this is a very high level look at the donor families. There is much more information in the Who's Behind the Window manuscript. |
The Diskin - George Window #10, is crowned with an image of the Tablets of Stone - Symbolic of God's Law. (Photo - R. Brogan)
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