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GEO. W. ARMSTRONG
ADAM BENT
HENRY A. DRAKE
WELL KNOWN RESIDENTS, NOW DECEASED.
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HISTORY OF SOUTH BOSTON.
EDWARD L. LOGAN. lawyer. son of Col. Lawrence J. and Catherine M. (O'Connor ) Logan, was born in South Boston. Jan. 20. 1875. He graduated from the Lincoln School in ISS9. and from the Boston Latin School in IS94. During his course in the Latin School he ade an excellent record as a soldier. in 1892 winning the first prize. a gold medal, for individual xcellence in the manual of arms. He was also commis- oned major of the battalion in his senior year. He other- ise distinguished himself in this school. being orator of the ass and delivering the clas- oration Feb. 22. He continued s studies at the Harvard College. graduating in IS9S. In s junior year he was elected a member of the Institute of '70. was one of the organizers and first president of his arvard Democratic Club. being unanimously re-elected to lat position. He was also president of the Harvard Catho- : Club. Entering the Harvard Law School he graduated 1901. and was admitted to the Suffolk bar that same year. is studie- at the Harvard Law School were interrupted in igS by the breaking out of the Spanish War. He gave up s studies and enlisted with the Ninth Massachusetts Regi- ent in the United States service, having previously been a ember of the state militia. During the war he was ser- ant-major, remaining until the close of the conflict. He now first lieutenant of Co. A. Ninth Massachusetts Regi- ent. For many years a member of the Ward 14 Democratic ommittee. he has taken a prominent part in the politics of hat ward. A ready speaker. he has done excellent service r the party. and in the fall of ISgS he was elected to the ommon Council. serving in the years 1899 and 1900, and en elected to the House of Representatives for 1901 and 02. serving on the committee on Metropolitan Affairs. In 03 he was chief marshal of the Evacuation Day parade. Mr. Logan is a member of the City Point Catholic Association, the Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club, aj. Michael J. O'Connor Camp 4. L. S. W. V .. Division 13. A. O. H., and the Mattapannock Club Ward 14. Hi- law office i, in the Ames Building. corner of Court and Washington Streets.
ICHAEL J. LYNCH. furniture and piano mover. was born in Milton, Mass., and removed to Brighton at an early age. He tended the public school there. then resided in Roxbury until ISS2. when he re- moved to South Boston. He was a foreman of the Bos- ton Cordage Co. until 1889 when he purchased the fur- niture and piano moving business of George Walker of Broadway and F Street and was very successful. In 1895 he purchased the teams of John McCarthy & Son of Washington and Kneeland Streets. so his house and stable, 29 Vinton St., where 'r. Lynch now resides. He run, twelve teams id employs many men. His business has rown and he has many beach customers. His fice is at 670 Broadway. Mr. Lynch is a mem- er of the So. Boston Yacht Club, of Mt. Wash- igton Lodge. A. O. C. W .. Oak Lodge, So. oston Citizens' Asso .. and the Master Furniture id Piano Movers' Asso. Ile married Miss ·nnie Wilcox, and has one daughter, Mabel.
D R. J. S. MACDONALD, physician, was born in St. Andrew, P. E. I., Sept. 1, IS64. Here he received his early education, finished his grammar school studies in IS79, and entered the service of the Anglo American Lithograph Co. He entered St. Dunstan College in 1885, and, after taking a course there, later at- tended Laval Uni- versity, Montreal. He then entered McGill Medical College, Montreal, and finished with the degrees of doc- tor of medicine and master of surgery, in 1899. During this time he had four years experience in hospital work in the Roval Victoria and Montreal General Hospitals. In 1893 he married Miss C. P. Mackinnon, and they have two children, Gertrude and Katherine. Dr. McDonald came to South Boston in 1890, and his residence and office are at 562 East Broadway. He is examining physician for sev- eral well known insurance and fraternal organ- izations, and a member of several of the latter.
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HISTORY OF SOUTH BOSTON.
E DMUND A. MACDONALD, city collector, was born in 4th St., Sept. 8, 1842, of Jack- son and Mary ( Wall) Macdonald. He attended the Mather and the Lincoln Schools, graduating from the latter in 1857. He then went to work for his father, who was superin- tendent for the
Boston Locomotive Works, and after that he had charge of the real estate of Josiah Dunham, a well known resi- dent of the district. He then went to Norfolk, Va, re- maining three years, and after travelling through the South returned to Boston. He was chosen county paymaster in December, 1871, taking charge Jan. 1, 1872, remaining there until May 1, 1902, when he was appointed city collector by Mayor Collins. Mr. Macdonald married Miss Eliza F. Babbidge and has two children, Albert E. and Florence L. He lives at 677 Cambridge Street, Brighton. He is a member of the Royal Arcanum, Knights of Columbus, the M. C. O. F., Knights of St Rose, and the Irish Charitable Society.
JOHN MAHONEY, inspector in the sanitary division of the street department, and com- mander of Washington Post, 32, G. A. R., was born in Boston in 1844, his parents being Jeremiah and Mary Mahoney. He at- tended the school on South Street and then went to the Quincy Gram- mar School, re- moving to South Boston in 1854. He enlisted early in the Civil War and was a non-com- missioned officer in the service, and, shortly after the close of that war, he joined Thomas G. Stevenson Post 26, G. A. R., and in March, 1893, transferred to Washington Post 32. For two years he was quartermaster- sergeant, sergeant-major two years, adjutant two years and has served as commander of that post three years, and is also a member of the South Boston Citizens' Association, and is vice- president of the Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry Association. Cominander Mahoney is married and has two sons, James A. and John J. He lives at 488 East Seventh Street.
J JEROME S. MACDONALD, deceased, v. born in South Boston, August 15, 1849, al was a son of Jackson and Mary Macdona He received his early education in the pube schools of this dis- trict, graduating from the Lawrence Grammar School in 1866. Finishing his studies there, he entered the Boston Latin School. His busi- ness career began while he was a young man, and at the time of his death, which occur- red December 8, 1892, he was one of the most prominent real estate and in- surance brokers in the city. He was married to Mary F. Colli, and resided at 934 East Broadway with 1; family of four children, Mary, Agnes, Ell and Jerome. He was a member of the Cha- table Irish Society, Legion of Honor, Bost Athletic Association, Central Club, Catho: Union and other organizations. For ma years he was greatly interested in the Carny Hospital, and did much for that institution, at was also identified with other charitable wor.
M ICHAEL J. MAHONEY, ballast contract at 224 Milk Street, Boston, was born South Boston in 1863, and is a son Andrew and Mary Mahoney. He attended t Lawrence School, graduating in 1879, and later entered Boston College. Finishing his studies there he en- tered his present business, his head- quarters at that time being at 249 Atlantic Ave. He left there for his present place of business about 1893. His wharf is at the New England Docks, near the Atlas stores, and a large part of his business is the ballasting of vessels, having do1 some notable work in this line. At the time his marriage, Feb. 21, 1SS7, Mr. Mahoney pu chased his present residence, 19 Linden Stree He married Miss Elizabeth M. Sullivan and the have two daughters, Alice Elizabeth, and Mai Theresa. Mr. Mahoney is a member of Winthro Council. R. A., and the South Boston Citizen Association, and has frequently served on varios important committees of the latter.
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HISTORY OF SOUTH BOSTON.
JOSEPH P. MANNING. of McGreenery & Manning, wholesale dealers in cigars, tobacco and pipes. is a splendid representative of South Boston's self-made young men. From the position of office boy at $3 a week he has advanced until he is one of the proprietors of the largest igar and tobacco house in New England, doing a business of $3,500,000 a year. He was born in he county of Galway, Ire .. Jan S, 1867, his parents being ohn and Ellen ( Dolan ) Manning. With his parents he came o this country and settled in South Boston in IS71. attended he Mather School and graduated from the Lawrence School n ISSI.
Leaving school June 28. ISSI, the following day he entered he employ of James Quinn, tobacco and cigar dealer at 294 Federal Street (which portion of the street is now abolished.) He started in as office boy, doing chores and running errands. The work of an office boy was far trom being easy and his hours were from S a. m. to 9 p. m. He soon showed his ibility and willingness to work and was given a position as alesman and. in IS95, he went in with Mr. Quinn as an qual partner, having a half interest in the business. In IS97 he firni moved its business to Milk Street. retaining the firm name of James Quinn & Co. In January. 1899, Mr. Quinn retired and Mr. Manning formed a partnership with McGreenery Bros .. the second largest tobacco and cigar dealers in New England. located on Hanover Street. and the new firm of McGreenery Bros. & Manning continued on Hanover Street until August. 1901, when Joseph Mc- Greenery retired, and there McGreenery & Manning con- inued until November, 1902, when they removed to their present large establishment occupying the building at 24 Fulton Street. corner of Cross Street. They are in the list of Boston's biggest tax-payers and their customers include a majority of the retailers throughout New England. Mr. Manning. in 1900. married Miss Katherine EM. O'Donnell of South Boston. and they. with their daughter, Mildred, reside at 51 Humboldt Ave.,
Dorchester. Mr. Manning is a member of the Catholic Union.
D R. JOHN E. MAYERS. physician. was born in South Bo-ton in 1877. and is a son of Thomas F. and Margaret A. Mavers. He Treceived his early education in the public schools of this district. graduating from the Bigelow Grammar School in 1892. He then entered Boston Latin School,where he remained about three years and then entered Tufts Medical School. He took the full course and received his degree of M. D. in the year 1898.
Before beginning active practice he passed through a most extensive and thorough hospital course both in Boston and in Philadelphia, during which time he was on the staff of Carney Hospital of this district. the Boston City Hospi- tal and the Children's Hospital of Boston and the Pennsylvania Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn.
Dr. Mayers resides at 187 K Street, having an office there and also at 749 East Broadway. Hle is a member of Pere Marquette Council, of the Knights of Columbus, and has always mani- fested an interest in the welfare of the district.
WILLIAM MARTIN, roofer, Vale Street, is a son of George and Elizabeth Martin, and was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. When quite young he came to the United States, his relatives set- tling in South Bos- ton in 1879. He attended the Lin- coln School and later entered the roofing business with his father, shortly after which he entered the busi- ness for himself. He joined the Bos- ton Fire Depart- ment, Sept., 1892, and was discharged at his request in 1897. From 1889 to 1892 he served as a non-commis- sioned officer in Co. I, 9th Mass. Regt. In 1898 he was elected to the Common Council by the Democrats of Ward 15 and also in 1899. He is a member of Bethesda Lodge, I. O. O. F., Far- ragut Lodge, A. O. U. W., Boston Caledonian Club, South Boston Conclave, I. O. H., and Strandway Boat Club. He married Miss Cath- erine Mckenzie in 1892 and they reside at 360 E. Eighth St., with their family, Catherine, Marion, William, Margaret, Isabelle and Esther.
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HISTORY OF SOUTH BOSTON.
HON. JOHN B. MARTIN, commissioner of penal institutions, a son of Francis and
Margaret Martin, was born in South Boston and has always resided in the district. He received his education in public and private schools, having at one time been a pupil at the Lawrence School. He began his business train- ing in the establishment of which he is now proprietor at 54 and 56 Broad Street, Boston, where he conducts an extensive business in both the manufacture and sale of extracts, colorings and medicinal preparations.
As a public man, Mr. Martin is well known. From the time he first re- presented South Boston in public office up to the pre- sent time he has been an unceasing and able work- er for this district and his efforts have been in- strumental in securing for South Boston many im- provements, the people in return giving him their hearty support with the result that he was finally elected to the upper branch of the Mass- achusetts Legislature. Ilis interest has continued to be active for South Boston and when he returned to private life he did not cease to give his time and labor for this district as his carcer in the South Boston Citizens' Asso- ciation, both as a member and later as its president, testifies.
HON. JOHN B. MARTIN
In 1870 he became a member of the Demo- cratic Ward and City Committee, was made its secretary and served as such during 1870, 1871 and 1872. In the latter year he was elected to the Common Council from Ward 7, ( now Ward 13) and was re-elected the two succeeding years. In 1875, he was again honored by the voters of Ward 7, who elected him a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1876 he was tendered a renomination but de- clined to accept. Again in 1878, he was honored by heing elected a member of the Massachusetts Senate and the honor was once more conferred upon him in 1880.
He was selected a member of [the Board Directors of Public Institutions in 1880 ar served on that hoard until 1888, being preside during the latter year. Mr. Martin has alwa been a staunch advocate of Democracy and h always given his support to that party. 1902, under Mayor P. A. Collins' administratio he was appointed to his present position commissioner of penal institutions.
For several years Mr. Martin has been a men ber of the South Boston Citizens' Association al has always been active in its interests and ev for the welfare of South Boston. His exceller work so commended hi to his fellow membe that he was elected pres dent of the associati in 1894 and was re-elect each succeeding year unt 1900, serving six consec tive years. During th time many improvemen were made, or con menced, in South Bosto notably the building the Strandway, selectio of site and erection of th first high school in Sout Boston, removal of th House of Correction agitation for which bega in 1845, and its abandon ment as a prison accon plished in 1902, the publ observance of Evacuati Day and the extension Atlantic Avenue to Sout Boston. In 1898 the men bers of the Association and residents of the di trict tendered Mr. Martin a banquet and pr sented him a handsome loving cup. Amon the other organizations of which he is a men ber are : City Point Lodge, Knights of Ilono Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club, Clover Club Boston Athletic Association, Charitable Iris Society and the Knights of Columbus. He is als president of the South Boston Building Associa tion, having been elected as its first presidin officer and has been re-elected each year sinc then. Ile is also a member of the Lawrenc School Association. Mr. Martin resides at 76 East Fourth Street, with his children, Margaret John B., Francis X. and Arthur L.
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HISTORY OF SOUTH BOSTON.
OHN McCAFFREY, deceased. for thirty years engaged in the undertaking business. was born in Ireland. Oct. 3. 1S29, of Chris- pher and Margaret ( Drumm ) McCaffrey. He graduated from the National School, and then worked as bank clerk. H e
came to this coun- try and moved to South Boston in 1S54. He entered the employ of E. E. Rice. dve stuffs and chemicals. as ship- per. remaining for IS years. and. Feb. 26. 1872. entered the undertaking business at 75 Al- bany St .. which is still successfully conducted by his n. Christopher P. He was for many years ston of St. James Church. president of the nerican Hibernian- of South Boston. com- inder of the Knights of St. Patrick. and a ember of St. Vincent de Paul's Society. Mr. d Mr -. McCaffrey had five children of whom irv. Edward W .. Christopher P .. and Sarah now living. Mr. McCaffrey died at 131 I .. March 16. 1901. Mrs. McCaffrey live- in borche ter.
DOBERT McDEVITT. whose demi-e. April 25th. 1902. removed from South Boston one of its oldest and most philanthropic izens. had been a resident of this district for about 50 years. He was born in Cole- raine. Ire .. and came to the United States in 1846. He first settled in Brooklyn, N. Y .. but shortly afterward came to Boston. settling in this dis- trict. where he en- gaged in the bakery business.
For more than 40 vear- he conducted the most extensive wholesale bakery business in or about Boston. In 1851 married Mi-, Jane McClusky. He repre- Ited Ward 7. ( now Ward 13); in the Common uncil. in the late sixties, was one of the orig- itore of the Home for Destitute Catholic tildren. and for many years was one of its ectors. He retired from the bakery business 1892, and from that time up to his death. erated extensively in real e-tate, particularly South Boston. He died at his residence, 507 st Broadway, April 25: 1902.
D R. STEPHEN D. MCCARTHY, dentist, is a son of Cornelius 11. and Johanna Mc- Carthy and was born in South Boston, July 14, 1870. He attended the public schools of this district and graduated from the Bigelow School in 1885. He was em- ployed in a whole- sale dry goods house and then the Boston Electric Light Company. Continuing his studies, lie passed the civil service ex- amination and be- came a railway mail clerk and was in charge of the first mail car that came to South Boston. He attended the Evening High School and then began the study of dentistry at Harvard in 1899, finished the course and passed the State Board in 1901. He is a member of Robert Fulton Council K. of C., Railway Mail Mutual Benefit Ass'n., Boston P. O. Clerk's Ass'n .. and the Federal Penny Aid Society. He married Miss Mary C. Leary in 1897 and they have three children, Leo Joseph, Mary Agatha and Florence. Dr. McCarthy's Office is at 757 Broadway.
EDWARD FRANCIS MCGRADY was born in Jersey City, N J., Jan. 22, 1875, his par-
ents being James and Jane McGrady. He came to South Boston when six months old, and received his educa- tion here, being a graduate of the Lawrence School, and the Boston Evening High School.
After leaving school he entered the employ of the S. C. Devlin banking house, and later entered the employ of the Boston Herald. He is at present con- nected with the Boston Advertiser as pressman. Coun- cilman McGrady married Miss Mary J. Griffin. They have three children, Mary, Marguerite and Edward. He resides at 254 West Broadway. He was elected to the Common Council for 1902.
Councilman McGrady is a member of the Ward 13 Committee, president of the Josiah Quincy Club, of Ward 13, and a member of Boston Web Pressmen's Union No. 3, Interna- tional Printing Pressmen's Union of North America, and the Lawrence School Association.
HON. WILLIAM SARSFIELD MONARY.
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HISTORY OF SOUTH BOSTON.
JON. WILLIAM SARSFIELD McNARY. who for many years has been prominently lentified with South Boston, is not only well nown here. but throughout the state as well. [e is a son of Timothy and Mary McNary. and "as born in the town of Abington, Mass., Iarch 29. 1863. The early years of his life ere spent in his native place. and there he re- eived his first teaching. being a pupil of the ublic schools of that town.
When he was twelve years old, his parents hoved to South Boston, and here he entered the .awrence Grammar School, to resume his tudies, graduating two years later with the class f IS;7. at the age of 14 years. His grammar chool studies completed, he then entered the inglish High School, from which institution of earning he graduated three years later. his pro- ciency as an English scholar winning for him Franklin medal, his mark in English studies urpassing all others for twenty years.
This concluded his school education, and in SSo he entered the field of journalism, securing position on the Commercial Bulletin. as a re- porter. Here his proficiency in his studies roved of great benefit to him, and having a natural aptitude for newspaper work. his ability vas promptly recognized. From time to time his position was advanced. until finally he be- :ame managing editor, which position he held luring ISS9 and 1890.
He had not confined himself to newspaper work alone however, for in the meantime he had become deeply interested in political mat- ers. and when he reached his majority, in 1884, le took the stump for the Democratic State Committee, during the Cleveland campaign of hat year. In 1885, he entered the political ield as a Democratic candidate for Common Council in Ward 15, and was elected by a large rote. In 1886 he was a candidate for re-election and was successful.
It was not long before he became the recog- mized leader in Ward 15. He next became a candidate for the Massachusetts House of Rep- "esentatives from this ward, and was elected, erving during 1889. In the fall of that year he was again a candidate, and was re-elected, serv- ing in 1890. In that year he was nominated for the Massachusetts State Senate and was elected, serving South Boston in that body. during 1891. He was later re-elected, and served again in 18/92. At the conclusion of his term as repre- sentative, he again gave his attention to news-
paper work, becoming part owner of the Boston Democrat, in which he was interested until IS93. He was nominated for Congress in 1892, in the 13th Dist., but owing to a serious division in the Boston Democracy he was not elected.
In that year he was appointed water com- missioner of the city of Boston, which position he held during 1893 and 1894, resigning in the latter year to stand as a candidate for Congress, but again there was a lack of concerted action in the Democratic ranks and the Republican candidate won. In 1892 and 1896, Mr. McNary served as alternate to the Democratic National Convention. He served as secretary to the Democratic State Committee during IS98, 1899 and 1900. In 1900 he was a delegate at large to the Democratic National Convention, and, that same year, served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Ward 15, and was re- elected for 1901 and 1902. In 1901 he was also elected chairman of the Democratic State Com- mittee, being re-elected to that important posi- tion for the years 1902 and 1903, during which time he conducted the campaigns of Hon. William A. Gaston, for governor. In 1902 he was elected to Congress from the Tenth district, succeeding Congressman Henry F. Naphen. From 1896 on Mr. McNary was engaged in the insurance business.
During his long political career in South Boston Mr. McNary has taken a prominent part in many of the important campaigns of the city, state and nation, In 1896 and 1900 he was one of the most earnest and vigorous workers in the presidential campaigns and was a close and per- sonal adviser to Hon. William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic nominee. He has easily held the position of South Boston's most influential citizen, and has a national reputation as an orator and a ready debater on the leading ques- tions of the day.
Mr. McNary was married to Miss Albertine A. Martin, and they reside, with their daughter Helen, and son, William S., Jr., at 167 K Street. He is a member of South Boston Citizen's Association, St. Augustine's Lyceum, Boston Press Club, City Point Catholic Association, Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston College, South Boston Council and National Board of Directors, of the Knights of Columbus, Charitable Irish Society, Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. James Court, M. C. O. F., Mt. Washington Lodge, A. O. U. W., and other organizations.
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H JON. JEREMIAH J. MeNAMARA, member of the Governor's Council and prominent in pol tical affairs of the district, especially in Ward 13, was born in Boston, on old Fort Hill, De 5, 1864, and became a resident of South Boston when but five years of age. His parents wer John McNamara, well known throughout the city, who died in 1902, and Mary ( Cunningham McNamara. The subject of this sketch at first attended th old Boylston School on Fort Hill and, when he had move to the peninsula district, he attended the old Mather Schoo graduated from the Lawrence School in 1878 and then a tended the English High School.
After leaving school he took to the printing business working for five years for Rockwell & Churchill, three year for the Rand, Avery Co. and for eight years for Alfred Mudge He then embarked in the liquor business, which he has cor ducted ever since, now being located at 303 West Broadway and is counted among South Boston's solid business men.
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