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A Republican, Mr. Barry is a staunch sup- porter of the party's principles of government, and in 1908 served as a public administrator in Suffolk County. He is a member of the
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American and Boston Bar associations; of the Catholic Alumni Sodality; Knights of Colum- bus; Royal Arcanum; Charitable Irish Society, Twentieth Century Club and Boston City Club. He is a communicant of the Roman Catholic church. In all worthy movements designed to be of benefit to the city and its environs, Mr. Barry is an interested participant, whenever possible. He has never been known to refuse assistance in one of these undertakings, and has a reputation for loyal public spirit, upheld by consistent support of civic enterprises. Dur- ing the World War he was of valued assistance in the several campaigns of patriotic appeal.
Mr. Barry married (first), February 1, 1905, in Boston, Alice V. Doyle, of Boston, daughter of James H. Doyle, deceased, and Hannah (Driscoll) Doyle. Mrs. Alice V. (Doyle) Barry died in January of 1912; and Mr. Bar- ry married (second), November 28, 1914, at Natick, Lyla M. Hall, daughter of Martin and Margaret (Fair) Hall, both of whom are de- ceased. Of the first union were: 1. Alice Doro- thy, born November 9, 1905. 2. Robert Ed- mund, born June 20, 1907. 3. Helen Marie, born November 21, 1909. These three children were born in Boston. The second union has been without issue. The family residence is at No. 1804 Beacon Street, Brookline, with a summer residence at Shore Road, Magnolia, where Mr. Barry and his family have spent many delightful seasons along our famous and beautiful North Shore.
PATRICK FRANCIS MORAN-Having achieved a distinguished position in political and legal circles in Massachusetts, Patrick Francis Moran, who resides in East Boston, is one of this State's most prominent younger men who has served as representative to the Legislature of this Commonwealth. Mr. Moran
has acquired considerable renown for his ability as an attorney ever since his admission to the bar in 1921, having been engaged in the practice of his profession in association with the well-known legal firm of Conway & Sul- livan.
Mr. Moran was born in Boston, March 5, 1893, son of Patrick Francis Moran, Sr., who died in Boston, December 18, 1920, and Mary Ellen (McElhenny) Moran, born in Charles- town, in 1865, and died in East Boston, in 1896. Patrick Francis Moran, Sr., was born in New- tonbarry, County Wexford, Ireland, February 14, 1857, and came to the United States at the age of twenty-four, settling in Boston, where he engaged in the boilermaking and blacksmith trade, in which he continued successfully all his life. Mr. and Mrs. Moran were the parents of five children, two of whom are living: 1. Mary Ellen, married Weldon Lakeman, of East Boston. 2. Patrick Francis, of whom further.
Patrick Francis Moran was educated in Fitton Parochial Grammar School, from which he was graduated in June, 1907, and at the High School of Commerce, where he was graduated in June, 1911, some years after which he entered law school, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws from that institution with the class of 1920, being admitted to the bar of Massachusetts in 1921. In 1920, Mr. Moran was elected as a mem- ber of the House of Representatives from this district and served with pronounced success in this honored position, giving to every question the impartial opinion of his trained, legal mind and conscientiously supporting every measure or bill which had the interest of his fellow-citi- zens or the progress of his Commonwealth in mind. Returning to private life, he resumed his legal practice in connection with the firm of Conway & Sullivan, with whom he has ever since remained. He enjoys a large independent practice, with a clientele which appreciates his sincere and successful accomplishments. Mr. Moran is popular in fraternal affairs as a mem- ber of Lieutenant Flaherty Post, American Le- gion, and in his religious adherence, he is a member of the Roman Catholic Church of the
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Holy Redeemer, and prominent in the Order of Massachusetts Catholic Foresters.
During the World War, Mr. Moran enlisted in August, 1917, and was first detailed to the Officers' Training Camp at Plattsburg, New York, and there commissioned second lieutenant of infantry, attached to the 77th Division at Camp Upton, Long Island, being sent overseas in May, 1918. He saw active service in Aisne offensive and in the Meuse and Argonne cam- paigns, and by reason of his valor and courage, in August, 1918, he was elevated to the rank of first lieutenant and placed in command of Com- pany E, 302d Supply Train, 72d Division, which served valiantly all through the war, and was mustered out of service on June 6, 1919, at Camp Devens.
Mr. Moran finds great relaxation from active professional cares in hiking, having been for- merly a star in track work during his high school days. His residence is No. 127 Meridian Street, East Boston, where he is a leading figure in community affairs and always interested in serving his fellow-citizens to the best of his ability.
JOHN JOSEPH HARTIGAN-Replete of variety and personal advancement in time of peace and war, the career of John Joseph Harti- gan, prominent attorney of Boston, is of unusual interest.
He was born in Boston, June 9, 1892, son of Edward Michael and Margaret W. (Donovan) Hartigan. His father was a native of New York City; he came to Boston as a youth, here worked as stenotyper, and lived to the age of forty-seven years, death having occurred Jan- uary 1, 1900. Margaret W. (Donovan) Harti- gan was born in Ireland, and came to the United States, with her parents, as a little girl. She survives as this is written (1928). In the fam-
ily were six children, of whom the following survive: John Joseph, of whom further; Ed- ward Michael, Jr., Gertrude M., and Mary A.
John Joseph Hartigan secured his elementary education in Bigelow Grammar School, of South Boston, completing the course therein in 1905. In 1909 he took his diploma from Boston Col- lege High School; in 1913 took the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Boston College; in 1914, from that institution, the degree of Master of Arts, and in the fall of 1914 entered Harvard University School of Law, later transferring to Boston University School of Law. Meanwhile, the United States had declared war against Ger- many (April, 1917), and on March 26 of that year Mr. Hartigan enlisted, was stationed at Boston, and went overseas in November, 1917, with the 101st Infantry. His record in France was one of some brilliance, as he saw service in every part along the battle lines of that repub- lic, receiving his commission as second lieutenant, 311th Infantry, in September, 1918, and his commission as first lieutenant in December, 1918, after the signing of the Armistice. On June 17, 1919, he was discharged from service, then holding the rank of captain, 101st National Guard, resumed the course of his professional career where he had left it, in commencement. In November of 1919 Mr. Hartigan was ad- mitted to the Massachusetts bar, and from that month to the present has been in practice con- tinuously, with offices at No. 185 Devonshire Street, Boston.
General affairs of Boston have interested Mr. Hartigan since the year of his majority. He is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, YD Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion, having been commander of the Suffolk County post for two years. He is a communicant of the Roman Catholic Church, Parish of the Holy Name, West Roxbury.
Mr. Hartigan married, in Brookline, October 22, 1922, Mary A. Greene, native of Brookline, daughter of William F. Greene, deceased, and Mary A. (Kieffe) Greene, who survives her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Hartigan have children: 1. John Joseph, Jr., who was born August 20,
geo M.Birmingham.
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1923. 2. James Robert, February 10, 1925. 3. Mary Patrice, July 10, 1926. The family dwell- ing is at No. 1014 South Street, Boston.
LEO M. BIRMINGHAM-One of Boston's prominent young men, Leo M. Birmingham, who has been three times elected a member of the Massachusetts Legislature, serving in 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, and reëlected for 1929-1930, and who since 1921 has been engaged in the under- taking business, is one of the well-known fu- neral directors of Boston and vicinity with an office located at No. 379 Market Street, Brigh- ton.
Leo M. Birmingham was born in the Brigh- ton district of Boston, April 14, 1893, son of Michael and Mary (O'Farrell) Birmingham. Michael Birmingham was one of the early pio- neers in organizing labor unions among the linemen of the New England Telephone Com- pany and is still engaged in the telephone in- dustry.
Leo M. Birmingham received his early educa- tion at the Bennett Grammar School, after which he entered Boston College High School, from which he was graduated in 1911. He contin- ued his education at Boston College, receiving his degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1915. He later attended the New England Institute of Anatomy, Sanitary Science, and Embalming, graduating with high merit. During his high school and college career, he was employed during the summers by the New England Tele- phone Company, and upon his graduation, he was offered an excellent position with the Bos- ton office, in plant accounting on outside con- struction. He was thus employed for four years, acquiring a reputation for thorough and earnest ability and absolute dependability. He was then promoted to the engineering department where he remained for two years. In 1925, he was induced to become a candidate for the Massachusetts Legislature, although prior to
that time, he had never taken more than a pass- ing interest in politics. Accepting the nom- ination, Mr. Birmingham immediately turned his energetic faculties toward achieving elec- tion, starting immediately on a brilliant cam- paign, during which he spoke as many as six times a night in his district, and addressed large audiences. His ability as a speaker won him his election, for when he first announced his candidacy, many said he had no chance. His district was formerly called the 26th Suffolk, having been changed during his second term to the 22nd Suffolk district. While a member of the Legislature, he has taken a prominent part in its affairs, having served, in 1925-1926, the Committee on Public Health, and in the ses- sion of 1927 and 1928, on Public Health and Mercantile Affairs; the present session, 1929 and 1930, he is on the Committee of Rules and Public Health, also minority floor leader of the Democratic party and House.
In his business, Mr. Birmingham is one of the progressive men of his locality, his present of- ·fice and chapel, located at No. 379 Market Street, Brighton, being well equipped for his professional work. His popularity in local affairs is shown by the fact that he is an ex- post commander of the Brighton and Allston Post, American Legion. He is a member of Brighton Council, Knights of Columbus, of which he is Past Grand Knight; also a mem- ber of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, of which he is Past District Deputy; Loyal Order of Moose; Irish National Foresters; the Bos- ton Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and the Brighton Catholic Institute. During the recent World War, Mr. Birmingham enlisted, in 1918, at the age of twenty-five, before being drafted, and served in the United States Navy. He enlisted as a second-class seaman and was assigned to the naval district at Hingham, Massachusetts; later he was transferred to Bumpkins Island in Boston Harbor, and still later to the Rockland Maine Naval District. During his service, he made application to become an ensign and, having passed a qualifying ex-
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amination for boatswain mate, was sent to Harvard University, Cambridge, to the govern- ment school there, where he had the rank of petty officer. After four months of study, he passed his examination and was commissioned an ensign, just before the Armistice, November 11, 1918.
THOMAS E. HOGAN-Thoroughly ground- ed in the comprehensive details of motor me- chanics, of which he has made a study during the whole course of his active career, Thomas E. Hogan, of Boston, is eminently qualified for the position he holds as treasurer of the auto- mobile tire business that bears his name. Prac- tical experience covering many years was one of his greatest assets when he departed from the actual field of mechanics, for it was during this course that he familiarized himself with the vulnerable parts of his work, and was thereby able to correct deficiencies and to offer the cor- rected product to the public. He was depend- able, and people came to know it and to trust to his mature judgment, thus bringing to his headquarters a trade that spelled success and prosperity. There was nothing haphazard about him. His knowledge of his art was broad- there were no mysteries in it to this master, who demanded the best and knew whether or not he got it. In his association with the public he is gracious and reliable, while his citizenship and patriotic qualities are of the highest, making him a valuable unit in the commercial and civic progress of the community.
Mr. Hogan was born in Boston, Massachu- setts, April 13, 1888, a son of Edward and Frances (Scanlon) Hogan, and was educated in the public schools, after which he became an employee of Peter Burlow, one of the city's pio- neer bicycle dealers, where he was set to work repairing machines and where he remained for three years. He then accepted a position as
chauffeur for Mrs. Rose Dexter, of Boston, with whom he remained for ten years, traveling in Europe and this country with her cars. When the United States entered the World War in 1917 he enlisted in the army, and was assigned to the corps of motor mechanics, 13th Regi- ment, raised to the rank of sergeant, and de- tailed to Augusta, Georgia. He was honorably mustered out of the service in November, 1918, and in 1919 organized the business of Thomas E. Hogan, Incorporated, dealers in Fisk tires exclusively, with stores in Boston, Lynn and Brockton, Massachusetts, his father being pres- ident and himself treasurer of the corporation. The first of the stores was on Boylston Street, Boston, the business being removed after six months to Commonwealth Avenue, where they remained for two years, then erecting their own building at Nos. 95-97 Huntington Avenue, where they still have their principal business, with branches as noted. Although engaged in the automobile trade, both of the officers of this corporation are devoted to horses and to riding, possessing a fine lot of good animals and en- joying their recreation at every opportunity. The elder man was formerly a dealer in fine horses in Boston, but had retired when his son organ- ized the tire business and induced him to accept the presidency. Thomas E. Hogan is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Knights of Columbus, of Boston, and also of the Boston Athletic Association. His church is the Mission Roman Catholic.
Thomas E. Hogan married, April 28, 1917, Bertha Haskell, daughter of George Haskell. They are the parents of one child: Edward, born in Boston, March 5, 1918.
FRANCIS J. ROCHE-The bar of Boston has a brilliant membership, composed of men whose records are comparable with those shown anywhere in the nation. Francis J. Roche, to- day a foremost counselor-at-law, whose name
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is known widely through legal circles of New England, owns a record of singular interest and high honor.
He was born December 12, 1894, in Cam- bridge, son of John A. and Catherine M. (Dona- hue) Roche, both of whom were born in County Cork, Ireland. His father, born July 31, 1860, died December 12, 1924, in Cambridge, having come here after a lengthy residence in Ireland and England, where he engaged in business as a building contractor. His death brought deep sadness to many, for he was very well liked by all with whom he came in contact. Catherine M. (Donahue) Roche survives her husband, and continues to reside in Cambridge. In the family were six children, of whom the youngest and only one to survive is Francis J. Roche.
'He completed the elementary course at St. Mary's Parochial School in 1908, graduated from Boston College High School in 1912, from Bos- ton College, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, in 1916, and from Harvard Law School in 1921, with degree of Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted to the bar one year before his gradua- tion from law school.
But meanwhile the United States had entered the World War, barely a year after Mr. Roche had undertaken his study of law. In 1917 he en- rolled in the Harvard Regiment, and later was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. In July of that year he enrolled in the Naval Aviation Corps, and was stationed at Massachusetts In- stitute of Technology. After two months' train- ing he was ordered to Pensacola Air Station, in Florida, for instruction in flying. He was com- missioned in February, 1918, and remained for a short while as an instructor before orders to England were received. Overseas, in England first and then in France, he served as a pilot until after the Armistice. In December, 1918, he was appointed Judge Advocate at Bordeaux, and also served as Bordeaux representative of the Paris Naval Board on Claims. When placed on inactive duty in September, 1919, he held the rank of lieutenant, which rank he now holds in the United States Naval Reserves.
After the war Mr. Roche resumed his legal
studies, and has been actively engaged in prac- tice since the summer of 1921. His offices, in Barristers' Hall, Pemberton Square, Boston, are known to an ever-increasing clientele, and his reputation has augmented with the years. Suc- cessful at practice, Mr. Roche has time for general affairs, and takes an active part in them, both in Boston proper and in Cambridge, where he continues to make his residence. He is a member of the American Legion, Boston Ath- letic Association, Sandy Burr Country Club, and the Boston City Club. Fraternally, he is af- filiated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Knights of Columbus.
Francis J. Roche married, October 17, 1925, in Cambridge, Margaret Frances Quinn, daugh- ter of Mayor Edward W. Quinn of Cambridge, and Julia (Gately) Quinn. Mr. and Mrs. Roche reside at No. 406 Broadway, Cambridge.
PAUL JOSEPH STELLA-Among Bos- ton's more prominent younger attorneys is Paul Joseph Stella, whose offices are in the Pember- ton Building, and who has engaged in practice since the close of 1927, now having a satisfactory clientele which tends to increase steadily. He was born February 18, 1902, at Hyde Park, son of Epifanio and Teresa (Tamburello) Stella. His father, who was born October 6, 1854, at St. Catherine, Isle of Sicily, came to the United States at the age of forty years, spent a short time in New York City, then removed to Massa- chusetts, with residence at Pittsfield. In 1903 he removed to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he has lived through the years that have succeeded. He is a retired mason and man of affairs, of successful career. Teresa (Tambur- ello) Stella also was born in Sicily, at Isinella, in 1864. In the family were born children: 1. Joseph. 2. Rose, wife of Joseph Mangano. 3. Paul Joseph, of whom follows. 4. Carmel, wife of James Mangano.
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Paul Joseph Stella was a year old when his parents removed from Hyde Park to Ports- mouth, New Hampshire, and it was there that he prepared for college, completing the course in Farragut Grammar School in 1915, and tak- ing his diploma from high school in 1920. In the fall of the latter year, he matriculated in the University of Maine, where he studied two years, preparing to take up legal study after- ward. In 1922 he entered Boston University of Law, whence he was graduated in 1925, and was admitted to the bar of Massachusetts in No- vember of 1927, since which month he has engaged actively in practice. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Bos- ton Bar Association, the Social Law Library of Boston, and takes recreation in reading the classics, particularly the works of Shakespeare. In college he was active as an athlete, having been a member of the track team at the Univer- sity of Maine. He is fond of football and base- ball, rarely missing an important game when attendance is possible from Boston. He is a communicant of the Roman Catholic church. Popular now among barristers of his generation in Boston, while a student in Maine he was affiliated with Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, national social organization.
Paul Joseph Stella makes his residence in Brookline, at No. 1454 Beacon Street. His Bos- ton offices in the Pemberton Building are in Nos. 901-06.
JOHN J. WATSON-Automobiling in New England had an early champion in John J. Watson, whose career in this and other di- rections has been replete of interest. He is one of the best-known dealers in automobile tires within the metropolitan area of Boston, and con- ducts his business from No. 66 Hereford Street. What he has accomplished has been due to in- born talent and versatility, together with vision
and intelligent application of effort toward a given end.
John J. Watson was born in France, in the little community of Sedan, January 1, 1879. His father, Paul Watson, was a stone cutter by trade, which trade he learned in France. For a number of years he plied his trade in New England, at Fall River and New Bedford, Massachusetts. Death came to him at the latter city, where his body is interred. John J. Watson's mother, Ellen (St. Pierre) Watson, is also deceased.
When Mr. Watson was but three years of age his parents came to this country from France, and took up residence at Fall River. There he attended school and in youth took up the trade of blacksmith. In this connection he became expert at tool making, following that phase of the trade for four years. Meanwhile, his father had practiced the trade of stone cutter, as noted; and from him Mr. Watson learned the trade, which he followed for six years. He was then a fancy skater of some repute, and it is interesting to recall that for twelve years he engaged as instructor at ice skating. It was in 1902 that he came to Boston, secured a place as mechanic in a Park Square garage, and in 1903 went to work for Brophy Brothers, which firm was among the pioneers in the handling of automobile tires and supplies and in the making of repairs. The Brophy or- ganization operated the first vulcanizing shop in Boston, it is said. And here Mr. Watson acquired his knowledge of the automobile tire business. He drove the first motor cab in the city. Later, with his full knowledge of the business, he went into business for himself, at the present address. He has been markedly successful, carrying the finest lines of rubber goods. It is interesting to note here also that during the early speed races of Grant and Ralph de Palma, Mr. Watson always had charge of tire changes at the racing pits. His expertness was of a great assistance to the drivers, who oftentimes competed for his services.
While Mr. Watson has thus engaged busily at the commercial course of his career, he has not failed to participate actively in general affairs.
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He is a charter member of the Watertown Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; life-member and formerly president of the Boston Auto Club; owner of the Dover Country Club, of Dover; and life-member of the Plymouth Country Club. His church is St. Theresa's, of Watertown, where he makes his residence, at No. 107 Boylston Street. His hobby is golf.
Mr. Watson married, at Watertown, in 1918, May Gavin, daughter of P. J. and - (Lynch) Gavin, and they have one child: John J., Jr., who was born at Watertown in 1919.
ANDREW JOSEPH MACDONNELL-
Equipped with a finished education, acquired in colleges in Canada, and with the practical experience in the law in that country that he deemed advantageous in widening his sphere of activities, Andrew Joseph Macdonnell, dur- ing nearly ten years of professional work in Boston, has established an enviable reputa- tion. Being well versed in the legal technicali- ties obtaining in the codes of two countries, he has found a special field for his professional labors and has acquitted himself with credit. Among the legal specialists practicing at the bar of Massachusetts he has made for him- self a secure and profitable position, winning a host of friends by virtue of his knowledge and his pleasing personality. His abilities have been recognized by the appointing powers of the bar of this State, who have assigned him to many important cases that called for special knowledge, which has widened his reputation as a finished exponent of his profession.
He was born in Glace Bay, Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, May 5, 1887, a son of Angus Macdonnell, a native of Margaree, Cape Breton Island, and a son of Roderick Macdonnell, who emigrated from Scotland to Nova Scotia in 1834. Angus was a merchant at Glace Bay and accumulated considerable Bos.ii-14
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