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I am looking for John Cavanaugh, born in County Sligo, Ireland, about 1829. He moved to
the U.S., and lived in Will County, Ill.
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"Will County IL Archives Biographies.....
Cavanaugh, John 1829 -
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Author: Portraits & Bio Sketches, 1890
JOHN CAVANAUGH.
The estate which this gentleman has secured is a monument to his ability as an
agriculturist, and a conclusive proof that persistent effort will be rewarded. It
comprises three hundred and eighty-eight acres on section 35, Jackson Township, and it
needs but a glance to assure the passer-by that here comfort abounds, while thrift is seen
in every detail of the work which is carried on.
The estate is thoroughly improved, the buildings being especially noticeable for their
size, number and convenience. In County Sligo, Ireland, about 1829, John Cavanaugh opened
his eyes to the light, and in the Emerald Isle he remained until he was almost twenty
years old. He then went to England, where he remained until the fall of 1851, when he
determined to seek a wider field for his energies in the land across the sea. Taking
passage for America he landed in New York, whence he went to Albany, sojourning in that
city three or four months. He then took up his residence in the western part of the Empire
State, making Herkimer County his home for some two years. His next removal was to Will
County, Ill., where he has since been a resident, and where he has devoted his attention
to agriculture. One of the most important events in the life of Mr. Cavanaugh was his
choice of a companion, and he has no reason to
regret his selection. His wife bore the maiden name of Kate Maher, and was born in County
Kilkenny, Ireland, November 15, 1838. She was about twenty-three years old when she left
her native isle for America, and at the time of her marriage she was living in Wilmington,
this county. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Cavanaugh includes ten living children and two
deceased. The latter are James E. and Mathew; the survivors are William, Michael, Thomas
P., George, Edward, Mary, Lizzie, Maggie J., Julia and Katie A. The active intellect and
quick wit which are proverbial to natives of the Emerald Isle are not lacking in our
subject and his estimable wife, and the religious element of their characters is satisfied
with the worship of the Catholic Church, in the faith of which they are devout believers.
Mr. Cavanaugh has been Commissioner of Highways, taking the interest which all dwellers in
the country should in the
improvement of the roads.
Additional Comments:
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois, Containing Full Page
Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens
of the County; Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1890
File at:
http://files.usgwarchives.org/il/will/bios/cavanaug502gbs.txt
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