From: "Marialice P. Mangan" < marialis@nycap.rr.com> Subject: [Rensselaer] John McKENNA Obit - 1898 - NY Times Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 16:56:10 -0500 I am posting this obituary because it seemed to me an especially interesting one.
NEW YORK TIMES -- 17 DEC 1898
"John McKENNA, who 30 years ago was one of the best known Irish Nationalists in the U.S., died yesterday at his home in Boston, aged 56 years.
He was born in Carrick-on Suir, Tipperary, Ireland, and came to this country in 1848. He engaged in business in Troy, NY and later was Chief of Police of that city and a lieutenant in the militia.
When President Cleveland was elected the first time, Col. McKENNA was appointed Chief Usher at the White House. Later he was appointed Internal Revenue agent at Boston. He leaves 3 sons and 2 daughters, his eldest son, James, being a physician of Troy."
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This is not one of my lines but I have a small amount of information on him. If anyone is interested, please e-mail me off-list.
