Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Broderick, Lawrence 
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Author: History of Grundy County IL 1914

Broderick, Lawrence – The preservation of law and order, and handling of such 
criminals who will come into the best of committees, especially those which 
are the seat of justice, constitute a heavy task which only competent men can 
work out successfully.  Experience, knowledge of men, and strict integrity are 
characteristics which are necessary to those who are at the head of the police 
forces of centers of civilization, and among those thus qualified, is Lawrence 
Broderick of Morris, the efficient Chief of Police.  Chief Broderick was born 
at Morris, Ill., August 12, 1857, a son of Michael and Kate (Sheriden) 
Broderick, early settlers of Morris.  The father, a section boss, and 
excellent man, died in 1870, but his widow survived him until 1898, when she, 
too, passed away.  During her long widowhood, Mr. Broderick took care of her 
and gave her every comfort within his power.  After twelve years' efficient 
service as a member of the police force, he was, in 1900, placed at its head, 
and since then has continued to justify his elevation to that important 
office.  His men work effectively under him, and the citizens are given 
protection, as never before.

In April, 1890, Mr. Broderick was united in marriage with Ella McElliott, born 
at Morris, daughter of Daniel McElliott, who was born in Ireland.  Mr. and 
Mrs. Broderick became the parents of the following children:  Ellen, Margaret, 
Katie, John, Thomas, and Clement.  He is a consistent member of the Catholic 
Church.  In political faith, he is an Independent, preferring to vote for the 
man he deems best fitted for the office in question, rather than to bind 
himself down to any one party.  Fraternally, he belongs to the Modern Woodmen 
of America and the Knights of Columbus.  Efficient, conscientious and hard-
working, Mr. Broderick is an ideal official, and has laid the city of Morris 
under obligation to him for what he has accomplished.

page 775

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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