Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....M'Cambridge, Patrick 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

M’CAMBRIDGE, Patrick.—Many of the farmers of Grundy County have so prospered 
in their operations that they are able to retire comparatively early from 
active labor and live in ease and comfort. Patrick McCambridge, of Kinsman, 
Ill., is one of the men who has gained a comfortable competence from his farm 
land, which embraces 960 acres of land in Grundy County, 400 of which are 
Highland Township.  He was born in the northern part of Ireland in January, 
1839, a son of John and Mary (McAllister) McCambridge.  The family came to 
America in 1849 and settled in Kendall County, removing to Grundy County in 
1854, where his father died on the farm in Vienna Township, his mother having 
died in 1874.  To this union were born the following children:  Margaret and 
Bridget, deceased; Mrs. Mary Ann O’Malley of Seneca, Ill.; John, deceased; and 
Patrick.

Patrick McCambridge was born and reared on a farm, and received his schooling 
in the district schools of Kendall and Grundy Counties.  His first position 
was on a farm where oxen were used, and for his work he received $8 a month.  
Mr. McCambridge was well acquainted with the old Indian chief Shabbona.  On 
March 4, 1889, Mr. McCambridge was united in marriage with Catherine Weir, a 
native of Grundy County, and daughter of John and Catherine (Ferall) Weir.  
Mr. and Mrs. Weir, who are deceased, came to this country in 1854, and were 
the parents of the following children:  Owen, deceased; Thomas, Mrs. Patrick 
McCambridge, Mary, James, Patrick, deceased; Sarah Connor, and Michael.  Mr. 
and Mrs. Patrick McCambridge had three children:  Mable, deceased, and John 
and James, living at home.  In religious beliefs, Mr. McCambridge is a 
Catholic.  In politics he is a Democrat, his policy being to vote for the best 
man.  He has been on the village board for several years, and is a highly 
respected citizen.

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

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