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PATRICK C. HALEY, attorney-at-law, of Joliet, was born at Saranac, Clinton 
County, N. Y., March 17, 1849. When he was two years of age his parents, 
Thomas and Hannah Haley, came to Illinois and settled in Joliet, where his 
education was primarily conducted. After graduating from the high school of 
this city he took a course of study in the law department of the Michigan 
State University, from which he graduated in the class of 1871. During the 
same year he was admitted to the bar and commenced the practice of his 
profession in Joliet. In April of 1871 he formed a law partnership with J. R. 
Flanders, but this connection continued only until December of that year. 
While he had no means at the time of starting in practice, his ability and 
intelligence made him a conspicuous figure at the bar from the first. In July, 
1874, he entered into partnership with J. L. O'Donnell, and the firm of Haley 
& O'Donnell is to-day one of the most prominent and successful in northern 
Illinois.

In corporation law, of which he has made a specialty, Mr. Haley is considered 
an authority, his long study and thorough knowledge of every phase and 
technicality of that department of the law giving him a reputation as a 
practitioner second to none. For years he has been retained as attorney for a 
number of corporations, including the Michigan Central, Wabash, Santa Fe and 
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad companies. He has filled the position of 
corporation attorney for the sanitary district of Chicago for Will County in 
matters which involved millions of dollars. That his services have been 
appreciated by the trustees of the board is evidenced by the fact that, in 
addition to his salary, he was voted $6,000 as a Christmas gift in 1898.

In Mr. Haley the Democratic party has found a steadfast supporter. His advice 
has been freely sought by party leaders. Having the welfare of the party at 
heart, he has given to it much of his time and contributed to the promotion of 
its interests. For a number of years, as a member of the Democratic state 
central committee, he was active in the politics of the state. In 1874 his 
party elected him city attorney, an office that he held for one year, filling 
it in such a manner as to win the commendation, not only of Democrats, but 
also the warmest praise of Republicans as well. For fourteen years he has been 
a member of the Joliet city council. In April, 1891, he was elected mayor of 
the city, and this position he filled for two years, giving the city an 
energetic and progressive administration. Ten days before the congressional 
election of 1882 he was nominated by his party for congress. Others had 
declined to make the race against the Republican candidate, Hon. William 
Cullen, of Ottawa, for all believed that there was not the smallest chance of 
victory. However, for the sake of the party, he consented to enter the race.
During the few days before election he made ten speeches. His reputation as a 
man was such that, although the Republicans usually had a majority of about 
seven thousand votes, he not only received the Democratic votes, but many of 
the Republican also. At the close of the election he was declared the 
successful candidate, but afterward the decision was reversed and it was 
decided that he lost by seventy-seven votes. This was such a remarkable 
showing that Republicans, both of the district and state, were alarmed 
concerning the tenure of their party in this district.
 
To many Mr. Haley is known only through his connection with law and public 
affairs. However, those who know him best find him to be a man of genial 
social qualities, companionable, affable and large-hearted. He is domestic in 
his tastes and spends his leisure hours in the companionship of his wife and 
children. He was singularly fortunate in his marriage, as his wife has been a 
true helpmate and devoted companion. Prior to their marriage December 1, 1875, 
she was Miss Mary A. D'Arcy. Her father, John D'Arcy, settled in Joliet in 
1851, and became a successful cattle-buyer and real-estate owner here.

Mr. and Mrs. Haley have nine children, viz.: Margaret Caton, a graduate of St. 
Mary's convent; Robert Emmet, who is a law student in Michigan State 
University; Raymond Aubrey, a student in St. Bede's College, at Peru, Ill.; 
Marion Columbia, Edna Madeline, Genevieve, Paul Columbus, Mary Angela and John 
Patrick. The family occupy a residence on South Center street that was erected 
by Mr. Haley, and is the most costly residence in the city. It is a fine three-
story and basement building, with six rooms on each floor, and furnished in a 
manner reflecting the refined tastes and high culture of the inmates. In 
addition to this property, Mr. Haley is the owner of several houses and a 
business block in the city.

Additional Comments:
Genealogical and Biographical Record of Will County Illinois Containing 
Biographies of Well Known Citizens of the Past and Present, Biographical 
Publishing Company, Chicago, 1900

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