Will County IL Archives Biographies.....McFadden, John Jr 1856 - 
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Author: Portraits & Bio Sketches, 1890

JOHN McFADDEN, JR. This gentleman, who is proprietor of the well-known 
McFadden Livery on Ottawa Street, is recognized as one of the leading men in 
this business in Joliet. He has a fine outfit, comprising some of the best 
horses and vehicles and enjoys the patronage of a large portion of those who 
are dependent upon this method of getting over the country. He has a life-long 
interest in the welfare and progress of the city of Joliet. which is his 
native place. He was born April 17, 1856, and is the son of John and Bridget 
(Hafferty) McFadden, who came hither about 1850. The parents of Mr. McFadden 
were natives of Ireland; the mother is deceased and the father resides in 
Joliet. The subject of this notice received a good education in the city 
schools and in early manhood became a member of the Fire Department, driving 
the first steam fire engine which was brought into the city. He remained 
connected with this for a period of six years and then in 1879, established 
his present livery business on East Van Buren Street from which he removed in 
1883, putting up his present fine barn which occupies one of the most 
desirable locations in the city, being just west of the court-house and near 
Hotel Royal and the depot. In addition to his livery business Mr. McFadden 
deals quite extensively in horses from which he enjoys profitable returns. 
While having extensive business interests, he has found time to devote some 
attention to city politics, in which he is independent. He was elected to 
represent the Second Ward in the City Council in 1889, and still holds the 
office. He was reared in the Catholic faith of his forefathers and is 
prominently connected with St. Mary's Church, in Joliet. A man upright and 
honest in his transactions, he is highly spoken of by all who know him. He 
commenced at the foot of the ladder in life and has accumulated a fair share 
of this world's goods through his own unaided efforts. He enjoys the 
acquaintance of a large circle of friends. Mr. McFadden on the 25th of 
October, 1881, was united in marriage with Maria Duggan. Mrs. McFadden, also a 
native of Joliet, was born in 1857 and was the daughter of Edward and Mary 
Duggan, who were natives of Ireland and are now residing in Joliet. Of this 
union there were born two sons and one daughter—Charles, Frank and Mary. Mrs. 
McFadden departed this life at the family residence in Joliet, November 23, 
1889.

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 
 


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