Bio of McGrath, John (b.1855) Wabasha Co., MN
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McGrath, John (page 555), proprietor of a good farm of 80 acres located in
sections 24 and 25, Oakwood Township, was born in this township, October
5, 1855, son of Michael and Ellen (Nolan) McGrath, who had settled in this
township about six years before his birth. He was reared on the home farm
and in his boyhood attended the rural schools. After remaining home until
arriving at the age of 21, he went to Walsh County, North Dakota, where he
resided for five years. On his return he bought his present farm, on which
he erected buildings which were subsequently destroyed by fire. He has
replace them by another set, bringing his farm into good condition, and as
a general farmer is successfully raising grain and stock. Mr. McGrath was
married March 7, 1905, to Bridget Ryan, and he and his wife have been the
parents of six children: John Joseph, Zita Marie, Mary Rose, Ellen Honora,
William Anthony, and Michael Aloysius, the last mentioned being now
deceased. Mr. McGrath and his family are members of the Catholic church,
and he belongs also to the Knights of Columbus.