Bio of Patrick Cronin (b.1862 d.1911)Wabasha Co., MN

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Note: This Biography is taken from the book "History of Wabasha County" 
copyrighted 1920.

Cronin - 

Patrick Cronin, who took part in advancing the agricultural interests of 
Wabasha County by the development of a good farm in Gillford Township, but 
who some eight years ago joined the silent majority, was born in West 
Albany Township, this county, in March, 1862, son of Patrick and Mary 
Cronin. The parents came to Wabasha county, Minn., from Ireland in the 
latter fifties, locating in Hyde Park Township, whence after a few years, 
they moved to West Albany Township, near the Catholic church. Both are 
now deceased. Patrick Cronin (Jr.) was reared on his parent's farm and 
educated in the district school. He followed agriculture all his life, 
beginning for himself at the age of 21, when he bought 320 acres of 
productive land in Gillford Township, section 14. When he took possession 
there were no buildings, but he erected a good set, including a 
substantial and comfortable frame house, and all necessary barns and 
outbuildings. With an adequate equipment he carried on general farming 
successfully until his death on February 13, 1911. Politically he was a 
Democrat, with independent tendencies, in casting his vote placing the 
man above the party, and in religion was a Catholic and member of St. 
Patrick's congregation in West Albany Township. Mr. Cronin was married 
June 21, 1898, to Mary Laqua, who was born in Gillford Township, this 
county, January 1, 1880, daughter of William and Mary Laqua. Of this 
union five children were born: William P., July 12, 1899, who is now 
helping his mother operate the home farm; Edward James, born January 17, 
1901, who died in June the same year; Edward Joseph, born November 14, 
1902, who is living on the home farm; Mary Rita, born April 17, 1905; 
and John Sylvester, born July 6, 1908, who being the youngest members of 
the family, are also living at home with their mother. After her 
husband's death Mrs. Cronin moved to Lake City, but in 1918 returned to 
the farm, where she has since resided.

Note: This Biography is taken from the book "History of Wabasha County" 
copyrighted 1920.
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