Bio of Tracy, Lawrence (b.1822) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Tracy, Lawrence, farmer, is a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, where he
was born January 6, 1822. He was second of six children born to James and
Elizabeth Byrne Tracy, who died in their native land. Previous to his
coming to this country (1846) the subject of our sketch spent five years
as engineer, and for four years followed that business in Pennsylvania.
January 13, 1849, he wedded Ann Foley, of Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania.
This marriage has been blessed with nine children, six of whom are living:
Mrs. Veronica McGinn, of Minneapolis; James A.; Mrs. Ann McGinn, of
Minneapolis; Ellen, a teacher of this county; Mrs. Elizabeth Fox; Mary F.
From Pennsylvania Mr. Tracy went, in 1850, to the copper mines of northern
Michigan, where he mined until 1856, when he settled in the town of Pell
(now Oakwood), Wabasha county, being one of the early pioneers of that
part of the county. In the fall of 1858 he moved to West Albany, where he
has since lived. He and his wife are members of the Catholic church. In
politics he is independent, supporting the men and principles of which his
judgement approves. He has been often called to the public service, being
a member of the first county board of supervisors; later was township
treasurer four years, and for sixteen years has held the office of
assessor. He is a man of intelligence, has at times contributed to the
local papers, and is one of the leading citizens of the community.