Bio of GORMAN, John P. (b.1869), Wright Co., MN
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515   HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY

John P. Gorman, former postmaster, Maple Lake, was born August 18, 1869, 
in Port Hope, Canada, son of James and Bridget (Gearrie) Gorman, the former 
a native of Canada, and the latter of Ireland. In 1870 they came to Maple 
Lake and secured a farm. They are now retired. In the family there were 
seven children: Mary J., wife of A. J. Phillip, of Minneapolis; James F.; 
John P.; Margaret, wife of E. E. Connuch, of Gull Lake, Canada; Anna, wife 
of J. D. Kennedy, of Maple Lake; Lucy (deceased); and Thomas, of Maple Lake. 
John P. Gorman remained with his father until he was twenty-two years of 
age. Then he went to Little Falls, Minn., and engaged in the manufacturing
business. Later he took up farming. He purchased 137 acres in Maple Lake 
township, and farmed there for three years. He then operated a hotel and 
livery in Maple Lake. For three years he was 

516   HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY 

postmaster at Maple Lake. He now owns a farm in Albion township, and is 
interested to some extent in the real estate business. Mr. Gorman is one 
of the most prominent men in the community. He was village president four 
years and town treasurer five years, and has served in minor offices. He 
votes the Republican ticket, and belongs to the M. W. A. The family faith 
is that of the Roman Catholic church. Mr. Gorman is married, and has four 
children: Mildred Frances, Eloise Marion, Catherine Helen and Walter I.