GERAGHTY BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri
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GERAGHTY, John J. - b: 1860 St. Louis, MO
source: 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co - 
page: 626
residence: Clinton, Clinton Twp

John J. Geraghty, who is engaged in the plumbing and heating business at Clinton, 
is a native of Missouri. He was born in St. Louis in 1860 and is a son of John and 
Bridget (Gray) Geraghty, both natives of Ireland. When a young man the father 
located in St. Louis, coming from New York City. The mother came to America 
when a young girl with her parents. The father followed steamboating on the 
Mississippi River, and was accidentally killed while thus engaged at the St. Louis 
docks. The mother died in St. Louis. John J. Geraghty was one of two children born 
to his parents. The other, a twin brother, died in infancy. Mr. Geraghty was reared 
and educated in St. Louis and when seventeen years of age, began learning the 
plumber's trade and followed this line of work as a journeyman in St. Louis until 
1886. He then came to Clinton in the employ of Hasler & Sherpy, and took charge 
of the plumbing department of their hardware store. When Mr. Geraghty came to 
Clinton he had no intention of remaining here permanently, but at that time the 
big trades strike was on in St. Louis and Mr. Hasler was there looking for a 
plumber and upon meeting Mr. Geraghty, induced him to come to Clinton, as above 
stated. Mr. Geraghty remained with that concern for sixteen years, or until they 
sold out in 1902, at which time Mr. Geraghty bought their plumbing and heating 
department and Henry Baum, who was also in the employ of that company; in 
charge of the tinning department, took over that branch of the business and from 
that time until 1905 Mr. Geraghty and Mr. Baum continued their respective 
departments, although no partnership existed between them. In 1905, Mr. 
Geraghty required more space for his business and removed to his present place 
in the Cozart building, where he has since continued with his plumbing and 
heating business. Two of his sons who are plumbers, assist him. Mr. Geraghty was 
married in June, 1885, to Miss Elizabeth Heifernan, a native of St. Louis and a 
daughter of Daniel and Bridget (O'Boyle) Heifernan, both natives of Ireland. To Mr. 
and Mrs. Geraghty have been born eight children, as follows: Catherine, married 
Ray Kuhn of St. Louis, and they have one child, Thelma; John, a plumber employed 
by his father; Elizabeth, employed in the Clinton National Bank; Frank, plumber, 
with his father; Josephine, married Paul Carney of Clinton; Ellen, Paul and Daniel, 
all at home. Politically, Mr. Geraghty is a Democrat. He was appointed plumbing 
inspector for Clinton, but refused to serve in that capacity, although he promoted 
the adoption of a set of plumbing and sanitary rules which were adopted by the 
city of Clinton. These rules are known as the Memphis, Tennessee rules, and Mr. 
Geraghty regards them as the best sanitary rules in the country. He is a member 
of the Benevolent and Protective order of Elks, Knights of Columbus and the 
Woodmen of the World, and he and his family belong to the Catholic Church. 

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