Biographical Sketch of Israel H. McGready, Washington County, Missouri

>From "History of Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Crawford and 
Gasconade Counties", Biographical Appendix, Goodspeed Publishing 
Company, 1888.

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Israel H. McGready is a son of Israel McGready, whose long association 
and prominent connection with the interests of Washington County in 
various capacities, have combined to make his name equal in prominence
to that of almost any other man who has ever made Washington County his
home.  Israel McGready was born in Gallatin, Tenn., in 1802, and took 
up his residence in Washington County, Mo., as early as 1818.  He stud-
ied law, was admitted to the bar, and was elected circuit clerk, which
office he held for sixteen years, also acting as clerk of the supreme
court when that body was held in Potosi.  He also held the office of
public administrator for several years.  He married Miss Lucy McIlvane,
a native of Kentucky, and in their family were eight children who grew
to maturity, but four of whom are now living, viz.: Edward, Lucy, Sue
and Israel H.  The father died in 1880, the mother having died in 1868.
Israel H. McGready was born in Potosi, Washington County, September 3,
1845.  He was reared in his native place, receiving his education there
and at McKendree College, Illinois.  He has been largely engaged in
manufacturing lumber and farming, having owned, until recently, a very
desirable stock farm, which he disposed of to J. F. Boyd, though Mr.
McGready still retains the management of the same.  He is a genial and
whole souled man, and commands the respect of all who know him.


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