Dennis Shoolin History of Montana,by Joaquin Miller, 1894 May be copied for non-profit purposes. USGENWEB Montana Archives Dennis Shoolin, Alderman, representing the first ward in the City Council of Anaconda, is a prosperous contractor and painter. A native of the Emerald Isle, Mr. Shloolin came from the old country to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania in 1862 where he at once began contracting and painting and where he was successfully engaged in this occupation until 1880. That year he came to Montana and located at Butte. Previous to this, however, he had gone to California and spent nearly four years working at his trade there. In Butte he remained about three years. In 1883 when Anaconda began to build up he began contracting at this place and that year carried on business at both points at the same time. He permanently located in Anaconda in 1885. Mr. Shoolin is also interested in developing rich mineral property, silver and lead mines, which assay 2400 ounces to the ton. Ever since he took up his residence here he has been active in political affairs, affiliating with the Democratic party. He was first elected to the City Council from the first ward in 1888 and has been continued in the position ever since.April 25, 1885 the same year Mr. Shoolin located in Anaconda, he married Lucy Mallory, daughter of Phillip Malloryof Indiana. Her mother's maiden name was Amanda Mahoney. Mr. and Mrs. Shoolin have one son, Dr. Edgar B. Shoolin. USGenWeb Project NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format forprofit, nor for commercial presentation by any other organization. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than as stated above, must obtain express writtenpermission from the author, or the submitter and from the listed USGenWeb Project archivist.