Michael Hurley of Portsmouth, N.H. Biography from A History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire (1915)

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   MICHAEL HURLEY, city marshal of the city of Portsmouth,
N. H., is one of a family of five children, of whom three survive, born
to his parents, Michael and Julia (Carey) Hurley. The father, Michael,
was born in Ireland and located in Portsmouth in 1855. He spent the
rest of his life in this city, where his death occurred in 1877.
   Michael Hurley, the direct subject of this sketch, was born in Ports-
mouth, N. H., February 25, 1866. He was educated in the common
schools, and when he grew to manhood he embarked in the mercantile
business as clerk, in which capacity he remained until 1889. He then
became identified with the city police as patrolman and made such a
good record that he was subsequently promoted to be assistant marshal.
On January 1, 1913, he was appointed marshal, in which position he
is now serving with credit to himself and benefit to the force, and to the
citizens of Portsmouth generally. He is independent in politics, while
his society affiliations include the Elks and the Royal Arcanum.

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   Mr. Hurley married Anna T. Coakley, a daughter of James Coakley,
and their union has been blessed with three children-Joseph M., Wil-
liam J. and Charles. Mrs. Hurley died July 25, 1912. She was a devout
member of the Catholic Church, to which all the members of the family
belong. Mr. Hurley resides at No. 20 Union Street.