Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Mcginley, John
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bristol Township


JOHN McGINLEY farmer, P.O. Bristol, was born in Ireland, 
August 16, 1828, and is a son of Barney and Barbranna 
(Colay) McGinley, natives of Ireland.  His father was a 
farmer all his life in Ireland.  John was the third in a 
family of seven children.  He attended school both here and 
in Ireland, having come to America with an uncle, when but 
14 years of age.  He first obtained work as a drayman in New 
York City, and subsequently came to Bristol, where he has 
resided for over forty years.  When he came here he was a 
poor boy, and worked on the river for a time, and then kept 
a livery-stable.  He afterward dealt in real estate, and 
since 1882 has resided on one of his farms in Bristol 
township.  He is the owner of four farms, and nine houses 
and lots in Bristol, and lately sold one house and lot for 
$9,750.  Mr. McGinley has made his own way in the world, and 
at present is worth about $100,000.  In 1854 he married Miss 
Bridget Hewes, daughter of Frank Hewes.  She was also born 
in Ireland.  They have had five children:  John, a merchant 
in Bristol; Michael, Mary Ann, James (deceased), and 
Rebecca.  Mr. and Mrs. McGinley are members of the Catholic 
church.  In politics he is a republican.