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McMAHON, DANIEL, saloon, Wrightsville. Born in Tipperary County, Ireland, Oct. 20, 1852; His father’s name was Cornelius, and his mother’s maiden name, Bridget Flemming. His father being in humble circumstances, Daniel was not sent to school; at the age of 15, he left the parental roof, to shape out his own fortune—began working for the farmers, at which he continued until he attained his 19th year, when he became satisfied that America would afford him better opportunities than the Emerald Isle, so, on April 14, 1871, he embarked for this country, landing in New York ten days afterward, stopped a short time in the city, then visited several Eastern cities; came to this State and visited his uncle, John McMahon, at White Hall; worked by the month for Adam Keohm and Thomas English, and Mr. Datty, on Apple Creek, two years; rented land on Mrs. Ryan’s place, and subsequent to this he engaged to clerk for John English, at Wrightsville, at which he continued until he embarked in the business which he is now engaged. Has recently built him a very substantial brick building. Is unmarried, and is a sound Democrat.