The Irish standard., 1891-03-28

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gressive citizens OF Minneapolis, and is
held in high esteem for his sterling
worth and strict integrity where he is
known.
Hon. John j. Fnrlong, is a native OF
the county of Mpperary, Ireland, where
he was born Feby End, 1s49. When, but
small child his parents came to Amer
lea and lived for time IN Pennsylvania
and Illinois before locating in Mime
sofa. During his youth Mr.. Furlone
worked on his fathers farm and attend.
ed school. Mr.. Furlong owns one Of
the finest farms in Mower county, near
the city OF Austin and on which he has
recently erected beautiful residence
with all the modern improvements and
surrounded by large grove OF ever
green's and ornamental trees. Mr.. Fur
long is an enthusiastic breeder Of short
horns and other fine strains OF thorough
bred stock. The gentleman has held
many positions OF importance. Was
treasurer OF the National Farmers ALI
ance during several years add is now
vice president of that organization. He
has also held several local offices and is
now serving his second term in the legis-
lature. Mr., Fur]ong takes an active in
terest in matters pertaining to agricul-
tursl interests and was president of the
Mower county Agricultural Society for
several years. He is one of the best par
liamen tarians III the present House.
Hon, Perry A.. Long was born in Min
neapolis in 1860 in the same district he
now represents. He received good
common school education and later on
learned trade, that of sash and door
maker, but for the past two years had
been employed in the engineering de-
partment Of the city. From the time he
became of age, when he cast his first
vote, be has always been an active, un-
compromising democrat, though Last
fall ushered in his first experience as a
candidate, when he defeated his oppon-
emit for legislative honors by majority
Of 2,0l4 Bright, honest and candid,
Mr.. Long has all the elements that 20
towards making success full career. He
is a man of conservative views, even
temperament and mas host of warm,
personal friends. Mr.. Long has been
married some years and with his wife
and four children lives happily on the
east side.
Hon. Patrick Gildea was born Oct.
3lst, 1845, in Sligo, ireland. His par
ents came to the United States in l849
settling at Racine, Wis. Here he OBJ
tanned good common school education
and worked at farming for time. In
1876 Mr.. Gildea came to Minnesota and
purchased farm in Murray county
where he still resides. He has held a
number Of local offices amtng others
chairman of the board of supervisors.
Mr.. Gildea is q member of the A. 0. H.,
belonging to the Pipestone division.
Hon. P. FL. Hagney is native of the
county which he represents, viz, Dakota
county, whore he was born May 22nd,
1856 He was raised on farm and re-
ceived good common school education
and after attaining his majority he pur-
chased a farm of his own, where he re-
sides. The gentleman has been measur-
ably successful in his efforts at farming
and stock raising. he has filled num-
Der of local offices and is one of the few
members of the last legislature who
were returned to this.
Hon. M. j. McGrath was born in Ire
land, Dec. 5th, 1S48 His parents mi
grated to America in 1850 settling in
New York city. Mr.. McGrath has re-
sided at st. Charles, Winona county,
since 1857 where be is engaged in farm
ing and stock raising. He is one of the
most active workers in the present
house and grapples with the duties before
him with the ease and grace Of an old vet
eran.
Hon. Daniel Il. Campion was born in
St. Charles, Ills., Aug. 25th, 1858 His
parents came to Minnesota IN 1854,
settling in Hennepin county on a farm,
then afterward moved to Cedar Lake,
Scott county. Mr.. Camp ion attended
the common schools and assisted on his
fathers farm during his youthful days
and is now engaged in farming and
stock raising. He has held several town
Offices and is having his first legislative
experience.
III IN. P. e. Barrett was born in Car
bondale, Luzerne county, Penn, Nov.
25th, 1862, of irish parents. Came to
Mcleod county, Mimi, in 1859, and
lived on farm in Mcleod county, where
he attended the public school untll 1883.
At which time he engaged in buying
grain in Wright county. Three years
after he removed to Hutchinson, Nc
Leod county, to engage in the grain
hra;poas in fhot n1ooo Ho ia q xuorkion