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Name	Patrick T. McElherne [1, 2]
Born	Abt 1844	Quebec, Canada [1, 2]
Gender	Male
Residence	1850	Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USA [2]
Residence	1860	Joliet, Will, Illinois, USA [1]
Occupation	1881	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	lawyer in the Reaper block
		McElherne Entries in 1881 Chicago City Directory - p. 775 - full page McElherne Patrick T. laywer Reaper blk. house 585 W. Superior
		McElherne Entries in 1881 Chicago City Directory - p. 775 - detail McElherne Patrick T. laywer Reaper blk. house 585 W. Superior
Residence	1881	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	owns house at 585 West Superior
		McElherne Entries in 1881 Chicago City Directory - p. 775 - full page McElherne Patrick T. laywer Reaper blk. house 585 W. Superior
		McElherne Entries in 1881 Chicago City Directory - p. 775 - detail McElherne Patrick T. laywer Reaper blk. house 585 W. Superior
Occupation	1886	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	lawyer, partner in the law firm of McElherne and Cummings at 79 Clark Street, ?14th Floor?
		McElherne Entries in 1886 Chicago City Directory - p. 955 - detail [The Lakeside Directory of Chicago, 1886, p. 995] McElherne Patrick T. (McElherne & Cummings) 14, 79 Clark, h. [owns house at] 365 S. May / McElherne & Cummings (Patrick T. McElherne and Edmund S. Cummings) lawyers 14, 79 Clark
		McElherne Entries in 1886 Chicago City Directory - p. 955 - full page [The Lakeside Directory of Chicago, 1886, p. 995] McElherne Patrick T. (McElherne & Cummings) 14, 79 Clark, h. [owns house at] 365 S. May / McElherne & Cummings (Patrick T. McElherne and Edmund S. Cummings) lawyers 14, 79 Clark
Residence	1886	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	365 South May - Owned home
		McElherne Entries in 1886 Chicago City Directory - p. 955 - detail [The Lakeside Directory of Chicago, 1886, p. 995] McElherne Patrick T. (McElherne & Cummings) 14, 79 Clark, h. [owns house at] 365 S. May / McElherne & Cummings (Patrick T. McElherne and Edmund S. Cummings) lawyers 14, 79 Clark
		McElherne Entries in 1886 Chicago City Directory - p. 955 - full page [The Lakeside Directory of Chicago, 1886, p. 995] McElherne Patrick T. (McElherne & Cummings) 14, 79 Clark, h. [owns house at] 365 S. May / McElherne & Cummings (Patrick T. McElherne and Edmund S. Cummings) lawyers 14, 79 Clark
Occupation	Bef 7 Oct 1889	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	lawyer, partner in the law firm of McElherne and Maher at 79 Clark Street, ?14th Floor? - Daniel J. McElherne also practiced law there.
		McElherne Entries in 1889 Chicago City Directory - p. 1142 - detail Chicago City Directory 1889, p. 1142 - This is the year that Patrick T. McElherne died. Daniel J. and James T. McElherne boarded at the home of Patrick T. McElherne at 365 South May. And Daniel J. practiced law at the same business address as Patrick T. McElherne, who was a partner in the law firm of McElherne and Maher at 14, 79 Clark [which probably meant the 14th floor at 79 Clark Street].
		McElherne Entries in 1889 Chicago City Directory - p. 1142 - full page Chicago City Directory 1889, p. 1142 - This is the year that Patrick T. McElherne died. Daniel J. and James T. McElherne boarded at the home of Patrick T. McElherne at 365 South May. And Daniel J. practiced law at the same business address as Patrick T. McElherne, who was a partner in the law firm of McElherne and Maher at 14, 79 Clark [which probably meant the 14th floor at 79 Clark Street].
Residence	Bef 7 Oct 1889	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	365 South May - Owned home - Daniel J. McElherne and James T. McElherne boarded there.
		McElherne Entries in 1889 Chicago City Directory - p. 1142 - detail Chicago City Directory 1889, p. 1142 - This is the year that Patrick T. McElherne died. Daniel J. and James T. McElherne boarded at the home of Patrick T. McElherne at 365 South May. And Daniel J. practiced law at the same business address as Patrick T. McElherne, who was a partner in the law firm of McElherne and Maher at 14, 79 Clark [which probably meant the 14th floor at 79 Clark Street].
		McElherne Entries in 1889 Chicago City Directory - p. 1142 - full page Chicago City Directory 1889, p. 1142 - This is the year that Patrick T. McElherne died. Daniel J. and James T. McElherne boarded at the home of Patrick T. McElherne at 365 South May. And Daniel J. practiced law at the same business address as Patrick T. McElherne, who was a partner in the law firm of McElherne and Maher at 14, 79 Clark [which probably meant the 14th floor at 79 Clark Street].
Newspaper Article	5 Nov 1889	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Chicago Tribune, page 6 - Broke Into a Lawyer's Office
		Burglary of Office of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - Tuesday 5 Nov 1889, p 6 - detail BROKE INTO A LAWYER'S OFFICE. / Some time between Saturday night and Monday morning thieves broke into McElherne & Mayer's law office at No. 79 South Clark street. In P. T. McElherne's private room every drawer in the desk was ransacked and every article in the bookcase examined, but nothing was taken. From the main officeroom, they carried away a suit of clothes, etc. In Saturday morning's papers Mr. McElherne announced his intention to proceed against the men who attempted to corrupt the primaries in the Tenth War, and it was stated that he had in his possession documentary evidence sufficient to convict. It is thought that the plan may have been to secure these papers.
		Burglary of Office of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - Tuesday 5 Nov 1889, p 6 - full page BROKE INTO A LAWYER'S OFFICE. / Some time between Saturday night and Monday morning thieves broke into McElherne & Mayer's law office at No. 79 South Clark street. In P. T. McElherne's private room every drawer in the desk was ransacked and every article in the bookcase examined, but nothing was taken. From the main officeroom, they carried away a suit of clothes, etc. In Saturday morning's papers Mr. McElherne announced his intention to proceed against the men who attempted to corrupt the primaries in the Tenth War, and it was stated that he had in his possession documentary evidence sufficient to convict. It is thought that the plan may have been to secure these papers.
Newspaper Article	7 Nov 1889	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Chicago Tribune, page 6 - Serious Illness of P. T. McElherne
		Serious Illness of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - 7 Nov 1889, p 6 - full page GLEANINGS IN LOCAL FIELDS / SERIOUS ILLNESS OF P. T. McELHERNE. / P. T. McElherne, one of the best known Irish-American citizens of Chicago, is lying at his home on May street dangerously ill. For some time Mr. McElherne's health has been bad, but he had been confined to the house only a few days. Last Friday he was seized with a violent hemmorhage of the stomach, which left him greatly exhausted. It is not believed that he can recover. Mr. McElherne was born in Ireland some forty seven years ago. His parents came to America when he was young, and he was educated at the old St. Mary's of the Lake College, which formerly flourished on the North Side. Having been admitted to the bar, Mr. McElherne began practice at Rock Island, where he served a term as County Attorney. He removed to Chicago about twelve years ago, and has enjoyed an extensive practice here. In politics, he is a Republican. The last occasion when Mr. McElherne distinguished himself was about six weeks ago, when he made an elaborate speech before the Drainage Commission. He has a wife and a large family of young children.
		Serious Illness of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - 7 Nov 1889, p 6 - detail GLEANINGS IN LOCAL FIELDS / SERIOUS ILLNESS OF P. T. McELHERNE. / P. T. McElherne, one of the best known Irish-American citizens of Chicago, is lying at his home on May street dangerously ill. For some time Mr. McElherne's health has been bad, but he had been confined to the house only a few days. Last Friday he was seized with a violent hemmorhage of the stomach, which left him greatly exhausted. It is not believed that he can recover. Mr. McElherne was born in Ireland some forty seven years ago. His parents came to America when he was young, and he was educated at the old St. Mary's of the Lake College, which formerly flourished on the North Side. Having been admitted to the bar, Mr. McElherne began practice at Rock Island, where he served a term as County Attorney. He removed to Chicago about twelve years ago, and has enjoyed an extensive practice here. In politics, he is a Republican. The last occasion when Mr. McElherne distinguished himself was about six weeks ago, when he made an elaborate speech before the Drainage Commission. He has a wife and a large family of young children.
Died	7 Nov 1889	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	age 46; P T McElherne; Cook County Death Certificate 8080 -- NOT SURE THIS IS MARY'S FATHER
		Patrick T. McElherne - Death P. T. McElherne; male; age 46; occupation Attorney; died 7 Nov 1889 11:30 AM; married; born Canada; resident of Illinois 40 years; died at 365 South May, Ward 19; Cause of death: Hemmorhage, ruptured artery in stomach; duration 1 week; Place of burial: Calvary; Undertaker: Max Hardin
Newspaper Article	8 Nov 1889	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Chicago Tribune, page 6 - Death of Mr. P. T. McElherne
		Death of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - 8 Nov 1889, p 6 - detail DEATH OF MR. P. T. McELHERNE. / P. T. McElherne, whose dangerous illness was mentioned in yesterday's TRIBUNE, died at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his residence, May and Taylor streets. The funeral will take place Sunday [11 May 1889]. / Although Mr. McElherne was a native of Canada he had been a resident of Illinois since he was 7 years old. / E. S. Cummings, who was McElherne's law partner for nearly three years said: "He was an able lawyer, and though not brilliant, he would go clear to the bottom of any subject he became interested in. His exhaustive speech on the drainage question is an example. Judge Prendergast from the bench commended it in the highest terms. His genial social qualities endeared him to a large circle of friends." / At the time of his death, Mr. McElherne was retained as counsel for the Republicans in the Tenth Ward case.
		Death of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - 8 Nov 1889, p 6 - full page DEATH OF MR. P. T. McELHERNE. / P. T. McElherne, whose dangerous illness was mentioned in yesterday's TRIBUNE, died at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his residence, May and Taylor streets. The funeral will take place Sunday [11 May 1889]. / Although Mr. McElherne was a native of Canada he had been a resident of Illinois since he was 7 years old. / E. S. Cummings, who was McElherne's law partner for nearly three years said: "He was an able lawyer, and though not brilliant, he would go clear to the bottom of any subject he became interested in. His exhaustive speech on the drainage question is an example. Judge Prendergast from the bench commended it in the highest terms. His genial social qualities endeared him to a large circle of friends." / At the time of his death, Mr. McElherne was retained as counsel for the Republicans in the Tenth Ward case.
Person ID	I946	Terug in de Tijd
Last Modified	30 May 2023

Father	Daniel McElherne, b. Abt 1820, Ireland
Relationship	natural
Mother	Eleanor Ellen, b. Abt 1822, Ireland
Relationship	natural
Family ID	F290	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Mary Elizabeth Byrnes, b. May 1843, Farran, Killeentierna, County Kerry, Ireland , d. 17 Dec 1916, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA (Age 73 years)

Children

	1. James Thomas McElherne, b. 16 May 1871, Illinois, USA , d. 12 Aug 1948, Los Angeles County, California, USA (Age 77 years) [natural]
+	2. Mary E McElherne, b. 7 Nov 1872, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA , d. 31 Oct 1933, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA (Age 60 years) [natural]
+	3. Catherine McElherne, b. Abt 1875, Illinois, USA , d. 5 Mar 1945, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA (Age 70 years) [natural]
+	4. Josephine McElherne, b. Oct 1880, Illinois , d. Abt 1956, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA (Age 75 years) [natural]
	5. Rose E McElherne, b. Nov 1882, Illinois [natural]
	6. John A. McElherne, b. Oct 1883, Illinois [natural]
	7. Florence McElherne, b. 10 Dec 1887, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA , d. Dec 1969, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA (Age 82 years) [natural]
	8. Edna McElherne, b. Abt 1890, Illinois, USA [natural]

Last Modified 30 May 2023

Family ID F309 Group Sheet | Family Chart

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	Born - Abt 1844 - Quebec, Canada
	Residence - 1850 - Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USA
	Residence - 1860 - Joliet, Will, Illinois, USA
	Occupation - lawyer in the Reaper block - 1881 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Residence - owns house at 585 West Superior - 1881 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Occupation - lawyer, partner in the law firm of McElherne and Cummings at 79 Clark Street, ?14th Floor? - 1886 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Residence - 365 South May - Owned home - 1886 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Occupation - lawyer, partner in the law firm of McElherne and Maher at 79 Clark Street, ?14th Floor? - Daniel J. McElherne also practiced law there. - Bef 7 Oct 1889 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Residence - 365 South May - Owned home - Daniel J. McElherne and James T. McElherne boarded there. - Bef 7 Oct 1889 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Newspaper Article - Chicago Tribune, page 6 - Broke Into a Lawyer's Office - 5 Nov 1889 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Newspaper Article - Chicago Tribune, page 6 - Serious Illness of P. T. McElherne - 7 Nov 1889 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Died - 7 Nov 1889 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
	Newspaper Article - Chicago Tribune, page 6 - Death of Mr. P. T. McElherne - 8 Nov 1889 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

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Photos » Slide Show		Patrick T. McElherne - Death P. T. McElherne; male; age 46; occupation Attorney; died 7 Nov 1889 11:30 AM; married; born Canada; resident of Illinois 40 years; died at 365 South May, Ward 19; Cause of death: Hemmorhage, ruptured artery in stomach; duration 1 week; Place of burial: Calvary; Undertaker: Max Hardin
		McElherne Entries in 1889 Chicago City Directory - p. 1142 - detail Chicago City Directory 1889, p. 1142 - This is the year that Patrick T. McElherne died. Daniel J. and James T. McElherne boarded at the home of Patrick T. McElherne at 365 South May. And Daniel J. practiced law at the same business address as Patrick T. McElherne, who was a partner in the law firm of McElherne and Maher at 14, 79 Clark [which probably meant the 14th floor at 79 Clark Street].
		McElherne Entries in 1881 Chicago City Directory - p. 775 - full page McElherne Patrick T. laywer Reaper blk. house 585 W. Superior
		McElherne Entries in 1889 Chicago City Directory - p. 1142 - full page Chicago City Directory 1889, p. 1142 - This is the year that Patrick T. McElherne died. Daniel J. and James T. McElherne boarded at the home of Patrick T. McElherne at 365 South May. And Daniel J. practiced law at the same business address as Patrick T. McElherne, who was a partner in the law firm of McElherne and Maher at 14, 79 Clark [which probably meant the 14th floor at 79 Clark Street].
		Serious Illness of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - 7 Nov 1889, p 6 - full page GLEANINGS IN LOCAL FIELDS / SERIOUS ILLNESS OF P. T. McELHERNE. / P. T. McElherne, one of the best known Irish-American citizens of Chicago, is lying at his home on May street dangerously ill. For some time Mr. McElherne's health has been bad, but he had been confined to the house only a few days. Last Friday he was seized with a violent hemmorhage of the stomach, which left him greatly exhausted. It is not believed that he can recover. Mr. McElherne was born in Ireland some forty seven years ago. His parents came to America when he was young, and he was educated at the old St. Mary's of the Lake College, which formerly flourished on the North Side. Having been admitted to the bar, Mr. McElherne began practice at Rock Island, where he served a term as County Attorney. He removed to Chicago about twelve years ago, and has enjoyed an extensive practice here. In politics, he is a Republican. The last occasion when Mr. McElherne distinguished himself was about six weeks ago, when he made an elaborate speech before the Drainage Commission. He has a wife and a large family of young children.
		Death of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - 8 Nov 1889, p 6 - detail DEATH OF MR. P. T. McELHERNE. / P. T. McElherne, whose dangerous illness was mentioned in yesterday's TRIBUNE, died at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his residence, May and Taylor streets. The funeral will take place Sunday [11 May 1889]. / Although Mr. McElherne was a native of Canada he had been a resident of Illinois since he was 7 years old. / E. S. Cummings, who was McElherne's law partner for nearly three years said: "He was an able lawyer, and though not brilliant, he would go clear to the bottom of any subject he became interested in. His exhaustive speech on the drainage question is an example. Judge Prendergast from the bench commended it in the highest terms. His genial social qualities endeared him to a large circle of friends." / At the time of his death, Mr. McElherne was retained as counsel for the Republicans in the Tenth Ward case.
		McElherne Entries in 1886 Chicago City Directory - p. 955 - detail [The Lakeside Directory of Chicago, 1886, p. 995] McElherne Patrick T. (McElherne & Cummings) 14, 79 Clark, h. [owns house at] 365 S. May / McElherne & Cummings (Patrick T. McElherne and Edmund S. Cummings) lawyers 14, 79 Clark
		McElherne Entries in 1886 Chicago City Directory - p. 955 - full page [The Lakeside Directory of Chicago, 1886, p. 995] McElherne Patrick T. (McElherne & Cummings) 14, 79 Clark, h. [owns house at] 365 S. May / McElherne & Cummings (Patrick T. McElherne and Edmund S. Cummings) lawyers 14, 79 Clark
		Burglary of Office of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - Tuesday 5 Nov 1889, p 6 - detail BROKE INTO A LAWYER'S OFFICE. / Some time between Saturday night and Monday morning thieves broke into McElherne & Mayer's law office at No. 79 South Clark street. In P. T. McElherne's private room every drawer in the desk was ransacked and every article in the bookcase examined, but nothing was taken. From the main officeroom, they carried away a suit of clothes, etc. In Saturday morning's papers Mr. McElherne announced his intention to proceed against the men who attempted to corrupt the primaries in the Tenth War, and it was stated that he had in his possession documentary evidence sufficient to convict. It is thought that the plan may have been to secure these papers.
		Death of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - 8 Nov 1889, p 6 - full page DEATH OF MR. P. T. McELHERNE. / P. T. McElherne, whose dangerous illness was mentioned in yesterday's TRIBUNE, died at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his residence, May and Taylor streets. The funeral will take place Sunday [11 May 1889]. / Although Mr. McElherne was a native of Canada he had been a resident of Illinois since he was 7 years old. / E. S. Cummings, who was McElherne's law partner for nearly three years said: "He was an able lawyer, and though not brilliant, he would go clear to the bottom of any subject he became interested in. His exhaustive speech on the drainage question is an example. Judge Prendergast from the bench commended it in the highest terms. His genial social qualities endeared him to a large circle of friends." / At the time of his death, Mr. McElherne was retained as counsel for the Republicans in the Tenth Ward case.
		Serious Illness of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - 7 Nov 1889, p 6 - detail GLEANINGS IN LOCAL FIELDS / SERIOUS ILLNESS OF P. T. McELHERNE. / P. T. McElherne, one of the best known Irish-American citizens of Chicago, is lying at his home on May street dangerously ill. For some time Mr. McElherne's health has been bad, but he had been confined to the house only a few days. Last Friday he was seized with a violent hemmorhage of the stomach, which left him greatly exhausted. It is not believed that he can recover. Mr. McElherne was born in Ireland some forty seven years ago. His parents came to America when he was young, and he was educated at the old St. Mary's of the Lake College, which formerly flourished on the North Side. Having been admitted to the bar, Mr. McElherne began practice at Rock Island, where he served a term as County Attorney. He removed to Chicago about twelve years ago, and has enjoyed an extensive practice here. In politics, he is a Republican. The last occasion when Mr. McElherne distinguished himself was about six weeks ago, when he made an elaborate speech before the Drainage Commission. He has a wife and a large family of young children.
		Burglary of Office of Patrick T. McElherne - Chicago Tribune - Tuesday 5 Nov 1889, p 6 - full page BROKE INTO A LAWYER'S OFFICE. / Some time between Saturday night and Monday morning thieves broke into McElherne & Mayer's law office at No. 79 South Clark street. In P. T. McElherne's private room every drawer in the desk was ransacked and every article in the bookcase examined, but nothing was taken. From the main officeroom, they carried away a suit of clothes, etc. In Saturday morning's papers Mr. McElherne announced his intention to proceed against the men who attempted to corrupt the primaries in the Tenth War, and it was stated that he had in his possession documentary evidence sufficient to convict. It is thought that the plan may have been to secure these papers.
		McElherne Entries in 1881 Chicago City Directory - p. 775 - detail McElherne Patrick T. laywer Reaper blk. house 585 W. Superior
		William A. Cunnea in "Biographical History of the American Irish in Chicago" ["Biographical History of the American Irish in Chicago" edited by Charles French; Chicago and New York: American Biographical Publishers, 1897 - pp. 305-306]

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Birth date: abt 1845
Birth place: Canada
Residence date: 1860
Residence place: Joliet, Will, Illinois, United States
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1860 United States Federal Census
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Birth date: abt 1845
Birth place: Canada
Residence date: 1850
Residence place: Mount Morris, Livingston, New York
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1850 United States Federal Census
Year: 1850; Census Place: Mount Morris, Livingston, New York; Roll: M432_524; Page: 110B; Image: .

Patrick T. McElherne