Biographical Sketch of

John M. Heaney

Transcribed by Sandra Boudrou for the Marquette Co WI Pages


Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 837 - 838


John M. Heaney, jeweler and watch maker, is proprietor of the oldest established house in his line in the county.  
He was born in the Parish Kilmategir, Aclare, County Sligo, Ireland, on the 24th of December, 1842, and is a son 
of Thomas and Margaret (O'Brien) Heaney.  When a lad of five years, he was brought by his parents to America, the 
family locating in Livingston County, N. Y.  In 1854, they came to Wisconsin and settled on a farm in the town of 
Saxeville, Waushara County.  There were three children in the family, John M. of our sketch being the eldest; 
Margretta is the wife of Theodore Hart of Saxeville; and Annie E. is the wife of Charles Davlin of Berlin.  The 
father of this family was a farmer by occupation, and a highly respected citizen.  His death occurred July 10, 
1883, and his wife was called home Dec. 22, 1884. 
 
Our subject passed his early life upon the old home farm, and in the common schools of Waushara County acquired 
his education.  Leaving home in 1865, he went to Chicago, where he learned the jeweler's and watch-maker's trade, 
continuing in that city until the fall of 1868.  He then returned to Saxeville, and on the 22nd of November, 1872, 
opened his present business in Berlin, and as before stated, has the oldest established store in his line in the 
city.  He thoroughly understands his business, and his work gives the best satisfaction, while his jewelry trade 
is an extensive one, owing to the excellent stock which he carries, and his earnest efforts to please his customers.
 
On the 31st day of December, 1883, Mr. Heaney was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Easley, a native of Pennsylvania.  
Their union was celebrated in Ripon, and has been blessed with two children, a son and daughter--Agnes, born Sept. 28, 
1885; and John, born Dec. 5, 1887, both born in Berlin.
 
In political sentiment, Mr. Heaney is a Democrat, having supported that party since attaining his majority.  Both 
he and his wife are members of the Catholic Church.  He is one of the substantial business men of Berlin, well 
known in both business and social circles, and is highly respected for his integrity and industry.
 
 





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