Meehan, Patrick bio

Portrait and Biographical Album of Fulton County, Illinois: containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county: together with portraits and biographies of all the presidents of the United States, and governors of the state; Biographical Pub. Co., Chicago, IL; 1890; page 572 & 575; Transcribed by Margaret Rose Whitehurst
Patrick Meehan. One of the most prosperous dwellers in Orion Township is the gentleman above named, a merchant and coal operator at Breed’s Station. His financial ability is unmistakable and has secured for him an excellent business during the few years in which he has been thus engaged. He is a son of Dennis and Mary (O’Conner) Meehan, natives of the Emerald Isle who emigrated to America over forty years ago and settled near Chicago. The subject of this brief sketch was reared on a farm, reaching years of maturity amid pastoral surroundings.
Eleven years ago Mr. Meehan came to Fulton County, securing the position of Superintendent of the Seville Coal & Lime Company, which he retained five years. He then began mining for himself and opened a store where he is still located, year by year increasing his commercial resources. In politics he is a Democrat, which his religious rearing and birthright make him a Roman Catholic.
On August 8, 1875, the rites of wedlock were celebrated between the subject of this notice and Miss Catherine Warren. This lady was born January 9, 1858, is well informed, possesses much housewifely skill and a pleasing and estimable character. To Mr. and Mrs. Meehan two children have been born, named Mary and Charles respectively, who are receiving the best advantages which their parents’ love and means can secure for them. The Orion mine operated by Mr. Meehan has a capacity of two hundred tons per day.