One of the most attractive homes in the county is that belonging to this gentleman, being pleasantly located in East Dubuque, comprising a handsome and substantial stone dwelling, with a good barn, and other out-buildings, and attached to it are fourteen acres of highly cultivated land. This place has been the residence of Mr. Mahony for the last fourteen years, he having removed to it from a point nearer the river. The greater part of his life has been devoted to railroading pursuits, and he has been uniformly fortunate in his enterprises: being now the possessor of a comfortable property, sufficient to keep him in ease the remainder of his life.

The parents of our subject were Andrew and Ann (Riley) Mahony, natives of County Cork, Ireland, where they were reared and married, and where they became the parents of four children, namely: Timothy, Michael, Patrick, and Thomas. The mother spent her entire life upon her native soil, dying in County Cork when comparatively a young woman. The father and his sons came to the United States, in the fall of 1850, locating first in Boston, Mass., where he occupied himself at tailoring until his death, in 1854. The two younger sons are still residents of that city, engaged in shoemaking.

Timothy and Michael Mahony started for the West in the fall of 1854, taking up their residence in Dunleith Township, this county, and engaged in railroading. Our subject, in 1855, was united in marriage with Miss Mary, daughter of Patrick and Catherine (Grinnen) Campbell. The parents of Mrs. Mahony were natives of County West Meath, Ireland, and the father a farmer by occupation. They spent their last years in Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Mahony commenced their wedded life together in Dunleith Township, our subject occupying himself at railroading. The household circle included two sons and two daughters - Andrew, Timothy, Mary and Johanna; all of whom are living. Mrs. Mary Mahony departed this life at the present home of the family, in July, 1887, at the age of fifty-six years. The Mahonys and their ancestors, as far back as the records run, have been faithful adherents of the Catholic Church. Mr. Mahony, politically, is an independent voter, and has been quite active in local affairs, serving as Township Assessor one year; Tax Collector six years, resigning the latter office; and was Alderman for two terms. His career has been distinguished by industry and close application to business, and the family enjoy the friendship and acquaintance of the best residents of Dunleith Township.

Contributed by Carol Parrish - Portrait and Biographical Album of Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties, Illinois (1889) Pg. 460