Chicago 1883- Marriage of James & Mary Ellen

July 3, 1883

Chicago

Old St. John's Church

Mary Ellen & James McGinnis

Chicago, circa 1883

Mary Ellen Donahue McGinnis

Also circa early 1880's

Father John Waldron

Pastor, Old St. Johns, Chicago,

18th & Clark Ave.

Father Waldron married James and Mary Ellen in 1883. There are indications but no documentation as yet that he also Baptized the first Child Maggie in 1884.

Father Waldron was apparently a rough and tough leader of his flock, at least for the young trouble makers. He carried a "Blackthorne", a club like cane, and used it freely in the rough neighborhoods of his parish.