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John C. McMahon

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Birth	:	14 Sep 1843 Kildysart, County Clare, Ireland
Death	:	26 Oct 1893 Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4301630, -97.3406640
Description	:	History of the State of Nebraska..., Vol. 2 (Western Historical Co., 1882), p. 1278 JOHN C. McMAHON, ex-Chief of Police, Columbus, Neb., was born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1843, emigrating to New York City in 1860, where he remained a few months. He was in the employ of the New York & Erie Railway six years, at Dunkirk, N. Y., and two years at Jersey City. He was married at Fall River Mass., in 1867, to Miss Mary Griffin, who is also a native of County Clare, and with whom he there went to school. They have six... Read More	History of the State of Nebraska..., Vol. 2 (Western Historical Co., 1882), p. 1278 JOHN C. McMAHON, ex-Chief of Police, Columbus, Neb., was born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1843, emigrating to New York City in 1860, where he remained a few months. He was in the employ of the New York & Erie Railway six years, at Dunkirk, N. Y., and two years at Jersey City. He was married at Fall River Mass., in 1867, to Miss Mary Griffin, who is also a native of County Clare, and with whom he there went to school. They have six children--Margaret E., Mary A., Catherine, Lida J., Eliza A. and Marks Thomas. After his marriage, he returned to Ireland and remained about a year. Returning to New York City, he remained a few months and in June, 1871, he moved to Columbus, Neb., where he has since resided. For several years he engaged in merchandising. In November, 1877, he was appointed policeman, serving in this position about a year and a half, when he was appointed Chief of Police, holding that office until November 15, 1881. During his term of office, no crimes or misdemeanors were committed in which the perpetrators were not promptly arrested and punished. In some of them, as is frequently the case, there was no clew to start on, but he never failed to bring the offenders to justice, showing great skill and ability as a detective. In politics, he is a Democrat, taking great interest in political affairs. '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' The Columbus Journal, November 1, 1893, p. 3, col. 3 A FATAL ACCIDENT. WHILE OUT FOR AN AFTERNOONS SPORT. John C. McMahon Passes Instantly From Strong Life to The Spirit World. Thursday afternoon last at 3 o'clock a terrible accident took place near the city. John C. McMahon, with George Cooney and Fritz Gregorius, had been hunting in John Sturgeon's pasture, one-half mile southwest of town, and on returning, Gregorius was out of the buggy closing the gate to the pasture, when McMahon's gun, which was resting at his side, was discharged, the shot entering the skull back of the left ear, taking the top of the head clear off, leaving nothing but a shell-like cup of the back part, and throwing the brains forty feet from the buggy. Cooney, who was in the buggy, fainted at the sight and fell on one side over the wheel, while the body of McMahon remained upright in the buggy. Gregorius ran for assistance at once, and the body was brought up to Henry Gass' undertaking establishment, where the remains were prepared for burial, the cuts and bruises being sewed up in the best way possible. It was one of the saddest accidents that ever happened in the city, and caused a great sensation among his many acquaintances. The gun was an old double-barrelled, muzzle-loading shot-gun, and one barrel had been discharged the same day. John C. McMahon was born in Killadysert, County Clare, Ireland, Sept. 14th, 1843, near where the celebrated Marshall McMahon lived, and was a distant relative of his. He came to America in 1860, was married in 1867 at Fall River, Mass., to Miss Mary Griffin (sister of Patrick Griffin, northeast of this city), and was a schoolmate of his in Ireland. In 1872 they came to Columbus, where they have resided ever since. They have had six children, four of whom are now living, Minnie, Lida J., Anne and Marcus. Mrs. McMahon has been an invalid for many years, being entirely helpless from paralysis. Mr. McMahon was a devoted man to his family, where he will be very sadly missed. From 1877 to '81 he was chief of police of this city, after which he was engaged at various times as detective by railroad companies. In this work he showed much skill and ability in several cases that were given him to look after, and as he was a powerful man physically, and determined as well as plucky, he was much to be feared by the criminals on whose track he started. Thursday evening Coroner Heintz called Jacob Greisen, T. Baumgart, S. J. Ryan, Robert Hirschbrun, Fred. Stenger and Paul Hoppen to serve as a jury, and they completed their hearing of the matter Friday morning, returning a verdict of death by accident. The funeral was held at the Catholic church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Father Pacificus officiating, a very large assemblage of friends being present to pay their last sad respects. The pall-bearers were S. J. Ryan, John Powers, John Dolan, John Byrnes, D. C. Kavanaugh and Patrick Murphy. The remains were taken to the Catholic cemetery for their last resting place. Peace to his memory.

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John C. McMahon's memorial is located at: Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA.
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John C. McMahon death on 26 Oct 1893 in Platte County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4301630
Longitude: -97.3406640

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Griffin McMahon

(1832 - 1907)

Children

Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” McMahon

(1867 - 1884)

Mary Agnes “Minnie” McMahon

(1868 - 1945)

Katherine G “Katie” McMahon

(1871 - 1891)

Lyda Jane McMahon

(1872 - 1940)

Anne “Nan” McMahon

(1876 - 1931)

Dr Mark Thomas McMahon

(1878 - 1938)

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Coordinate: 41.4267883, -97.3406677

2. All Saints Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4346800, -97.3331200

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Coordinate: 41.5106010, -97.2624969

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Coordinate: 41.4599991, -97.2138977

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Coordinate: 41.3926000, -97.4962000

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Coordinate: 41.3093987, -97.3118973

14. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5544000, -97.2825000

15. Shell Creek Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5692000, -97.3887000

16. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5728200, -97.3062500

17. Catholic Cemetery of Presentation Church and Saint
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Coordinate: 41.3369000, -97.1683000

18. Saint Mary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3233580, -97.5124280

19. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3427940, -97.5421140

20. Streeter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5988998, -97.4085999

21. Saint Andrews Catholic Church Cemetery #1
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Coordinate: 41.2923500, -97.4891000

22. Gruetli Cemetery
Monroe, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4290000, -97.5810000

23. Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery #2
Osceola, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2787000, -97.4822000

24. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6225000, -97.3873000