User:ChrisMcAvoy/John H. McAvoy
John H. McAvoy | |
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| Born | |
| Died | |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Chicago Alderman |
| Known for | Founder of the McAvoy Brewing Company |
John H. McAvoy was the founder of the McAvoy Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois and was elected Alderman of the 3rd ward of Chicago in 1869. He served as Chicago City Council President in 1871, during the rebuilding of Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "His Labors Ended - John H. McAvoy passes the portals of eternity", Chicago Tribune July 25th, 1893