Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... Bamrick, John
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Author: History of Will County IL, 1878

John BAMRICK, saloon, Braidwood; this gentleman was born in Queen's County, Ireland, 
May 18, 1847, and his parents are John and Ann BAMRICK, of Ireland; his father was 
engaged in the mining business, and when Mr. BAMRICK, was but 10 years of age, he 
commenced the mining business, and in 1868, he emigrated to America and landed in New 
York City, from there he came direct West to Illinois, and settled in Braidwood; here 
he commenced mining, and engaged in this business until he met with a very unfortunate 
accident in Sept., 1872, by the steam cars, running over and cutting off his left arm; 
he then entered the saloon business which he has followed ever since. In April 1878, was 
elected Town Clerk of Reed Township, by the National Greenback party. Mr. B. is a strong 
National Greenbacker, and has been ever since the Peter Cooper movement originated. Married 
in 1867 to Miss Sarah MULLIGAN of Ireland; have had five children, three living. He is a 
member of the Catholic Church.


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HISTORY OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

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