Mr. McGee received his early education in Ireland. In 1871 he came to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania, where he completed his studies, and where he was subsequently interested in mining. The experience he gained in this connection proved of great value to him in the active affairs of life, and especially when he was subsequently connected with the oil business at Bayonne, N. J., where he has resided for a number of years. He is now actively and successfully engaged in the hotel business in that city, and in every capacity is highly respected and esteemed.

Politically Mr. McGee has long been a prominent and influential Democrat, an acknowledged leader in party councils, and thoroughly identified with the Democracy of his section. He served four terms on the Board of Aldermen of Bayonne and is now a member of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Hudson County. In this capacity, as well as in all the relations of life, he has displayed ability, energy, sagacity, and sound judgment. His patriotism, public spirit, and progressiveness have brought him into prominence throughout the county and stamp him as a man of excellent character.

He is a life member of the Bayonne Democratic Club and a member of the Robert Davis Association of Jersey City. He is also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and of Bayonne Lodge, No. 434, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and for fifteen years has been a member of the Bayonne Fire Association.