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JAMES F. PRENDERGAST
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JAMES F. PRENDERGAST, for the past twenty-four years a leading
educator and for seven years Principal of Public School No. 2, of Harrison.
N. J., was born in Limerick, Ireland, on the 11th of July, 1848. There he
received his education, passing through the Model School and graduating
in 1866. Subsequently he served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's
trade, which he followed for six years.
A trade, however, was not Mr. Prendergast's ambition. He early developed marked abilities as an educator and teacher, and, coming to this country, engaged in school teaching, which he has followed successfully. Since 1893 he has been the efficient Principal of Public School No. 2, of Harrison, N. J Mr. Prendergast has always taken an active interest in the public affairs of the community, and is regarded as one of Harrison's most enterprising and patriotic citizens. He was Assessor of the Town of Harrison in 1875- 76, and is a member of the Catholic Benevolent Legion, of the Improved Order of Redmen, of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and of the Holy Cross Literary Association. In 1884 Mr. Prendergast married Miss Sarah L. Karns. They have had six children.
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