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Genealogical History Of Hudson And Bergen Counties New Jersey
JOSEPH ALOYSIUS McCURNIN

Originally published in 1900
Cornelius Burnham Harvey, Editor


Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003

JOSEPH ALOYSIUS McCURNIN, now serving a second term as a member of the Board of Aldermen of Bayonne, Hudson County, was born in Ireland on the 1st of July. 1859, his parents being John McCurnin and Jane McDonald. The family came to the United States in 1866 and settled in Jersey City, where the subject of this sketch received his education in St. Mary's Catholic Institute.

After leaving school Mr. McCurnin entered the employ of the American Standard Paper Company, where he acquired the rudiments of a business training. Afterward he became interested in a commission business in Washington Market, New York City. Leaving this, he associated himself with the Standard Oil Company, and is now foreman of their extensive refinery at Bayonne, N. J. Mr. McCurnin is a man of great force of character, endowed with executive ability of a high order, and in every position has achieved honor and distinction.

He has also been prominent in public affairs. As a Democrat he has taken an active interest in politics, and for five years rendered efficent service as a member of the Board of School Trustees of Bayonne. He is now serving his second term as an Alderman of that city. He is a member of the Royal Arcanum, of the Foresters of America, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and of the Knights of Columbus.

In 1885 Mr. McCurnin married Miss Mary Burns, of Bayonne, N. J. They have seven children: James, Annie, John, Joseph, Vera, William. and Jane.

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