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FRANCIS M. McDONOUGH
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FRANCIS M. McDONOUGH, of Hoboken, was born in New York City
on the 9th of August, 1824. When he was one month old his parents removed
to Hoboken, N. J.. where he laid the foundations of a successful
career. In his youth Mr. McDonough developed a strong inclination for the roving life of a sailor, and in 1837 he shipped as a cabin boy on a vessel bound for Spain. Upon his return he engaged in farming for one year, and then shipped as cook for two or three years. Afterward he was a deck hand on the Hoboken ferryboats until 1844, when he shipped for New Orleans. He worked along shore for a year, shipped on the revenue cutter " Woodbury" under " Bully " Foster, and then engaged in steamboating on the Mississippi for a season. When the Mexican War broke out he was driving a team in New Orleans. He at once enlisted in the Second Regiment, Louisiana Volunteers, and served with credit until he was mustered out at the close of the war. He then resumed his old position driving team. Returning to Hoboken, Mr. McDonough went to work as a deck hand on ferryboats and was soon promoted to a position as captain. In 1853 he began the business of carting lumber for Brush & Tompkins. He also identified himself with public affairs, and in various important capacities has served the town and county with satisfaction. He was Constable for several years, and when the charter of Hoboken was adopted he was made Captain of Police. He was made Recorder of the city in 1877 and filled the office for twenty-one consecutive years, retiring in 1898. He is a progressive, enterprising citizen, thoroughly identified in all local affairs.
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