Daniel McGovern

Born in Saratoga, NY. Son of John McGovern and Catherine Kenney. Two brothers, John and Bernard. In 1880 census he was a stone cutter, living at home, in 1885 city directory was working in a rubber factory. Married Adelia Wilders around 1893. Two children, John A. and Catherine. He ran a confectionary on Neilson Street for quite a few years beginning in the 1890's. His death certificate said he was a trade machinist helper on wall paper machines at John Waldron Corp. and that he was sick since 12/09 and died from a septic infection following an accidental wound on left lower leg. Obituary: "Daniel McGovern of 26 South Sixth Avenue, Highland Park, died at his home this morning after several weeks illness. The deceased had been an employee of the John Waldron plant in Highland Park for some time and was also prominently identified with the Holy Name Society of St. Paul's Church and the Exempt Fireman's Association. Besides his wife, Mrs. Della McGovern the deceased leaves one son, John A. McGovern, and one daughter, Mrs Harold O. Krause of Allentown, PA".