Cornelius C. Dwyer, the genial and affable proprietor of the First Street
butcher shop, at LaSalle, Illinois, was born at Arlington, Bureau county,
this state, in 1863, a son of James and Mary (Murphy) Dwyer and a grandson
of Cornelius Dwyer. His parents were natives of Ireland. His father was a
farmer in the Emerald Isle and came to America about forty-five years ago,
settling first in Ohio and later moving to Arlington, where they still
reside. They are both devout members of the Catholic church, and are highly
respected citizens, the father holding a number of township offices.
Thirteen children were born to them, of whom ten are living: Cornelius C.,
Frank, James, John, Augustus, Dennis, Mary, Adelia, Catherine and Tessie.
Cornelius C. Dwyer attended the district school and remained on his
father's farm until he was eighteen years old, when he began life for
himself. He began by learning the butcher business in Arlington, and in 1886
came to LaSalle, where he worked in the butcher shop of P. Stuart until
1892, when he and his brother Augustus bought the business and continued
together two years. In 1894 Cornelius purchased his brother's interest and
has since conducted the business alone. He has built up a large trade, his
customers knowing that he is giving them meat from the best grade of cattle
to be procured.
He was married June 28, 1893, to Miss Mary Morrissy,
daughter of Larey and Mary Morrissy. This union resulted in the birth of two
children: Marion, who died at the age of ten months; and Dorothy. Mrs. Dwyer
died March 9, 1897, a sincere member of the Catholic church, as is also Mr.
Dwyer. He is also an honored member of the Modern Woodmen and of the Court
of Honor. He coincides with the Democratic party and takes an active
interest in its prosperity.
Extracted 18 Aug 2017 by Norma Hass from Biographical and Genealogical Record of LaSalle County, Illinois, published in 1900, volume 2, pages 523-524.
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