Legislator Details
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 5/7/2024,
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 5/7/2024,
Bartley Breen
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/22/1834
City:
County: Province of New Brunswick
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 11/4/1901
City: Chicago, IL
County: Cook County, IL
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Evanston, IL
County: Cook County, IL
Country: US
Cemetery: Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Kate Martin about 1868; children: 6, Elsie, Mary, Joanna, Kate, Agnus and Nellie
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: surveyor, land explorer, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Of irish ancestry. Was in the business of buying and selling pine and mineral lands. During the Civil War was a member of Battery L, 1st. IL light artillery, 3 years and 7 months, attaining the rank of sergeant. Supervisor of the 4th ward of the city of Menominee. Was defeated for congress in February, 1888.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Labor Fusion
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Harbors, State House of Correction
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Menominee
County of Residence Menominee
District: Menominee
District Description: County of Menominee.
Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Party: Labor and Fusion