Background
Cleary, James M. was born on September 8, 1849 in at Dedham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Thomas and Julia Cleary.
Cleary, James M. was born on September 8, 1849 in at Dedham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Thomas and Julia Cleary.
Educated St. Lawrence College, Calvary, Wisconsin. St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee.
Ordained R.C. priest, 1872. Pastor Platteville and Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, until 1880, Kenosha, 1880-1892, Church of St. Charles, Minneapolis, 1892-1809. Organized and pastor Parish of the Incarnation, since 1909.
National president Catholic Total Abstinence Union 12 years. Vice president Anti-Saloon League. Chautauqua and lyceum lecturer.