Background
Mcmahon, John Robert was born on September 1, 1875 in India. Son of Review John Todd and Sarah (Douglas) M.
Mcmahon, John Robert was born on September 1, 1875 in India. Son of Review John Todd and Sarah (Douglas) M.
Mostly self-taught.
Douglas (known on stage and in radio as Eileen Douglas. Died 1939); married second, Beatrice Lessey, June 17, 1913 (died 1942). Reporter and Sunday article writer for New York newspapers from 1894.
Began writing fiction for magazines, 1910.
Contributor Saturday Evening Post, et cetera Traveled Europe widely after World War I, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics in 1933.
Private Company Doctorate, 202d Regiment New York, Spanish-American War. 9 months service, including 3 months in Cuba.
Member.
Married Margherita Arlina Hamm (died 1907). Married second, Beatrice Lessey, June 17, 1913 (died 1942).