Background
Mcginnies, Joseph A. was born on November 7, 1861 in Ireland. Son of William and Eliza (Lightbody) M.
Mcginnies, Joseph A. was born on November 7, 1861 in Ireland. Son of William and Eliza (Lightbody) M.
Brought to the United States in infancy. Educated grade and high schools, Ripley, New New York
Elizabeth (Mistress Park J. Johnson). Began as clerk in pharmacy, Ripley. Purchased store at 21, conducted pharmacy and general store 25 years.
Sales manager Chautauqua and Erie Coöperative Grape Association, Incorporated.
Supervisor of Ripley 32 years. Clerk Board of Supervisors, Chautauqua County, 35 years.
Member of New York Assembly since 1916 (speaker of House 10 years). Trustee Chautauqua Institution, Cornell Agricultural College.
Mason (32°, Knights Templar, Shriner). Odd Fellow, Grange, Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Jamestown Automobile, Shorewood Country.
Married Anna B. Brockway, May 3, 1886.