E. J. Byrne Sr. was born on October 2nd, 1880 (which has been confirmed by several documents) in Fethard, County Wexford, Ireland. His parents were Michael Byrne and Bridget Byrne (nee Nolan). Edward arrived in the U.S. on May 31st, 1893 on board the S.S. British Prince of the American Line.
As a young man, Ed was a manual laborer. He eventually owned and operated a tavern and held a job working with telephones and electric. In the mid to late 1920's, Ed was sent to Florida to aid with the installation of electric and telephone wires. After he returned to Chicago, he took a job with the city.
Edward Byrne was an interesting man. He was "very nice" to everyone yet could have a very strong temper. He made corny jokes frequently and enjoyed singing and dancing. He also had a strong appreciation for animals. This "appreciation" was proven by his pet horse, a dog that stole cabbages, and a crow that would follow behind him on foot - it would never fly (he kept all of these animals at different points in his life). As a matter of fact, the cabbage stealing dog helped Ed meet his future wife, Margaret, while she was working for a Jewish grocer in Chicago.
Ed had 9 children with Margaret (nee downs).Unfortunately, four of their children did not live to adulthood. It was said that the death of his son Edward in 1920 sent Ed into a downward spiral. His last place of residence was the 3rd floor apartment of 2701 W. Polk Street in Chicago. He lived there with his mother-in-law (Mary Ann Downs nee Tully), wife, and his children. He passed away from stomach cancer in 1942 at County Hospital in Chicago. He was survived by his mother-in-law, wife, daughters Margaret and Mary, and sons Michael, Patrick, and John.
As a young man, Ed was a manual laborer. He eventually owned and operated a tavern and held a job working with telephones and electric. In the mid to late 1920's, Ed was sent to Florida to aid with the installation of electric and telephone wires. After he returned to Chicago, he took a job with the city.
Edward Byrne was an interesting man. He was "very nice" to everyone yet could have a very strong temper. He made corny jokes frequently and enjoyed singing and dancing. He also had a strong appreciation for animals. This "appreciation" was proven by his pet horse, a dog that stole cabbages, and a crow that would follow behind him on foot - it would never fly (he kept all of these animals at different points in his life). As a matter of fact, the cabbage stealing dog helped Ed meet his future wife, Margaret, while she was working for a Jewish grocer in Chicago.
Ed had 9 children with Margaret (nee downs).Unfortunately, four of their children did not live to adulthood. It was said that the death of his son Edward in 1920 sent Ed into a downward spiral. His last place of residence was the 3rd floor apartment of 2701 W. Polk Street in Chicago. He lived there with his mother-in-law (Mary Ann Downs nee Tully), wife, and his children. He passed away from stomach cancer in 1942 at County Hospital in Chicago. He was survived by his mother-in-law, wife, daughters Margaret and Mary, and sons Michael, Patrick, and John.
E. J. Byrne Sr. was born on October 2nd, 1880 (which has been confirmed by several documents) in Fethard, County Wexford, Ireland. His parents were Michael Byrne and Bridget Byrne (nee Nolan). Edward arrived in the U.S. on May 31st, 1893 on board the S.S. British Prince of the American Line.
As a young man, Ed was a manual laborer. He eventually owned and operated a tavern and held a job working with telephones and electric. In the mid to late 1920's, Ed was sent to Florida to aid with the installation of electric and telephone wires. After he returned to Chicago, he took a job with the city.
Edward Byrne was an interesting man. He was "very nice" to everyone yet could have a very strong temper. He made corny jokes frequently and enjoyed singing and dancing. He also had a strong appreciation for animals. This "appreciation" was proven by his pet horse, a dog that stole cabbages, and a crow that would follow behind him on foot - it would never fly (he kept all of these animals at different points in his life). As a matter of fact, the cabbage stealing dog helped Ed meet his future wife, Margaret, while she was working for a Jewish grocer in Chicago.
Ed had 9 children with Margaret (nee downs).Unfortunately, four of their children did not live to adulthood. It was said that the death of his son Edward in 1920 sent Ed into a downward spiral. His last place of residence was the 3rd floor apartment of 2701 W. Polk Street in Chicago. He lived there with his mother-in-law (Mary Ann Downs nee Tully), wife, and his children. He passed away from stomach cancer in 1942 at County Hospital in Chicago. He was survived by his mother-in-law, wife, daughters Margaret and Mary, and sons Michael, Patrick, and John.
As a young man, Ed was a manual laborer. He eventually owned and operated a tavern and held a job working with telephones and electric. In the mid to late 1920's, Ed was sent to Florida to aid with the installation of electric and telephone wires. After he returned to Chicago, he took a job with the city.
Edward Byrne was an interesting man. He was "very nice" to everyone yet could have a very strong temper. He made corny jokes frequently and enjoyed singing and dancing. He also had a strong appreciation for animals. This "appreciation" was proven by his pet horse, a dog that stole cabbages, and a crow that would follow behind him on foot - it would never fly (he kept all of these animals at different points in his life). As a matter of fact, the cabbage stealing dog helped Ed meet his future wife, Margaret, while she was working for a Jewish grocer in Chicago.
Ed had 9 children with Margaret (nee downs).Unfortunately, four of their children did not live to adulthood. It was said that the death of his son Edward in 1920 sent Ed into a downward spiral. His last place of residence was the 3rd floor apartment of 2701 W. Polk Street in Chicago. He lived there with his mother-in-law (Mary Ann Downs nee Tully), wife, and his children. He passed away from stomach cancer in 1942 at County Hospital in Chicago. He was survived by his mother-in-law, wife, daughters Margaret and Mary, and sons Michael, Patrick, and John.
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Edward Byrne was born in 1880.
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