- JOHN W. HOGAN, who has been Marshal of the city of Janesville
since the spring of 1880,
- covering a period of nine years continued service, was born
in Stockbridge, Mass., May 27, 1852, and is a son of Peter and
Mary HOGAN, who were both natives of Ireland. They emigrated
to America during youth, were married in Massachusetts, some
years later, and came to Rock County, Wis., settling in Janesville.
After four years residence in that city, they removed to La Prairie
Township, and are now living on a farm on section 21, where Mr.
HOGAN owns 106 acres of fine land.
- The subject of this sketch was reared to farm life upon his
father's farm in La Prairie Township,
- and received his education in the district schools. He began
his business career as a grocer in Janesville, forming a partnership
with his brother-in-law, T. H. KEATING, in 1872, they carrying
on the business for two years when he sold out to Mr. KEATING.
He then returned to the farm and engaged in agricultural pursuits
until 1878, when he went to Waukesha, Wis., and served as an
officer of the Industrial school for one year, in charge of the
boys' work shop. At the end of that time he returned to Rock
County, and once more engaged in farming until his election to
the office of Marshal, in the spring of 1880. He was first appointed
Marshal by Mayor Samuel COBB, and a month later was elected to
that office by the Council, and has held that position continuously
since.
- Mr. HOGAN was married on the 26th day of January, 1881, in
Janesville, Wis., to Miss Elizabeth
- LAWLER, a daughter of John LAWLER. Mrs. HOGAN was born in
this city, where her parents were early settlers. A family of
four children have been born unto them, three sons and one daughter
- Thomas J., Bertha M., William L., and Frank, all born in Janesville.
- In politics, Mr. HOGAN is independent, and socially, is a
member of the A. O. of H., Division
- No. 1, of Rock County. During the years in which he has been
Marshal, he has also served as Deputy Sheriff for two years under
R. B. HARPER, and one year under George HANTHORN. As Marshal
he has proved almost efficient and popular officer, and has served
without fear or favor. He is a man of powerful physique, possessed
of the essential qualifications of a good officer; quiet and
kindly in disposition, yet when occasion requires, quick to act,
and cool and firm in the discharge of duty. That he possesses
the confidence and good will of the people is evident by his
retention in office for nine years without the opposition. The
city of Janesville has a population of 12,000 people, and it
is a compliment to Mr. HOGAN's ability and efficiently that with
but little assistance he has no trouble in preserving the peace
of the city.
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- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 543-544.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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