Son of Thomas and Ellen (McGrath) Lanahan. Husband of Ellen M. (Powers) Lanahan, married on May 21, 1862.
Source: St. Agnes Cemetery Deed - Dec. 7, 1878
BIOGRAPHY:
The subject of this sketch was born in the old Third ward, Albany, on November 15, 1836, and he is therefore in his thirty-fourth year. His parents emigrated to this country from the county of Cork, Ireland. Though not having had the advantage of a collegiate or academic education, he is a good scholar, and a graceful and fluent speaker. He was educated at St. John's and St. Joseph's schools, under the tuition of Major O'Sullivan. In his fourteenth year he began his career as messenger in the office of the Albany Evening Journal, under the auspices of Thurlow Weed, in which capacity he had an opportunity to indulge his desire for leterature, by the perusal of the books which, from time to time, were submitted to the editor for notice and review. From a copy of Shakespeare which fell into his hands, he acquired a taste for theatricals, which induced him to form dramatic clubs amoung his companions, who, under his leadership, gave creditable exhibitions of their talent, exclusively for the promotion and support of charitable objects, without any pecuniary advantage to
themselves. His Dramatic Readings, for similar purposes, have been given in Albany and elsewhere, and could favorably compare with those of men high in public estimation, who are acquiring wealth and fame. His dislike to be recognized as a professional actor is the only reason why he has not long since adopted the stage as a profession.
Mr. Lanahan is, by trade, a painter; but, for many years, he has been employed as Clerk by the Central Railroad company. He is a Democrat in politics, and was elected
to represent the Second Assembley district of the county of Albany, by a majority of 364. He is a prominent member of the Young Men's Catholic Institute, attached to the
Cathedral in Albany, in which society he has distinguished himself in the debates on all questions submitted to the members for discussion. He carries with him, in this
entrance into public life, the best wishes of all who know him, irrespective of party; his friends anticipate for him an honorable and brilliant career, and his antecedents
indicate that they will not be disappointed. He serves on the committees on Affairs of Cities, Affairs of Villages, and Expenditures of the Executive Department.
Source: Life sketches of executive officers, and members of the Legislature of the State of New York, by H.H. Boone, 1870.
Source: St. Agnes Cemetery Deed - Dec. 7, 1878
BIOGRAPHY:
The subject of this sketch was born in the old Third ward, Albany, on November 15, 1836, and he is therefore in his thirty-fourth year. His parents emigrated to this country from the county of Cork, Ireland. Though not having had the advantage of a collegiate or academic education, he is a good scholar, and a graceful and fluent speaker. He was educated at St. John's and St. Joseph's schools, under the tuition of Major O'Sullivan. In his fourteenth year he began his career as messenger in the office of the Albany Evening Journal, under the auspices of Thurlow Weed, in which capacity he had an opportunity to indulge his desire for leterature, by the perusal of the books which, from time to time, were submitted to the editor for notice and review. From a copy of Shakespeare which fell into his hands, he acquired a taste for theatricals, which induced him to form dramatic clubs amoung his companions, who, under his leadership, gave creditable exhibitions of their talent, exclusively for the promotion and support of charitable objects, without any pecuniary advantage to
themselves. His Dramatic Readings, for similar purposes, have been given in Albany and elsewhere, and could favorably compare with those of men high in public estimation, who are acquiring wealth and fame. His dislike to be recognized as a professional actor is the only reason why he has not long since adopted the stage as a profession.
Mr. Lanahan is, by trade, a painter; but, for many years, he has been employed as Clerk by the Central Railroad company. He is a Democrat in politics, and was elected
to represent the Second Assembley district of the county of Albany, by a majority of 364. He is a prominent member of the Young Men's Catholic Institute, attached to the
Cathedral in Albany, in which society he has distinguished himself in the debates on all questions submitted to the members for discussion. He carries with him, in this
entrance into public life, the best wishes of all who know him, irrespective of party; his friends anticipate for him an honorable and brilliant career, and his antecedents
indicate that they will not be disappointed. He serves on the committees on Affairs of Cities, Affairs of Villages, and Expenditures of the Executive Department.
Source: Life sketches of executive officers, and members of the Legislature of the State of New York, by H.H. Boone, 1870.
Son of Thomas and Ellen (McGrath) Lanahan. Husband of Ellen M. (Powers) Lanahan, married on May 21, 1862.
Source: St. Agnes Cemetery Deed - Dec. 7, 1878
BIOGRAPHY:
The subject of this sketch was born in the old Third ward, Albany, on November 15, 1836, and he is therefore in his thirty-fourth year. His parents emigrated to this country from the county of Cork, Ireland. Though not having had the advantage of a collegiate or academic education, he is a good scholar, and a graceful and fluent speaker. He was educated at St. John's and St. Joseph's schools, under the tuition of Major O'Sullivan. In his fourteenth year he began his career as messenger in the office of the Albany Evening Journal, under the auspices of Thurlow Weed, in which capacity he had an opportunity to indulge his desire for leterature, by the perusal of the books which, from time to time, were submitted to the editor for notice and review. From a copy of Shakespeare which fell into his hands, he acquired a taste for theatricals, which induced him to form dramatic clubs amoung his companions, who, under his leadership, gave creditable exhibitions of their talent, exclusively for the promotion and support of charitable objects, without any pecuniary advantage to
themselves. His Dramatic Readings, for similar purposes, have been given in Albany and elsewhere, and could favorably compare with those of men high in public estimation, who are acquiring wealth and fame. His dislike to be recognized as a professional actor is the only reason why he has not long since adopted the stage as a profession.
Mr. Lanahan is, by trade, a painter; but, for many years, he has been employed as Clerk by the Central Railroad company. He is a Democrat in politics, and was elected
to represent the Second Assembley district of the county of Albany, by a majority of 364. He is a prominent member of the Young Men's Catholic Institute, attached to the
Cathedral in Albany, in which society he has distinguished himself in the debates on all questions submitted to the members for discussion. He carries with him, in this
entrance into public life, the best wishes of all who know him, irrespective of party; his friends anticipate for him an honorable and brilliant career, and his antecedents
indicate that they will not be disappointed. He serves on the committees on Affairs of Cities, Affairs of Villages, and Expenditures of the Executive Department.
Source: Life sketches of executive officers, and members of the Legislature of the State of New York, by H.H. Boone, 1870.
Source: St. Agnes Cemetery Deed - Dec. 7, 1878
BIOGRAPHY:
The subject of this sketch was born in the old Third ward, Albany, on November 15, 1836, and he is therefore in his thirty-fourth year. His parents emigrated to this country from the county of Cork, Ireland. Though not having had the advantage of a collegiate or academic education, he is a good scholar, and a graceful and fluent speaker. He was educated at St. John's and St. Joseph's schools, under the tuition of Major O'Sullivan. In his fourteenth year he began his career as messenger in the office of the Albany Evening Journal, under the auspices of Thurlow Weed, in which capacity he had an opportunity to indulge his desire for leterature, by the perusal of the books which, from time to time, were submitted to the editor for notice and review. From a copy of Shakespeare which fell into his hands, he acquired a taste for theatricals, which induced him to form dramatic clubs amoung his companions, who, under his leadership, gave creditable exhibitions of their talent, exclusively for the promotion and support of charitable objects, without any pecuniary advantage to
themselves. His Dramatic Readings, for similar purposes, have been given in Albany and elsewhere, and could favorably compare with those of men high in public estimation, who are acquiring wealth and fame. His dislike to be recognized as a professional actor is the only reason why he has not long since adopted the stage as a profession.
Mr. Lanahan is, by trade, a painter; but, for many years, he has been employed as Clerk by the Central Railroad company. He is a Democrat in politics, and was elected
to represent the Second Assembley district of the county of Albany, by a majority of 364. He is a prominent member of the Young Men's Catholic Institute, attached to the
Cathedral in Albany, in which society he has distinguished himself in the debates on all questions submitted to the members for discussion. He carries with him, in this
entrance into public life, the best wishes of all who know him, irrespective of party; his friends anticipate for him an honorable and brilliant career, and his antecedents
indicate that they will not be disappointed. He serves on the committees on Affairs of Cities, Affairs of Villages, and Expenditures of the Executive Department.
Source: Life sketches of executive officers, and members of the Legislature of the State of New York, by H.H. Boone, 1870.
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