McGrady

Miner’s First Name:   James
Miner’s Middle Name:   Aloysius
Miner’s Last Name:   McGrady
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Birth Place of Miner:   Plains, PA
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James lived his entire life within the confines of a few short blocks in Plains. According to the 1910 Federal Census, James was a slate picker in the mines at age 15. His next youngest brother, Joseph age 10, was not yet working in the mines. James lost his mother in 1912 and in 1917 lost his father to influenza, while James was serving his country in Europe. James entered service in the 1st Division, 3rd Machine Gun Battalion on 9/15/1918 and was involved in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Following the war, James and his older brother John took on new roles as family patriarchs and continued to guide their remaining siblings (9 total). James continued to work in the mines for both the Conlon Coal Company and the Lehigh Valley Coal Company as an engineer. He was active in his church, Sacred Heart of Plains, and was a lifelong member of the United Mine Workers of America. His only injury due to work was an accident that caused him to lose the joint in his left thumb. His last day of work was not too long after the accident at the Knox Mine.

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Died:   4/3/1981
Birth Date:   06/16/1895

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Wife’s Name:   Bridget "Delia"
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Wife’s Last Name:   Gildea
Birth Place of Wife:   Plains, PA
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Place & Manner of Wife’s Death:   Wilkes-Barre, PA
Died:   5/24/1985
Birth Date:   04/26/1896

Number of Children:   5

Child Name 1:   Joseph
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Child Name 2:   Paul
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Child Name 3:   Charlie
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Child Name 4:   Marjorie
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Child Name 5:   Eleanor
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Author’s Name:   Patrick
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Author’s Last Name:   Connelly
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