Daniel R. Burke
Source: Biographical & Genealogical Record of LaSalle Co., Ill - 1900
[Page 69] DANIEL R. BURKE - Ottawa attorney. Was born in Ottawa, Illinois on June 7, 1867, son of Patrick and Margaret (CUMMINGS) BURKE, both natives of Ireland. His father came from Longford and mother from Tipperary. They were married in Canada and soon after came to U. S., settling in Ottawa. Here the father opened a general merchandise store. In 1872, Patrick BURKE retired, and died one year later. The wife and five children survive him: Thomas A.; Charles, of Chicago; James P., of Chicago; William J.; and Daniel. Daniel R. BURKE graduated from the law department of University of Michigan in 1888. Returned home and opened practice. In 1892 he married Miss Mary A. FENNELL of Ottawa, daughter of Joseph and Mary (RYAN) FENNELL, residents of this county. They have one child, Margaret M. BURKE.
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