John MAHADY

   General Notes:

"John Mahady, the pioneer landscape gardener of Merced county, is a
native of the Emerald Isle, born in 1845. He is the fourth child of Michael
and Rose (Whalen) Mahady, and at the tender age of eleven years he came to the
United States, and resided with relatives in New York City. He attended the
night schools and secured a fair education. When fourteen years of age he
entered the army and served three years in the last war, - two years in the
army and one in
the navy. Was at the capture of Forts Morgan and Gaines, Mobile bay, under
Admiral Farragut in 1864. At the age of seventeen years he began the study of
gardening, which he has reduced to a science. Mr. Mahady's marriage occurred
June 3, 1867, when he was united to Miss Ellen Kane, of Brooklyn, a daughter
of James and Nancy (Kelly) Kane, natives of county Donegal, Ireland.
In May, 1869, Mr. Mahady took passage from New York on the steamer Alaska
for Aspinwall, and thence overland to Panama, where he boarded the Montana for
San Francisco; he arrived in this city June 3, 1869, and resided there until
1874. In this year he came to Merced, where he is known as the pioneer
gardener. His services are in demand over a wide territory, and he is
considered one of the most talented and capable landscape gardeners in the
State. In 1875 he
purchased property on P and Thirteenth streets, and there built a residence
which is surrounded by the most beautiful gardens; these are artistically
designed and perfectly kept, making one of the most attractive spots in the
place.
Mr. and Mrs. Mahady are the parents of three children: Mary Frances, John
Peter, deceased, and Rose, wife of W.W. Leckler, of Newhall, Los Angeles
county."

   Marriage Information:

John married Living