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Lennon, John, was born at Rome, N. Y., October 29, 1853, asonof the late Thomas Lennon, a mason and builder
of that place. He was educated in the public and parochial schools of Lockport, whither his parents had removed
in 1855, and at the age of fifteen began his business career by learning the trade of mason and builder with his
father, which he followed until 1876, at which time he established himself in business at Lockport, as a contractor
and builder, in which he is still engaged. In 1891 he removed to Niagara Falls, where he now resides. Mr. Lennon
is well known throughout the northern section of New York State and has erected many imposing buildings in the
principal cities, including the State Armory at Niagara Falls, at a cost of $80,000, and has been awarded the contract
for the building of St. John's Protectory at Buffalo to cost $100,000. Mr. Lennon was married in September, 1874,
to Ella McBride of Brockport. and they have five children. Mr. Lennon is now serving his second term as a member
of the Board of Public Works, which will expire in March, 1899.
FROM:
Landmarks of Niagara County, New York
Edited by William Pool
D. Mason & Company, Publishers, 1897
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