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Tierney, Michael A., was born in Troy, N. Y., May 25, 1853. His father, Patrick Tierney, came from Ireland in
1846 and settled in Vermont, and then came to Troy and for many years was in the grocery business. His mother was
Anna (O'Connor) Tierney of Troy, who is still living. Michael A. Tierney attended Christian Brothers' School.
He left school at the age of thirteen and learned the cigar making trade and started in the business himself in
1873, which he still continues; his business has increased to large proportions, employing on an average twenty
five men; the business is located at 111 Congress street. He is also proprietor of the Hotel DeEcho, situated at
the corner of Third and State streets. For five years he was a member of the Donahue, Tierney & Isengart Brewing
Co. of Troy. He was elected alderman in 1877, was president of the Common Council in 1878, and afterwards
served four successive terms. He was elected general assessor in 1886, which office he still holds. He has been
identified with and has been a leader in the Democratic party since casting his first vote. He was a member of
the Young Men's Catholic Literary Association, the Robert Emmet Association, the B. P. O. E., and ex member of
the Osgood Steamer Co. He was married in 1876 to Eleanor J. Cox of Troy, who died May 18, 1896. She was the sister
of William D. Cox who was aldermen many years. In 189a he married Julia A. Hart of Troy. He has one daughter.
From:
Landmarks of Rensselaer County
BY: George Baker Aaderson
Published By: D. Mason & Co. Publishers
Syracuse, NY 1897
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