About John H. McAvoy
Lived 1830 – 1893 (aged 62). John H. McAvoy was a British entrepreneur.
John H. McAvoy (1830-1893) was the founder of the McAvoy Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois, and was elected a Chicago alderman from the 3rd ward of Chicago in 1869 and re-elected in 1871. He served as Chicago City Council president in 1871, during the rebuilding of Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire.
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Who was John H. McAvoy?
American brewer and politician
When was John H. McAvoy born?
John H. McAvoy was born on 2 November 1830 in Northern Ireland.
When did John H. McAvoy die?
John H. McAvoy died on 24 July 1893 in Chicago.
What was John H. McAvoy's occupation?
John H. McAvoy was an entrepreneur.
What nationality was John H. McAvoy?
John H. McAvoy was British.
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