McAra, M.

MCARA

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/19/2012 at 09:27:17

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

McARA, M. - Bear Creek Twp. - pg 839. Stock dealer, Brooklyn. Was born in Schenectady county, New York, December 16, 1836. Moved with his father, James McAra, inn 1841, to Herkimer county where he resided until 1855. In that year he went to California where he resided until 1867, engaged principally in mining. During the Rebellion he belonged to the State militia of California, and was on duty for several months. In 1867 he came to Brooklyn and engaged in the stock business, which he has continuously pursued since that time, with a considerable degree of success. Mr. McAra is a Royal Arch Mason.