Goheen, Thomas H. 1879 -

GOHEEN, MCCARTHY, LARSON, O’MALLEY

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Date: 3/14/2015 at 17:52:11

THOMAS H. GOHEEN.

Although the firm of Goheen & Conley was established in Calmar, Iowa, only in July, 1912, they are enjoying already a large practice and are connected with much important litigation coming before the courts of this locality. Both partners are well versed in the law and enjoy a high standing in the community, being respected by all who know them.

Thomas H. Goheen, the senior member of the firm, was born in Chickasaw county, Iowa, on July 22, 1879, and is a son of Thomas H. and Mary (McCarthy) Goheen, natives of Wisconsin. The father came to Chickasaw county in an early day of the history of that section, it being about the same year in which the Milwaukee railroad built their line through Lawler, Iowa. There he purchased land, clearing and improving the property and operating the farm until 1898 with gratifying success, when he retired and moved to Lawler, which he made his home until he passed away on December 19, 1907, the mother having preceded him in death on July 3, 1898.

Thomas H. Goheen was educated in Chickasaw county, attending the district schools near his father's farm and also the public schools of Lawler. Upon the completion of his education he accepted a position as clerk with McCarthy & Company, general merchants, being made after three years manager of the concern, which position he held for two more years. Showing preference for a professional career, he decided to study law and for that purpose entered the Illinois College of Law at Chicago, from which he graduated with the class of 1906, receiving the degree of LL. B. Taking honors, he was given a half year's scholarship and in 1907 received from the same institution the degree of LL. M. He then went to Armour, South Dakota, and commenced there the practice of law in June, 1908, remaining for one year, when he removed to his old home in Lawler, where he practiced for a similar period. In June, 1910, he came to Calmar and has practiced here ever since, admitting in July, 1912, F. J. Conley to a partnership. The firm name is now Goheen & Conley, the partnership being productive of many excellent results. Mrs. Goheen is also an attorney, being admitted to the bar in South Dakota, and practiced for some time with her husband under the name of Goheen & Goheen.

On July 28, 1902, Mr. Goheen married Nora E. Larson, a daughter of Lewis and Bridget (O'Malley) Larson, the father a native of Norway and the mother of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Goheen had two children: Edna Marie, aged six; and one who died in infancy. Politically Mr. Goheen is a democrat, keeping well informed upon all questions of the day affecting public affairs. His ability as a lawyer found recognition in his election to the important position of city solicitor of Calmar, in which he now serves, and he is also a member of the board of education. His faith is that of the Catholic church. Mr. Goheen is well known in fraternal circles, being a member of the Knights of Columbus lodge of Mitchell, South Dakota, and also of the Modern Woodmen of America. Although he is yet a young man, he has built up a reputation which gains for him a profitable business. He is a fluent speaker, has keen perceptive power and an analytical and logical mind, which qualities enable him to always accurately apply the principles of the law to points in litigation. His record as an official has been faultless and he receives high commendation from his constituents for the way in which he represents the interests of his city.

Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913