Among the successful business men of Meriden is Patrick H. McMahon, who is engaged in the flour, hay, grain and feed business. He was born in this city, February 26, 1865, a son of Morris and Ellen (O’Donnell) McMahon, and in the acquirement of his education attended the Northwest district school and St. Rose’s parochial school. In order to meet his expenses in part he worked on farms during vacation periods and on Saturdays and after putting aside his textbooks he entered the employ of the Charles Parker Company, with which he remained for three years. He then purchased a small store and for a short time dealt in tea, butter and eggs and, disposing of that business, became the owner of a fish store known as the City Market. Subsequently he again became connected with the Charles Parker Company and learned the buffing trade, which he followed in that company’s employ for thirteen years. At length he severed his connection with that concern to give his attention to the conduct of a livery business which he had purchased on West Main street. Three years later he became a member of the firm of Higgins & McMahon, horse dealers, and for eleven years engaged in that business. Since the 1st of January, 1913, however, he has conducted a business in hay, grain, feed and flour. His trade is so extensive that he requires the service of five employes and at times he has to hire extra help to be able to execute his orders. He manages his affairs well and his rule is “full value for money received.”

  Mr. McMahon was married June 1, 1893, to Miss Alice Rogers, who was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, but at the time of her marriage was a resident of  Springfield, Massachusetts. To this union has been born a son, Walter Henry, whose birth occurred August 17, 1905.

  Mr. McMahon is independent in politics, preferring to follow the dictates of his judgment rather than to vote a party ticket blindly. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic church. Although he began his career with no capital other than his industry and determination to succeed, he has gained a competence, his business returning to him a gratifying annual income.