Meet the Maloneys

James Maloney - James and his wife moved from Ireland to America twice before making their permanent home in Springfield, IL.

Rose Ann McNicholas Maloney - Rose Ann had her babies in two countries and raised her big family in Springfield, IL.

John James Maloney - Born in the USA. Irish to the core. JJ Maloney cheerfully ran liquor during the dry years and rubbed shoulders with Chicago's gangland.

Wilhelmina Francesca Peter Maloney - JJ chased her all the way to Albuquerque, NM to ask for her hand in marriage.

John P. "Jack" Maloney - Also proud of his Irish heritage, Jack Maloney ran liquor with his dad during Prohibition and then --- once it was legal --- ran some fine taverns in central Illinois for many years thereafter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~ Vital Stats ~

For many years Jack Maloney ran a tavern in Havana, IL, which was a was a popular recreation area at the time.

There's two rivers nearby, and his turtle soup was famous!