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."His Labors Ended - John H. McAvoy passes the portals of eternity", Chicago Tribune July 25th, 1893
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