City: Memphis
MCFADDEN, John E., chief of fire department; born Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 19, 1861; Irish descent; son of Michael and Ellen (Kenaley) MCFADDEN; father, was chief of Memphis Fire Department; educated in Memphis city public schools, also Christian Brothers’ College; entered Memphis fire department in 1879 as fireman, later became fireman on railroad six years; became lieutenant of engine Co. No. 1898, captain chemical engine No. 1 1903, was on railroad 1904-07, then assistant fire chief, Memphis, Fire department 1907-10, and at present he is chief of Memphis fire department; married Katharine SHEEHAN Sept. 1892; member of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and B. L. F. & E., K. of M., Owls, all of Memphis, Tenn.
