JOHN McCORMICK, harness-makei% is a native of Ireland, and was born May 3, 1847; came to this
country in 1863, and came to Port Huron the same year; served apprenticeship in harness-making; in 1867,
engaged in business with his employer, the firm being S. & J. McCormick. In 1869, he engaged in business
on his own account, and has built up a large trade. He manufactures largely, and employs from twenty five
to thirty hands, doing the largest business of the kind in the State. His wholesale trade extends throughout
the State and in New York, Illinois, Wisconsin and as far west as Kansas City, and has built it all up by his
own energy and application to the interests of his business; he had only one dollar when he began to learn
his trade; this success is owing to his own efforts. He has held office of Alderman three years. In 1869, Mr.
McCormick married Miss Ursula V. Inman, of Port Huron. They have three children—Elmer, Byron J.,
Arthur.