From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY,"  Vol. I, page 356.
Brant & Fuller, 1890.


JOHN LANTRY

John Lantry, born in Kings county, Ireland, about the year 1828, died 
at Wheeling, April 17, 1882, should be mentioned among the prominent 
and worthy people of his day.  He was reared in his native county, 
and then coming to America, settled at Wheeling, where he 
subsequently engaged in the manufacture of lime, which he carried on 
successfully until about one year before his death, when he opened a 
general store at No. 4421 Jacob street.  He was married at Wheeling, 
January 9, 1853, to Merica A. White, a native of England, who after 
the death of her husband carried on his mercantile business until she 
died, December, 9, 1885.  Both were devout members of the Catholic 
church.  To their union eight children were born: Mary E., Delia A., 
Kate, William J., Nellie C., Mina J., James F. and John, of whom are 
living except Kate and John.  Since the death of the mother the 
business established by their father has been carried on quite 
successfully, by William J. and James F. Lantry, who do business 
under the style of Lantry Bros.  Both are enterprising and energetic, 
and their establishment is well patronized.  They are members of the 
Catholic church, and James F. is a member of the Knights of St. 
George. 


(Linda Fluharty)