ÁRBOL GENEALÓGICO
ANDREW MCLOUGHLIN & MARY KEENAN
última modificación: 23.10.2009

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Andrew McLoughlin. Born in Crossea, Edgeworthstown, -Parish: Ardagh and  Moydow- Co. Longford, Ireland. Married with Mary Keenan. Parents of:

1. Mary McLoughlin y Keenan. Born on May 6, 1834 at Crossea, Edgeworthstown, -Parish: Ardagh and  Moydow- Co. Longford, Ireland. Sponsors: Michael Keenan & Anne McLoughlin.

2. Patrick McLoughlin y Keenan. Born on September 7, 1835 at Crossea, Edgeworthstown, -Parish: Ardagh and  Moydow- Co. Longford, Ireland. Sponsors: Edward & Catherine Larkin.

3. John "Juan" McLoughlin y Keenan(1). Born on September 7, 1837 at Crossea, Edgeworthstown, -Parish: Ardagh and  Moydow- Co. Longford, Ireland. Sponsors: Peter Keenan & Mary Corcoran. Married in 1870 with Mary Ellen Browne, daughter of N Browne, and widow of Joseph Hardy. They went to live at Concordia (Entre Ríos) in 1892. Parents of:

3.1. Ricardo McLoughlin y Browne. Married. Resided in Corrientes, Buenos Aires Province. Parent of:

3.1.1. Elena McLoughlin y ___.

3.2. Mary McLoughlin y Browne. Married with Ismael Llanos. Divorced. She lived in Buenos Aires Province. She left no descendants.

3.3. Juan Manuel McLoughlin y Browne. He was born at Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province. In his early days, his parents sent him to England to improve his education. He returned to Argentina at 28 years old. He lives at Concordia and became a member of the "Sociedad Rural" (a kind of Ranch Owners Society). "Estanciero" (means farmer and cattle breeder). One of the founders of Concordia Golf Club, Progress Club, and many others public institutions. Married to Blanca Giavi. Parents of:

3.3.1. María Blanca McLoughlin y Giavi. Born in 1904, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province. Professor, co-founder of LALCEC in Concordia (Anticancer Institution). She was an active volunteer at Las Heras Hospital. Single, she had no descendants. She passed away on June 23, 1983. I recall her as a great human being, full of virtues and ready to help anyone with no distinction of class or race.

3.3.2. Arturo Nicolás Patricio McLoughlin y Giavi. Born on June 27, 1908 in Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province. Married in Buenos Aires, 1916, with Celia Cándida Luisa Ravasio y Donovan, hija de Dr. José Ravasio, médico, y de María Clotilde Florencia Donovan y Blanco. He was a notary (a kind of legal representative), "Estanciero" (farmer),  President of the Notary Institution of Entre Ríos, President of Progress Club of Concordia, full-fledged member of the "Sociedad Rural" (Ranch Owners Association) of Concordia. He passed away in 1966, and left a large family. Parents of:

3.3.2.1. Juan José Miguel McLoughlin y Ravasio. Born on July 24, 1945, Buenos Aires Province. Notary and rice producer, he lives in Concordia, Entre Ríos. Married with Carmen Salvarredy and divorced years later.  He later married María Celina But-Gusain, born on April 18, 1965, in Concordia. Parents of:

3.3.2.1.1. Mariana McLoughlin y Salvarredy. Born 21.4.1975, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province. Simultaneous Interpreter.

3.3.2.1.2. Luciana McLoughlin y Salvarredy. Born 27.2.1979, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province. University Degree in Spanish Language and Literature.

3.3.2.1.3. Liam McLoughlin y But-Gusain. Born 24.6.1996, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.1.4. Alan McLoughlin y But-Gusain. Born 5.5.2000, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.2. María Clotilde Florencia McLoughlin y Ravasio. Born on May 12, 1947, Buenos Aires Province. Lawyer. Single, she currently lives in Concordia, Entre Ríos.

3.3.2.3. Patricio Eduardo McLoughlin y Ravasio. Born on December 27, 1948, Buenos Aires Province. Chemical Engineer. Lives in Buenos Aires Province. Married to Alicia Griselda Cristóbal, born 4.5.1946 in Rosario. Parents of:

3.3.2.3.1. Brian McLoughlin y Cristóbal. Born 12.6.1984, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.3.2. Corina Noel McLoughlin y Cristóbal. Born 18.6.1987, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.4. Arturo Andrés McLoughlin y Ravasio. Born on January 4, 1951, Buenos Aires Province. Lawyer. He resides in Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province. Married to María Celina Lioy. Parents of:

3.3.2.4.1. Arturo Horacio McLoughlin y Lioy. Born 21.6.1985, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.4.2. Andrés McLoughlin y Lioy. Born 14.4.1987, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.4.3. Celina McLoughlin y Lioy. Born 3.6.1988, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.4.4. Matilde McLoughlin y Lioy. Born 3.6.1989, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.4.5. Juan Patricio McLoughlin y Lioy. Born 9.6.1992, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.4.6. Alejandro José McLoughlin y Lioy. Born 4.10.1994, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.5. Ricardo Daniel McLoughlin y Ravasio. Born on May 11, 1953, Buenos Aires Province. Naval Engineer. He lives in Martinez, Buenos Aires Province. Married to Patricia María Klix, born 3.2.1955 in Buenos Aires. Parents of:

3.3.2.5.1. Ricardo Nicolás McLoughlin y Klix. Born 1975, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.5.2. Juan McLoughlin y Klix. Born 1976 , Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.5.3. Florencia María McLoughlin y Klix. Born 1981, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.5.4. Catalina María McLoughlin y Klix. Born 1983, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.6. Mario Jorge McLoughlin y Ravasio. Born on June 7, 1955, Buenos Aires Province. Physician. He resides in Capital Federal, Argentina. Married to Liliana Brocca. Parents of:

3.3.2.6.1. Santiago McLoughlin y Brocca. Born 9.6.1987, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.7. Diego Enrique McLoughlin y Ravasio. Born in 1957, Buenos Aires Province. Physician. He resides in Capital Federal, Argentina. Married to Emilse García, and divorced years later. Parents of:

3.3.2.7.1. Ian McLoughlin y García. Born in 1991, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.2.7.2. Maureen McLoughlin y García. Born in 1994, Buenos Aires Province.

3.3.3. Elena Tomasa "Nelly" McLoughlin y Giavi. Born 1906 in Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province. English Language High School Teacher. Married Conrado Oscar Coll (Odontologist), resided at Paraná, Entre Ríos. She passed away in 1999. Parents of:

3.3.3.1. Juan Patricio Oscar Coll y McLoughlin. Born in 1941, Buenos Aires Province. Film Director and Professor at the Universidad del Litoral, Santa Fé. Resides in Santa Fé. Married and divorced with Mirta Camusso. Parents of:

3.3.3.1.1. Leonardo Coll y Camusso. Agronomist Engineer. Born in 1973.

3.3.3.2. María del Carmen Ofelia Coll y McLoughlin. Born in 1942, Buenos Aires Province. Notary and Lawyer. Resides in Paraná, Entre Ríos. Married and divorced to Alfredo Bourdillon. No descendants.

3.3.3.3. Alejandro Tomás Coll y McLoughlin. Born in 1945, Buenos Aires Province. Merchant Navy Deck Officer. Resides in Capital Federal, Argentina. Married  with María Cristina Irigoyen, Psychologist. Parents of:

3.3.3.3.1. Malena Coll e Irigoyen. Born in 1978.

3.3.3.3.2. Ignacio Coll e Irigoyen. Born in 1982.

3.3.4. Juan José McLoughlin y Giavi. Born in 1912, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires Province. He resided and died in Concordia, Entre Ríos. Lawyer. Single. He left no descendant.

3.4. Andrés McLoughlin y Browne. Born in Corrientes. Married with Juana Power. They resided at the Estancia, in Entre Ríos province. Parents of:

3.4.1. Juan "Jack" McLoughlin y Power. Born in Corrientes. Resided in Concordia, Entre Ríos. He passed away having no offspring. Married with Elena Dri.

3.4.2. María "Molly" McLoughlin y Power.Born in Corrientes. Lived in Buenos Aires. She passed away leaving no descendant. Married with Frank Roberts, born in England.

3.4.3. Ana Berta McLoughlin y Power. Born on August 6, 1909, Concordia, Entre Ríos. She lived in Salta, Argentina, and passed away on April 18, 1966. Married on June 20, 1928, in Corrientes, with Omar Figueroa Echazú, born 9.5.1902 and died 1.11.1935. Parents of:

3.4.3.1. Omar Andrés Pio Figueroa y McLoughlin. Born on July 11, 1931 in Monte Caseros. Retired Navy Officer. Married on May 23, 1964 in Salta, with Carmen Fleming y Figueroa, born on January 19, 1944. Parents of:

3.4.3.1.1. Carmen Figueroa y Fleming. Born 25.2.1965 in Salta. Married on December 20, 1986 in Salta, with Enrique Solá y Figueroa, born 24.3.1957. Parents of:

3.4.3.1.1.1. Enrique Solá y Figueroa. Born 22.12.1987 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.1.1. Carmen María Solá y Figueroa. Born 22.5.1989 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.1.1. Francisco Solá y Figueroa. Born 12.9.1991 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.1.1. Catalina Solá y Figueroa. Born 10.12.1993 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.1.1. Antonio Solá y Figueroa. Born 12.2.1997 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.1.1. Fátima Solá y Figueroa. Born 22.3.2001 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.2. Adriana Figueroa y Fleming. Born 8.2.1967 in Salta. Married on March 10, 1990 with Ricardo David Lord, born 24.4.1965 in Tucuman. Parents of:

3.4.3.1.2.1. Ricardo Daniel Lord y Figueroa. Born 31.5.1991 in Tucuman.

3.4.3.1.2.2. Macarena Lord y Figueroa. Born 21.2.1993 in Tucuman.

3.4.3.1.2.3. María Lord y Figueroa. Born 9.9.1995 in Tucuman.

3.4.3.1.2.4. Patricio Lord y Figueroa. Born 13.2.1997 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.2.5. Marcos Lord y Figueroa. Born 24.8.1999 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.3. Lucía Figueroa y Fleming. Married 15.4. 1994 with Santiago José Paz y Brhul, born 16.6.1961 in Tucuman. Parents of:

3.4.3.1.3.1. María del Pilar Paz y Figueroa. Born 6.3.1995 in Tucuman.

3.4.3.1.3.2. María Asunción Paz y Figueroa. Born 14.3.1997 in Tucuman.

3.4.3.1.3.3. Santiago Paz y Figueroa. Born 1999 in Tucuman.

3.4.3.1.4. Omar Figueroa y Fleming. Born 3.5.1973 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.5. Trinidad Figueroa y Fleming. Born 20.9.1975 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.6. María Figueroa y Fleming. Born 30.9.1977 in Salta. Married on September 11, 1998 in Salta, with Alajandro Matías Mainoli, born 26.10.1970. Parents of:

3.4.3.1.6.1. José María Mainoli y Figueroa. Born 28.6.1999 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.6.2. Juan Mainoli y Figueroa. Born 2001 in Salta.

3.4.3.1.7. Rosario Figueroa y Fleming. Born 23.10.1980 in Salta.

3.4.3.2. María Inés Figueroa y McLoughlin. Born on July 6, 1930 in Monte Caseros, Corrientes. Married on January 5, 1948, with Pedro Félix Remy y Sola. They reside in Salta. Parents of:

3.4.3.2.1. Patricia Remy y Figueroa. Born 15.11.1948. Married in Salta, with Sergio Cornejo y Michel. Parents of:

3.4.3.2.1.1. Ana Cornejo y Remy.

3.4.3.2.1.2. Sergio Cornejo y Remy.

3.4.3.2.1.3. Marcos Cornejo y Remy.

3.4.3.2.1.4. Patricia María Cornejo y Remy. Passed away on 1998.

3.4.3.2.1.5. Rosario Cornejo y Remy.

3.4.3.2.2. Virginia Remy y Figueroa. Born 25.11.1950 in Salta. Married in Salta, with Martín Lecouna de Prat. Parents of:

3.4.3.2.2.1. Inés Lecouna y Remy. Married to Agustín Lespez Figueroa.

3.4.3.2.2.2. Amparo Lecouna y Remy. Married to Pablo D´Andrea.

3.4.3.2.2.3. Milagros Lecouna y Remy. Married to Patricio Deane.

3.4.3.2.2.4. Francisco Lecouna y Remy.

3.4.3.2.2.5. Martín Lecouna y Remy.

3.4.3.2.2.6. Teresa Lecouna y Remy.

3.4.3.3. Norma Damiana Figueroa y McLoughlin. Born on June 27, 1929 in Monte Caseros, Corrientes. Married on March 23, 1953, in Salta, with José Raúl "Gogo" Aráoz y Vidal. Parents of:

3.4.3.3.1. Fernando Avelino Aráoz y Figueroa. Born on December 6, 1953 in Salta. Married on August 1983 in Salta, with Alejandra Peretti. Parents of:

3.4.3.3.1.1. Josefina Aráoz y Peretti. Born 19.10.1984.

3.4.3.3.1.2. Virginia Aráoz y Peretti. Born 6.6.1986.

3.4.3.3.1.3. Celia Aráoz y Peretti. Born 19.9.1989.

3.4.3.3.1.4. Lucía Aráoz y Peretti. Born 22.12.1991.

3.4.3.3.2. Florencia Aráoz y Figueroa. Born 3.12.1954. Married on February 6, 1991, with Diego Ivanissevich. Resides in Buenos Aires. Parents of:

3.4.3.3.2.1. Florencia Ivanissevich y Aráoz. Born 10.10.1992 in BsAs.

3.4.3.3.2.2. Eugenia Ivanissevich y Aráoz. Born 1.11.1995 in BsAs.

3.4.3.3.3. Ana Inés Aráoz y Figueroa. Born 30.11.1955 in Salta. Married with Eduardo Torino. Parents of:

3.4.3.3.3.1. Sofía Torino y Aráoz. Born 1.1.1981 in Salta.

3.4.3.3.3.2. Inés Torino y Aráoz. Born 9.1.1982 in Salta.

3.4.3.3.3.3. Verónica Torino y Aráoz. Born 3.4.1983 in Salta.

3.4.3.3.3.4. Agustina Torino y Aráoz. Born 22.7.1988 in Salta.

3.4.3.3.3.5. María Pía Torino y Aráoz. Born 22.2.1990 in Salta.

3.4.3.3.4. Victoria Aráoz y Figueroa. Born 9.5.1958 in Salta. Married on July 5, 1980 with Mariano Coll, notary. Parents of:

3.4.3.3.4.1. María Coll y Aráoz. Born 1.5.1981.

3.4.3.3.4.2. Angelina Coll y Aráoz. Born 12.4.1983.

3.4.3.3.4.3. Paula Coll y Aráoz. Born 29.7.1984.

3.4.3.3.4.4. Mariano Coll y Aráoz. Born 28.5.1986.

3.4.3.3.4.5. Bernardo Coll y Aráoz. Born 9.7.1988.

3.4.3.3.4.6. Andrés Coll y Aráoz. Born 12.11.1989.

3.4.3.3.4.7. Lourdes Coll y Aráoz. Born 27.7.1992.

3.4.3.3.4.8. Maximiliano Coll y Aráoz. Born 12.2.1995.

3.4.3.3.5. Isabel Aráoz y Figueroa. Born 23.3.1960 in Salta. Married on July 5, 1980 with Ignacio Rojas y Silveira, engineer. Parents of:

3.4.3.3.5.1. Calendaria Rojas y Aráoz. Born 9.12.1989.

3.4.3.3.5.2. Ignacio Rojas y Aráoz. Born 26.11.1991.

3.4.3.3.5.3. Lucas Rojas y Aráoz. Born 16.11.1993.

3.4.3.3.5.4. Delfina Rojas y Aráoz. Born 3.11.1997.

3.4.3.3.6. José Raul Aráoz y Figueroa. Born 6.5.1966.

3.4.3.3.7. Valeria Aráoz y Figueroa. Born 6.10.1967. Married with N Aguirre Molina. Parents of:

3.4.3.3.7.1. Damiana Aguirre Molina y Aráoz. Born 18.3.1998 in Salta.

3.4.3.4. Marcos Alberto Figueroa y McLoughlin.

3.4.4. Catalina Mercedes "Katie" McLoughlin y Power. Born on September 4, 1907, in Concordia, Entre Ríos. Single. Lived  in BsAs and  moved to Sata, where she passed away. 

3.4.5. Guillermo "Willy" McLoughlin y Power. He Lived  in Monte Caseros. Married with Carmen Parra. With descendents.

4. Catherine McLoughlin y Keenan. Born on November 11, 1839 at Crossea, Edgeworthstown, -Parish: Ardagh and  Moydow- Co. Longford, Ireland. Sponsors: Patrick McLoughlin & Ellen Keenan.

5. Anne McLoughlin y Keenan. Born on June 8, 1844 at Crossea, Edgeworthstown, -Parish: Ardagh and  Moydow- Co. Longford, Ireland. Sponsors: John Keenan & Mary Larkin.

6. Eleanor McLoughlin y Keenan. Born on August 16, 1846 at Crossea, Edgeworthstown, -Parish: Ardagh and  Moydow- Co. Longford, Ireland. Sponsors: Thomas Kennedy & Marcella Keenan.

7. Andrew McLoughlin y Keenan. Born on June 17, 1849 at Crossea, Edgeworthstown, -Parish: Ardagh and  Moydow- Co. Longford, Ireland. Sponsors: Andrew Gettings & Marcella Keenan.

8. William McLoughlin y Keenan. Born on April 7, 1854 at Crossea, Edgeworthstown, -Parish: Ardagh and  Moydow- Co. Longford, Ireland. Sponsors: Michael Burns & Elizabeth Corcoran.

1. Dear Mc Loughlins, Mc Laughlins, O´Loughlin, Loughlin, Laughlins, Maclachalans, Macglaghlins, Macgloghlins and so forth, I have committed myself to the hard task of writing down this search, as a way to find out the missing and the unknown part of the family. Hence, I intentionally avoided quarreling about neither the spelling nor the roots of the surname Mc Loughlin. Nevertheless, the personal name Lochlan, common in the Norse invaders on the 9^th and 10^th Centuries, or its Gaelic form, Lachan, form the basis for the surname MacLochlainn meaning "son of Lochlan" commonly anglicized Mac Loughlin or its variants, O´Loughlin, Loughlin, Maclachalan, Macglaghlin, Macgloghlin, which are often the same. The use of Mac or Mag from the Gaelic was changed into Mc or M. by English writers.  Information on the subject is easily obtained on the Internet at: members.aol.com/lochlan. The following poem, symbolizes the battle called -The Butchery of Caim Eirge-in which the Mc Loughlinswere reduced to obscurity by the alliance of the clans O´Neills, O´Donnels and O´Doghertys in 1242 AD. Thus fell the Mc Laughlins of noble Clan Owen Kings of Aileach and Monarchs of Eire; Deprive of a kingdom through the fortunes of battle and the schemes of their rivals;Trapped between swords Red ran their blood on the hills of Caim Eirge. NOTE: I have mentioned every member of the family, more often than not, using both surnames (father’s surname in the first place, followed by mother’s surname), whether they are used or not, as a way to know better who is who. Juan McLoughlin.
2. John McLoughlin y Keenan: Born on a small farm belonging to his parents, his early life was good apprenticeship to the struggles he later had to make. His father dedicated a great part of his time to breeding and dealing in horses, and it was whilst accompanying him, that young John acquired his business capabilities and insight into the human character that afterwards stood him in good stead. Realizing whilst still young that his energies would find greater play in a foreign country he made the decision of moving to South America, and November 1860 found him as passenger on the sailing ship "William Peel" en route for the River Plate (Argentina). It was on that trip that his adventures began. When the ship was about a day run to the south of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) it encountered bad weather and it was driven by the storm during the night towards land, foundering on the rocks -fortunately near enough to the shore to allow the passengers and crew to eventually land. The Captain decided to make it to Rio de Janeiro and they started out to tramp. For three days they wandered over sandy country when, in exhausted condition they arrived at a Brazilian "Estancia" (Cattle Ranch). Here, they were welcome with total kindness and after five days of rest, they found enough carts to enable them to continue their journey. They stayed in Rio de Janeiro about a month, before leaving in an American ship and arriving in Buenos Aires (Main city of Argentina) in March of 1861 (when John was 24 years old). From Buenos Aires, he took a ship to Ceibal near Salto (República Oriental del Uruguay), , a 300 hundred miles trip, to join his uncle Mr. Michael Keenan with whom he stayed for a short time. It is said that John brought to his uncle as a present,  a fancy bowler hat, to which he paid more attention during the shipwreck at Brazil (in order to keep it dry) than to his own life, swimming with his left arm and keeping the leather box out of the water in his right hand. His uncle offered to help him in sheep farming, but being independently inclined he chose "going on his own". When he soon started speaking Spanish by the simple method of keeping away from the English, he accordingly applied for work at the "Saladero" (a factory to treat meat with salt to preserve it) in Concordia (town of Argentina on the shores of the Uruguay River). The “Saladero” belonged to Mr. Mouesca and was under the management of an Englishman. Soon John realized that his possibilities there, however, were limited and after a few weeks, he took up work on an "Estancia" (large ranch) near Yeruá belonging to Mr. Julian Socca where he stayed for 4 years. Whilst he suggested to Mr. Socca a trial of Merino sheep, as a result of which he was commissioned to go to Mercedes ( Buenos Aires province) to  purchase some, thereby gaining the distinction of introducing them in the province of Entre Ríos. He ended his services on this Estancia because of a misunderstanding with Mr Socca, leaving behind him a record for ability and steadiness. Thus, Mr Socca, who held him in great esteem tried to make him return on several occasions, even to recent days asking him to take over the management of his affairs. The Paraguayan war (Argentina against Paraguay) at this time had started. In order to gain more experience and better knowledge of the country and conditions, John joined a party of men driving "capones" (castrated rams) to Paraguay for the allied army (Brasil, Uruguay and Argentina). It was on this trip, through an adventure, that he proved his fearlessness and gained a reputation for personal bravery that he never lost. It happened thus: Whilst the party were skirting in a big lagoon infested by "yacarés" (big alligators) one of the peons (a kind of cowboy) fell into the waters and although able to swim was not sufficiently strong to combat the currents in the lagoon. John was the only one of the party who attempted a rescue. When he saw how things were going, that man stood in danger of being drowned or taken by the alligators, he plunged in and after a considerable struggle succeeded in keeping the man alive. The Paraguayan trip brought him in very little beyond experience. However he had an offer of partnership from a Paraguayan merchant, in general goods, but the country did not appeal to him. He returned to Concordia and after buying a small flock of sheep, rented a land in the District of Gualeguaycito, a place not far off from Gualeguay River in Entre Ríos province) in partnership with Mr. Patrick Browne. In 1870, he married the widow of Joseph Hardy nee Mary Browne (Daughter of his partner????) and settled down in Quebracho. Bad fortune now followed him for some years. It was the time of the Lopez Jordan revolution (a sort of leader in Entre Ríos Province). John find himself powerless to resist the continual robberies of stock by the two contending parties, which culminated in his being, put in prison by the "Colorado" (red) party on some trumped up charge, only an excuse to relieve him of his remaining stock. He was broken financially but, his indomitable spirit kept him from going under and he held on, and although he had several years of "flechilla" (cattle disease, I guess) he managed to improve his position little by little. In 1881, he entered into partnership with Mr. William Johnstone from Federal. His enterprise with him was lasted eleven years. It was during this period that his business acumen came into play and, one by one, he acquired the following Estancias (ranches): "San Juan" -Saint John-, in Feliciano, 2 leagues; "San Andrés" -Saint Andrew-, in Mocoretá, 2 leagues; "Santa Juana" -Saint Joan-, in Chajarí, 2 leagues and "Santa María" -Saint Mary-, in Feliciano, 1 league. Justified by his success and meriting a well-earned rest, he went to Concordia in 1892 and purchased a large house in order to enjoy his declining years with his family, leaving the management of his affairs in the hands of his sons. He led an exemplar private life, always ready to help a deserving case and to further the interest of charitable institutions. In many instances he was chosen and voluntarily took charge of establishments that had been left without their head, successfully administering their affairs until the minors were in position and age to take over the management themselves. During his residence in Concordia, he was untiring. He was one of the founders and director of the first Banco Popular (a bank). He was the co-founder and treasurer for many years of the Sociedad Rural (Ranch Owners Society), founder of the charitable institution St. Vincent of Paul, and one of the sponsors of the prime movers for obtaining a grant of land to establish Victoria Park -which has been left as a legacy to Britons and their descendants. On April 1, 1919 at the age of 82 he died, being  survived by three sons and one daughter by marriage and four stepchildren. His wife had predeceased him on 16 April 1894, at the age of 71, and was buried at the family mausoleum at the Concordia Graveyard. Dedicated to his beloved wife, John had the following poem engraved on the front of the crypt: "Here our dear ones are sleeping ´neath the saviour holy sign, for a while their vigil keeping resting in his care divine. And we pray that he will hold them in a deep an endless peace and that we again enfold them on the shore where the parting cease".