MICHAEL F. HEALY

 

             Michael F. Healy is a San Mateo County pioneer who has proved his confidence in the county and particularly in South San Francisco by the investment of his fortune in that city.  Healy has resided in San Mateo county for 24 years, most of them being spent in South San Francisco where he is now the owner of a large grocery business and many other interests.

             Since coming to South San Francisco Mr. Healy has engaged in many lines of business.  He was best known as a lumber man, his yards supplying lumber man, his yards supplying lumber and building material to South San Francisco and many of the surrounding towns.  He has now retired from this business and is devoting his time to the large grocery store of which he is the proprietor.

             Mr. Healy has always taken an active interest in civic and municipal affairs.  During his long residence in South San Francisco there has never been a general welfare movement in which he has not been a leader.  He recently completed a term as city trustee and while in this office he was an indefatigable worker for South San Francisco.

             Michael F. Healy was born in County Claire, Ireland in June, 1852.  After emigrating to America he spent some time in Worcester, Mass., where he was married in 1872.  He brought his bride to California where he has resided for the past thirty-four years.  Mr. Healy is a member of the Eagles.

            

Transcribed by Betty Wilson