An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, page 498 J.J. HEALY, Chief Engineer of the Vancouver Fire Department, also a dealer in stoves, tin and iron ware, was born in Clarke county, Washington, September 5, 1862, a son of Daniel and Bridget (Padden) Healy, natives of Ireland, but both now deceased. J.J. Healy, their only son, was reared and educated in his native county, finished his collegiate course in 1880, and then apprenticed himself to the tinner and plumbers trade, which he followed as a journeyman seven years. In 1888 he established himself in his present business on Main street, carrying a large stock of tinware and housekeepersí goods. Mr. Healy has been connected with the City Fire Department for many years, and until recently has been its Foreman. At the meeting of the City Council in January, 1893, he was unanimously elected Chief of the Department, and it is the conviction of the citizens of Vancouver, judging from his past services rendered the department, that it was a wise choice. Mr. Healy has always taken an active interest in the general welfare of his city and county, is a man of progressive views in all matters pertaining to the development of Vancouver, and in political matters is a stanch and active Democrat. June 27, 1889, he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine McHale, a native of Illinois. They have three children: Joseph J., Harry D. and William A. Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in October 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.