Carey, Charles Henry. "History of Oregon." Vol. 2. Chicago-Portland: Pioneer Historical Pub. Co., 1922. p. 97. M. J. DRISCOLL M. J. Driscoll, president of the Driscoll & Collier Transfer Company of Portland, was born in Connecticut, May 12, 1866. His father, Timothy Driscoll, was a native of Ireland and came to America fifty-seven years ago, after which he engaged in the cotton manufacturing business, continuing his residence in New England throughout his remaining days. He passed away at Providence, Rhode Island, about fifteen years ago. The mother, who bore the maiden name of Hanova O'Shea, was also a native of Ireland, and they were married in that country. M. J. Driscoll obtained his education in the public schools of his native state and thirty years ago came to Oregon, settling in Portland. For nine years he was connected with the fire department of the city and then turned his attention to the livery business, which, he conducted at Fifth and Pine streets until the building was sold, when he removed to Washington and Nineteenth streets. Pour years later he disposed of his livery barn and turned his attention to the draying business with office at 27 Second street. After being located there for twelve years he removed to his present location at 284 Everett street. He carries on a general draying business and employs about twenty people, utilizing fourteen wagons and two auto trucks in the conduct of his business, which is carried on under the name of the Driscoll & Collier Transfer Company, of which he is president, while his wife is vice president. Mr. Driscoll was first united In marriage to Miss Mary Callahan, a native of Norwich, Connecticut, and to them was born one child, Alice, who is now a teacher in the Glen Haven school. A few years after his first wife passed away be was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Frainey, a native of Portland. In politics Mr. Driscoll is a republican and for tour years served as a member of the city council, exercising his official prerogatives in support of the many plans and measures for the general good. Fraternally he is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Foresters, the Hibernians and the Woodmen of the World. He has become well known as an active and representative business man in Portland and concentrates the greater part of his time and attention upon his business affairs, yet is interested in all matters pertaining to the general welfare, and his support and cooperation can be counted upon to further various measures for the public good. Transcriber's additional notes Census Indexing: 1900 DRISCOLL MICHEAL 34 M W CT OR MULTNOMAH 3-WD PORTLAND p 221 1910 DRICOLL MICHEL J 44 M W CT OR MULTNOMAH 9-WD PORTLAND p 1 1920 DRISCOLL MICHAEL J 53 M W CT OR MULTNOMAH PORTLAND; 205-PCT p 86 ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.