Anthony Bernard Sweeney
Anthony Bernard Sweeney, born 1852 in Donegal, Ireland Came to America abt. 1874. Originally in Missouri
as his brother, Edward Daniel Sweeney stayed there while Anthony later came to Texarkana in the early 1880's.
He and Mary Ann were married in Texarkana, Arkansas in 1886. Anthony was in business with Michael Cassidy, another pioneer of early day Texarkana. Mr. Sweeney owned and operated a saloon on East Broad Street for many years and when alcohol was voted out, he retired not long after.
The Sweeney's lived for many years at 406 Beech Street, Texarkana, Arkansas. Mr. Sweeney died 7 April 1926.
photo circa 1902, left to right: Joseph Owen, Father Anthony B., Leo Thomas (my dad, on lap), Mary Elizabeth, George Edward, John Lawrence, Mother Mary Ann, Anthony Bernard Jr.
Submitted By: William A. Sweeney, grandson of Anthony B. Sweeney