DANIEL CREEGAN, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
Daniel Creegan was born in Susquehanna on March 27, 1857, being the son of Michael Creegan, who was an employe of the Erie for many years prior to his death. After leaving school at the age of 16, Mr. Creegan entered the service of the Erie, working three years as a brass cleaner in the Susquehanna roundhousc. From this he was advanced to engine caller, a position he held for a like period. In 1879 he was assigned to the duty of engine wiper, and after a short time was promoted to boss wiper. He held this position until 1886, when he was promoted to fireman, running first on the Delaware Division and later on the Jefferson Division. In 1890 he was made an engineer and placed in charge of a freight run on the Jefferson Division, and still continues to run between Susquehanna and Carbondale.

Mr. Creegan was married June 22, 1880, to Miss Margaret Casey, daughter of Simon Casey, an employe of the Erie at present working in the Susquehanna shops. They have a charming family of five children, of whom Lilly, aged 18; Grace, 15; Frank, 15; and Veronica, 11, are attending the Laurel Hill Academy; while Irene, aged 7, and Sibyl, 5, are at home. Mrs. Creegan is a member of the C. L. B. A., and at present is Collector for this order. Mr. Creegan is a prominent member of Lodge No. 208, B. of L. F., having been Secretary of this Lodge for the past eight years. He is a competent engineer, and enjoys the good will of his many associates and acquaintances.


Excerpted from: "American Locomotive Engineers, Erie Railway Edition," H.R. Romans Editor; Crawford-Adsit Company Publishers, Chicago, IL 1899.