7 May 1918, Utica Herald Dispatch

John F. Shaughnessy

Seriously Ill in New York

Brother of Doorman Shaughnessy and Prominent in Metropolis – A Native of Utica

Doorman William H. Shaughnessy of police headquarters, who lives at 1434 Francis St., received word this morning of the serious illness of his brother, John F. Shaughnessy of 321 St. Nicholas Ave., New York City and will leave for New York this evening.

John F. Shaughnessy is very well known in this, his native city, where he was born 46 years ago. He left Utica about 20 years ago and during that time of residence in New York has won a prominent place in business, politics and club life. While in Brooklyn last winter Mr. Shaughnessy had the misfortune to have his feet frostbitten. He had been suffering from diabetes before that. The toes of his foot that were most severely bitten by the frost did not heal and blood poising set in. Very recently his leg was amputated above the knee and word from New York today stated that his condition was very serious.

Mr. Shaughnessy has been prominently identified with the Elks and Red Men during his residence in New York and has also, been prominently identified with Tammany Hall in politics. He has been engaged as a trucking contractor for some years in which line he has been very successful. He was three times elected exalted ruler of No. 1 Lodge of the Elks of New York City and was prominently identified with the movement to erect the great Elks Club in that city. He also held the highest office in the order of Red Men. He has been district leader in his district for Tammany for some time and also president of the Democratic club of his district.

Mr. Shaughnessy has been a frequent visitor to Utica in the years that have passed since he left here, and the news of his serious illness will be received with deep regret. He is a son of John J. Shaughnessy of Chestnut St.