John J. Caplis (chairman of Silver Bow's Irish bond drive, 1920; A. O. H. state president, 1921)
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John J. Caplis (chairman of Silver Bow's Irish bond drive, 1920; A. O. H. state president, 1921)

Also known as: John Caplis, J. J. Caplis, Caplice

family confidence: 0 — not family / context

Not linked: the 'John Caplise' of an 1884 Butte testimonial (another generation) and Mrs. M. Caplice Rockwood (1912 donor), whose relationship is not stated. 'State President Caplice' (1921) is taken as him at 85 (spelling variant; no other Caplis in the circle).

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Birth:
unknown date, North Dakota (as printed) 751922-03-17 — The Anaconda Standard, p.8'John J. Caplis, North Dakota.' in the 1922 banquet list of guests' places of birth; a self-report.
Residence:
Butte, Montana
DateFactConf.Sources
1920-01-23office · chairman of the Silver Bow county drive for the $100,000 Montana share of the Irish republic bond issue ('Chairman John J. Caplis, Treasurer J. J. Harrington and Secretary Mrs. Mamie Lenihan'), with James J. Murphy on the directing committee (Butte, Montana)

Two papers of 24 Jan 1920.

1001920-01-24 — The Anaconda Standard, p.7; 1920-01-24 — The Labor Bulletin, p.4
1920-03-17office · chairman of the general committee in charge of the St. Patrick's evening entertainments (proceeds to Irish bonds); manager of Odeon hall that night (Butte, Montana)

Read from the 16 Mar page image; reprinted 18 Mar.

901920-03-16 — The Butte Miner, p.12; 1920-03-18 — The Anaconda Standard, p.1
1921-08-09office · 'State President Caplice, who was unable to be present Tuesday' at the A. O. H. state assembly in Anaconda; Vice State President Charles Reagan spoke for him (Anaconda, Montana)

Butte Miner, 10 Aug 1921, read from the page image.

851921-08-10 — The Butte Miner, p.7
1922-02-23membership · committee on arrangements for St. Patrick's Day and the St. Lawrence silver jubilee (James J. Murphy treasurer) (Butte, Montana)

Butte Miner, 24 Feb 1922.

951922-02-24 — The Butte Miner, p.5
1922-03-17membership · Knights of Columbus hall reception committee, St. Patrick's night 1922 (Butte, Montana)

Anaconda Standard, 12 Mar 1922 (vision transcription).

851922-03-12 — The Anaconda Standard, p.26

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×10×10×9×8×8×7×6×6×5×5×5×5James Joseph "James J." M… — 10 shared sourcesJames Joseph "James J." M…Judge J. J. Lynch — 10 shared sourcesJudge J. J. LynchW. J. Sewell / Walter J. … — 9 shared sourcesW. J. Sewell / Walter J. …John Gribben — 8 shared sourcesJohn GribbenT. J. McCarthy — 8 shared sourcesT. J. McCarthyCharles H. Gallagher — 7 shared sourcesCharles H. GallagherMaurice J. McDonough — 6 shared sourcesMaurice J. McDonoughJames M. Brown — 6 shared sourcesJames M. BrownJames E. Murray — 5 shared sourcesJames E. MurrayJ. J. Harrington — 5 shared sourcesJ. J. HarringtonBarry O'Leary — 5 shared sourcesBarry O'LearyW. E. Deeney — 5 shared sourcesW. E. DeeneyJohn J. Caplis

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  • 1917-03-07 — Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division No. 1 (Butte): minute book7 Mar 1917: AOH Division No. 1 minutes: 'J J Murphy' among the brothers who spoke on the St. Patrick's Day celebration
    role: named · identity 90 family confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: J J Caplis

    Identity: Printed name 'J J Caplis' matches this record's name exactly and no other record carries it; the record's other sources place him with James in Butte's Hibernian bodies. Mechanical match on the Sonnet transcription of 13 Sept 2026, not proofed against the image (estimate, Claude, 4 Oct 2026).

  • 1920-01-24 — The Anaconda Standard, p.7IRISH ORGANIZE FOR BOND DRIVE — Hundred Thousand to Be Sold in Montana of Ten Millions Offered
    role: silver_bow_county_chairman · identity 95 family confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: John J. Caplis

    Identity: Named with his office.

  • 1920-01-24 — The Labor Bulletin, p.4LOCAL IRISHMEN ORGANIZE FOR BOND DRIVE — Securities of Irish Republic Is to Be Sold During the Period From February 12 to March 17.
    role: silver_bow_county_chairman · identity 95 family confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: John Caplis

    Identity: Same meeting, second paper.

  • 1920-03-10 — Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division No. 1 (Butte): minute book10 Mar 1920: AOH Division No. 1 minutes: St. Patrick's night dances, 'Floor managers ... Pallas James Murphy'
    role: named · identity 80 family confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: John Caplis

    Identity: Printed name 'John Caplis' matches this record's name exactly and no other record carries it; the record's other sources place him with James in Butte's Hibernian bodies. Mechanical match on the Sonnet transcription of 13 Sept 2026, not proofed against the image (estimate, Claude, 4 Oct 2026).

  • 1920-03-16 — The Butte Miner, p.12IRISH PROFESSOR TO TELL OF PRISON LIFE
    role: general_committee_chairman_odeon_hall_manager · identity 90 family confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: John J. Caplis

    Identity: Image reading; not in mentioned:.

  • 1920-03-18 — The Anaconda Standard, p.1GREATEST OF ALL ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATIONS AIDS CAUSE OF INDEPENDENCE FOR IRELAND
    role: general_committee_chairman_odeon_hall_manager · identity 90 family confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: John J. Caplis

    Identity: Reprint.

  • 1921-08-10 — The Butte Miner, p.7Ancient Order Hibernians and Auxiliary Order Meet in Annual State Assembly
    role: aoh_state_president_absent · identity 85 family confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: Caplice

    Identity: 'State President Caplice' (text; not in mentioned:).

  • 1922-02-24 — The Butte Miner, p.5ST. PATRICK'S DAY WILL BE OBSERVED — Silver Jubilee of St. Lawrence Church Falls on That Day. Bishop Carroll Here.
    role: committee_member · identity 95 family confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: John J. Caplis

    Identity: Committee with James as treasurer.

  • 1922-03-12 — The Anaconda Standard, p.26OLD-TIME CELEBRATION OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY TO BE STAGED IN BUTTE / IRISH OF ANACONDA TO JOIN WITH BUTTE
    role: k_of_c_hall_reception_committee · identity 85 family confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: J. J. Caplis

    Identity: Initials (text).

  • 1922-03-17 — The Anaconda Standard, p.8Those Who Attended.
    role: banquet_attendee_born_north_dakota · identity 85 family confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: John J. Caplis

    Identity: 'John J. Caplis, North Dakota.' (text).

Person ID: person_john_j_caplis_butte