John William Mackay

John William Mackay (November 28, 1831-July 20, 1902) was an American industrialist, born in Dublin, Ireland.

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    And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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