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William H. McCarthy 1881 – 1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1881

Birth Location: Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: June 1962

Death Location: Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts

Father: Jeremiah McCarthy

Mother: Ann Gilbert

Spouse(s): Sarah Higgins, Irene Whittier

Children(s):

In 1881, William H. McCarthy entered the world in Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Jeremiah Florence McCarthy and Ann Teresa Gilbert. In 1900, William H. McCarthy resided in Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts. In 1910, William H. McCarthy resided in Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts. William H. McCarthy married Sarah F Higgins, Irene N Whittier. William H. McCarthy passed away in 1962 in Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1881, William H. McCarthy entered the world in Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Jeremiah Florence McCarthy and Ann Teresa Gilbert.
  • In 1900, William H. McCarthy resided in Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts.
  • In 1910, William H. McCarthy resided in Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts.
  • William H. McCarthy married Sarah F Higgins, Irene N Whittier.
  • William H. McCarthy passed away in 1962 in Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah McCarthy
1842 – 1923
Birth Location: Ireland
JM
Ann Gilbert
1841 – 1927
Birth Location: Galway, Ireland
AG

Spouses(s)

Sarah Higgins
1883 – 1937
Birth Location: Massachusetts
SH
Irene Whittier
1889 – 1977
Birth Location: Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine
IW

Children(s)

William McCarthy's Ancestors

Self
William McCarthy
1881 – 1962
Birth Place: Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Jeremiah Florence McCarthy
1842 – 1923
Ireland
Ann (Teresa) Gilbert
1841 – 1927
Galway, Ireland
Grandparents
Florence McCarthy
1797 – 1868
Killarney, Kerry, Ireland
Margaret McCarthy
1796 –
Tralee, Kerry, Ireland
Hugh Gilbert
1815 –
Galway, Ireland
Ann Croughwell
1820 –
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Daniel McCarthy
1767 – 1840
Catherine Sullivan
1767 – 1837
Thadeus McCarthy
1770 – 1830
Mary Roach
1770 – 1830
Mary Croughwell
1795 – 1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Unknown McCarthy
1371 – 1798

William McCarthy's Timeline

9 Records

1881
21 Oct 1881
Birth of William H. McCarthy in Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1900
9 June 1900
Age 19
William H. McCarthy resided here in Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts
Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts
1910
18 April 1910
Age 29
William H. McCarthy resided here in Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts
Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts
1920
14 Jan 1920
Age 39
William H. McCarthy resided here in Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts
Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts
1930
2 April 1930
Age 49
William H. McCarthy resided here in 40 Sewall St., Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts
40 Sewall St., Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts
1935
1935
Age 54
William H. McCarthy resided here in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 59
William H. McCarthy resided here in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1942
1942
Age 61
William H. McCarthy resided here in Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1962
June 1962
Age 81
Death of William H. McCarthy in Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts
Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1881
    Event Place: Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Massachusetts; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; Microfilm Series: M2090
    [2] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: WWII_2247464; Local board: Essex , Massachusetts.
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1695; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 19-2
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_695; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 182; Image: 58.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 899; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 143; Image: 175.0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_585; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 400; Image: 534.
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 June 1900
    Event Place: Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 April 1910
    Event Place: Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_585; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 400; Image: 534.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_695; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 182; Image: 58.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 April 1930
    Event Place: 40 Sewall St., Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 899; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 143; Image: 175.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1695; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 19-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1695; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 19-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Massachusetts; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; Microfilm Series: M2090

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 1962
    Event Place: Lynn City, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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