The Killoughry's Starting In County Clare, Ireland:Information about Matthew McCarthy
Matthew McCarthy (b. June 02, 1874, d. September 08, 1965)
Notes for Matthew McCarthy:
Matthew changed the spelling of his name when he started practicing law because he thought it would sound more Irish.
Rumford Times - September 16, 1965
RUMFORD ATTORNEY AND JUDGE DIES HERE SEPTEMBER 8
Judge Matthew McCarthy, age 91, died Wednesday, September 8 at his home on Hancock Street, following illness of four weeks duration.He had been in failing health for the past six years.
Judge McCarthy's passing culminated a long and colorful career as attorney, judge and political figure in this area.He served for several terms as judge of the Rumford Municipal Court, first in his early days here, then again in the 1930's and as county attorney for at least five terms.
A powerful figure in the political life of this county, Judge McCarthy was never defeated as a candidate and was recognized as one of the largest votegetters in Oxford County.
CAME HERE IN 1905
He became a popular leader in the community on arrival here in 1905.His influence in Democratic circles was tremendous and many who are now naturalized and registered as Democrats became so through his assistance.His political importance was recognized throughout the state and he was for several decades a familiar speaker or candidate, in every important election held.
His advice and professional assistance were sought on many civic questions and he served his community with the conscientiousness of one having strong Jeffersonian convictions.
BRILLIANT LAWYER
He was a brilliant attorney.There are many here who can still remember his prosecution and defense in some of the most notable cases in this county since the beginning of the century.
As judge he showed more than usual understanding of human frailties, weaknesses and strengths.Probably one of the highest accolades he would treasure if he could have heard it would be the statement heard from several when they heard of his death this week.He gave an awful lot of people a break.
GLENBURN NATIVE
Judge McCarthy was born of Irish parentage on a small farm near Bangor, in Glenburn on June 2, 1874.His father William McCarty more of a poet than a farmer, he often recalled died young leaving the upbringing of several children to his young wife, the former Mary Gallagher.Of strong character and determination, she raised her family on this farm under considerable hardship.Matthew taught school for a few years as a young man, then entered the Law School of the University of Maine.He received his Law degree in 1900.
He practiced in Bangor for a short time then came to Rumford Falls, booming at that time with the advent of paper mills.
TWICE MARRIED
He was first married to Mildred Lynch, of Bangor.Her tragic death in 1911 left him with the care of four young daughters.Mary, Margaret, Frances and Mildred.He married again a few years later, Mabel Lavertu of Berlin, NH and they had two sons, Matthew J. and William.
He is survived by his wife, four daughters Mary (now Mrs. William Walsh, of Arlington, VA,Margaret (Mrs. Albert Beliveau); Frances (Mrs. Frances Soule), Mildred (Mrs. Fred Clark), the last three of Rumford; two sons, Dr. Matthew McCarthy, Ph, professor at Fairfield University, CT,and William of Rumford.
More About Matthew McCarthy and Mildred Lynch:
None-Ending: April 18, 1911, Rumford, Maine.
More About Matthew McCarthy and Mabel LaVertu:
Marriage: June 29, 1915, Rumford, Maine.
Children of Matthew McCarthy and Mildred Lynch are:
- Mary Eleanor McCarthy, b. October 04, 1906, Rumford, ME, d. November 24, 1992, Rumford, ME.
- +Margaret McCarthy, b. December 27, 1907, Rumford, ME, d. April 01, 2000, Rumford, Maine.
- Frances McCarthy, b. December 18, 1908, Rumford, ME, d. March 12, 1994, Rumford, ME.
- Mildred Genevieve McCarthy, b. January 19, 1910, Rumford, ME, d. October 14, 1992, Rumford, ME.
Children of Matthew McCarthy and Mabel LaVertu are:
- Mary Eleanor McCarthy, b. October 04, 1906, Rumford, ME, d. November 24, 1992, Rumford, ME.
- +Margaret McCarthy, b. December 27, 1907, Rumford, ME, d. April 01, 2000, Rumford, Maine.
- Frances McCarthy, b. December 18, 1908, Rumford, ME, d. March 12, 1994, Rumford, ME.
- Mildred Genevieve McCarthy, b. January 19, 1910, Rumford, ME, d. October 14, 1992, Rumford, ME.
- +Matthew J. McCarthy.
- William E. McCarthy, b. January 17, 1918, Rumford, Maine, d. June 01, 1993, Rumford, Maine.