Individual Notes
Note for: Peter Wolff, 2 Nov 1825 - 10 Jan 1875 Index
Occupation: Saloon Keeper
Date: 1860
Place: Port Washington, Ozaukee, WI, US
Individual Notes
Note for: Joseph J McCarty, 12 Feb 1864 - 16 Jan 1908 Index
Occupation: Farmhand
Date: 1880
Place: Kaukauna, Outgamie, WI, US
Individual Note: Obituary: Kaukauna Times, January 17, 1908
Joseph McCarty Dies
Another Prominent Kaukauna Citizen Departs this life.
Joseph J. McCarty, Treasurer of Outagamie County, and one of the prominent citizens in the civic, business and social life of the city of Kaukauna, departed this life shortly before 12 o'clock Thursday night, January 16, death resulting from a relapse following a recent attack of pneumonia. His death was not wholly unexpected for he had been very low for several days, but his relatives and friends had hoped for the best and the prayer of the community was that he might be spared. The news of his demise spread rapidly this morning and carried with it the deepest regret and sorrow to all classes
for he was a man popular with all.
Joseph McCarty was born February 12, 1864 and therefore would have been 44 years of age next month. He first saw the light of day on the old McCarty homestead in the town of Kaukauna, being the first born on the farm, whither his parents had moved from Green Bay, and where he spent his boyhood days. February 15, 1887, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Pfeffer of Freedom, who proved a faithful life's companion. Vicar General P. J. Lochman of the Green Bay diocese, then stationed at the Sagole church, performed the wedding ceremony. Shortly after his marriage he took up his residence in the city, which was then enjoying a rapid and healthy growth, and has since been
identified prominently in its business life. Although he received but a common school education in his younger days, he was naturally gifted with that push and ability which makes a good and successful citizen. By dint of industry and close personal application to business he had prospered until today he was numbered among not only the substantial business men of the city but of the county as well. "Joe" as he was familiarly known, was popular with all classes, the poor and the well-to-do alike. There was no fuss and feathers nonsense in his makeup. He was a man in every sense of the work and his loss is one of the kind that is immeasurable. It seems incredible that no more shall we see him go up and down our streets in social comminglings with our citizens, that he must remain with us but a memory.
The deceased was numbered among that class of citizens who are willing and always ready to put their shoulder to the wheel and push along any movement for the welfare of the community. He was not only identified with the business life of the city, but for a number of years was closely in touch with its political and administrative life. he had been honored with various positions of trust, having served a mayor for two terms in 1896 to 1898, and previous thereto had been alderman for several years. in his earlier years of manhood Joe had been of Democratic faith, but like thousands of other good citizens enlisted under the banner of McKinley for sound money and prosperity and had since been an ardent Republican. During the campaign of 1906 when the Republican party was casting about for a strong candidate to place upon the county ticket for the office of treasurer, he was almost unanimously accepted as the right man in the right place, made the runs, was honored with the election, and at the time of his death was serving as one of the county officials at the court house.
Joseph McCarty is survived by his wife and seven children, three sons and four daughters, namely: Maggie; Joseph; Alice M.; Margaret G. [I'd think that Maggie and Margaret are the same but this is how it's listed]; Charlotte M. Charles S. and Robert T. [you will note the failure to mention Raymond or Stanley - I can't explain it other than in these days as now reporters are not always careful with their facts.]. Also his aged father, Dennis McCarty, upon whom the blow falls heavily and it is thought seriously as he is at present confined to his bed with injuries received Saturday afternoon, referred to elsewhere, also six sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Barney Corcoran, Kaukauna; Florence J. McCarty, St. Paul; Mrs. A. A. Baldwin, Georgiania, Florida; Mrs. Louis Glenn, Northport, Washington; Thomas McCarty, Ogden, Utah; Mrs. John Flanagan, Tomahawk, WI; Misses Kate and Mayme and Richard McCarty of this city.
Deceased was a member of various fraternal societies, the principal ones being the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Foresters and the B.P.O. elks, all of whom will turn out in a body to attend the last sad rites. He carried insurance with the two-first named organizations, besides additional insurance, thus providing well for his beloved family.
The cause of his death was continued attacks of pneumonia. In 1898 he was confined to his bed for a number of months with the disease and narrowly escaped death at that time. As a result of this first attack his lungs were seriously impaired and upon recovery sufficiently to make the trip he went south and spent several months with his brother in Florida. His lungs never regained normal condition, however, and he had since been slightly, bothered with asthma. Shortly before Christmas he was again attacked with pneumonia, fought is off and rallied so that he was able to be out and attend to
business, but again taking cold a relapse followed with fatal result.
At the time of going to press this noon, Friday, arrangements for the funeral had not definitely been made, but it was thought it would be held Monday morning from Holy Cross Church.
HISTORY of OUTAGAMIE COUNTY
JOSEPH J. McCARTY, deceased. In the death of Joseph J. McCarty, the city of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, lost an able and progressive business man, and one who was closely identified with civic affairs during a long period. He was born February 10, 1865, and as a young man learned the trade of blacksmith, for some years having a shop of his own on Lawe street, in addition to working for the Northwestern Railroad. .He closed his shop to become manager of the Kaukauna Electric Light plant, was later the owner of an ice business which he purchased from Luther Lindauer then engaged in traveling for a scraper company, and at the time of his death was engaged in the cement contracting business. His death occurred January 17, 1908. For some years Mr. McCarty served Kaukauna as a councilman, in 1896 was elected mayor of the city, and in 1908 was elected to the office of county treasurer of Outagamie county. Mr. McCarty was married February 15, 1887, to Annie Pfiffer, of Freedom, Wisconsin, daughter of Matthew and Gertrude (Kramer) Pfiffer, natives of Germany who came to Wisconsin about 1845 and were married here. Mr. Pfiffer was a farmer and veterinary surgeon. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McCarty, namely: Joseph; Alice; Margaret, a nurse at Trinity Hospital, Milwaukee; and Lottie, Ray, Stanley and Robert, residing at home. Mr. McCarty was connected with Holy Cross Catholic Church, to which his widow and children belong. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Foresters and the Elks, in all of which he was very popular. Mr. McCarty was an excellent business man of versatile ability, and was successful in all of his ventures. As a public official he held the esteem of the community, and his home life was such as to win him the high regard of a wide circle of acquaintances. His son, Joseph, who is continuing the cement contracting business, has handled some large contracts, and in his work displays many of his father's characteristics. He employs about sixteen men, and the work is not confined to Kaukauna, some large contracts being handled throughout the county. He is a faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. and is also connected with the Knights of Columbus.