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WILLIAM E. McCARTY
Originally published in 1900 |
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WILLIAM E. McCARTY, a Councilman of the Town of Union, Hudson
County, was born February 5, 1866, in New York City, the son of William
and Ellen (Toolin) McCarty, natives of Ireland. In 1868 he was brought
by his parents to the Town of Union, N. J., where he has since resided, developing
and broadening those sturdy characteristics which have won for
him a prominent place in the community. After leaving the public schools
of Union Hill. where he acquired a good rudimentary education, Mr. McCarty
associated himself with the paper rolling business in New York City,
and also learned the trade of blacksmithing and horseshoeing with his
father, whose reputation in this line extended beyond the limits of his
neighborhood. Subsequently he entered the employ of Gardner & Meeks
and soon rose to the position of foreman. Mr. McCarty identified himself with the Democratic party on attaining his majority, and through his activity and enthusiasm rapidly gained distinction as an able and trustworthy leader. He early won the respect and confidence of his fellow-townsmen, and has exerted from the first an important influence upon local affairs and especially upon his party's welfare. In the spring of 1897 he was elected a member of the Town Council of the Town of Union on the Democratic ticket, and by re-election still holds that office. He is also Clerk of the Board of Trustees of the Free Public Library of Union Hill. He is Past Chancellor of Mount Alverno Council, No. 162, C. B. L.; Past Chief Ranger of Court Palisade, No. 24, F. O. A.; and one of the founders of the Central Democratic Organization, in which he has held important offices. He is also a member of the First Ward Democratic Club and the John J. Eagan Association. In every capacity his sound common sense, unswerving integrity, and native ability and enterprise have won for him a wide popularity.
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