“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


ROBERT L. McCARTHY,  farmer, Sec. 26;  P.O. Palmyra; born in 
London, England, Aug. 30, 1842; came to Wisconsin with his parents in 
1842, locating in Palmyra, where he has since lived and been educated.  
He married Miss Melissa Elson, of Salina, C. W., Oct. 7, 1873.  Mr. 
McCarthy’s father, William D., died in Palmyra Aug. 29, 1874; his 
mother died July 10, 1879, in Palmyra.  Mr. McCarthy is a Republican 
and a member of Palmyra Lodge, No. 160, I.O.O.F., and has been Senior 
Supporter, Conductor, Vice Grand, Noble Grand, Past Grand, and has 
been Secretary three successive years; he is also a member of Walworth 
Encampment, No. 5; is in accord with the Episcopal Church, with which 
his family have been connected for generations.  Mr. McCarthy owns 
160 acres of land.


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