OBIT: McCARTHY, Patrick; 1864; Johnstown, Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ The Alleghanian Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, 8 Dec 1864 Volume 6, Number 11 Patrick M'Carthy From Johnstown Johnstown, Dec. 4, 1864 A man named Patrick M'Carthy was drowned in the Conemaugh river, opposite the Rolling Mill, on Sunday night, last. His fate was not discovered until Wednesday, an unavailing search had been made for him until that day, when his lifeless body was observed floating in the Slackwater, a few miles below town. Deceased was employed in the Iron Works, but had been on a spree for several days. He leaves a wife and family.