Central California Biographies

A memorial and biographical history of the coast counties of Central California : illustrated : containing 
a history of this important section of the Pacific coast from the earliest period of its discovery to the 
present time, together with glimpses of its auspicious future, illustrations and full-page portraits of 
some of its eminent men, and biographical mention of many of its pioneers, and prominent citizens of 
to-day (1893)

Publisher: Chicago : Lewis Publishing Company
Author: Barrows, Henry D; Ingersoll, Luther A

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagha/index.htm

 


DANIEL M. McCarthy, of Hollister, California, is a native of Saratoga, Santa Clara county, 
this State, born March 20, 1860. In 1874 he came to Hollister, and for eight months 
attended school here. After that he went to San Jose and learned the gas-fitting and 
plumbing business, at which he worked three years. The following year he was engaged 
in ranching there. He then worked in the paper mills at Saratoga, and again farmed. From 
1879 to 1888 he conducted a winery and raised grapes, etc., at Hollister. He then rented 
his winery and ranch and engaged in the express business, being agent for Wells, Fargo 
& Co. In 1890 he was elected Coroner of the county. While in Santa Clara county, he 
served as Deputy Sheriff and Constable. In June, 1888, Mr. McCarthy was united 
in marriage to Miss Mary L. Marsh, in his native town, they being the first native son 
and daughter to marry at that place. 

Mr. McCarthy's father, now deceased, was a Mexican war veteran. His mother is still living.