William John McGarvey

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William John McGarvey

Date of Birth: 1861

Born In: California

Age: 57

Occupation: Retired rancher and contractor

Marital Status: Married

Died: 28 Jul 1918

Cause of Death: During Surgery of leg amputation

Death Location: San Mateo Co

Burial Plot: L108

FindaGrave ID: 235047213

Obituary

WILLIAM J McGARVEY
Redwood City Democrat
August 1, 1918
William J. McGarvey, well known resident of this city for many years and brother of Henry McGarvey, retired rancher and contractor, passed away at the Huling's hospital on Phelps Street late Sunday night. His death was due to a distressing accident which occurred Thursday at the home of Mrs. Dollie Granger. While walking about the yard of the place in the afternoon, he slipped and fell sustaining a fracture of the leg just beneath the knee and at a point where he had received a gunshot wound some forty-five years ago.
The injured man, already weakened by long years of illness, was removed to his apartments and Dr. F.S. Gregory called. After dressing the wound, it was decided it was necessary in the hope of saving the patient's life to amputate the limb. The operation was performed at the Huling's hospital Saturday morning by Dr. Gregory, but Mr. McGarvey failed to rally and he passed away about 11 o'clock that same night.
The deceased was well-known in the political circles of San Mateo County. He served a deputy clerk and recorder under J.F.Johnston and others for several terms and also was deputy tax collector for four years under the late Henry Pitcher. At one time he was considered one of the most skilled penmen in the county. In his youth, he was considered ablely of art athlete and even after the injury to his leg, distinguished himself on the baseball diamonds as a pitcher playing with pioneer teams of Redwood.
Mr McGarvey is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora E. McGarvey. a brother H.W. McGarvey, two sisters, Mrs. James Bell, of La honda, and Mrs. Emma Painter of Millbrae and an aunt Mrs. Mary Leonard.
The funeral was held yesterday from the residence of Henry McGarvey on El Camino Real, services being conducted by the Rev. Geo. Brice. A large number of relatives and friends attended the services and followed the remains to Union Cemetery where interment took place

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