D. J. McCarthy, M. D. Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. To view the picture of D. J. McCarthy that accompanies this biography, please go to the main Scott county, Iowa page at: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ and click on Pictures/ Documents section. Surnames: McCarthy, Duffy. Dr. D. J. McCarthy, one of the leading members of the medical fraternity in Davenport, has here been engaged in general practice since December, 1900, making a specialty of surgery. His birth occurred in South Groveland, Massachusetts, on the 18th of March, 1874, his parents being Philip and Cecilia (Duffy) McCarthy, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Massachusetts. The father is still a resident of the old Bay state. D. J. McCarthy supplemented his preliminary education, obtained in the public schools of his native state, by a course in Holy Cross College of Worcester, Massachusetts. Subsequently he entered Georgetown University at Washington D. C., where he received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts, while in 1899 the degree of M. D. was conferred upon him. In addition to this very thorough collegiate work he was a believer, as he is still, in the doctrine of a sound mind in a sound body; and to this end he became a leader on the athletic field, leading the varsity baseball nine in its now famous victories against the eastern college teams, and being otherwise prominent in athletic circles. After leaving college he served on the university medical staff at Georgetown and the hospital staff at Providence hospital, in Washington, which is known as one of the strongest and most thorough hospitals in the United States. In December, 1900, he located for practice at Davenpor! t, Iowa, and has here since remained, being now widely recognized as one of the most prominent representatives of his profession in the city. He makes a specialty of surgery and in this branch of practice has established an enviable reputation. He keeps in touch with the onward march of the profession through his membership in the various medical societies, and is a member of the board of Mercy Hospital, and of St. Luke's Hospital. He is also visiting physician to St. Vincent's Orphanage and Immaculate Conception Academy. The splendid practice which he now enjoys has come to him in recognition of his skill and ability in the field of labor which he has chosen as a life work. Fraternally Dr. McCarthy is identified with the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Father Mathew. He is a man of marked individuality, of strong character and stalwart purpose, who in citizenship and professional circles and in private life commands the respect of all with whom he has been brought in contact. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES