McCarthy, Mary E. (1920-2012)
Dates
- Existence: 1920 - 2012
Biographical Note
Mary McCarthy was born on October 7, 1920 to Charles and Edith McCarthy in Oregon. She grew up with two siblings, a sister, Hazel, and brother, William. Sometime between 1920 and 1930 the family moved to Ada County, Idaho. Mary was employed as an auditor at the Idaho State House. She passed away June 6, 2012. Mary married John Wilch, date unknown, sometime before his death in 1983. She is buried in Dry Creek Cemetery next to John.
Occupations
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Wilch family papers
The collection contains correspondence, cards, photographic prints and negatives, advertisements, bills, and ephemera. The bulk of the collection is comprised of correspondence and cards addressed to Mary dated between 1942-1968. A significant portion of the correspondence is from 1956, when Mary’s mother Edith and sister Hazel traveled to Chicago. Correspondents include Edith McCarthy, Hazel McCarthy, William McCarthy, Mrs. Kenneth Lingley, Blanch McCarthy, and Frank "Tex" Branning.