Margaret Mary Carty, Native of Ireland

Margaret Mary Carty was born in Ireland, about 1842. In the 1880 U.S. Census, Margaret was working as a servant in the household of  Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley Stevenson, at 921 Washington Street (now 603 West Washington Street.) Mr. Stevenson was listed as a produce dealer. He was a brother in law to well known Sandusky photographer W.A. Bishop. 

Miss Carty died in January of 1888. A lovely monument honoring her memory is found in Section D at St. Joseph's Cemetery. According to church records, Rev. R.A. Sidley officiated at Margaret's funeral. 

The surname Carty is found on a stone near the tombstone of Margaret Mary Carty, though to date, no other close relatives were buried near her final resting place.

Rest in peace, Miss Margaret Mary Carty.