Robert Ignatius McCarthy (December 6, 1920 – November 29, 2007) served in the California State Assembly for the 25th district and served as a State Senator for the 14th district.[1] During World War II he served in the United States Army.[2] His younger brother, Republican John F. McCarthy served in the Senate from 1951 to 1970.

Robert I. McCarthy
Member of the California State Senate
from the 14th district
In office
January 3, 1955 - January 5, 1959
Preceded byGerald J. O'Gara
Succeeded byGene McAteer
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 25th district
In office
January 3, 1949 - January 5, 1953
Preceded byRaymond W. Blosser
Succeeded byDaniel J. Creedon
Personal details
Born
Robert Ignatius McCarthy

(1920-12-06)December 6, 1920
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 29, 2007(2007-11-29) (aged 86)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseElizabeth Jane Caulfield
Children9
RelativesJohn F. McCarthy
Alma materUniversity of San Francisco
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

References edit

  1. ^ "Robert I. McCarthy". joincalifornia.com.
  2. ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.