CLINTON P. MCCARTY
Was born in Elkland township, Nov. 8, 1876. He is a son of Jesse R. and Ellen H. (Corbin) McCarty, of Elkland township. The McCartys are one of the leading families of Sullivan county. They are the descendants of Joel and Ellen (Roberts) McCarty, who came from Lycoming county, locating in Elkland township, about 1800. They are also descendants of the celebrated Lancaster family. Ellen H. Corbin was a daughter of Chancy and Violet (Gaylor) Corbin, of Albany township, Bradford county. The Corbins came from Connecticut, locating in Warren county when they first came to Pennsylvania, from there they moved to Wyalusing, later to Albany township. Clinton P. McCarty lives with his father on the farm formerly owned by Aaron McCarty. He is a member of the Elkland township school board. Mr. McCarty married Rachel Collins, who was born in Elkland township. She is a daughter of Scott and Rhoda (Phillips) Collins, of Forksville, Pa. Scott Collins was born in Elkland township; his father, William Collins, was one of the pioneers of Eagles Mere. Rhoda Phillips was born in Davidson township, and is a descendant of one of the leading families of that township. To Mr. and Mrs. Clinton P. McCarty have been born three daughters: Lena, Hazel and Bessie.
Source: History of Sullivan County Pennsylvania, by George Streby, published by Sullivan Gazette Print., 1903; Pgs. 60-61
