John E. Gable's History of Cambria County, V.II, p.1118

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1118 HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY

    William J Mooney is a representative young business man of Johnstown, where he is manager of the Keystone Brewing Company. He was born in Pittsburgh, Jan. 16, 1894, and is the son of Michael J. and Emma (DeLaugh) Mooney.
    Michael J. Mooney was born in Ireland and at an early age came to this country and settled in New York, but later removed to Allegheny County, Pa. For many years he has engaged in wool manufacturing in Pittsburgh, where he lives. Mr. and Mrs. Mooney are the parents of the following children: Mary, lives at home; Francis, engaged in business in Pittsburgh; William J., the subject of this sketch; James, deceased; Catherine, married Ray Hanel, lives in Pittsburgh; Clement, a veteran of the World war, lives in Pittsburgh; and Adelaide, married M. Gotthart, lives in Pittsburgh.
    William J. Mooney was reared and educated in Pittsburgh and began his business career in the office of the National Tube Works. He was later connected with the Pittsburgh Packing Company and Armour & Company. He conducted the Sun Packing Company in Pittsburgh until the World war, when he volunteered for service. He was stationed at Camp Lee, Va., for 14 months. In June, 1922, Mr. Mooney came to Johnstown as manager of the Keystone Brewing Company, wholesale distributors.
    Mr. Mooney was married Oct. 8, 1913, to Miss Mary Wiseman, of Pittsburgh. They have four children, as follows: William Francis, Mary Margaret, Adelaide and James Robert.
    Mr. Mooney is a member of the Catholic Church and is a Republican. He is a progressive young man and an excellent citizen.

    Thomas F. Murtha, justice of the peace, is substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Johnstown, where he has spent practically his entire life. He was born in this city, Oct. 5, 1864, and is the son of Joseph and Margaret (Priest) Murtha.
    Joseph Murtha, deceased, was a native of County Mead, Ireland. At an early date he came to the United States, and after spending two years in New York City, He settled in Johnstown, where he was a pioneer in the employ of the Cambria Iron Works. He remained in this company's employ for 45 years. Mr. and Mrs. Murtha, deceased, were members

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1118	HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY
William J Mooney is a representative young business man of Johnstown, where he is manager of the Keystone Brewing Company. He was born in Pittsburgh, Jan. 16, 1894, and is the son of Michael J. and Emma (DeLaugh) Mooney. Michael J. Mooney was born in Ireland and at an early age came to this country and settled in New York, but later removed to Allegheny County, Pa. For many years he has engaged in wool manufacturing in Pittsburgh, where he lives. Mr. and Mrs. Mooney are the parents of the following children: Mary, lives at home; Francis, engaged in business in Pittsburgh; William J., the subject of this sketch; James, deceased; Catherine, married Ray Hanel, lives in Pittsburgh; Clement, a veteran of the World war, lives in Pittsburgh; and Adelaide, married M. Gotthart, lives in Pittsburgh. William J. Mooney was reared and educated in Pittsburgh and began his business career in the office of the National Tube Works. He was later connected with the Pittsburgh Packing Company and Armour & Company. He conducted the Sun Packing Company in Pittsburgh until the World war, when he volunteered for service. He was stationed at Camp Lee, Va., for 14 months. In June, 1922, Mr. Mooney came to Johnstown as manager of the Keystone Brewing Company, wholesale distributors. Mr. Mooney was married Oct. 8, 1913, to Miss Mary Wiseman, of Pittsburgh. They have four children, as follows: William Francis, Mary Margaret, Adelaide and James Robert. Mr. Mooney is a member of the Catholic Church and is a Republican. He is a progressive young man and an excellent citizen. Thomas F. Murtha, justice of the peace, is substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Johnstown, where he has spent practically his entire life. He was born in this city, Oct. 5, 1864, and is the son of Joseph and Margaret (Priest) Murtha. Joseph Murtha, deceased, was a native of County Mead, Ireland. At an early date he came to the United States, and after spending two years in New York City, He settled in Johnstown, where he was a pioneer in the employ of the Cambria Iron Works. He remained in this company's employ for 45 years. Mr. and Mrs. Murtha, deceased, were members