File:William O'Meagher, M.D. (1829-1896) obituary in the The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal.png

Death of Coroner O'Meagher. Coroner William O'Meagher died of pneumonia at his residence on East 84th Street on February 24th, in the sixty eighth year of his age. Dr. O'Meagher was born in Ireland in 1829, and came of an ancient and distinguished family. In his youth he was brought by his parents to this country and he received the degree of M.D. from the University of the City of New York in 1857. Soon after graduating he was appointed coroner's physician under Coroner Nugent. He served as a surgeon in the army during the war, and after the close practiced on Staten Island and later in New York, where he has ever since been actively engaged in professional work. He was interested in politics and was elected coroner in November, 1894. O'Meagher was a widower, and he leaves a married daughter.

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