An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., 
The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, pages 479-480

	C.A. WALSH, medical practitioner of Seattle, was born at Fishkill Landing,
on the Hudson river, New York, April 13, 1843, a son of William H. and Ann
(Tousey) Walsh, natives of New York and Connecticut respectively. The father was
a lawyer of considerable prominence, and for many years was Judge of the Circuit
Court of Dutchess county. He also took an active part in shaping the Democratic
party of that State.
	C.A. Walsh followed a preparatory course of study at the high school of
Newburg, and then spent three and a half years in Trinity College, Dublin,
Ireland. Returning to the United States just prior to the late war, he enlisted
on the first call for troops, in Company C, Seventy-first Regiment New York
Volunteer Infantry. The regiment was sent to Washington, and participated in the
first battle of Bull Run. After the ninety clays of enlistment had expired young
Walsh was discharged and returned home, but a few weeks later re-enlisted for
three years, in Company A, Ninth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, served in
the armies of the Potomac and Cumberland, took part in the battles of Antietam,
Falling Waters and Gettysburg, and the regiment was then sent to New York during
the riots, and here Mr. Walsh was taken sick and subsequently discharged.
	Returning to his home, he began the study of medicine tinder the
preceptorship of Dr. Schenck, of Fishkill Landing, and Dr. D. Hayes Agnew, in
the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his
second year at that institution, his finances became exhausted, and he was
obliged to begin practice, which he did at the mines in Pottsville,
Pennsylvania, passing through the Molly Maguire difficulties. Dr. Walsh spent
one year in practice in that city, three years at Owego, eight years at Bay
City, Michigan, and then moved to Detroit, Michigan. In 1882 he graduated at the
Hahnemann Medical College, of Chicago. In 1887 he was instrumental in building
and equipping Grace Hospital in Detroit. Of the funds for that purpose, $150,000
was donated by United States Senator James McMillan, and an equal amount by his
partner, the late Ron. John S. Newbury, to which additional amounts were
subscribed, so that, after spending $150,000 for land, building and equipments,
there was an endowment; fund of $280,000. In connection with this institution
there was established a training school for nurses, which is now one of the most
popular in the United States. The hospital was opened in December, 1888, Dr.
Walsh being duly installed as Medical Director and Surgeon. After two years of
active service there his health became impaired, and he then made a tour in
Europe, visiting the leading hospitals of Paris, Vienna, Berlin, Edinburg,
Glasgow and London. He then returned to Detroit to resume his duties, but, still
in failing health, he decided that relief could be found only by change of
climate, and he accordingly sent in his resignation. It was reluctantly
accepted, and brought forth the following preamble and resolution, which were
unanimously endorsed by the Board of Trustees:
	"Whereas, Dr. C.A. Walsh has severed his connection with Grace Hospital and
is about to remove to a distant State, and the Trustees wishing to express their
appreciation of the eminent services rendered by him and his devotion to the
interests of the said hospital, and recognizing the fact that but for his energy
and perseverance as the trusted physician of the late Hon. John S. Newbury and
the family physician of Senator James McMillan, the founder of said hospital,
the same would not have been erected, and further that his ability, energy and
skill were so fully recognized by the founders that they confided to him the
execution of the details and counseled with him in all things connected
therewith; therefore be it
	"Resolved, That we tender to Dr. Walsh our best wishes for his success and
happiness in his new home; that we know that his devotion to the interests of
this hospital have ever been true, disinterested and intelligent, and that to
him and his efforts its success is mainly due." Duly attested and signed,
January 16, 1890.
	On arriving in Seattle the Doctor began investing in property, and, his
health improved, opened an office for the practice of medicine, giving
particular attention to surgery and diseases of women, in which he had become
eminent while in Detroit. He has erected a handsome dwelling, Colonial
architecture, on Queen Ann hill. Dr. Walsh has invested extensively in both city
and country property, thus identifying himself with the interests of Seattle and
the State. In his social relations he affiliates with Miller Post, G.A.R., and
blue lodge, chapter and commandery, F. & A.M. Religiously, he is a member of the
Baptist Church.
	Dr. Walsh was married in 1868, to Miss Sarah A. Lawson, a native of Newburg,
New York. They have three children: James L., Frederick L. and William C.

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