Sarah Tilden Carson, nee Hynson
Published in the Baltimore American newspaper.
Mrs. Sarah Tilden Carson died yesterday at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Baltis H. Kennard, in the 97th year of her age. Mrs. Carson was born in Kent County, and was a descendant in the maternal line of the Tildens, who were among the earlier settlers of that county, and in the paternal line of the Hynsons, a family largely identified with the history of Kent.
Mrs. Carson witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry, and often spoke of it to her grandchildren. Her husband, whom she survived thirty-seven years, was David Carson, well known years ago as a builder, and as one of the Old Defenders in the war of 1812. Mrs. Carson was a devoted and exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for eighty years, and at time of death a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church South.
She was the mother of seven sons and two daughters. Three of the sons and one daughter she survived. Two of the sons, deceased, David Carson, Jr. and Joshua Carson were well known builders of this city. Four sons and one daughter survive, namely, Carvill H. Carson, a resident of Savannah; William McK. Carson of California; Joseph H. Carson of Washington D.C. and the Rev. Thomas R. Carson of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, now at Winchester, Va. And one daughter, Mrs. Baltis H. Kennard. There are numberous descendants. One of her grandsons is Charles L. Carson the well known architect. There are forty-six grandchildren and forty-eight great-grandchildren living.
Mrs. Carson's faculties of mind and strength of body had been preserved in a notable degree up almost to the time of her decease. For about three weeks before her death she was able to go about the house unattended, and with the exception of some impairment of vision and hearing, no marked change had occurred. Although for a few weeks preceding her death it was evident that the struggle between life and death had begun, she did not become bed-ridden, and was sitting in a chair just before she died. Even then her mind seemed to be under control, for the moment before breathing her last she requested to be assisted into bed.
This venerable and remarkable lady was a noteworthy person both as to her long life and her noble character. Her ancestral line is traceable by an unbroken chain through the Tilden family some hundreds of years back to the Sirs Marmaduke Tilden of Great Oak Manor in Kent of England.
Obit was originally provided by Laverne Carson of Occoquan, Va. to John Ottinger of Madison, WI., who in turn, kindly shared it with us.
Joshua Carson
Published in Baltimore's Sun newspaper on 13 Jul 1885
AN INTERESTING CAREER - Death of Joshua Carson, the Builder, and Sketch of His Useful Life. [Reported for the Baltimore Sun] - Joshua Carson died of paralysis yesterday morning at the residence of his son-inlaw, J.B. Bond, Oakland, Baltimore county, in the 63rd year of his age. Mr. Carson was a well known builder of Baltimore city, a brother of the late David Carson, and of Rev. Thos. E. Carson, presiding elder of the M.E. Church South, and an uncle of Charles L. Carson, the architect, and son of the late David Carson, Sr., one of the pioneer builders of Baltimore.
In 1848 the deceased with two of his brothers, Joseph and Wm. McK. Carson, and a company of enterprising young men of Baltimore, of all classes and professions, among whom were now Judges Ye_lott and Grayson, took passage on the bark Jane Parker for California. Upon arrival at San Francisco Mr. Carson immediately entered upon his business as a builder, and it so happened that the first post office in San Francisco was erected by him, and those employed in the work were his fellow-passengers, of all professions, whom he utilized for that purpose.
In anticipation that no building material could be had at San Francisco, Mr. Carson took out with him on the Jane Parker the framework of buildings, which became available on arrival. Mr. Carson did not engage in gold mining, but continued to pursue his calling as a builder, and contributed a worthy share to putting San Francisco in shape for a growing city. He, with his brother Joseph, returned to his native city after a sojourn in California, as the ties of home and family were stronger upon him than the prospects of fortune.
His brother, Wm. McK. Carson, remained in California, married there, and is now one of the most prosperous and respected farmers of the State. Here in Mr. Carson's native city he has left enduring marks of energy and skill as a builder. Among the edifices of note erected by him are the Church of the Ascension, Lafayette Square; Saint Peter's Episcopal Church; Dr. Grammer's. Druid Hill avenue; St. Paul's M.E. Church South, Fayette street, and Lehmann's Hall, and others of note, together with a large number of stores and first-class dwellings.
Mr. Carson started in his useful career when the city of Baltimore was quite limited in extent, and he, together with his family, has contributed in an eminent degree to its growth and extension. mr. Carson was from early life an earnest and devoted Methodist. His wife died some three yeas ago. His children are all grown. His venerable mother, the widow of David Carson, senior, still lives, in her ninety-third year. On the morning of Mr. Carson's death this remarkable lady rose at six o'clock and said to her grandchildren: "Joshua is no more; your mother has not returned, and I take it as sad news." It was about that hour that the deceased died. The funeral will take place at 3:30 p.m. today, from Arlington Church South, Baltimore county. Rev. W.H.D. Harper, of St. Paul's M.E. Church will preach the funeral sermon. The pall-bearers selected are John W. Numsen; J.C. Mathai, Christian Emerich, H.H. Garrigues, John M. Holmes, Baltus H. Kennard."
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Charles L. Carson
[BJ's Note: He was the husband of Annie F. Cornelius. Charles was the son of David Carson, Jr. & Mary Ann Hogg, grandson of David Carson, Sr. & Sarah Tilden Hynson, and nephew of Anna Rebecca Kennard, nee Carson.]
Published in Baltimore's Sun newspaper on 19 Dec 1891
Mr. Charles L. Carson, one of Baltimore's most widely-known architects, died at his home, 1733 Madison avenue, at 2:30 yesterday morning, from a complication of diseases. Failing health induced Mr. Carson to visit Europe last July for a change of climate, and he was abroad until September 1. The trip did not benefit him, and four weeks ago he went to Philadelphia. He became worse and returned to Baltimore last Tuesday and was taken to his bed. His illness was not considered serious until four weeks ago.
Mr. Carson was born in Baltimore November 3, 1847, and was the eldest son of the late Daniel Carson, a well-known builder. He became a student at Newton Academy, on West Baltimore street, near Carrolton avenue, and subsequently at St. Timothy's Hall, Catonsville. After leaving school he entered the office of Thomas Dixon, an architect, at the corner of Baltimore and South streets and soon developed marked ability in that profession. He also studied architectural drawing at the Maryland Institute, and afterward was connected with the institute as an instructor. After Mr. Carson had acquired a knowledge of his profession the partnership of Dixon & Carson was formed and continued for several years. About fifteen years ago the partnership was dissolved and mr. Carson engaged in business alone, having his offices in the Central Savings Bank Building, corner of Charles and Lexington streets. The formation of a partnership between Mr. Carson and his chief assistant, Mr. J.E. Sperry, was contemplated, to date from January 1, 18__.
Besides his European trip last summer, during whic he met Mr. John B. S______ selected the marble and stone for the interior furnishings of the Equitable Building, corner of Fayette and Calvert streets. Mr. Carson spent three months in traveling through England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany and italy about five years ago. On that trip he studied the architectural works of the Old World. On December 6, 1870, Mr. Carson was married to Miss Annie F. Cornelius, cashier of the Farmers and Planters Bank, who survives him. He also leaves three brothers and four sisters Messrs. David, William T. and Henry S. Carson of Baltimore; mrs. A.J. (Bayless, Detroit?), Mich; Mrs. D.M. Howell, Philadelphia, Pa; Mrs. George C. Haskell and Mrs. Robert L. Hassup?, of Baltimore. Mr. Carson was a member of Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church for many years prior to his death. He was a Knight Templar of Beau_eant Commandery.
The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon, and the remains will be buried in Loudon Park Cemetery. Rev. Dr. J.J.G. Webster of Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. A.J. Tu___ of mr. Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church, and Rev. H.R. Naylor of Washington, president elder, will conduct the services. The active pallbearers selected are Edward L. Bartlett, D.H. Watts of Phildelphia, Thomas J. Hayward, Wm. A. Marburg, H.C. McComas, Thomas J. Shryock, Simon R______ and J.E. Sperry. The honorary pallbearers are Enoch Pratt, O?. A. Parker, James A. Gaty?, Henry James, D.L. Bartlett, Robert D. Morrison, Daniel E. Conklin and George E. S______.
Mr. Carson had acquired an enviable reputation as an architect, and there are few sections of Baltimore that are not adorned by artistic and beautiful structures, whose designs were conceived by him. In his earlier days as an architect his ability was recognized by Mr. Enoch Pratt, who became his warn personal friend and gave him the benefit of his advice. Mr. Carson is said to have attributed much of his success to Mr. Pratt's timely interest.
In his comparatively short life mr. Carson accomplished a prodigeous amount of work, comprising the plants for buildings of many different styles and for various purposes. Among the number are the Equitable Building, now being erected at Fayette and Calvert streets, the Phoenix Club House on Eutaw Place; the Hebrew Temple on Madison avenue; the Enoch Pratt Free Library on Mulberry sstreet, near Cathedral street; the Woman's College Buildings, St. Paul and Fourth streets; the _________ and Biological Laboratories of the Johns Hopkins University; the Thomas W______ Sanitarium and the McDonogh Institute ___ the wester Maryland Railroad; the New Masonic Temple, North Charles street; the University of Tennessee Buildings, Knoxville; the Winchester Hotel, Winchester, Va.; Church of the Epiphany, Washington; Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilmington, De; Central presbyterian Church, Eutaw Place, near Dolphin street; Lafayette Presbyterian Church, on Lafayette Square; Epworth Church, corner of (Ohmer?) and Mosher streets recently purchased by the __action Company for a power-house; the Broadway Presbyterian Church; Faith Presbyterian Chapel; East Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church; St. Stanislaus Catholic Church; Central Savings Bank, corner of Charles and Lexington streets; Eutaw Savings Bank, Eutaw and Fayette streets, and the Western National Bank, adjoining the American National Bank; the national Exchange Bank, Sharp and German streets, and the buildings of Hurst, Purnell and Co. and A_baca Bar__uder & Co, on adjacent corners; the buildings of Daniel Miller & Co., on Sharp street; Jo__ Gutman?, North Eutaw street; Marburg? Bros., Charles and Barre streets; Strouse Bros, Paca and Lombard streets; Heb__ Building, South Paca street; Mabley & (Ca?)rew, Baltimore and Howard streets; Firemen's Insurance Company, South and Water streets; Alexander Brown & Sons, Baltimore and Calvert streets; S. Kann & Sons, South Broadway.
Mr. Carson also remodeled ___ Savings Bank of Baltimore, Gay and Water street; the National Bank of Baltimore, St. Paul and Baltimore streets, and was supervising architect of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Paul and Third streets. He provided the plans for the new Catholic school to take the place of thte Morrison Mansion on Mulberry street, west of Charles street. Among the private residences designed by Mr. Carson are those of Theodore Hooper and John S. __man on Calvert street; Francis W(hite?), on St. Paul street; L ____ and German st. Hunt Eutaw Place and Laurens street; Jo_____ (H?)arvey, Washington Place; David L. Barnett, mt. Vernon Place, and Miss Mary Garrett, corner Cathedral and Monument streets.
Provided by B.J. Peters
Another obituary published.
Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper on 19 Dec 1891
DIED - Charles L. Carson, a well-known architect, died yesterday morning of Bright's disease, at the residence of his father-in-law, Richard Cornelius, in Baltimore. He was forty-four years old.
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Anna Rebecca Kennard, nee Carson
Published in Baltimore's Sun newspaper on 30 Mar 1890
Death of Mrs. Anna R. Kennard - Mrs. Anna R. Kennard, wife of Baltis H. Kennard, died yesterday morning at her residence, 1008 Mosher street. The deceased had been sick for about three months. Her condition was not serious until an attack of pneumonia caused fatal results. She was the only surviving daughter of the late David and Sarah T. Carson. Mrs. Kennard was born in Baltimore. In former years Mrs. Kennard took a kindly and active interest in the Union Orphan Asylum, and a prominent part in the fairs held for the benefit of that institution. She had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since she was a young girl, and at the time of her death was a member of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. In the early history of that church she took a notable interest in the promotion of its success. Mrs. Kennard's husband, Baltis H. kennard, four sons, Wm.D., B.H., C.C., and George F. Kennard, and two daughters, Ella and Grace G. Kennard, survive her.
Another obituary published in Baltimore's News American newspaper.
Death of Mrs. Baltis H. Kennard.
Mrs. Anna R. Kennard, wife of Baltis H. Kennard, died yesterday morning at her husband's residence, 1008 Mosher street. Mrs. Kennard had been sick for about three months, but not until within recent weeks had her condition become serious. Then pneumonia set in, with fatal results. Mrs. Kennard was the only surviving daughter of the late David and Sarah T. Carson, who died one year ago in her ninety-seventh year. She was born in Baltimore and lived here till the time of her death, esteemed and loved by a large circle of relations and friends. In former years Mrs. Kennard took a kindly and active interest in the Union Orphan Asylum, and a prominent part in the fair held for the benefit of that institution. She had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since she was a young girl, and at the time of her death was a member of Grace M.E. Church. In the early history of that church she took a notable interest in the promotion of its success. She was a devoted wife, a fond and loving mother, and a lovable friend. Her husband (Baltis H. Kennard), four sons (William D. Kennard, B.H. Kennard, Jr., Carvill C. and George F. Kennard), and two daughters (Ella and Grace G. Kennard) survive her. [BJ's note: The parentheses did appear in the printed obituary.]Obits originally held by Lorelle Parrot Weidlein of Seaford, DE., who sent a copy of it to Karen Kidd's family in Tennessee. Karen kindly shared it with us.
An obituary was also published in the Baltimore paper.
Prominent Citizens Stricken Down by the Prevailing Malady - Baltimore, Dec. 18. - Death is playing havoc in the front rank of Baltimore's citizens. Today already a large list was swelled by the deaths of Francis T. King and Charles L. Carson. ... a distinguished and widely known architect, died of Bright's disease this morning. He was only forty-four years of age, but had produced the plans for most of Baltimore's imposing edifices of recent construction.
On 21 Dec 1891 Baltimore's Sun newspaper announced, "The body of Charles L. Carson, the architect, was placed in a vault in Loudon Park Cemetery."
Henry S. Carson
Published in Baltimore's Sun newspaper on Thursday, June 15, 1916 Henry S. Carson, who was engaged in business here for a number of years, died yesterday after a short illness at his home, Garrison and Fernhill avenues. Mr. Carson was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late David and Mary Carson, and a brother of the late Charles L. Carson. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emily Morrison Carson; a son, Robert M. Carson; two daughters, Elizabeth and Emily Carson; a brother, William P. Carson, and four sisters, Mrs. M. Howell, of Philadelphia; Mrs. A.J. Bayless, Mrs. George C. Haskell and Mrs. Robert Leroy Haslup.
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Carvel Hynson Carson
[BJ's Note: He was the husband of Clare Louise Carson, nee Sieling. Charles was the son of Rev. Carville Hynson Carson & Lelia White; grandson of Carvill Hynson Carson & Sarah Frances Gere, and great-grandson of David Carson, Sr. & Sarah Tilden Hynson]
Published in the Augusta Chronicle newspaper of Augusta, GA on 19 Dec 1891
Carvel H. Carson - Midwest City, Okla. - Carvel H. Carson, 65, of Midwest City died here Tuesday morning. He was the widower of mrs. Claire Seiling Carson of Aiken. Mr. Carson was a native of Atlanta, Ga. He was a contact representative of the Telephone Company in Atlanta and Macon until ill health forced his retirement. His death followed a long illness.
Survivors are one daughter, Miss Claire Carson of Midwest City, and one son, Carvel H. Carson, Jr. of Savannah, Ga. Funeral services will be held at the graveside, Bethany Cemetery, Aiken, at 10 am Monday. The body will arrive in Aiken Saturday and will remain at the George Funeral Home.
Provided by his daughter, Clare Carson
Rev. Carvill Hynson Carson
[BJ's Note: He was the husband of Lelia Carson, nee White; son of Carvill Hynson Carson & Sarah Frances Gere, and grandson of David Carson, Sr. & Sarah Tilden Hynson]
Rev. C.H. Carson Dead. He is survived by several near relatives in Savannah - Rev. Carvill Hynson Carson, Jr., died at the Oglethorpe Sanitarium at 3:25 o'clock this morning. He was born in Baltimore, Md., July 1, 1860. He is survived by his wife, his daughter, Mrs. John E. Langley of Camden, S.C., and her two children; his son, Carvill H. Carson; his mother, mrs. C.H. Carson; two brothers, Messrs. J.A.G. and D.C. Carson of Savannah, and his sisters, mrs. J.Z. Wisenbaker of Valdosta; Miss hattie G. Carson of Cieufugos, Cuba, and Mrs. W.B. Stubbs and Mrs. E.K. Demmond of Savannah.
His father moved from Baltimore to Savannah in 1870. Deceased attended the Savannah public schools and after graduating from the high school went to Emory College at Oxford, and prepared for the ministry. He was admitted to the South Georgia conference at Macon in 1883. There was a call for young mento go to the Northwest and he volunteered and was sent to Oregon, where he met and married Miss Leila White. He returned to Georgia in 1884 and worked in the South Georgia conference as an itinerant preacher until his health gave away. He taught in the Savannah High School and was made principal of the Barnard Street School. Fifteen years ago he moved to Ruston, La., and took the chair of science in the Louisiana Industrial Institute, __ ___ normal school, where he taught until the spring of 1914, when he was compelled by ill-health to give up the work he loved so well.
He was respected as a most accurate thinker and efficient teacher by those who knew him and was tenderly loved for his private and public ministry of unselfish service and for his exceptional purity of life and character. His works follow him in the lasting impress left upon the character of his pupils. His services as a scientist were in demand in his adopted state. Almost to his latest breath, though he suffered intense pain, his unselfish spirit manifested itself in his desire to promote the comfort of those about him. The nurse said of him: "I have never seen a man with a disposition like his. He never once complained and always had a smile."
He was a member of Landrum Lodge, F & A.M. and later of the Masonic Lodge in Ruston, La., and of DeKalb Lodge of Odd Fellows in Savannah.
His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence of mr. D.C. Carson, 817 Henry street east. Services will be conducted by Rev. Paul Ellis of Wesley Monumental church. The pall-bearers will be: Messrs. W.F. Galloway, A.H. MacDonell, W.K. Wilkinson, John W. Smith, W.C. Travis, Lacy Norwood, W.E. Thompson and G.M. Williams. The interment will be private at the Bonaventure Cemetery, where his remains will be laid to rest near those of his father, the late C.H. Carson.
Provided by his granddaughter, Clare Carson
Clara Virginia Carson
[BJ's Note: Clara was the daughter of John Carson and his wife Ellen F. Hogg. She died at just two months of age.]
Information is from her death certificate.
Her name is as stated above. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa. Her parent's home was located at 817 Columbia avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. The date of her death was 5 Aug 1861, and cause of death was Cholera Infantum. She was buried on 7 Aug 1861 at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Philadelphia.
Information provided by Joe Coulson
David Carson, Sr.
[BJ's Note: David was husband of Sarah Tilden Carson, nee Hynson, and father of Anna Rebecca Kennard, nee Carson.]
Published in Baltimore's Sun newspaper on 8 Jan 1852
DIED - On the 7th instant, after a short but severe illness, David Carson, Sen'r., in his 67th year. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, at half past two o'clock, from his late residence, No. 49 Pine street, without further notice.
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A memorium of sorts appears in print in James E. Armstrong's personal remembrances in History of the Old Baltimore Conference. In it he states, "My father led me, at the age of five, into the Fayette Street Sunday School. ... Two boys in that Sunday School were my early companions -- the late Rev. Thomas E. Carson, son of a devoted Methodist, David Carson, ... ."
Daniel Parsons Carson
[BJ's Note: Information from a physician's notation.]
Daniel Parsons, infant son of John and Ellen F. Carson, aged eleven months and twenty-five days. Cause of death was Inflammation of the Brain.
Information provided by Joe Coulson
George W. Carson
[BJ's Note: Information is taken from his death certificate.]
George was born 9 Jul 1840 in Baltimore, Md. His father, John Carson was born in Pennsylvania, and his mother Ellen F. Hogg was born in Maryland. He was married at the time of death at age 70, and his occupation is noted as Real Estate Agent. He died on 10 Jun 1911 at 5:30 p.m. in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA. The cause of death given was Diabetes, with a contributing factor of Exhaustion. He was buried at W. Laurel Hill(s?) on 21 Jun 1911. The person providing the vital information was John Carson who lived at 1916 Columbia Ave.
Information provided by Joe Coulson
John Avery Gere Carson, Sr.
[BJ's Note: Information is taken from his death certificate.]
John was born 9 Feb 1856 in Baltimore, Md. He was son of Carville H. Carson, who was born in Maryland and Sarah Frances [Gere]. He was married at the time of death at age 74 years and 19 days, and his occupation is noted as retired from the industry of Naval Stores. He died on 28 Feb 1930 at 7p.m. in Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia. The cause of death given was [difficult to read, but may be Valvular Aortic Disease] and Myocarditis. He was buried at Bonoventure Cemetery on 1 Mar 1930. The person providing the vital information was Gordon _______.
Information provided by Joe Coulson
Nannie Smith, nee Carson
Published in the Baltimore American newspaper on 1 Jan 1912
SMITH - Suddenly, on December 31, 1911, Nannie, wife of the late J. Wesley Smith, and daughter of the late Joshua and Julia (Childs) Carson
Death notice provided by B.J. Peters
Rev. Dr. Thomas Edward Carson
BJ's Note: He was son of David Carson & Sarah Tilden Hynson, and brother to Anna Rebecca Kennard, nee Carson. Date of his death was 17 Oct 1902
Death of Dr. Carson-- The announcement of the death of Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Carson, which occurred Saturday at his home in Roanoke (Va) has been received with great regret in this city where he was well known. A little more than eleven years ago he became pastor of the Washington St. M.E. Church South, which he served for four years, during which time he made many friends, irrespective of denominational lines. Dr. Carson was seventy years of age and had been in the ministry of the Methodist Church almost fifty years. He had served most of the larger appointments within the bounds of the Baltimore conference. Owing to declining health he has not been actively engaged in the work recently. He is survived by a widow and six children.
Provided by John Ottinger
Rev. Carson also had a mention in James Armstrong's book, History of the Old Baltimore Conference, which stated, "He was educated in the City College, taking, in his sixteenth year, the highest honors of his classes; converted at Waters Campground in his seventeenth year. He began that reading habit, which served to preserve the freshness of his thought and made him master of his mother tongue. He was stationed in the city of Baltimore, and when the Civil War broke out in 1861. His convictions led him, with four others, to abide by the decision of the Conference at Staunton, Va., and he took his place with the majority of his brethren, at Alexandria, Va., 1866, and continued his active service until 1902, when he retired, six months before his death. He was a gentleman by nature, and by culture and divine grace as well. His hospitality was easy, cordial and cheerful. Wise, bright, joyous, gentle, tactful, he, like his Master, 'went about doing good.' The end came suddenly, yet there seemed to be a premonition. On the afternoon previous, he asked to be left alone to do some writing. It was his last will and testament. An early paragraph contains his final testimony; 'I approach my end in peace with all men, at peace with God and in fullness of hope.' Completing the instrument he walked to a neighbor's house to sign it in the presence of witnesses, saying: 'It is better in the midst of life to prepare for death.' That night he 'fell on sleep' ".
Thomas' death was noted by The Nashville Christian Advocate 1902-1904 by stating, "Reverend THOMAS E. CARSON, Baltimore Methodist Conference, died Roanoke, Va. of heart disease, Oct. 18, 1902. Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1832; a minister for fifty years; surviving were his widow and 6 children."
William McKendree Carson
Published 5 December 1905 in the Stockton Daily Independent newspaper.
CARSON--On the lower Sacramento Road near this city, December 2, 1905 W. McK. Carson, a native of Maryland, aged 74 years, 9 months and 29 days. The funeral will take place today Tuesday, at 1 p.m. from his late residence, Lower Sacramento road, Interment in Rural cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
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William Carson
Published 24 Mar 1786 in the Maryland Journal newspaper of Baltimore, MD.
Deaths in this city - Mr. William Carson, of the Harp and Crown Inn.
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Daniel Parsons
Died - On Tuesday evening, 9th instant, Daniel Parsons, in the 26th year of his age, after an illness of 12 days. His friends and acquaintance are respectfully invitied to attend his funeral, without further notice, from the residence of his father-in-law, David Carson, Sr., corner of Pine and Josephine streets, this Friday morning, at 10 o'clock.
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Robert B. Reppard
[BJ's Note: This is neither an obituary or death notice, but seems to be a short bio-piece that was published on him. He was father of Marion Wilson Carson, nee Reppard, who was wife of David Carson Carson. David was son of Carvill Hynson Carson and Sarah Frances Gere.]
Published in the Savannah Tribune newspaper on 8 Apr 1893.
A more conscientious and untiring christian worker than Mr. R. B. Reppard, can hardly be found. He is interested in everything that tends to the upbuilding of true christianity. his arduous work among our people can not be too highly appreciated. Each Sunday he can be found among them expostulating with them for their spiritual worldly condition, and the amount of most excellent work that this God inspired man has done for the upbuilding of our people is untold. In his manners he is affable to all, and in return receive their respects. His name is a household one and it is a cherished hope that he may live long in perfect health and continue his noble work.
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Victoria E. White, nee Scales
[BJ's Note: Victoria was the spouse of Rev. Thos. B. White, and mother of Lelia White, the wife of Rev. Carville Hynson Carson, Jr.]
Passing of Beloved Citizen -- Mrs. White - The people of Ruston, as a whole, were deeply grieved, but not surprised, this morning to hear of the death of Mrs. Thomas B. White - known and called by her numerous friends, "Grand-Mother" White - which occurred at her home in this city at 7:40 o'clock this morning.
Funeral services will be held in Trinity Methodist church tomorrow, Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment in the Ruston cemetery. Friends and acquaintances of this dear old lady are invited to attend these services. Mrs. White was in the eighty-third year of age. She has been in very bad health for a long time. She suffered a severe spell of illness about two years ago and was not able to recover from its effects, but has gradually grown weaker and weaker, day by day, since that time.
"Grand-Mother" White was the surviving spouse of the late Reverend Thomas B. White and mother of Dr. S.L. White of this city and Mrs. C.H. Carson of Cullman, Alabama. Her husband was a pioneer minister of the M.E. [Methodist Episcopal] Church, South, a member of the Louisiana Methodist Conference, and preached at many places in this state, causing him and his devoted wife to have a wide acquaintance and numerous friends, all of whom will be grieved to learn of her demise.
Mrs. White and her husband came to Ruston when the city was only a small town. Brother White died here. Her body will lie by the side of that of her husband. Mrs. White was a lovely Christian character and a faithful laborer in the vineyard of her Master. She was partial to young men and in her old age taught a class of them in the Sunday school. These boys there learned to love her and will miss her kindly advice and words of encouragement and ____ this community which _____________long loved and ________.
Provided by Clare Carson