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James William “Billy” Carson

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Birth	:	11 Dec 1848 Indiana, USA
Death	:	18 May 1933 Edgar, Clay County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Netawaka Cemetery, Netawaka, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6075300, -95.7223700
Plot	:	Block 13, Lot 9, Grave 5, Row 2
Description	:	James William Carson was born December 11, 1848, in Montgomery county (sic), Indiana, near Waveland, the oldest of eight children of Joseph and Susan Carson. Rev. Carson was the pastor of the Baptist church at Edgar, Nebraska, from 1878 to 1881. He came with his family to Clark county (sic), Illinois, in 1855 and later in 1868 to Panora, Iowa. In 1877 he came to Edgar, Nebraska, and has lived here continuously since, excepting during the years 1892-1895 when he was engaged in the mercantile business at Oak, Nebraska. He was postmaster at Edgar from October, 1888, to... Read More	James William Carson was born December 11, 1848, in Montgomery county (sic), Indiana, near Waveland, the oldest of eight children of Joseph and Susan Carson. Rev. Carson was the pastor of the Baptist church at Edgar, Nebraska, from 1878 to 1881. He came with his family to Clark county (sic), Illinois, in 1855 and later in 1868 to Panora, Iowa. In 1877 he came to Edgar, Nebraska, and has lived here continuously since, excepting during the years 1892-1895 when he was engaged in the mercantile business at Oak, Nebraska. He was postmaster at Edgar from October, 1888, to July, 1892, and from July, 1912, to July 1922. Prior to being postmaster he was engaged in the jewelry business in Edgar. He was dairy inspector of Nebraska under Governor Shallenberger ofr (sic) two years. Mr. Carson joined the Baptist church in 1881 and has continued as a member until his death. He joined the I.O.O.F. lodge at Nelson, Nebraska, November 21, 1879, and on March 9, 1880, he become a charter member of the lodge at Edgar and has been a continuous member since that time. He has served as Noble Grand and has received the Past Grand Degree and Grand Lodge Degree. He received his jewel a short tie (sic) ago for his faithful service. He was married to Adalia M. Smith at Oak, Nebraska, January 1, 1879. Four children were born in Edgar to this union: Charles F. born July 16, 1881, and died on May 1, 1899; Guy S. born August 5, 1892, and died February 4, 1896 (sic); Mary Alice Patton, Fairmont, and Clyde W. Carson, Grand Island. His mother was born October 11, 1830, and died in Edgar April 12, 1916. His father was born January 2, 1825, and died December 6, 1899, at Oak, Nebraska. Mr. Carson was crippled when he was eleven years of age when he was accidentally struck in his left leg with a pitchfork and walked with a cane until 1927 when he fell and has walked with crutches since that time. He was a traveling salesman for 18 years intermittently. Mr. Carson has always been well although since 1927 his eyes failed him and while able to get about, he could not enjoy reading. His good wife kindly read his daily papers and his mail and in this way and with his personal contacts on the street daily he was able to keep posted on the events of the day. He died Thursday night, May 18, 1933, after being confined to his home only a little over a week. He was a devoted husband and father, around whom the grandchildren and others loved to gather. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, two children, Alice Patton of Fairmont, Nebr., and Clyde Carson of Grand Island, Nebraska; two brothers: Robert L. of Caulker City, Kansas, and Joseph W. of Panora, Iowa, besides many grandchildren as follows: Charles R. Patton of Edgar, Nebraska; Mrs. Warren (Adalia) Sanborn of McCool, Nebraska; Mrs. Gaylord (Jessie Jean) Philson and Margaret Patton of Fairmont, Nebraska; and Rudd W. Carson of Grand Island, Nebraska; and two great grandchildren: Shirley Jean Sanborn of McCool, and Max Philson of Fairmont, Nebraska. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Presbyterian church at which church he ws a faitful (sic) attendant both at Sabbath school and church services. Rev. T.S. Hughes officiated. Music was furnished by the Presbyterian male quartette and Mrs. Elizabeth J. Hughes. After the services at the church the I.O.O.F. Lodge took charge, reading that beautiful ritual for their departed brother. The pallbearers were A.L. Snyder, J.A. Stewart, John Brandstitre, S.C. Hattan, Arthur Smith and Roy Shipley. The floral offerings were many and beautiful which spoke in their mute language of the esteem in which he was held. Interment was made in the Edgar cemetery. The Sun joins with friends in extending to the bereaved family their heartfelt sympathy. -- Edgar Sun. The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, June 1, 1933; pg. 2

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James William “Billy” Carson's memorial is located at: Netawaka Cemetery, Netawaka, Jackson County, USA.
When did James William “Billy” Carson death?
James William “Billy” Carson death on 18 May 1933 in Edgar, Clay County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 39.6075300
Longitude: -95.7223700

Family Members:

Parent

Rev Joseph Carson

(1825 - 1899)

Susan Burns Carson

(1830 - 1916)

Spouse

Adalia Marie Smith Carson

(1860 - 1958)

Siblings

Joseph Warren Carson

(1853 - 1945)

Mary E Carson Pryor

(1860 - 1891)

Children

Mary Alice Carson Patton

(1879 - 1967)

Charles F Carson

(1881 - 1899)

Guy S Carson

(1892 - 1906)

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