Routt County CO Archives Biographies.....Carroll, Joseph A. May 2, 1866 - ?
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Author: Progressive Men of Western Colorado

     A farmer’s son in Nova Scotia, and reared to habits of useful industry on

the paternal homestead, beginning the battle of life for himself at the age of

sixteen equipped with almost nothing but his natural endowments of a stout

heart, a clear head, a willing hand and a determined spirit, Joseph A. Carroll,

of Routt county, this state, has made his way in the world to a comfortable

estate and a position of esteem among his fellow men, through a variety of

scenes and experiences, it is true, but wholly by his own efforts.  He was born

in Halifax county, Nova Scotia, Canada, on May 2, 1866, and remained on the home

farm of his parents until 1882.  He attended the local district schools as he

had opportunity but this was only at short intervals in the winter months and

but for a few years.  He is the son of John and Mary A. Carroll, both natives of

Canada and well-to-do farmers there.  The father died in 1869 and the mother in

1872.  Their offspring numbered two, Joseph and his older sister Emma, both of

whom are living.  In 1882, when Joseph left his native land he came at once to

Colorado and was employed as a stock tender by Mr. Perkins, an extensive stock

man, for a time, then became a range rider for various other persons, continuing

in this occupation until 1888.  In that year he moved to Aspen and was employed

in teaming and helping to build the toll road between Aspen and Hunter’s creek.

 In these and some other occupations he passed the time until 1891, and then he

located his present ranch, taking it up as a homestead claim.  It comprises one

hundred and sixty acres and he cultivates one hundred acres in hay, grain and

vegetables, the hay with his cattle, however, forming his chief reliance and

main source of revenue.  Mr. Carroll is a very progressive man and runs his

business with all the energy and breadth of view of his nature.  He is making it

successful and of expanding value, and meanwhile he is rising into a higher

general esteem among the people of his community the more he is known. 

Politically he is an earnest Democrat and fraternally a Woodman of the World. 

On August 24, 1891, he was married to Miss Sarah Slinkard, a native of

Pennsylvania, who came to Colorado with her parents.  Mr. Carroll’s ranch is

located thirteen miles north of Craig.  When he took charge of it the only

product of the soil was wild sage brush and all its promise was far from

encouraging.  But his energy and persistent diligence, together with his skill

and capacity as a farmer, have brought about a welcome change and transformed

the waste into a fruitful farm.

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From Progressive Men of Western Colorado.  Chicago:  A.W. Bowen & Co., 1905

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