Bartholomew County IN Archives Biographies.....Carson, David 1820 - 1900
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Author: B. F. Bowen (1904)

DAVID CARSON.

   The pioneer settlers of Indiana are fast passing away. Only a few are left to
tell the tale of the early days and it is but justice to those who braved the
hardships of life on the frontier that their names be recorded in history that
may descend to future generations. David Carson came to this county in pioneer
times and bore his full share in the work of improvement, although hardships and
trials formed a part of his lot. He was resolute and determined in his efforts
to make a home and as the years passed his labors were noticeable in the
excellent farm which was developed through his industry and persistency.

   Mr. Carson was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1820, a son of Hiram Carson.
He was twice married, his first union being with Miss Hannah Bennett. They
became the parents of seven children: George is an attorney at Council Bluffs,
Iowa; James is married and living in Salina, Kansas; Hiram, a magnetic healer,
in Kansas City; Lizzie, the wife of Daniel Sherry, a farmer of Decatur county;
Lurana, the wife of Nicholson Anderson, also a farmer; Rachel, the wife of John
Galloway, of Decatur county; Mary, deceased; and one that died in infancy. On
the 29th of May, 1873, Mr. Carson was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Tharp, a
daughter of William and Minty (Parish) Tharp. Her father was born in Guilford
county. North Carolina, in 1798, and at an early day came to Jennings county,
Indiana, settling in the midst of vast forests. He did a great amount of
clearing and thus his labors were of material assistance in the development of
the state. He also did teaming and met other conditions of pioneer life with a
resolute spirit that enabled, him in course of time to secure a good home for
himself and family. He took a deep interest in politics and voted with the
Republican party. As a member of the Presbyterian church his life was honorable
and consistent and he was well liked by all. He had eight children, namely:
Ansel L., who is engaged in mining in California; Lucy E., the wife of Jesse
Dickson, a farmer; James, who married Jane N. Branson, now deceased; Calvin, who
married Frances Hiberland and is a farmer; William Franklin, who married Jane
Herring, and is a gardener at Cherryvale, Kansas; Robert, who wedded Mary E.
French and is now deceased; Mrs. Carson and Samuel H., who has also passed away.
The father of this family was a great hunter and had ample opportunity to
indulge his love of this sport during the early years.

   Throughout his entire business career Mr. Carson carried on farming and was
the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of land, of which eighty is now in
possession of his widow. He helped to build the first pike road in the state,
extending from Madison to Indianapolis, and was ever interested in public
improvements, co-operating in many measures for the general good. His life was
one of industry and he worked hard for long years. As time advanced there were
many changes in methods of farming and he kept abreast with modern improvements,
keeping his farm valuable and productive. He passed away May 18, 1900, leaving
to his family a valuable property and an honored name.


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BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY
INDIANA

INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES OF THE GOVERNORS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS OF INDIANA

ILLUSTRATED

1904

B. F. Bowen PUBLISHER


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