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The Daily Telegraph
Friday, 22 Jan 1886, page 2, column 1

"Dr. W.C. Carr, a well known physician of Union parish, died at his home, 
two miles distant from Farmerville, last Monday."

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Home Advocate
Friday, 22 January 1886, page 3

Death of Dr. W. C. Carr
A good man has fallen. One of our oldest, truest and most reputable citizens has 
passed to the silent tomb, leaving our entire community enshrouded in grief. The 
death of Dr. Wm. C. Carr which occur[r]ed at his home, near this place, about 1 
o'clock last Monday morning, removes from our parish one of its most important 
and venerated landmarks. Less than a week previous to his death he visited town 
in his usual good health, but on Tuesday night of last week he was attacked with 
pneumonia. On Friday his friends here were much gratified to learn that the 
violence of the attack had seemingly subsided and hopes were entertained of his 
speedy recovery. On Sunday these hopes were dissipated by reports of an unfavorable 
change which resulted in death at the hour above stated.
Dr. Carr was born in the State of Georgia on Nov. 6, 1809, and consequently was 
considerably advanced in his 77th year at the time of his decease. He has resided 
in Union parish nearly fifty years - having settled here in 1836.
Dr. Carr was for years prominent in parochial affairs, was the first sheriff of the 
parish, and served two consecutive terms as a member of the State Legislature from 
this parish. He has at all times been noted for firmness but fairness, in the advocacy 
of whatever he deemed for the best interests of our people.
Dr. Carr had been for many years a prominent member of the Baptist church at this 
place. He was pre-eminently a model Christian gentleman, abounding in love for his 
fellow man, especially the distressed and needy.
So long and favorably known in this community, both socially and professionally, his 
death has created a blank, a void that cannot be filled.
His remains were interred Tuesday morning in the cemet[e]ry at this place and, although 
the weather was extremely inclement, his funeral was largely attended by his numerous 
friends. The funeral obsequies were conducted by Rev. S. T. Cobb, of Spearsville.
To his universally beloved but now grief-stricken widow, and to his large circle of 
bereaved relatives, we tender our sincere sympathy and condolence.

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