John Carver's biography, Three River, St Joesph County, Michigan

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JOHN CARVER
Was born in Clinton county, Ohio, Aug. 25, 1844, and was a son of
Joseph and Sarah (Woods) Carver, deceased. His wife's maiden name was
Emily Edwards, and she was a daughter of William and Hannah (Garner)
Edwards, still living.  They were married Oct. 14, 1865, in Wabash,
Ind., the place of ther birth, which occurred Sept. 17, 1844.  Their
hearthstone has been graced with four children, Clara B., Jessie G.,
Stella M. and Hattie M. When war's grim visaged front burst upon the
Nation, our subject was employed as a laborer.  He was 20 years of age
when he was enrolled May 12, 1864 at Wabash, Ind., as a private in Co.
G, 138th Ind. V.I.  June, 1864, he was detailed to drive the cattle
from Tallahoma to Bridgeport, Ala., for about one week.  He did not
take part in any regular battles as his services consisted of
scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrison duty, and was honorably
discharged Sept. 22, 1864, at Indianapolis, Ind.  His brother Amos
served in the war, as did two brothers of his wife, John and James.
Her paternal grandfather served in the war of 1812, and his
great-grandfather in the Revolutionary war.  Comrade Carver is a
mechanic by trade and his postoffice address is Three Rivers,
Michigan.


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