Carter, E.V. died 1866

CARTER

Posted By: Audrey Haught, volunteer
Date: 6/9/2015 at 02:36:19

Died in Elkader, on Saturday, April 21st, 1866, Major E.V. Carter, of consumption, in his 57th year.

The above sad announcement will fall heavily upon a very large circle of esteemed friends. The deceased was widely known and respected by all.
He bore the name of a Christian, and possessed of that quality which makes man the noblest of work of God – an honest man! He came amount (sic) us in 1847, since which time he has been actively engaged in many public enterprises.

As a merchant here in company with his brother, (Hon. H. B. Carter), as President of the McGregor State Bank, and as Paymaster of the U.S. Army he had established and maintained a reputation for integrity and promptness in all his dealings which made him esteemed, respected, and honored by all who knew him. It may be said of him that he had no enemies. Old and young, alike loved him.

Here, where he was best known, the announcement of his death caused general sorrowing, and all who knew him accompanied his remains to their last resting place. He was buried on Monday. Rev. S.P. Sloan of McGregor, of whose society Mr. Carter was a member, delivered an impressive sermon and paid a just tribute to the deceased.

A good citizen, and honest man has left us, but the memory of his many good deeds will be cherished many, many years hence.

Clayton County Journal: April 25, 1866

Notes: Burial is in Eastside cemetery, Elkader. He has a biography in the 1882 History of Clayton county, with more info. Go to the main Clayton co. IAGenWeb site & click on 1882 Biography collection. The photo is from his biography.

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