Dr. James A. Carson (1844-1918)

CARSON, MARTIN, BLACK, BRANAGER, STEVENS

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 3/16/2010 at 21:46:21

Preston Times, December 10, 1918

OBITUARY

Dr. James A. Carson was born in Steubenville, Ohio, May 13, 1844, his boyhood being spent at the home at that place. He acquired his education in the public schools and in Madison College from which he graduated in 1861. April, 1862 he offered his services to his country enlisting in the 97th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After the Battle of Atlanta his regiment had been reduced to a mere handful of men whereupon it was consolidated with the 61st Regiment and the 176th Regiment and with this command Dr. Carson served until the end of hostilities. Five months after the consolidation of these units he was commissioned lieutenant and later captain, subsequently being made aide to General D. E. Stanley, being mustered out of service September 14, 1865.

On April 5th 1866, he was united in marriage to Sarah A. Branager, they going to Pennsylvania where they remained until 1868 when they came west to DeWitt where the Doctor worked at various occupations going from there to Benton County and there engaged in farming. In 1871 he disposed of his farm interests and four years later began the study of medicine, graduating from Hahnemann College of Chicago in 1878. His first location as a professional man was at Grand Mound where he began practice prior to his completion of college. Following graduation he came to Maquoketa in 1878 since which time he had enjoyed a large practice up until ill health overtook him.

To Dr. and Mrs. Carson, six children were born; William of Chicago, Frank and Dr. L. B. of this city; Mrs. Florence Martin of Burlington, James A. Jr., and Mrs. Mabel Black, both deceased. The wife and mother passed away in 1904. Dr. Carson was again married in 1906, this union being with Miss Ella A. Stevens, who with his four children mourn the loss of a kind husband and father.

He was an honored member of Helion Lodge No. 36, A. F. & A. M., No. 64, R. A. M., Tancred Commandery, No. 40 K. T. all of Maquoketa and Kaaba Temple A. A. O. N. M. S. of Davenport. He was one of the Charter Members of Peerless Lodge No. 60, K of P., and was a member of Jackson Lodge, I. O. O. F., and A. W. Drips Post, Grand Army of the Republic. He held many chairs in his various orders and was several times elected Commander of the A. W. Drips Post. Dr. Carson was a member of the Congregational Church and had long been connected with the Jackson County Medical Society besides other medical organizations.

The remains, accompanied by Mrs. Cora Priaulx are expected to arrive here today (Friday) and the funeral services will be held Sunday.