Dr. J. A. Carson (1844-1918)
CARSON, BRANAGER, WAGNER, STEVENS, MARTIN, BLACK
Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/14/2010 at 21:18:42
Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, December 6, 1918
Dr. J. A. Carson
It is with sincere regret we chronicle the death of one of Maquoketa’s prominent physicians and surgeons, Dr. J. A. Carson, who passed away Tuesday in Los Angeles, California. Dr. and Mrs. Carson left here about five weeks ago for the west where they expected to spend the winter months. Although he had been in frail health for many months, his death came as a great shock to his family and friends.
Dr. Carson was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on May 13, 1844. He acquired his education in the public schools and in the Madison College of Guernsey County, Ohio. For a short time he taught school, but in April, 1862, gave up all business and personal considerations and enlisted in the 97th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. While serving during hostilities, he was commissioned Captain of his company and was mustered out of service on September 14, 1865, after having participated in thirty-one engagements. During the entire war, Dr. Carson served the colors with bravery and faithfulness and his record is not surpassed by any of the “boys in blue” who fought for their flag and their country in the dark days of the Civil War.
On the 5th of April, 1866, Dr. Carson was united in marriage to Miss Sarah A, Branager, also a native of Ohio. She passed away on July 2, 1904. He engaged in mercantile business for a short time before he began reading medicine with Dr. M. R. Wagner of DeWitt. He entered Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago and graduated from that institution in the year 1878. Following his graduation Dr. Carson came to Maquoketa and engaged in continuous practice here until forced to retire on account of ill health. His marked ability had won him an extensive practice and gained him the regard and confidence of his fellow members of the profession and he was always placed in the foremost ranks of the medical fraternity of Jackson County.
Dr. Carson was twice married, his second marriage being to Mrs. Ella A. Stevens, on March 17, 1906. He was prominent in the various fraternal organizations, being an honored member of the Masons, Knights of Pythias and I. O. O. F. lodges.
Besides his wife, three sons and one daughter survive: William A., of Chicago, Frank C. and Dr. Louis B., of this city and Mrs. Florence Martin of Burlington. One son, James A. and one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Black, preceded their father in death. The body will be brought back here for burial accompanied by the step-daughter, Mrs. Coral Priaulx of Los Angeles. Mrs. Carson, who is just recovering from a severe attack of the influenza, is unable to travel. The body will arrive here Saturday evening and funeral services will be held from his late home on West Platt Street Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. Dr. J. G. Morgan will officiate. The Masonic Lodge will have charge of the services at the grave. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Dr. J. A. Carson Grave
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