Carleton, Joshua P.

CARLETON

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Date: 7/5/2021 at 00:25:49

History of Warren County, Iowa; Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns & Etc., by Union Historical Company, 1879, p.658

CARLETON, JOSHUA P., farmer, Jackson Township, Sec. 3; P. O. St. Mary's; born in Belmont county, Ohio, December 25, 1840, where he was raised, having the advantage of a common school education; removed to Greene county, Pennsylvania, in 1863, and for two years engaging in farming in that county; in March, 1865, he removed to this county, and improved the farm where he now resides; was married March 1, 1866, to Miss Sarah E. Bryan, of this county, formerly of Morgan county, Illinois; to them have been born three children: O. W., Turner and Ada Esther are living; Robert William died September 4, 1875; his farm consists of 120 acres of choice land, well cultivated; the grounds surrounding his residence are laid out with admirable judgment, and embellished with shade and evergreen trees; has been chosen to fill many important offices in his township, which he has filled with honor to himself and general satisfaction to his township; genial, courteous and affable, he is respected by all who know him.