George M. Carson, D. V. M.

CARSON, CREGO, DANNATT

Posted By: Peter Gausmann (email)
Date: 1/11/2010 at 04:36:41

GEORGE M. CARSON, D. V. M.

Dr. George M. Carson, of Lake Mills, Iowa, is one of the busiest and most up-to-date veterinarians of this part of the state. A native of Cook county, Illinois, he was born August 23, 1884, of the marriage of Mathew and Lizzie (Crego) Carson, the former also a native of the Prairie state. In 1888 the family removed to Winnebago county, Iowa, and the father purchased land here, which he has since farmed. The mother also survives.

Dr. George M. Carson received his education in the schools of Thompson and Milford, Iowa, graduating from the high school of the latter place with the class of 1903. From that time until he was twenty-three years of age he worked upon the home farm, after which for three years he rented a farm belonging to his father. He next entered the McKillip Veterinary College of Chicago and upon the completion of the course there was graduated in 1912 with the degree of D. V. M. He at once located for practice at Lake Mills, where he still resides. He purchased property on Main street and converted it into a veterinary hospital, which has been of great value to the stock raisers of the county. His practice extends into a number of counties in Iowa and Minnesota and his professional standing is enviable. He has never ceased to be a student of his profession and keeps in close touch with the newest methods for the treatment of the diseases of animals. He owns stock in the Farmers Elevator Company of Lake Mills and has already gained a competence.

Dr. Carson was married in June, 1907, to Miss Ethel V. Dannatt, by whom he has two children: Venetta V., who was born October 2, 1908; and Arlo Bruce, born April 11, 1914. The Doctor is a strong republican in his political views, belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Homesteaders lodges and holds membership in the Congregational church. He is one of the leading citizens of Lake Mills, and his salient qualities of character are such that he is most highly esteemed by those who know him most intimately.

Source: History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol. II. Pioneer Publishing Company (Chicago), 1917. pp. 355-356.