James Love
1.3 Love, James L. b. ca 1822, Coshocton Co., OH, d., md. 30 Jul. 1849, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH to Joanna Morgan b. ca 1814, d., d/o William & Jane (???) Morgan.
Ref: PRO – I have some doubts that our James Love md. Joanna Morgan as he is listed in the 1850 Johnson Co., IA census living with his parents. My only reservation is the three Morgan girls living with the Benjamin Graham and Hiram Love family. There may be a connection!
Ref: 1850 Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA census, pg. 653, dist. 9, dtd. 12 Sep. 1850; 53/55.
Love, William, 65, b. Ireland, Farmer (b. 1785)
" , Sarah, 55, b. Ireland, (b. 1795)
" , James L., 28, b. OH, Carpenter (b. 1822) (L = Logan?)
" , Hiram W., 21, b. OH, Tinner (b. 1829)
(PRO – James is listed with his parents w/o Joanna whom he md. 30 Jul. 1849. We don’t think that Joanna died as she is listed in the heir list ca 1853.)
Ref: 1860 Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR census, pg. 70; 1190/975.
Love, James L., 30, b. OH, Carpenter, RE $700 PE $800 – (PRO – Possibly our fellow, age rptd too young - still w/o Joanna)
Ref: 1870 P.O. Portland, Multnomah Co., OR census, pg. 156; 48/48.
Love, James L., 40, b. IN, Carpenter, PE $4860, Pts of foreign birth.
Ref: James L. Love b. ca 1822, md. 30 Jul. 1849, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH to Joanna Morgan b. ca 1814, d/o William Morgan 11 b. 3 Oct. 1775, NJ, d. 11 Sep. 1853, Coshocton Co., OH and Jane ??? b. ca 1779, NJ, d. ??. This may be our James but not certain. This data submitted by Kathleen (Kriston) Funk, 10313 Stubble Quail Dr., Austin, TX 78758-5029; 512-491-8283 under the FamilyTreeMaker.com site. There is a Joyce English who also worked on a branch of this family. A coincidence is that both James Love and the Morgan family were in Coshocton Co., OH.
List of Heirs: 1853
William Morgan – Son
Enoch George Morgan b. 1817, PA – Son
Charlotte Anne Johnson – Granddaughter
Eliza Caspons b. 1800, PA – Daughter, (Hus. Casper Caspons)
Nancy Myers – Daughter, (Hus. James David Myers)
Maryah Johns – Daughter (Mariah)
Joanna Love b. 1814, wife of James L. Love – Daughter
Joseph Johns – Executor and possibly husband of Maryah Johns.
1850 Jackson Twp., Knox Co., OH census
Morgan, Enoch, 33, b. PA, Farmer
“ , Eliza, 28, b. OH
“ , Jane, 8, b. OH
“ , William, 6, b. OH
“ , Elizabeth, 4, b. OH
Ref: Ancestry.com – U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules (1850-1880) – Enoch Morgan md., b. ca 1817, PA, 43 yrs., d. June 1860, consumption, Perry, Coshocton Co., OH. Ck!!
Ref: 1850 Dist. 27, New Castle Twp., Coshocton Co., OH census; 107/107.
Morgan, William, 73, b. NJ, Farmer
“ , Jane, 70, b. NJ, wife
Johnson, Charlotte A., 19, b. PA, d
(This is supposed to be Johannah’s parents.)
Ref: 1850 Dist. 27, New Castle Twp., Coshocton Co., OH census, dtd. 5 Aug. 1850; 137/137.
Morgan, William, 22, b. OH, Farmer, RE $200
“ , Mary, 19, b. OH
“ , Sophia, 0, b. OH
Ref: 1880 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH census, T9-1030 pg. 485D - Johanna Love, 60, b. ca 1820, OH, F & M b. Ireland, widowed, William Love, 26, b. ca 1854, OH, laborer, F & M b. OH. Ck!
Ref: 1850 Miami Twp., Hamilton Co., OH census, Roll M432-686, pg. 271 – James Love. Ck!
Joseph B. & Annis Rebecca (Love) Daniels
1.4 Love, Annis Rebecca b. Mar. 1826, Coshocton Co., OH, d. 25 Nov. 1914, Oakland, CA, bur. lot 53-3, Oakland Cem., Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA, md. 14 Mar. 1850, Coshocton Co., OH to Joseph B. Daniels b. ca 1826, OH, d. 6 Jan. 1874, Iowa City, bur. lot 53-3, Oakland Cem., 48 yrs., Farmer, Scott Twp., Johnson Co., IA.
Ref: A Joseph B. Daniels, Private, was a member of Co. K, 1st IA Infantry. Was he our Joseph B. Daniels?
Ref: To date, we have not identified the parents of Joseph B. Daniels. Two candidates found living in Coshocton Co., OH in 1850 are listed below, but I am not confident of either family. Lewis was too young and the names don’t seem to fit for Nathan. I didn’t record the township for Lewis Dannells. Joseph was listed as being born in OH so his Father should be in the 1830 and 1840 census records, unless of course, he died etc. An 1850 census record has not been found for Joseph and Annis Daniels. They may have been on their way to IA during census time.
Ref: 1850 Bethlehem Twp., Coshocton Co., OH, Dist 26, dtd. 13 Sep. 1850, pg. 203; 117/117.
Dannels, Nathan, 53, b. OH, Laborer, c r/w
“ , Ann, 48, b. PA, c r/w
“ , David, 22, b. OH, Laborer
“ , Silas, 17, b. OH, Laborer
“ , Isaac, 16, b. OH, Laborer
“ , Adeline, 14, b. OH
Ref: 1850, Coshocton Co., OH; 24/24
Dannels, Lewis, 40, b. England, Laborer, c r/w
“ , Sarah, 22, b. England
“ , James, 12, b. OH
“ , William, 10, b. OH
“ , George, 8, b. OH
“ , Amelia, 5, b. OH
“ , Louisa, 3, b. OH
Ref: Joseph & Annis moved to Iowa City during 1849/50. Annis moved to Oakland, CA in 1906 to be near her dau. Love D. Fillius.
Ref: 1988 IGI; Annice R. Love md. 16 Mar. 1850, Coshocton Co., OH to Joseph B. Daniels; Batch M514331, Sheet 4766.
Ref: A name index to the year books of "The Old Settlers Association of Johnson County, Iowa, 1866 - 1925, compiled by Mrs. Aletha B. Redman, Iowa City, IA, 1968.
Mrs. J. B. Daniels, 89, d. 25 Nov. 1914, recorded in yearbook 1915-16, pg. 29.
Ref: Friday, 27 Nov. 1914, Iowa City Citizen, pg. 1, Col. 6 -- Mrs. Daniels - Dies in Oakland -- Word has been received by relatives in this city of the death of Mrs. J. B. Daniels, a former resident, which occurred at Oakland, CA on Wednesday, November 25th.
Mrs. Daniels came to Iowa City with her husband in 1850, and lived here for fifty years before moving to Oakland in 1906. There she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Love D. Fillius.
The body will be brought to this city for burial, but the funeral announcement will not be made until later.
Ref: Iowa City Daily Press, Friday, 27 Nov. 1914, Pg. 8, Col. 4 - Mrs. Daniels Called Beyond -- Mrs. J. B. Daniels, a pioneer of Iowa City, is dead at Oakland, CA says a message to relatives here.
The end came the day before Thanksgiving, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Love Daniels Fillius, with whom she had lived during the past years.
She resided in Iowa City more than 55 years, coming hither with her husband -- one of the early "merchant princes" of the University City.
Ref: Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA, 26 Nov. 1914, pg. 15 - In this city, November 25, Annis Daniels, beloved Mother of Mrs. John Fillius and Mrs. J. H. Carse, a native of Ohio, aged 90 years, 8 months and 14 days.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service Friday, November 27, at 11 o’clock a.m. at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Fillius, 1136 First Avenue, Oakland, CA. Interment, Iowa City, IA.
Ref: 17 Apr. 1963, Ltr. from Office of Clerk of District Court, Johnson Co., IA - Joseph B. Daniels d. 7 Jan. 1874. Annis Daniels was appointed as administratrix of his estate opened on 10 Feb. 1874. The real estate was appraised at $15,000 and the personal property at $2000. The estate records show that Annis was discharged as administratrix when the estate was closed 1 Nov. 1883. Heirs listed were Annis R., Sarah E. Carse, James C., Mary J., Jos. B., Thos. E. and Love A. Daniels, all of whom were minors except Sarah E. and James C. Daniels.
Ref: 1850 Iowa City Twp., Johnson Co., IA census, pg. 31
Daniels, J. B. listed but the year of enumeration listed was 1852. I could not find the entry at Ancestry.com.
Ref: 1860 Iowa City, Iowa City Twp., Johnson Co., IA, dtd. 20 Jul. 1860, pg. 729; 2749/2614.
Daniels, Joseph, 35, b. OH, Saddler, RE $8000, RE $1000
" , Annis, 35, b. OH
" , Sarah, 9, b. IA
" , James, 8, b. IA
" , Mary, 4, b. IA
" , Joseph, 2, b. IA
Love, Sarah, 70, b. Ireland (Mother-in-Law)
Jones, Allen, 21, b. IN, Saddler
Carry, Ellen, 18, b. PA, Domestic
Ref: 1868-69, Holland’s Directory of Iowa City, IA, pg. 44 - Joseph B. Daniels, Harness Maker, res. Cor. Summitt & Burlington
Ref: 1870 Iowa City, Iowa City Twp., Johnson Co., IA census, dtd. 4 Aug. 1870, pg. 40; 299/290.
Daniels, J. B., 43, b. OH, Farmer, RE $12000 PE $1700
" , Annis, 42, b. OH, Housekeeper
" , Libbie, 19, b. IA, School teacher
" , Jennie, 14, b. IA, Student
" , Joseph B. 12, b. IA, Student
" , Eddie, 10, b. IA, Student
" , Annis Love, 6, b. IA
Chapman, George, 22, b. NY, Farm Hand
Ref: 1875-1879 Owens Directory of Iowa City, IA – Mrs. A. R. Daniels, NE Corner of Burlington & Summitt; J. B. Daniels, Student; T. E. Daniels, Drug Clerk.
Ref: 1880 Summitt Street, Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA census, dtd. 26 Jun. 1880, 74-1-227; 625/675.
Daniels, A. R., 54, b. OH, Hse. Kpr., Pts b. Ireland
“ , James, 27, b. IA, Fruit Tree Sales Agent, son
“ , Joseph B., 23, b. IA, Book Sales Agent, son
“ , Mary J., 23, b. IA, at home, dau.
“ , Thomas E., 20, b. IA, Dry Goods Store Sales, son
“ , A. Love 15, b. IA, School, dau.
Carse, Sarah E., 29, b. IA, dau.
“ , Joseph H., 6, b. IA, grandson
“ , Louise, 2, b. IA, granddaughter
“ , Polly, 5/12, b. IA, Jan., granddaughter
(J. B. Daniels not listed but it was indicated that he was born OH; age of Joseph B. and Mary J. was unclear. Sarah E. Carse’s husband not listed but the census indicated he was born in IA - Later I found him living in Muscatine, IA where he was boarding and working as a Marble Cutter. Another reference indicates that the Sarah Carse and family living with her husband in Muscatine, IA.)
Ref: 1885 5th ward, Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA, corner of Summit & Burlington Sts., pg. 199, ln. 22; 65/71
Daniels, Anna S., 59, b. OH, widowed, F b. f, M b. OH
" , James C., 32, b. Johnson Co., IA, Commercial Traveler
" , Joseph B., 26, b. Johnson Co., IA, Commercial Traveler
" , Edward D., 24, b. Johnson Co., IA, Commercial Traveler
" , Love A., 20, b. Johnson Co., IA
Ref: 1840 - 1890 Iowa City Republican 50th Anniversary Edition:
Doherty, Ms. Jennie, res. 230 South Summitt
Daniels, Mrs. J. B., widow, 230 South Summitt
Ref: 1891-1892 Iowa City, IA Directory -- Daniels, Mrs. J. B., res. 230 South Summitt; Doherty, Ms. Jennie, res. 230 South Summitt.
Ref: 1893-1894 Iowa City, IA Directory - Annis R. Daniels, widow (Joseph B.), res. 230 South Summitt
Doherty, Mrs. Jennie, bds.
Ref: 1895 5th ward, Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA, dtd. 1 Jan. 1895, pg. 1, ln 250; 1/1.
Daniels, Annis R., 65, b. OH, widowed, Methodist, Pts native
Doherty, Mary Jane, 35, b. Johnson Co., IA, Methodist, divorced
" , John Gage, 11, b. CO
" , Joseph Eddie, 9, b. CA
(Mary Jane, a dau. of Annis R. Daniels; John Gage and Joseph Eddie are sons of Mary Jane.)
Ref: 1897-1898 Iowa City, IA Directory - Mrs. A. R. Daniels, widow (Joseph B.), res. 230 South Summitt; Doherty, Mrs. Jennie, res. 230 South Summitt.
Ref: 1900 5th ward, Lucas Twp., 231 Burlington St., Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA, dtd. 2 Jun. 1900, (V40-86-2-73), pg. 2; 42/45.
Daniels, Annie R., 76, b. Mar. 1824, OH, Pts b. Ireland
Doherty, Jennie, 39, b. Jul. 1860, IA, Pts b. OH
" , Joseph E., 15, b. Jul. 1884, CA, F b. IRE/ M b. IA
(Jennie listed as daughter and Joseph as grandson of Annie R.)
Ref: 1904 Iowa City Directory – Mrs. Annis R. Daniels, widow, J. B., res. 230 South Summitt.
Ch:
.1 Sarah Elizabeth "Libbie" b. Feb. 1851
.2 James C. b. Dec. 1852
.3 Joseph A. b. prior 6 Dec. 1853
.4 Mary Jane "Jennie" b. Jul. 1856
.5 Joseph B. b. ca 1859
.6 Thomas Edward b. ca 1861
.7 Love Diane b. 3 Aug. 1865
1.4.1 Daniels, Sarah Elizabeth "Libbie" b. Feb. 1851, Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA, d. 1 Jan. 1931, 114 North 30th Street, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, bur. Westlawn, Hillcrest Cem., Omaha, NE, md. 30 Mar. 1871, Iowa City by James W. Clinton, Methodist Minister (JCMR Bk4pg33) to John Henry Carse b. Jan. 1846, IA, d. 29 Mar. 1933, 114 North 30th Street, Omaha, bur. Westlawn, Hillcrest Cem., 86 yrs., s/o Henry & Elizabeth (Park) Carse.
Ref: The University of Iowa Alumni Department, Iowa City, IA (319-335-3298) confirmed that John Henry Carse graduated in June 1870 with a degree in B. D. (Bachelor of Didactics) with an education major. The first class graduated in 1859. He later lived in Fairfield, IA and still later was listed as a Merchant in Council Bluffs, IA.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) John Henry Carse was in the first or one of the first graduating classes at the University of IA, Iowa City, IA. He was a schoolteacher. He taught in a school where Negroes were admitted. The natives were very wild and shot through his window; the bullet striking the bedstead. (These were from notes sent by Ms. Gail Thompson).
Ref: (Catherine Carse Champion) John Henry Carse and Elizabeth (Daniels) Carse were the parents of Joseph Wentworth, Eloise, Lela, Dolly, Jennie, John and Earle.
My Grandfather, John Carse was in the first graduating class at the University of Iowa, where he met Elizabeth Daniels, also a student there. He later became a teacher in Iowa. I know very little of my Father's family as we had no contact with them after he died when I was a child of eight years.
The earliest record I know of the Carse family is 1415, at which time they left Scotland, in, or near Dundee in Perthshire, with the Reverend Livingston and emigrated to Ireland, settling about 15 miles out of Belfast. This move was because of religious persecution. They were staunch Presbyterians always.
The "Carse Lands" or farming lands is in the Lowlands, i.e., southeastern part, not far from Glasgow. I checked the telephone book in Glasgow and found 14 Carse families listed there. The ancient spelling of this name may have been Kerse.
Family names are Johnstone, Russell, Stuart, Parke, Love, Daniels and General "Mad" Anthony Wayne of revolutionary war fame. Martha Washington's first cousin was into the Parke Curtis family; any relationship is unknown to me.
My great-grandmother, Annis (Love) Daniels was married to Joseph Daniels. I remember her as a very handsome woman, as she lived to be 90 years old, and died here in California. The rest of the Carse family lived in and about Omaha, NE.
Ref: 402-556-2500; Telephone call to Westlawn, Hillcrest Cem., Omaha on 16 Jan. 1994 - The following Carse family are buried in Section 8, Lot 57, Earl Carse d. 24 Nov. 1952; John F. Carse d. 9 Jul. 1951; John H. Carse d. 29 Mar. 1933; Sarah, wife of John H. Carse d. 1 Jan. 1931 and Ruth Mary Carse d. 6 Feb. 1977.
Ref: Edward Holyoke per telephone 16 Jan. 1994 (402-391-3260) at 1513 South 97th St., Omaha, NE relates that his first wife was an adopted daughter of Earl Carse.
Ref: 2 Jan. 1931, Omaha Newspaper - Carse - Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Carse, age 79, wife of J. H. Carse, passed away 1 January at residence, 114 North 30th Street. Survived by her husband, 2 daughters, Mrs. A. J. Faul, Council Bluffs, IA, Mrs. W. C. Potts, Omaha; 2 sons, John F. Carse, Earle R. Carse of Omaha; one sister, Mrs. Lone D. Fillius of Chicago, and 9 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services Saturday afternoon at 3:30 from the N. P. Swanson Chapel, 17th and Cuming Streets. Interment in West Lawn Cemetery.
Ref: 30 Mar. 1933, Omaha Newspaper - John Henry Carse, age 86 years, passed away March 29th at residence, 114 North 30th Street. Survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. A. J. Faul, Council Bluffs, IA, Mrs. W. C. Potts, Buffalo, NY; 2 sons, John F. and Earle F. Carse, Omaha; 4 sisters, 1 brother, 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the N. P. Swanson Chapel, 17th and Cuming Streets. Interment West Lawn Cemetery.
Ref: 1880 Summitt Street, Iowa City, Johnson Co., A census, dtd. 26 Jun. 1880, 74-1-227; 625/675.
Daniels, A. R., 54, b. OH, Hse. Kpr., Pts b. Ireland
“ , James, 27, b. IA, Fruit Tree Sales Agent, son
“ , Joseph B., 21, b. IA, Book Sales Agent, son
“ , Mary J., 23, b. IA, at home, dau.
“ , Thomas E., 20, b. IA, Dry Goods Store Sales, son
“ , A. Love 15, b. IA, School, dau.
Carse, Sarah E., 29, b. IA, dau.
“ , Joseph W., 6, b. IA, grandson (Wentworth)
“ , Louise, 2, b. IA, granddaughter
“ , Polly, 5/12, b. IA, Jan., granddaughter,
(J. B. Daniels not listed but it was indicated that he was born OH; age of Joseph B. and Mary J. was unclear. Sarah E. Carse’s husband not listed but the census indicated he was born in IA - Later I found him living in Muscatine, IA where he was boarding and working as a Marble Cutter. Another reference indicates that the Sarah Carse and family living with her husband in Muscatine, IA.) All children of A. R. Daniels were born in IA, their parents b. in OH.
Ref: 1880 Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA census
Carse, John H., 33, b. IA, Marble Cutter, F b. Ireland, M b. PA, boards in a rooming house. This is the husband of Sarah E. Carse.
Ref: 1900 1004 4th Ave., Council Bluffs, Kane Twp., Pottawattamie Co., IA census, 65-145-6-54.
Carse, John H., 54, b. Jan. 1846, IA
“ , Sarah E., 49, b. Feb. 1851, IA, wife
“ , John F., 12, b. Jun. 1887, IA, son
“ , Earle R., 4, b. Jul. 1890, IA, son
Ref: 1910 5th wd, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA census, pg. 92A; 179/183.
Carse, John H., 63, b. IA, F b. Ire., M b. PA, Newspaper Adv.
“ , Sarah E., 59, b. IA, Pts b. OH
“ , John F., 22, b. IA, Pts b. IA
“ , Earle R., 19, b. IA, Pts b. IA
John & Sarah md. 38 yrs; Sarah had 7 ch/ 5 liv.
Ref: 1920 Omaha, Douglas Co., NE census, pg. 1A; 5/5.
Carse, John H., 72, b. IA, F b. Ire., M b. PA
“ , Sarah E., 68, b. IA, Pts b. OH
“ , Earl R., 29, b. IA, Pts b. IA, Loan Co. Salesman
Vogal, James A., 29, b. NE, “ , Credit Co. Reporter
Easterdale, Fannie F., 31, b. OH, Pts b. OH, Svt, Pvt Family
John was a Salesman for Bee Publishing Co.
Ref: 1930 Omaha, Douglas Co., NE census, pg. 39A; 589/829.
Carse, J. H., 83, b. IA, F b. N Ire., M b. PA
“ , Sarah E., 79, b. IA, Pts b. OH
“ , Earl R., 39, b. IA, Pts b. IA, Real Estate Broker, s
J. H. & Sarah E. m1 at ages 24 & 20 respectively.
Ch:
.1 Joseph Wentworth b. 18 Jun. 1875?
.2 Eloise b. ca 1878
.3 Mary “Polly” b. ca 1880
.4 Dolly b.
.5 Lela b.
.6 Earle Russell b. 27 Jul. 1890
.7 John Fillius b. 19 Jun. 1887
.8 Jenny Daniels b. Jan. 1880
.9 Eleanor b.
1.4.1.1 Carse, Joseph Wentworth b. 18 Jun. 1875?, Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA, d. Sep. 1916, Oakland, CA, md. 20 Jan. 1898, Deadwood, Lawrence Co., SD to Harriett St. Claire Charlton b. 9 a.m., 1 Jan. 1877, Denver, CO, d. 7 Feb. 1943, Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, 66 yrs., d/o Benjamin Franklin & Rebecca (Sheldon) Charlton.
Ref: Picture of Joseph Wentworth & Harriett (Charlton) Carse.
Ref: CA Death Index – Harriett Charlton Carse b. 1 Jan. 1877, CO, d. 7 Feb. 1943, Alameda Co., CA, 66 yrs. Mother’s name was Sheldon and Father’s name was Carse.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Wentworth Carse as he made the high jump at Olympic Field days on June 28th, 1900 at Sturgis, SD; the day after Miriam's birth. He made a record and was awarded a pretty gold medal (picture).
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA death certificate Reg. Dist. 103, Reg. NO. 109: Harriett Charlton Carse d. 7 Feb. 1943, widowed, b. 1 Jan. 1877, spouse, Joseph Wentworth, Pts: Benjamin Franklin Charlton and Rebecca Sheldon.
Ref: (PRO) As Joseph H. appeared in the early census records, I suspect that the middle name "Wentworth" was added sometime later. I suspect that Joseph was initially called Joseph Henry after his Father.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Ltr. to Harriett (Charlton) Carse from her Uncle Earle R. Carse, Omaha, NE dtd. 14 Sep. 1946 -- "I was surprised and a very happy surprise it was, to hear from you.
Your letter imparted information about which I knew nothing. I had heard of Miriam's passing but not of your Mother's. I know you must miss her. Those things are difficult yet bound to happen.
You have assigned me quite a task to relate facts concerning your Fathers family but I will do my best to give you some.
Your Dad was born in Iowa City, Iowa, it being not far from where my Father taught school. My Father graduated from the University of Iowa in 1871 and married my Mother with whom he had become acquainted while attending the University where they were both students. There were 7 children; Dolly, who died in infancy, your Dad, Eloise, Lela, who also died in infancy, Jen, John and myself.
Four of us remain, Eloise who still lives in Council Bluffs with her husband A. J. Faul. Their only daughter married but has no children and lives in Chicago. That is Dorothy whom you will remember.
Jennie is a widow and lives in San Bernardino, CA with her single son. She has a daughter "Love" who lives in the Los Angeles with her husband and daughter, a student at U.C.L.A.
John and his wife live here. His daughter is married and lives at Lubbock, TX. Their son is here, attends Creighton University and is contemplating matrimony in December.
We now come to the baby, that's your Uncle Earle. I have been married twice. My first wife died not many years after we married. My 2nd wife and I have been married for quite some time. We have a lovely daughter who is married to Dr. Holyoke. He is a M. D. and a Ph.D. and teaches in preference to practicing medicine. He is a professor of Gross Anatomy at the University of Nebraska Medical College.
We have two grandsons, one is almost 4, and the other is 1. We live just six blocks from our daughter. So much for my brothers and sisters.
The earliest I have any record of the Carse family is 1415 at which time they were driven from Scotland to escape religious persecution and settled near Belfast, Ireland. They took Rev. Livingston with them. They were staunch Presbyterians.
My Grandfather came from 14 miles from Belfast. His Father's name was Carse and his Mother's maiden name was Carse. I can not give you the date that my Grandfather came to this country or to Iowa where he settled. He married into a family named Park who were the leading people of their community. Should you ever wish to join the D. A. R. through the Park side as an ancestor of my Grandmother (Park) Carse fought under Mad Anthony Wayne in the Revolutionary War.
Grandpa and Grandma had several children, all of whom are now deceased except 2, one of whom is 85, a very brilliant woman.
It is too bad that you couldn't have had a talk with some of your Dad's Aunts, as it would have made you believe you came from the finest stock that God ever created. All the Carses I have ever met have been fine, honest industrious and for the most part well to do people. They are close and somewhat clannish. The name is unusual in most places.
I, representing the government in Rent Control have had to go to Oakland, IA. I find that there are 14 families there and near there. I do not claim relationships but had one tell me his folks were born 13 miles from Belfast.
Of course, my Father and Mother are both gone. Dad would be 100 next January, Mother would be about 96.
I think of you kids (you were kids when I last saw you) often and hope some day to be able to see you. I have never seen Annis.
I haven't reported much on my Mothers family. The are all gone except Aunt Love whom is still in Los Angeles. My Grandfather on Mother's side died before any of us were born.
I have a genealogy of the Carse family in my possession. And to brag a little, remember that no better name exists than Carse.
With Love, Earle R. Carse, 5003 Nicholas Street, Omaha, 3, NE
P. S. Your letter addressed to 114 North 30th went to John's house as he bought the folks old home. Carses have lived at that location 35 years.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) The Opera house was comfortably filled last night with people to witness the drama of Shaun Rhu, presented by the Northwestern Dramatic association. The thrilling events of the play were all brought out with the force and smoothness of professional actors, and each part was carried out so that the interest in the play was kept through the four acts. Miss Hattie Charlton as Kate Donavan rose to the occasion and her efforts in the scenes of the third and fourth acts were carried out with a force that stamped her as an actress of no mean order. Her efforts more than pleased the critical audience assembled at the Opera house and, had she no other ambition than that of following the stage in the future, would have no attainment too difficult for her to conquer. Jud Grant as Larry Donavan and Shaun Rhu was a character that was his own. His emotional acting from grave to gay, his easy good nature, with the passionate yearnings in the second scene when he pleads for a good-bye from his father and his cordial hate of Lawyer Waddy and Bryan Callajan gave the largest scope for an actor that was possible, and in all of them he was natural. The personnel of the drama were well supported by each one of the company and the play of Shaun Rhu will be long remembered by theatergoers in Deadwood.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) The many friends of Miss Hattie Charlton were doubly delighted Wednesday evening. First in the fact that she had escaped the threatened illness, and second by the charming manner and superior talent with which she sustained the difficult role assigned to her in the performance at the opera house. Miss Charlton is endowed with marked dramatic power and those who are qualified to judge of such merit are generous in their praise of her ability.
The charming Miss Gertrude Wright departed for her home at Chadron yesterday. After a few days' visit in the city Miss Wright has won the hearts of our people during her recent visits and in the delightful and highly successful manner in which she impersonated dear little "Grace," in "My Partner" Wednesday evening. She but added by her own grace and beauty, new laurels to the wreath of admiration with which we had before crowned her.
Miss Hallie Bennett as "Posey," carried the house by storm" Wednesday evening, and one cannot wonder that the "major's" lips grew "dry and parched" in le--- to have them moistened with so sweet a salve as Miss Posey's, so temptingly presented.
Frank Ickes, the irrepressible "Major," was a "show in himself."
Will McLaughlin "outheathened the heathen" as "Wing Lee," and almost gave every one the "clamps" in his mirth-provoking representation of the much abused (?) importation from the flowery kingdom.
Frank Ankeny as "My Partner" was certainly calculated to win the heart of the most obdurate maiden and displayed marked dramatic ability in rendering this difficult part."
Ed Charlton as the jealous lover, was right up to the mark in carefully guarding the charms of "Sweet Grace Brandon" from supposed rivals.
John Lovejoy as "Scraggs, was an ideal villain, and the reporter heard several of the audience express surprise that Mrs. Lovejoy would dare have him round the house," so well did he sustain his role.
Mr. Wells as "Brandon," was a typical, affectionate and indulgent father, and one could not wonder that "Grace" so faithfully clung to him in his grief.
Jud Grant as "Joe" was simply immense; and the admiring audience could easily see that it was quite a natural piece of acting with him, or at least his acting was so natural that it did not seem like acting, but just his own simple big hearted, good natured self, until when his noble nature was fired with indignation at some cowardly act, he grew terrible in his condemnation."
The music was most excellent, the audience was appreciative and for such a stormy evening, surprisingly large. In finito, the entertainment was a signal success, and netted the Young Men's association, for which it was given, quite a handsome sum, for which they express thanks in this issue.
It is hoped that this company will at an early date, "put on another play," and that there organization may be maintained. Lack of space prevented a fuller write-up in our last issue.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) New Clerk At Assay Office -- J. W. Carse Succeeds Charles Coe At the United States Assay Office In This City and Has Assumed Duties.
On Saturday of last week a business change occurred at the United States assay office in Deadwood, when Charles Coe stepped down and out and his place was taken by J. W. Carse. Mr. Coe has occupied the position of clerk of the assay office for some time past, having succeeded Albert Martinez.
He has not as yet determined as to what his new vocation will be. Mr. Carse, his successor, has for some months past been manager of the local Abstract & Title Company of this city. His appointment is an acknowledgment of his true worth and esteem that he is held in this city.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Home From Agency -- Wentworth Carse returned on today's Northwestern from Pine Ridge Agency, where he was called several days ago on government business. He will return to the agency in a few days and remain until the Indians are all paid. Mr. Carse says Agent John R. Brennen received a telegram from officials at Washington requesting him not to pay the Indians until he received further notice.
Colonel George is receiving the attentions of all the Indians. They term the Colonel "Igamu Tonka," which signifies Big Lion in their native tongue. The amount to be paid is $81,740, and will be turned over to the Indians in drafts. There are 260 Indians to receive pay for their services and they are very jubilant. The payment was brought about by Colonel George, who will receive a handsome commission.
The reason of the payment was a treaty made between the whites and Indian Chiefs, but bands of robbers and highwaymen broke the solemn vow and the government had to settle up. Mr. Carse visited Red Cloud, the famous old chief, at his little home that the government built for him and found the old man blind but contented. Mr. Brennen is well and acted as guide on several expeditions to interesting places and scenes of early day conflicts.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) A New Business Firm -- J. W. Carse and Harry Thorne will Enter New Business Fields -- Among the business changes in this section about to take place two prominent young men of Deadwood will figure prominently in the persona of J. W. Carse present manager of the Deadwood Abstract Company and Harry Thorne, cashier at the Armour station in this city.
On the first of May these gentlemen will enter the Black Hills business world in a new company which will be known as a Wholesale Mercantile Company. They have rented the large brick building in Lead --- behind the Campbell house and will open for business in that city on the first of the coming month, when they will represent some of the largest independent wholesale companies in the west; among them will be the Western Packing Company of Denver. This company was organized in Denver some time ago by the independent stockmen of Colorado and since its organization has been branching out in all directions. Mr. Carse made a business trip to Denver last week where he completed arrangements with the firm and as soon as other minor details are made the new company will be ready for business.
The Northwestern will build a spur from the company's depot in Lead -- across Mill street and running up to Bleeker Street for the purpose of accommodating the company's business.
Mr. Carse will retire from the abstract business during the coming month and will be succeeded by ??? Dawson, who is at present getting ??? to the business in the office.
Mr. Thorne has also resigned his position with the Armour Packing company, as cashier, to take effect the last of the present month.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Change In Abstract Firm -- J. W. Carse Buys the Interest of C. K. Seitz in Company -- J. W. Carse has purchased the half interest of Major C. K. Seitz in the Abstract and Title company of Deadwood. Major Seitz will continue to attend to the business for the present until the American National Bank of Deadwood has arranged to fill the position of Mr. Carse occupies there.
Major Seitz will leave Deadwood after he surrenders the business, and will move to Chico, CA, where he owns a fruit farm. Mrs. Seitz left for that point several days ago, going in advance of her husband.
The Abstract and Title company owns the only set of abstract books in Lawrence county, and they are valuable property, representing many years of labor and the expenditure of a large amount of money in compiling them. The company was incorporated in 1900, and is a merger of the old Western Dakota company and the Kimball books, as well as books that Major Seitz had spent several years upon. The Western Dakota company was started by Edwin Van Cise, John R. Wilson, of the then law firm of Van Cise & Wilson, and S. M. Houghton.
Some of the most prominent men of the Black Hills have engaged in the abstract business in Deadwood in the past, among them being J. S. Denman, John R. Jones and A. H. Marble, in addition to those mentioned before.
The remaining half interest in the Abstract and Title Company is owned by William H. Beck, an attorney of Washington, D. C. and a gentleman of considerable wealth, who was in Deadwood last week arranging for the transfer from Major Seitz to Mr. Carse.
Mr. Carse came to Deadwood in the employ of the Elkhorn railroad, with which he remained until early in 1896 when he went into the American National Bank.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) 5 Feb. 1906 -- Last evening Mesdames Carse, Wheeler and Sears of Deadwood entertained their friends at the Franklin hotel and there assembled in the parlors of that hostelry a great many from Lead and Deadwood and surrounding towns. It was one of the local affairs par excellence of the season, and was given by the ladies as their last party before the Lenten season closed in on the social world. The parlors of the hotel were beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers and the lights softened with globes of the pervading colors. Cards were played by all those who wished to indulge and during the early part of the evening a social time was enjoyed many of the guests enjoying conversations and meeting after long partings. Dancing was indulged in the spacious dining room of the hotel being converted into a ballroom. After dancing a supper was spread in the private dining rooms, and it was one of the most enjoyable features of the evening for during its discussion the conversation never flagged. It was one of the prettiest affairs that has ever taken place in the Hills and those from Lead enjoyed it most thoroughly and declared that as entertainers the Mesdames Carse, Wheeler and Sears are not only charming but that they have no superiors.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) 5 Feb. 1906, Deadwood, SD -- Quite the gay and prettiest social event of the season was the entertainment given last evening at the Franklin by Mr. and Mrs. J. Wentworth Carse, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred D. Sears and Mr. and Mrs. Milton M. Wheeler. From beginning to end it was a round of pleasure with never a hitch to mar the evening. Manager Hamilton had been careful to a detail and the appointments were all that could be desired. The guests spent the evening playing cards or dancing, as was their fancy, many indulging in both. The handsome hotel was beautifully lighted and presented a gay appearance. Some of the women wore elaborate gowns and added to the beauty of the scene.
Upstairs the parlors had been arranged for cards where sixty-three was played. Mrs. Hirsch won the lady's. Mr. M. J. Morgan the gentleman's and Mrs. Carwile the consolidation prize. In the dining room the dancers held full sway. An elaborate supper was served in the private dining room on prettily decorated tables.
The guests included many from out of town and scarcely anyone in Deadwood or Lead was overlooked. Terry, Whitewood, Spearfish and Belle Fourche together with Sioux Falls represented.
Not until midnight had the last strains of a waltz died away in the ballroom and the tired by happy dancers sought their rest after one of the most successful dances Deadwood has seen in many a day.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Mr. J. W. Carse, cashier of the Evanston National Bank, arrived in the city Monday from Deadwood, SD, his former home, and is being made acquainted with our people, prior to the opening of the bank. Mr. Carse is a young man, being about 35 years of age, but for a number of years has been highly rated in banking circles for his business ability and sterling honesty of character. He comes to Evanston with enviable credentials from leading bankers in the middle northwest, where he has spent much of his time since entering upon a business career, and the directors of Evanston National are congratulating themselves on getting the services of Mr. Carse, who was much sought after. The gentleman expects his wife and two children to arrive in the city in about ten days; in the meantime he is busy making preparations for the opening of the bank, which will be about May 1st.
The Evanston National Bank is capitalized at $50,000 and has the following officers: President, Dr. F. H. Harrison; vice-president, W. W. Riter; vice-president, J. L. Atkinson; cashier, J. W. Carse. The directors are Dr. F. H. Harrison, J. L. Atkinson, W. W. Riter, Dr. C. H. Solier, Tom Painter, B. M. Ausherman and John Smith. Besides those above mentioned the stockholders include the following: Anthony V. Quinn, Arthur W. Sims, James Michelson, a stockman of Big Piney, Newell Beeman, merchant and capitalist; John Clay & Co., livestock commission merchants of Chicago, Lewis T. Hills, business manager of the Deseret News, Deseret Savings Bank, Salt Lake City; George Romney, lumber merchant, Salt Lake City; John S. Barnes, merchant, Salt Lake City; John S. Barnes, merchant, Salt Lake City; John C. Culter, Governor of UT.
John Clay & Co., of Chicago is one of the wealthiest and most staple concerns in the east, and their commission business alone nets them many millions of dollars annually. The other stockholders need no introduction here.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Council Bluffs, IA newspaper -- Word has been received here of the marriage of Mr. J. Wentworth Carse, formerly of this city, but now of Deadwood, SD, to Harriett St. Clair Charlton of that place, Thursday, January 20. The ceremony which was witnessed by many of the society people of that city occurred at St. John's Episcopal Church, Archdeacon George G. Ware officiating. Mr. Carse went to Deadwood three years ago and is now occupying an important position with the American National bank. His bride is said to be a most charming young lady. They will make their home at City Creek, a suburb of Deadwood.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Pioneer Times -- Charlton - Carse -- At St. John's Episcopal Church in this city, last evening at 8 o'clock, Miss Harriett St. Clair Charlton and Mr. J. Wentworth Carse, Archdeacon George G. Ware, Rector officiating. No cards
This was one of the prettiest weddings ever solemnized in this city. By 8 o'clock, the church was filled to its utmost capacity by friends of these popular young people. Upon the arrival of the bridal party the large chorus choir entered from the rear and marched down the center aisle singing a very sweet processional hymn. A moment later the doors opened and the bride appeared leaning upon the arm of Dr. Wedelstaedt, followed by Miss Marie Wright, of Chadron, bridesmaid. They approached the altar while Mrs. A. D. Wilson, who presided at the organ, played a march from Lohengren in her inimitable manner. Another sweet hymn was rendered by the choir and the contracting parties took their positions at the altar, the bride supported by Miss Wright, and the groom supported by Mr. Carl Dawson. The ceremony was in accordance with the ritual of the Episcopal Church and was beautifully solemn and impressive.
The bride never looked more beautiful; she wore a white costume modest and simple and carried a large bunch of yellow roses. The groom appeared in conventional black. After the ceremony the party withdrew while Mendelsohn's wedding march was being played. The choir next withdrew singing a recessional hymn.
Mr. and Mrs. Carse, accompanied by their supporters and a few intimate friends were driven to the home of the bride's mother on city Creek, where a reception was had. A very large number of friends were present and the evening was passed pleasantly. The happy couple was the recipients of great many elegant presents and gracefully acknowledged the cordial, hearty congratulations of their friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Carse need no introduction to our readers. The sweet, pretty bride ahs resided among us since a little child and has ever been prominent in social circles. She is bright and winsome, and possesses those lovable qualities and graces of heart and mind that have endeared her to a large circle of friends. The groom has been a resident of Deadwood three years and at present holds a responsible position in the American National Bank. He is a man of sterling character and exemplary habits and has merited the confidence of the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Carse will reside for the present at the home of her mother on City Creek. They start out upon life's journey under very favorable circumstances. Their host of friends will unite with the Pioneer-Times in extending to them our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a long life of happiness and prosperity.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) A Church Wedding -- J. Wentworth Carse and Harriet St. Clair Charlton Wedded at St. John's Church -- The wedding of Mr. J. Wentworth Carse and Miss Harriet St. Clair, daughter of Mrs. T. F. Charlton, of this city, was solemnized at St. John's church last night at 8:30 p.m., according to the rites of the Protestant Episcopal faith, Archdeacon George G. Ware officiating.
The body of the church was literally packed with friends and acquaintances of the young couple, and the ceremony was witnessed by more than two hundred persons, Deadwood's very elite. Messrs. J. E. Ford, John Wilson, V. A. Hampton and M. M. Wheeler, were the ushers that attended to seating the guests. The three front pews, to the right of the altar, were reserved for the relatives and chosen friends of the bride, and were held by the customary ribbon. The altar area was strewn with smilax and back of it was a bank of palms and festoons of evergreens.
At precisely 8:25 the groom, attended by Carl Dawson as best man, marched down the aisle and took his station on the right and a few feet in front of the altar. The choir of the church, consisting of thirty voices, in full vestments, entered next singing a processional hymn. When the choir was in its place Mrs. A. D. Wilson at the organ, struck up Lohengren's wedding march, and the bride, leaning on the arm of Dr. Wedelstaedt, and preceded by Miss Marie Wright, of Chadron, maid of honor, proceeded down the aisle and took her place on the left of the groom, facing the altar, supported by her maid of honor. She was attired in white Swiss, trimmed with lace and cream colored ribbons and sash, and carried a bouquet of yellow roses. In her hand ??? and smilax. Her dress was simple, but becoming and she never appeared more charming. Miss Wright wore white organdy over pink, and a very rich large hat with white plumes. The groom and best man wore black, full evening dress. After the preliminary words by the officiating clergyman the bridal couple advanced to the altar, followed by the best man and maid of honor, and there the words were pronounced that proclaimed them husband and wife, the bride and groom kneeling. This was followed by the Lord's Prayer and a blessing, after which the bridal party marched up the aisle and out of the church to the strains of Mendelsohn's wedding march.
Carriages were in waiting, and the bridal couple and relatives were driven to the home of the bride's mother, on City Creek, where they were joined presently by a number of intimate friends who tendered them a reception and numerous tokens of esteem.
It was one of the prettiest and most fashionable weddings that ever occurred in Deadwood, and the interest shown was a glad testimony to the high regard in which the young people are held in the city. They will make their home for the present with the mother of the bride.
Miss Hattie Charlton has lived in Deadwood ever since her childhood, and by her nobility of character, lovable traits and her sense of right and propriety, has gained the admiration, love and respect of all her acquaintances. Her unconcealed devotion for her mother and the other members of her family, which has seemed to actuate her in all things, has elicited the approbation of everyone.
Mr. Carse has lived in Deadwood three or four years, and has always displayed the qualities of true manhood. He at present occupies a position of trust and handsome compensation as assistant bookkeeper at the American National bank.
May their lives be strewn with ???.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Success For Iowa City Man - James Wentworth Carse, Prominent in business in Wyoming -- is Grandson of the late J. B. Daniels.
There are many Iowa City people who remember J. B. Daniels, whose home was at the east end of College Street. He kept a harness store on Clinton Street for many years, and was prominent in Methodist Church circles. His wife is living with a daughter, Mrs. Fillius, at Oakland, CA, in good health at the age of 86. Another daughter is Mrs. J. H. Carse of Council Bluffs, whose husband graduated from the university in 1870. Their son, Joseph Wentworth Carse, is now a prominent citizen and businessman at Evanston, WY, whose success is a gratification to the many friends of his parents and grandparents in the city.
Mr. Carse is a native of Iowa City, having been born at the old Daniels homestead. He is now cashier of the Evanston National Bank, member of the board of Carnegie library, another member being Senator Clark of Wyoming, and president of the Commercial Club.
In the state he is treasurer of the Beckwith Ranch Co., one of the largest ranches in the state. Also secretary of the Wyoming Utah Irrigation Improvement Co., and an executive member of the state bankers association. Before going to Wyoming he spent 12 years in the Black Hills in an assay office and banking house, at Deadwood.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Evanston, WY -- The Evanston National Bank of Evanston, WY -- Capital $50,000.00 -- Dr. F. H. Harrison, President, J. L. Atkinson, Vice-President, W. W. Ritter, Vice-President and J. W. Carse, Cashier.
Will open for business May 1st, 1907, in the temporary quarters in the Ewer building, pending the construction of a modern and substantial bank building on the Beeman lot, corner of Main and Fifth Street.
This Bank is organized by the oldest, most substantial and most highly respected citizens of Evanston, WY, for the purpose of doing a strictly conservative banking business. They have associated with them some of the strongest financial men of the west.
The Bank's policy will be as progressive and liberal as is consistent with conservative banking.
Interest on time deposits will be paid at the rate of four per cent per annum.
Your patronage is respectfully solicited and assurance is given of courteous treatment and unexcelled facilities in the handling of your accounts.
The directors are: Dr. F. H. Harrison, J. L. Atkinson, W. W. Riter, Dr. C. H. Solier, Tom Painter, B. M. Ausherman and John Smith.
The stockholders include the following well-known gentlemen.
Dr. F. H. Harrison, Physician; J. L. Atkinson, Lumber Merchant; Dr. Charles H. Solier, Superintendent State Hospital for the Insane; Tom Painter, Stockman and Chairman Board of County Commissioners and B. M. Ausherman ---.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) J. Wentworth Carse -- Yesterday a telegram received in the city addressed to N. E. Franklin, told of the death at Oakland, CA, yesterday of J. Wentworth Carse, at one time one of the best known and one of the most popular young men of Deadwood. The telegram was brief, and gave none of the particulars of Mr. Carse's death.
Deceased came to the city about twenty years ago as the clerk for General Agent Frank Harmon of the Northwestern road. He occupied that position for a short time and then accepted a position with the American National bank, which he filled in a most acceptable manner for several years. After the American National became merged with the First National he bought out the abstract business of the county, and for a year or so conducted that. He then entered the employ of Clay & Company and was sent by that firm to take charge as cashier, of one of its branch banks at Evanston, WY where he remained for several years, making it one of the successful institutions of that state. An aunt, living in Oakland, CA, while he was engaged as cashier of the Evanston bank, requested his services to manage for her a large estate, so he went to that city, and until the time of his death was in charge of his aunt's affairs, who is said to be one of the wealthy women of the California city. While a resident of Deadwood he was married to Miss Hattie Charlton, a brother of Thomas Charlton of this city. It was one of the prettiest little romances that has ever made two young people happy, and their married life in Deadwood was ideal. While residents of the city two little daughters were born to them, and both are now almost young ladies, the oldest being about 18. Two other daughters came to bless their union after they had removed from Deadwood and with their mother, and his parents, who live in Council Bluffs, IA where the deceased was born about 43 years ago, survive him.
Went Carse was a likeable, loveable young fellow while living in Deadwood, one who made friends instinctively, and one to whom once a friendship had been extended it endured.
Ref: (Gail Thompson) Harriet St. Clair (Charlton) Carse -- Born 1877, Denver, CO, died 1943 -- At the age of three months, she was taken to Deadwood, SD in a covered wagon. She was the first white baby to go to this place.
Harriet loved the beauty of the Black Hills and mentioned it to us often. She lived here until after her marriage. Two of her children were born here. Miriam Daniels Carse and Harriett Charlton Carse. The other two daughters were born in Evanston, WY, Mary Catherine Carse and Annis Wilburta Carse.
Harriet was musical and played the organ for the Episcopal Church, also had acting ability, playing the leading roles in most of the theatrical events of this area. She was educated at the All Saints School in Sioux Falls, SD.
She married Joseph Wentworth Carse in 1898. They lived in the Smith Apartments, which I saw in 1968 on my visit there. The story is that she was returning from school and getting off the train when my father saw her. He told the man with whom he was standing that that was the girl he was going to marry. Apparently it was love at first sight for them both.
Her childhood in this wide-open frontier town was a happy one, although filled with strange experiences. When she was about five, there was an Indian uprising and all the women and children had to live in a stockade for over a week. She told of often seeing Calamity Jane drive into town with her oxen team carrying freight and swearing worse than any man. She saw her also shoot out all the windows of a popcorn wagon in order to treat the town children. Another time as she was walking on the main street of the town, a man ran from a saloon and was shot dead at her feet. This place has changed hardly at all since 1900, having bars in about every third building. Of course, the neon lights, which are many, are hardly typical, but the old buildings stand just as they were at that time.
Harriet and Wentworth were very happy the years of their marriage in Deadwood. They moved in 1907 to Wyoming. This was a barren place after the beauty of the Black Hills and Harriet never liked its sagebrush and sand, so was more than glad to come to CA. She was widowed in 1916 and left with four girls to care for, and almost no money left after having lived so well and graciously for the early years of her marriage.
With the help of her two older children and an indomitable spirit, she somehow managed to work and rear the two younger ones. My mother was respected and loved by everyone, particularly her children. She was pretty, having light red curly hair and blue eyes. She was full of fun always and had a love of life that was remarkable, after the hard life she led. Our home was always full of young people and Mother was a part of everything we did, as all the young people came to her for advice and considered her as one of their best friends.
Ref: 1900 Deadwood, Lawrence Co., SD census, pg. 5B; 109/115.
Carse, Wentworth, 24, b. Jun. 1875, IA, Pts b. IA, Bookkeeper
“ , Hattie, 23, b. Aug. 1877, CO, Pts b. NY
Wentworth & Hattie md. 2 yrs; Hattie had no ch.
Ref: 1910 Evanston, Unita Co., WY census, pg. 5A; 84/99.
Carse, Joseph W., 35, b. IA, Pts b. IA, Bank Cashier
“ , Harriett, 33, b. CO, Pts b. NY
“ , Miriam, 9, b. SD, F b. IA, M b. CO
“ , Harriett, 8, b. SD, “
“ , Catharine, 2, b. WY, “
Joseph & Harriett md. 12 yrs; Harriett had 3 ch/ 3 liv.
Ref: 1920 Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA census, pg. 12A; 22/44.
Carse, Harriett S., 41, b. CO, Pts b. NY, no occu
“ , Harriett C., 17, b. WY, F b. IA, M b. CO
“ , Catherine M., 18, b. WY, Pts b. CO
“ , Annis W., 8, b. WY, “
Note that Father of Catherine & Annis rpt as b. CO, not IA.
Ref: 1930 Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA census, pg. 18B; 270/354.
Carse, Harriet C., 52, b. CO, F b. VA, M b. NY, wd
“ , M. Katherine, 21, b. WY, F b. IA, M b. CO, Sec., Motor Co.
“ , Annis W., 19, b. WY, “ , Stenographer
Wheeler, Harriet C., 28, b. SD, “ , Secretary, div.
Harriet works as an Office Clerk in Physical Education; Harriet, a dau.
Ch:
.1 Miriam Daniels b. 27 Jun. 1900
.2 Harriett Charlton b. 20 Feb. 1902
.3 Mary Catherine “Cappy” b. 6 May 1908
.4 Annis Wilberta b. 26 Feb. 1911
1.4.1.1.1 Carse, Miriam Daniels b. 27 Jun. 1900, Deadwood, Lawrence Co., SD, d. 10 Sep. 1941, Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, 41 yrs., md. Jun. 1919, Berkeley, to Earle Vonard Weller b. 4 Mar. 1890, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, d. 10 Dec. 1985, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA, 95 yrs., s/o Samuel & ??? (Fraser) Weller.
Ref: Two pictures of Miriam Daniels Carse as a young girl.
Ref: WW #1 Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18 – Earle V. Weller b. 4 Mar. 1890, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, res. Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, Berkeley High School Teacher, single, tall, slender, blue eyes, Auburn Hair. Dtd. 5 Jun. 1917.
Ref: Rootsweb CA Death Index – Earle Vonard Weller b. 4 Mar. 1890, CA, d. 10 Dec. 1985, Contra Costa, CA, 95 yrs., Mother’s name was Fraser; Miriam Carse Weller b. 27 Jun. 1901, SD, d. 10 Sep. 1941, Alameda Co., CA, 41 yrs., Mother’s name was Charleton and Father’s surname was Carse.
Ref: 1920 Alameda, Alameda Co., CA census, pg. 3B; 75/76.
Weller, Carl V., 29, b. CA, F b. OH, M b. IL, Educator (Earl)
“ , Marian I., 18, b. SD, F b. IA, M b. CO,
Ref: 1930 Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA census
Weller, Earl, 40, b. CA, F b. OH, M b. IL, Const. Mgr.
“ , Miriam C., 29, b. SD, F b. IA, M b. CO
“ , E. Wentworth, 5, b. CA, F b. CA, M b. SD
“ , Donald L., 2, b. CA, F b. CA, M b. SD
Earl & Miriam m1 at age 30 & 19 respectively.
Ch:
.1 Earle Wentworth b. 19 May 1922
.2 Donald Lovat b. 29 Apr. 1927
1.4.1.1.1.1 Weller, Earle Wentworth b. 19 May 1922, Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, d. 10 Jan. 2000, Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., MN, md. to Janice Jensen. Res. 1997, 800 South 4th, Apt. 305, Albert Lea, MN 56007-1945; 507-373-2277.
Ref: SSDI – Earle W. Weller b. 19 May 1922, d. 10 Jan. 2000, res. Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., MN, issued CA, prior 1951. Janice M. Weller b. 1 Jun. 1926, d. 30 Jun. 2000, West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA 91790, issued MN, prior 1951. Ck!
Ch:
.1 Miriam Constance b. 6 Oct. 1947
1.4.1.1.1.1.1 Weller, Miriam Constance b. 6 Oct. 1947, Contra Costa Co., CA, md. to Mr. Elwick b.
Ref: CA Birth Index – Miriam Constance b. 6 Oct. 1947, Contra Costa Co., CA, Mother’s maiden name was Jensen.
1.4.1.1.1.2 Weller, Donald Lovat b. 29 Apr. 1927, Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, md. Patricia Gowen. Res. 1997, 772 Savannah Circle, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-1618; 925-689-5859.
Ref: The children’s birth dates were taken from the CA Rootsweb birth index.
Ch:
.1 Scott Donald b. 4 Nov. 1955
.2 David L. b. 22 Apr. 1957
.3 Robert E. b. 30 Aug. 1958
.4 James Patrick b. 13 Mar. 1961
.5 Gregory A. b. 26 Apr. 1962
.6 Thomas J. b. 28 Mar. 1963
.7 Son b. 24 Feb. 1965
.8 Linda P. b. 12 Dec. 1966
1.4.1.1.1.2.1 Weller, Scott Donald b. 4 Nov. 1955, Alameda Co., CA.*
1.4.1.1.1.2.2 Weller, David L. b. 22 Apr. 1957, Contra Costa Co., CA.*
1.4.1.1.1.2.3 Weller, Robert E. b. 30 Aug. 1958, Alameda Co., CA, md. to Barbara ???. Res. 2000, Davis, CA.
Ref: (2000 Christmas Letter) – Robert & Barbara work for the CA Air Resources Board at Sacramento.
1.4.1.1.1.2.4 Weller, James Patrick b. 13 Mar. 1961, Constr Costa Co., CA.*
1.4.1.1.1.2.5 Weller, Gregory A. b. 26 Apr. 1962, Los Angeles Co., CA.*
1.4.1.1.1.2.6 Weller, Thomas J. b. 28 Mar. 1963, Contra Costa Co., CA.*
1.4.1.1.1.2.7 Weller, Son b. 24 Feb. 1965, Los Angeles Co., CA.*
1.4.1.1.1.2.8 Weller, Linda P. b. 12 Dec. 1966, Contra Costa Co., CA, md. to Timothy ???.
Ch:
.1 Shawn b.
1.4.1.1.2 Carse, Harriett Charlton "Aunty Hay" b. 20 Feb. 1902, Deadwood, Lawrence Co., SD, d. 11 May 1981, Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA, 79 yrs., m1 to Howard Wheeler, div. pr. 1930, no issue.
Ref: SSDI – Harriett b. 20 Feb. 1902, d. May 1981, Yuba City, CA 95991.
Ref: CA Death Index - Harriett C. Harter b. 20 Feb. 1902, SD, d. 11 May 1981, Sutter Co., CA, 79 yrs., Mother’s name was Charlton and Father’s name was Carse.
Harriett m2 aft. 1930 census to William Seavey (sp), no issue.
Harriett m3, 31 Mar. 1941, Yuma, AZ to Chauncey John Harter, no issue.
Ref: 1920 Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA census, pg. 12A; 22/44.
Carse, Harriet S., 41, b. CO, Pts b. NY, wd, no occu
“ , Harriett C., 17, b. WY, F b. IA, M b. CO
“ , Cathrine M., 11, b. WY, Pts b. CO
“ , Annis W., 8, b. WY, “
Note that Cathrine & Annis’s F b. CO, not IA.
Ref: 1930 Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA census, pg. 18B; 270/354.
Carse, Harriet C., 52, b. CO, F b. VA, M b. NY, wd
“ , M. Katherine, 21, b. WY, F b. IA, M b. CO, Sec., Motor Co.
“ , Annis W., 19, b. WY, “ , Stenographer
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