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Author: LindaTurman391
Surnames: Carden/Johnston
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Chuck,
I've been out of the loop for awhile with life's events. Trying to get back to
it. Carrie Lou Carden b. Jun 17, 1903 in Hatchechubbee, AL, d. Aug 22, 1977 in Phenix
City, AL. Married Clarence Monroe Johnston b. Jan 24, 1894 d. Jan. 31, 1939 in Phenix
City, AL. Don't know where he was born, but he was a sheriff or deputy in Seale, AL.
Had 6 children, 3 boys 3 girls. Carrie Lou was daughter of Henry Tolbert Carden and Docia
Adelaide Carden. They were 2nd cousins I believe and had the same last name prior to
marriage. Carrie's siblings; brothers Benjamin, Rutherford and Dewey. Sister Grace and
half sister Elma from Henry Tolberts 1st marriage. Clarence Monroe was son of James (Jim)
Johnston and wife Martha, with 2 siblings; Jim and Will. Very little is known of their
family. Carrie Lou's and Clarence's 6 children: Martha Edith (my mother) b. May
10, 1921 d. Apr 11, 2009 in Columbus GA, twins Clarence Talbot (Pete) and James William
(Jack) b. 1922, Joseph Thurston b. 1924, Ed!
na Jean (still living) b. 1926, and Joyce (still living) b. 1929. All born in
Hatchechubbee, AL. Everything above I know to be fact. Hope it helps. Linda
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