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Surname: Carnahan, Smith, Newton, Pemberton
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James R. Carnahan, former real estate dealer, died at his home, 1021 Perkins
avenue at 1:15 o'clock this afternoon. He was 76 years of age and had been
paralyzed for many years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Myers chapel with the
Reverends Marsh Harpoole and George P. Rutledge officiating. Burial will
take place at Wolf Prairie Cemetery.
Mr. Carnahan was born April 25, 1868 in Saline county (IL) to W. D. T.
and Parthena (Smith) Carnahan. He was married to Dora Newton, August 12,
1926, who survives. He retained his church membership at the Central Church
of Christ.
Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Guy Carnahan of Mt. Vernon,
a brother, John W. Carnahan of Manteno, a sister, Mrs. Alpha Pemberton
of Mt. Vernon, seven grand children and two great grandchildren. Three
sons preceded him in death.
Published 14 March 1944
Mt. Vernon News Register
Mt. Vernon, Illinois