Hello again,
The message with the photo attachment apparently did not come through as expected. I am
resending the text below; Neal, is it possible to attach a JPG photo to a list posting?
I'll try again if it is.
Dave
Hello Everyone,
I have been searching (without success) for photographs of my Carrier ancestors (of
Virginia origin). Since the siblings would divide the photos when their parents would
pass on, many of us don’t have copies of these photos that may still exist. I thought it
would be a good idea for us to upload any of these photos we have in order to share with
other family members. Sounds good, huh?
The photo I have uploaded is of John Henderson Carrier (12/17/1834-12/6/1909), son of
William H. Carrier (1807-aft.1871) and grandson of Thomas Carrier (abt. 1774-1860). John
was born in Kentucky, and lived most of his life in the London portion of Laurel County.
He rose to prominence and was elected to the position of Jailer. He was my Great
Grandfather.
I believe photography was invented in the mid 1800’s. There is a good chance that there
are photos somewhere of my Thomas and William H. Carriers, since they died in 1860 and
aft. 1871 respectively. I ‘d love to learn that a list member has a photo of one (or
both!) of these Carriers.
I also have a handwritten letter from William H. Carrier to John Henderson Carrier, dated
in 1871. I have shared this letter with other descendants of William H., and would be
happy to upload a copy if there is interest.
Time to start going through those old photos, wherever they are!
Health and happiness to all,
Dave Carrier