This is my first post to the CARSON list.
My "most wanted" CARSON, is one James b. abt. 1800 Carlisle,
PA>Pittsburgh,PA>Allegheny City. James married a Mary GEER b. abt. 1810
Cumberland Co (either PA or MD), on18 Dec 1828, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral,
Pittsburgh, PA. James and Mary had 6 known children:
1.) Ellen Barker b. 1832 Allegheny City, PA, d. 9 Oct 1897 Pine Creek, PA;
spouse- Robert THOMSON.
2.) Ann b. 1835 Allegheny City, PA, d. ?; spouse--Nicholas BALL.
3.) Arthur Magill b. 27 Dec 1839 Allegheny City, PA, d. 5 Nov 1910;
spouse-- Nancy unknown.
4.) James Buchanan b. 1842 Allegheny City, PA, d. 28 Feb 1901; spouse--?
5.) Cornelia b. 1846, Allegheny City, PA, d. ?; spouse--?
6.) Marion b. 1849, Allegheny City, PA, d. ?; spouse--?
James is listed in the Harris City directories for years 1837, 1839, 1841,
1844, 1847 as a grocer and merchant. In the PA census for 1850, 60, 70 his
occupation is listed as an innkeeper in Allegheny city 1st and 2nd wards.
James died 25 Apr 1875 Allegheny City, and is buried in the Allegheny
Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA with other family members.
According to *family history* he was of "Scotch-Irish" descent.
Any information regarding James' parents or any other pertinent information
would be appreciated.
Thank you for reading my post.
Marybeth Corrigall, in Ohio
ACMBJC(a)aol.com