This is very true! I found it a challenge searching for the reasons my Jonathan was
labeled idiot. Sometime, when there are no medical records, family memory is all we can
go by.
Betsy
----- Original Message -----
From: L Bennett <rabit(a)charter.net>
Date: Saturday, November 3, 2007 11:20
Subject: Re: [CARTER] DEAF AND DUMB CARTERS
To: carter(a)rootsweb.com
The census taker gave the only documentation available until
after about
1930 or so. Id, Idiot or Idiotic is the lowest form of
intelligence measure
used to describe a variety of problems including retardation and
was often
used by Census takers. Doctor's records were another source but
seldom can
you find early records. Most doctors did not have documentation
like we have
had in the past 50 years or so.
Today other levels of intellect measure include ego, average,
genius, etc.
These are usually based on a test or series of test to determine
a persons
ability. Back in the earlier days it was based on what others
told the
census taker and it is usually from a family member.
Leota
----- Original Message -----
From: "Betsy Wildes" <celticspirit(a)insightbb.com>
To: <carter(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 10:34 AM
Subject: [CARTER] DEAF AND DUMB CARTERS
>
>
>
>
> Hi Dick!
>
> I have a Jonathan Carter born 22 Dec 1832 in NY and died 9
March 1903 in
> MI.
> He was listed as Idiotic (blind, deaf, dumb) starting with the
1850 census
> and continuing until the 1900 census.
>
> The family says he was actually retarded, but I have no
documentation of
> this.
>
> His parents were Chauncy born 2 Nov 1806 in NY; died 6 Aug
1893 in
> Walkerville, Oceana Co, MI and Huldah Isham Carter born 25 Oct
1808 in
> Bristol, Addison Co, VT and died 12 Sept 1901 in Walkerville,
Oceana Co,
> MI.
>
>
> I can't go back on the CARTER line any further because I can
not confirm
> the
> name of Chauncy's parents. Family lore says They are Nathan
and Polly Kent
> Carter, again no proof!
>
>
>
> If this fits in with your Carter database, please contact me!
>
>
>
> Betsy @ celticspirit(a)insightbb.com
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
>
>
> From: RICHARD CARTER
>
> Date: 11/3/2007 8:13:02 AM
>
> To: CARTER
>
> Subject: Re: [CARTER] Deaf CARTER
>
>
>
> Seeking information on any CARTER, who is shown as "DEAF &
DUMB".
> Anywhere,
> any time. Actually I jave a Job/Jobe CARTER, born about 1807
listed as
> Deaf
> & Dumb... If it is hereditary, anyone deaf & dumb, might help
me find my
> line... Have been looking for 35+ years... Thanks...
>
>
>
> Dick Carter
>
>
>
> rcar37(a)prodigy.net
>
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