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Surnames: Carver, Winkler
Classification: Query
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Hello and thanks to all responses. I'm trying to find two things. 1) the birth place
(and confirm the birth date) of a MARY HARLAN "Mollie" CARVER, daughter of
Anderson Carver and Emily H. WINKLER, and 2) information about the murder/suicide of Emily
and Anderson in 1879 or early 1880.
Here's what I know:
Mollie (sometimes spelled Molly, but usually with the 'ie' ending) died 29 Aug
1913 in Gamaliel, Monroe Co., KY, but her death certificate and all census records
indicate she was born in Tennessee. The 1900 census showed her birthdate in February 1879,
and her death certificate gives a specific age at death, which indicates a birthdate of 3
Feb 1879. I would like to know if this is correct and where she was born. Right now, my
best guess is Macon Co., since Mollie gave birth to her second child in Red Boiling
Springs. The 1880 census is of no real use because she and her siblings are all living
with their aunt and uncle by 1880 (although they are in Macon Co.), which brings me to my
second query.
I would like to know if there are any historical accounts of the murder/suicide of Emily
and Anderson Carver, Mollie's parents. The incident would have had to occur after
Mollie's birth, but before the census date in 1880 (taken 16 June at the place where
Mollie is staying).
Information about Anderson or Emily (birth, marriage, specific death dates) would also be
appreciated).
Thanks again!