A recently-discovered marriage certificate gives Henry as his middle name; some records state Harmon.
Cpl., 3 Michigan Cavalry, Co. G-Civil War
A WATERY GRAVE!
H. H. CARSON'S SAD END.
Drowned in Shiawasse River during a Blinding Storm, in sight of his own Home.
The report on Thursday morning that [Carson-8116|H. H. Carson]] had been drowned in the Shiawassee river, near his home, during the night, spread over the city as if by magic. At first the report was doubted but soon proved to be only too true, and men by the hundred went to the spot to search for the body, and to render assistance to those having the work in charge.
The facts in the case, as near a we can get them, are as follows:
Wednesday afternoon Mr. Carson came to the city to attend the meeting of L. B. Quackenbush Post, G. A. R. He was around town and dropped into several places before time for the Post to meet; attended the meeting and then started for home. The members say he was unusually jolly and full of fun all the evening. He was seen on his way home by several parties, and passed by a team after crossing the M. C. track, and this was the last ever seen of him alive. The night was a terribly dark one, and it was almost impossiblo to see. About ten o'clock, just before the terrific — storm thunder, lightning and hail — W. S. Carson heard someone drive past his house, just south of that of his father's, and supposed it was his father returning home; about this time. Mrs. H. H. Carson heard someone holler "whoa" three times and took it to be her husband. This was the last thing heard of him. He did not come to the house, and it was thought the noise was made by someone else, and that on account of the storm Mr. C. would probably remain with some comrade during the night.
Thursday morning, about 8:30 o'clock, word was sent to Winfield Carson of his father's absence. After looking around the premises somewhat he came up town to see if anyone knew of his whereabouts. Meeting Commander Wiley of the Post, he asked if his father had been detailed to sit up with a sick comrade, and received a negative reply; he informed Mr. Wiley of his father's absence, and Wiley told him he had seen Mr. C. start home. C. S. Gilbert and A. K. Giles were also seen and confirmed his having started off. Winfield then returned home and commenced a search along the the river bank, fearing the worst. In a few minutes he found a portion of the buggy in an eddy down the river. Going up the river to the edge of the ice he looked into the water and then saw just a small portion of one of the hind wheels above the water, but nearly covered with snow, which had fallen during the night. Aid was immediately summoned, and a search commenced. In a short time the buggy and horse were drawn to the shore, but no trace could be found of the body. With the aid of dynamite the ice for several hundred feet down the river was blown up and floated off, but all to no purpose except to find bis mittens and the cushion of the buggy.
There are many stories and rumors afloat as to how Mr. Carson could have got into the river. The gate into which he would have driven is but a few feet from the river, just across the road, and a pathway was made for his stock to go there to drink. The river at this point was clear of ice for a distance up stream, but solid below, the water quite high, and the current swift. Winfield Carson says it was hard work to drive the horse against an ordinary rain storm, the animal wanting to turn and go the other way. His theory is that the storm came up just as they neared the gate, and that the horse turned and walked off the bank and into the river, before he could be stopped or before Mr. Carson could tell just where they were on account of the storm and darkness.
H. H. Carson was born in Harrison county, Ohio, 64 years ago; lived there a few years and then went with his parents to Seneca county, same State, where he lived until he removed to this State In Oct. 1850. The farm onto which hi parents moved was in the wilds of the State, 75 miles from the nearest grist mill, and with no advantages for schooling, etc. His educailon was obtained by his own exertions, and mostly at night by the light furnished by the hickory logs in the fireplace. In May, 1846, he was married to Agnes R. Hamilton, and together they shared life's joys and sorrows until the time of this sudden ending; two sons, James and Winfield S., were the result of this union the former of whom died three years ago. In October, 1850, they settled on the farm on which they have since resided, thus constituting them pioneers of this section. On Tuesday Mr. Carson attended the meeting at Corunna of the County Pioneer's Association.
In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. G., 3d Michigan volunteer cavalry, and served his country faithfully until June 2, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. Of late years he has taken a great interest in the Grand Army Posts, was a regular and interested attendant at the Post meetings, and was chaplain at the time of his death.
He was an ordained elder of the M. E. Church, and frequently held meetings in this vicinity, and was noted for his Christian spirit and work. Various positions of public trust had been filled by him to the satisfaction of the citizens of Owosso township. His quaint ways and sayings had made him familiar to all, his greetings were always cordial, his acts of friendship many, and his form will be missed, not only by his family, but by the citizens of this community generally.
To his afflicted family, heartfelt sympathy is extended
Contributor: Cathryn Hondros (48051887) • [email protected]
Cpl., 3 Michigan Cavalry, Co. G-Civil War
A WATERY GRAVE!
H. H. CARSON'S SAD END.
Drowned in Shiawasse River during a Blinding Storm, in sight of his own Home.
The report on Thursday morning that [Carson-8116|H. H. Carson]] had been drowned in the Shiawassee river, near his home, during the night, spread over the city as if by magic. At first the report was doubted but soon proved to be only too true, and men by the hundred went to the spot to search for the body, and to render assistance to those having the work in charge.
The facts in the case, as near a we can get them, are as follows:
Wednesday afternoon Mr. Carson came to the city to attend the meeting of L. B. Quackenbush Post, G. A. R. He was around town and dropped into several places before time for the Post to meet; attended the meeting and then started for home. The members say he was unusually jolly and full of fun all the evening. He was seen on his way home by several parties, and passed by a team after crossing the M. C. track, and this was the last ever seen of him alive. The night was a terribly dark one, and it was almost impossiblo to see. About ten o'clock, just before the terrific — storm thunder, lightning and hail — W. S. Carson heard someone drive past his house, just south of that of his father's, and supposed it was his father returning home; about this time. Mrs. H. H. Carson heard someone holler "whoa" three times and took it to be her husband. This was the last thing heard of him. He did not come to the house, and it was thought the noise was made by someone else, and that on account of the storm Mr. C. would probably remain with some comrade during the night.
Thursday morning, about 8:30 o'clock, word was sent to Winfield Carson of his father's absence. After looking around the premises somewhat he came up town to see if anyone knew of his whereabouts. Meeting Commander Wiley of the Post, he asked if his father had been detailed to sit up with a sick comrade, and received a negative reply; he informed Mr. Wiley of his father's absence, and Wiley told him he had seen Mr. C. start home. C. S. Gilbert and A. K. Giles were also seen and confirmed his having started off. Winfield then returned home and commenced a search along the the river bank, fearing the worst. In a few minutes he found a portion of the buggy in an eddy down the river. Going up the river to the edge of the ice he looked into the water and then saw just a small portion of one of the hind wheels above the water, but nearly covered with snow, which had fallen during the night. Aid was immediately summoned, and a search commenced. In a short time the buggy and horse were drawn to the shore, but no trace could be found of the body. With the aid of dynamite the ice for several hundred feet down the river was blown up and floated off, but all to no purpose except to find bis mittens and the cushion of the buggy.
There are many stories and rumors afloat as to how Mr. Carson could have got into the river. The gate into which he would have driven is but a few feet from the river, just across the road, and a pathway was made for his stock to go there to drink. The river at this point was clear of ice for a distance up stream, but solid below, the water quite high, and the current swift. Winfield Carson says it was hard work to drive the horse against an ordinary rain storm, the animal wanting to turn and go the other way. His theory is that the storm came up just as they neared the gate, and that the horse turned and walked off the bank and into the river, before he could be stopped or before Mr. Carson could tell just where they were on account of the storm and darkness.
H. H. Carson was born in Harrison county, Ohio, 64 years ago; lived there a few years and then went with his parents to Seneca county, same State, where he lived until he removed to this State In Oct. 1850. The farm onto which hi parents moved was in the wilds of the State, 75 miles from the nearest grist mill, and with no advantages for schooling, etc. His educailon was obtained by his own exertions, and mostly at night by the light furnished by the hickory logs in the fireplace. In May, 1846, he was married to Agnes R. Hamilton, and together they shared life's joys and sorrows until the time of this sudden ending; two sons, James and Winfield S., were the result of this union the former of whom died three years ago. In October, 1850, they settled on the farm on which they have since resided, thus constituting them pioneers of this section. On Tuesday Mr. Carson attended the meeting at Corunna of the County Pioneer's Association.
In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. G., 3d Michigan volunteer cavalry, and served his country faithfully until June 2, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. Of late years he has taken a great interest in the Grand Army Posts, was a regular and interested attendant at the Post meetings, and was chaplain at the time of his death.
He was an ordained elder of the M. E. Church, and frequently held meetings in this vicinity, and was noted for his Christian spirit and work. Various positions of public trust had been filled by him to the satisfaction of the citizens of Owosso township. His quaint ways and sayings had made him familiar to all, his greetings were always cordial, his acts of friendship many, and his form will be missed, not only by his family, but by the citizens of this community generally.
To his afflicted family, heartfelt sympathy is extended
Contributor: Cathryn Hondros (48051887) • [email protected]
A recently-discovered marriage certificate gives Henry as his middle name; some records state Harmon.
Cpl., 3 Michigan Cavalry, Co. G-Civil War
A WATERY GRAVE!
H. H. CARSON'S SAD END.
Drowned in Shiawasse River during a Blinding Storm, in sight of his own Home.
The report on Thursday morning that [Carson-8116|H. H. Carson]] had been drowned in the Shiawassee river, near his home, during the night, spread over the city as if by magic. At first the report was doubted but soon proved to be only too true, and men by the hundred went to the spot to search for the body, and to render assistance to those having the work in charge.
The facts in the case, as near a we can get them, are as follows:
Wednesday afternoon Mr. Carson came to the city to attend the meeting of L. B. Quackenbush Post, G. A. R. He was around town and dropped into several places before time for the Post to meet; attended the meeting and then started for home. The members say he was unusually jolly and full of fun all the evening. He was seen on his way home by several parties, and passed by a team after crossing the M. C. track, and this was the last ever seen of him alive. The night was a terribly dark one, and it was almost impossiblo to see. About ten o'clock, just before the terrific — storm thunder, lightning and hail — W. S. Carson heard someone drive past his house, just south of that of his father's, and supposed it was his father returning home; about this time. Mrs. H. H. Carson heard someone holler "whoa" three times and took it to be her husband. This was the last thing heard of him. He did not come to the house, and it was thought the noise was made by someone else, and that on account of the storm Mr. C. would probably remain with some comrade during the night.
Thursday morning, about 8:30 o'clock, word was sent to Winfield Carson of his father's absence. After looking around the premises somewhat he came up town to see if anyone knew of his whereabouts. Meeting Commander Wiley of the Post, he asked if his father had been detailed to sit up with a sick comrade, and received a negative reply; he informed Mr. Wiley of his father's absence, and Wiley told him he had seen Mr. C. start home. C. S. Gilbert and A. K. Giles were also seen and confirmed his having started off. Winfield then returned home and commenced a search along the the river bank, fearing the worst. In a few minutes he found a portion of the buggy in an eddy down the river. Going up the river to the edge of the ice he looked into the water and then saw just a small portion of one of the hind wheels above the water, but nearly covered with snow, which had fallen during the night. Aid was immediately summoned, and a search commenced. In a short time the buggy and horse were drawn to the shore, but no trace could be found of the body. With the aid of dynamite the ice for several hundred feet down the river was blown up and floated off, but all to no purpose except to find bis mittens and the cushion of the buggy.
There are many stories and rumors afloat as to how Mr. Carson could have got into the river. The gate into which he would have driven is but a few feet from the river, just across the road, and a pathway was made for his stock to go there to drink. The river at this point was clear of ice for a distance up stream, but solid below, the water quite high, and the current swift. Winfield Carson says it was hard work to drive the horse against an ordinary rain storm, the animal wanting to turn and go the other way. His theory is that the storm came up just as they neared the gate, and that the horse turned and walked off the bank and into the river, before he could be stopped or before Mr. Carson could tell just where they were on account of the storm and darkness.
H. H. Carson was born in Harrison county, Ohio, 64 years ago; lived there a few years and then went with his parents to Seneca county, same State, where he lived until he removed to this State In Oct. 1850. The farm onto which hi parents moved was in the wilds of the State, 75 miles from the nearest grist mill, and with no advantages for schooling, etc. His educailon was obtained by his own exertions, and mostly at night by the light furnished by the hickory logs in the fireplace. In May, 1846, he was married to Agnes R. Hamilton, and together they shared life's joys and sorrows until the time of this sudden ending; two sons, James and Winfield S., were the result of this union the former of whom died three years ago. In October, 1850, they settled on the farm on which they have since resided, thus constituting them pioneers of this section. On Tuesday Mr. Carson attended the meeting at Corunna of the County Pioneer's Association.
In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. G., 3d Michigan volunteer cavalry, and served his country faithfully until June 2, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. Of late years he has taken a great interest in the Grand Army Posts, was a regular and interested attendant at the Post meetings, and was chaplain at the time of his death.
He was an ordained elder of the M. E. Church, and frequently held meetings in this vicinity, and was noted for his Christian spirit and work. Various positions of public trust had been filled by him to the satisfaction of the citizens of Owosso township. His quaint ways and sayings had made him familiar to all, his greetings were always cordial, his acts of friendship many, and his form will be missed, not only by his family, but by the citizens of this community generally.
To his afflicted family, heartfelt sympathy is extended
Contributor: Cathryn Hondros (48051887) • [email protected]
Cpl., 3 Michigan Cavalry, Co. G-Civil War
A WATERY GRAVE!
H. H. CARSON'S SAD END.
Drowned in Shiawasse River during a Blinding Storm, in sight of his own Home.
The report on Thursday morning that [Carson-8116|H. H. Carson]] had been drowned in the Shiawassee river, near his home, during the night, spread over the city as if by magic. At first the report was doubted but soon proved to be only too true, and men by the hundred went to the spot to search for the body, and to render assistance to those having the work in charge.
The facts in the case, as near a we can get them, are as follows:
Wednesday afternoon Mr. Carson came to the city to attend the meeting of L. B. Quackenbush Post, G. A. R. He was around town and dropped into several places before time for the Post to meet; attended the meeting and then started for home. The members say he was unusually jolly and full of fun all the evening. He was seen on his way home by several parties, and passed by a team after crossing the M. C. track, and this was the last ever seen of him alive. The night was a terribly dark one, and it was almost impossiblo to see. About ten o'clock, just before the terrific — storm thunder, lightning and hail — W. S. Carson heard someone drive past his house, just south of that of his father's, and supposed it was his father returning home; about this time. Mrs. H. H. Carson heard someone holler "whoa" three times and took it to be her husband. This was the last thing heard of him. He did not come to the house, and it was thought the noise was made by someone else, and that on account of the storm Mr. C. would probably remain with some comrade during the night.
Thursday morning, about 8:30 o'clock, word was sent to Winfield Carson of his father's absence. After looking around the premises somewhat he came up town to see if anyone knew of his whereabouts. Meeting Commander Wiley of the Post, he asked if his father had been detailed to sit up with a sick comrade, and received a negative reply; he informed Mr. Wiley of his father's absence, and Wiley told him he had seen Mr. C. start home. C. S. Gilbert and A. K. Giles were also seen and confirmed his having started off. Winfield then returned home and commenced a search along the the river bank, fearing the worst. In a few minutes he found a portion of the buggy in an eddy down the river. Going up the river to the edge of the ice he looked into the water and then saw just a small portion of one of the hind wheels above the water, but nearly covered with snow, which had fallen during the night. Aid was immediately summoned, and a search commenced. In a short time the buggy and horse were drawn to the shore, but no trace could be found of the body. With the aid of dynamite the ice for several hundred feet down the river was blown up and floated off, but all to no purpose except to find bis mittens and the cushion of the buggy.
There are many stories and rumors afloat as to how Mr. Carson could have got into the river. The gate into which he would have driven is but a few feet from the river, just across the road, and a pathway was made for his stock to go there to drink. The river at this point was clear of ice for a distance up stream, but solid below, the water quite high, and the current swift. Winfield Carson says it was hard work to drive the horse against an ordinary rain storm, the animal wanting to turn and go the other way. His theory is that the storm came up just as they neared the gate, and that the horse turned and walked off the bank and into the river, before he could be stopped or before Mr. Carson could tell just where they were on account of the storm and darkness.
H. H. Carson was born in Harrison county, Ohio, 64 years ago; lived there a few years and then went with his parents to Seneca county, same State, where he lived until he removed to this State In Oct. 1850. The farm onto which hi parents moved was in the wilds of the State, 75 miles from the nearest grist mill, and with no advantages for schooling, etc. His educailon was obtained by his own exertions, and mostly at night by the light furnished by the hickory logs in the fireplace. In May, 1846, he was married to Agnes R. Hamilton, and together they shared life's joys and sorrows until the time of this sudden ending; two sons, James and Winfield S., were the result of this union the former of whom died three years ago. In October, 1850, they settled on the farm on which they have since resided, thus constituting them pioneers of this section. On Tuesday Mr. Carson attended the meeting at Corunna of the County Pioneer's Association.
In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. G., 3d Michigan volunteer cavalry, and served his country faithfully until June 2, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. Of late years he has taken a great interest in the Grand Army Posts, was a regular and interested attendant at the Post meetings, and was chaplain at the time of his death.
He was an ordained elder of the M. E. Church, and frequently held meetings in this vicinity, and was noted for his Christian spirit and work. Various positions of public trust had been filled by him to the satisfaction of the citizens of Owosso township. His quaint ways and sayings had made him familiar to all, his greetings were always cordial, his acts of friendship many, and his form will be missed, not only by his family, but by the citizens of this community generally.
To his afflicted family, heartfelt sympathy is extended
Contributor: Cathryn Hondros (48051887) • [email protected]
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