Carr, Anson K.
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MILITARY SERVICE Age: 25, credited to Rutland, VT Unit(s): 9th VT INF Service: enl 8/16/64, m/i 8/16/64, Pvt, Co. F, 9th VT INF, m/o 6/13/65 See Legend for expansion of abbreviations VITALSBirth: 1839, Berkshire, VT Death: 04/19/1915 Burial: West Cemetery, Middlebury, VT Marker/Plot: Not recorded Gravestone photographer: Jennifer Snoots Findagrave Memorial #: 38445871 MORE INFORMATION Alias?: None noted Pension?: Yes, 7/16/1890, VT Portrait?: Unknown College?: Not Found Veterans Home?: Not Found (If there are state digraphs above, this soldier spent some time in a state or national soldiers' home in that state after the war) Remarks: None Webmaster's Note: If this soldier enlisted before 9/1/62, and was with the regiment on 9/13/62, he would have briefly been taken prisoner along with the entire regiment at Harper's Ferry. Read the unit's Organization and Service for details. DESCENDANTS (Are you a descendant, but not listed? Register today) |
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Obituary
News was received Monday of the death at four in the morning of Anson K. Carr of Middlebury at the home of his son, Reid L. Carr, a New York lawyer. Death was caused by arteriosclerosis. Mr. Carr, who was born October 15, 1850, was a resident of Middlebury for 50 years. During the past three years he made his home with his son in New York. For many years he was an extensive produce dealer here. He leaves no immediate relatives except his son and a cousin, M.S. Carr of Middlebury. His wife, who was Louise Landon, died in 1909. Mr. Carr was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in the 9th Vermont regiment. He was a member of William P. Russett Post of Middlebury and was also adjutant of the department of Vermont, G.A.R. during the time that Col. A. S. Tracy of Middlebury was commander. He was a strong republican and held various offices in the town and village. He belonged to the Middlebury Lodge, Knights of Honor, during the years in which it was flourishing. The remains were brought to Middlebury and the funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock.
Source: Burlington Free Press, April 22, 1915
Courtesy of Tom Boudreau.