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Below is a family biography included in Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Lonoke County, Arkansas published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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J. L. Carson is recognized as a prominent farmer of Lonoke County. He was born on May 13, 1839, in Clark County, Ala., being the son of Joseph Carson, a Virginian by birth, who was taken to Alabama by his parents when quite young. There he received his education, grew to manhood and was married to Bathemia Lambert, the daughter of Andrew and Rebecca Lambert. To her union with Mr. Carson was born only one child, J. L., the subject of this sketch. The father followed farming as an occupation with good success. He had been associated with the Masonic order during his life, and when he died the fraternity took charge of his funeral ceremonies. J. L. Carson received his education in Wilcox County, Ala. ln 1858 he went to Louisiana, where, on October 6, 1859, he was married to Mary Callahan, daughter of James and Matilda Callahan. In 1867 Mr. Carson and wife came to Arkansas, locating in Lonoke County. Upon reaching this State, his wealth consisted of two yoke of oxen and a wagon; but by diligently following his adopted calling, he has prospered beyond expectation. He now owns some 306 acres of good land, with 100 acres under cultivation. He is the father of three children: William, Ella M. and Elizabeth. He is a Master Mason, and has held the offices of junior and senior warden in his lodge; also being a member of the Agricultural Wheel. As constable, he has served his township faithfully and satisfactorily to all concerned. Both Mr. and Mrs. Carson are members of the Methodist Church, taking great interest in all church matters.
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