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ALPHEUS C. CARSON, farmer, stock-raiser, and fruit-grower, section 12, post-office Carthage. Is a native of the Buckeye State, born in Hancock county, Aug. 1, 1840. In 1849 his parents immigrated to Iowa, settled in Winneshiek county the following year. At the age of twenty-two our subject owned an eighty acre farm. Was married in Fayette county, Iowa, Nov. 16, 1861, to Miss Lucinda Huntsinger, a native of Indiana. Of this union there are six children living: Charles N., Inez, Frank, Belle, George, and Carter. Served in the Federal army during the war of the Rebellion, in Company E, Ninth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry; served in Missouri and Arkansas; was promoted to a non-commissioned office; was discharged in Dec, 1865. Returned to Iowa, where he remained one year. Came to Jasper county, Mo., in 1807; purchased the farm upon which he now lives, containing of 150 acres, 100 acres well improved, 12 acres in fruit trees of different varieties; very nicely situated on high rolling ground, three miles southeast of Carthage. Mr. Carson is a systematic fruit-grower, makes use of the most improved methods of saving and drying fruits; uses the Zimmerman dryer and evaporator, and is agent for the sale of that indispensible article. Keeps on his farm a small herd of well graded Short-Horns. Takes an active interest in public affairs; has held the office of civil magistrate.