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Carson, Washington Irving (W. I.)
Carson, Washington Irving (W. I.)
Born in Mahoning County, Ohio on March 26, 1840.
Died on February 14, 1925 in Geneva, NE.
Married to Catharine Van Slyke on February 16, 1866 in Branch County, MI.
Parents of four children: Millie, William, Linnie, and Glen.
Enlisted in Company I of the 42nd Illinois Infantry on August 14, 1861.
Was discharged in 1866.
Moved to Fillmore County, homesteading in Geneva township northwest of Geneva.
Ran a livery and feed barn in Fairmont.
Was elected sheriff and served two terms.
Moved to Geneva and served in the mercantile business.
In 1889, Carson and Son Restaurant was at 936 G.
In 1892, Carson and Shickley Grocery and Carson Restaurant at 942 G.
In 1895, he moved his groery to 954 G.
In 1901 he carried general stock at 966 G.
In 1902, he purchased the Thompson restaurant at 960 G.
In 1906k he sold to Baroch and opened a fruit stand in Boslaw's meat market.
In 1890, Shickley and Carson ran a grocery at 942 G.
In 1894, Carson bought out Shickley.
In 1895, Carson moved his grocery to 954 G.
In 1897, Carson was assisted by son Will.
In 1901, Carson had general stock at 966 G.
In 1906, Carson sold his stock to Baroch.
Had the nickname "Kit." Supposedly a relative of the famous scout, Kit Carson.
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