"Auto Racer Dies From Injuries"

The Freeborn County Historical Museum replied to my request mentioned in this post, with the image below of the following reference newspaper article:

Newspaper Albert Lea Tribune, Albert Lea, MN, USA, issue of Wednesday, 26 August 1964, page 9, article titled "Auto Racer Dies From Injuries", feed from Associated Press.

Request for newpaper articles about Gordon Herring

I sent a request for one of the newspaper articles in my previous entry to the State Historical Society of Missouri. I sent a request for the other article to the Freeborn County Historical Museum.

Information about Gordon Herring from Anonymous

An anonymous comment posted to this blog has led to the findagrave.com memorial for Gordon Herring, and to an entry for Gordon on the Motorsport Memorial website.

In the notes of the Motorsport Memorial website is the following:

Gordon Herring was a resident of Golden, CO, USA, and had raced sprint cars for several years. At the Steele County Fairgrounds in Owatonna, MN, USA, he was injured when he rolled his Offenhauser sprinter. He died the next day in a hospital in Rochester, MN.The IMCA Yearbook has this tribute: "Gordon Herring: a businessman, a gentleman and a veteran race driver whose very presence at a meet added class to the presentation. Gordon Herring whose kindness and consideration of others was an inherent part of his character. Gordon Herring who loved racing more than anything else in the world". Herring was buried in Arvada Cemetery, Arvada, CO, USA.

In the sources of the Motorsport Memorial website is the following:

United States Social Security Death Index

Book IMCA Yearbook 1965, Heffron & Wenzel, editors, page 7, article titled "1964 Racing Resume Auto Racing, Inc.", by Frank & Verna Winkley.

Newspaper Albert Lea Tribune, Albert Lea, MN, USA, issue of Wednesday, 26 August 1964, page 9, article titled "Auto Racer Dies From Injuries", feed from Associated Press.

Newspaper Kansas City Star, Kansas City, MO, USA, issue of Tueday, 25 August 1964, page 8, article titled "Minnesota Wreck Fatal", feed from Associated Press.

The sources tribute is quite nice. The notes provide several newpaper articles I want to get copies of.

Thank you to anonymous!

William Henry Carothers Grave Marker

I recently made a request to have a volunteer take a picture of my great grandfather's grave marker on www.findagrave.com, and right away Jo accepted the request and fulfilled it! Thanks Jo! Click here to see the FindAGrave memorial page for William Henry Carothers.

Received: Jackson County Cemeteries, Salt Creek Township

I have received the book mentioned in this post. Kudos to the Jackson County Genealogical Society for sending it so fast! Not to mention compiling the information in the first place!

There are two Carothers listed in the Lutes/Ermy Cemetery as follows:

Annie Hashman Carothers: b. 2 Feb. 1859; d. 2 Dec. 1919
Nathan D. Carothers: b. 20 Oct. 1868 [only one date]

Annie and Nathan are burried on the same row in the cemetery. Only 3 people are listed as buried in that row, the other, George W. Hashman, listed as being buried between them. Of course, there are likely numerous unmarked graves in the row.

As there are numerous Hashman's buried nearby, I think it is safe to say that Annie's maiden name is Hashman. So, which Carothers was Annie married too? Nathan? He is 9 year younger than her. Is Nathan and in law?

I need to look through the related names in this area and check for them.

A quick check on FindAGrave.com yields a picture of Annie and Nathan's grave stones, and more information about them. The person who posted Nathan's info added this:

Only the date of Oct 20, 1868 on stone that has fallen and lying against base.
My family records show Nathan born 1868 and died 1943.
The son of James Carothers and Martha Jane Bailey.

Another Approach

Unfortunately, Inter Library Loan does not include genealogical material, so I could not get the book mentioned in my previous post. Although the Jackson County Library has offered to send me pages copied from the book, I think I will purchase an updated version of the book from the Jackson County Genealogical Society. The check, as they say, is in the mail first thing in the morning. As you never know where new information will lead, I prefer to have the entire book to look through. The price is not bad. I tried the ILL first as I had good luck with it in the past, but the book in question was classified as history, therefore I was able to get it through ILL.

I need to look up more information on Morris and his wives in Illinois. There has to be more information in local sources. Oh, to be independently wealthy so I could travel around and do research!

"Jackson County Cemeteries" (Indiana)

Yesterday, I requested an Inter Library Loan from my local library for a book entitled, "Jackson County Cemeteries", volume 9, "Salt Creek Township", which contains was compiled by the Jackson County Genealogical Society. It was published in 1989. It should arrive in a couple of weeks.

I am hoping to locate information about William Carothers, his wife, Mary, their children and relations in the area. William and Mary may have died and are buried in this area.

Carothers Indiana Marriages through 1850

Indiana State Library
Genealogy Database: Marriages through 1850

Last Name	First Name	Spouse: Last Name	Spouse: First Name	County:	Date:
Carothers	Emily	Stone	Silas H Jr	Rush	8-31-1845
Carothers	Harvy	Gibbs	Louisa T	Rush	2-9-1840
Carothers	John J B	Stone	Emeline	Fayette	5-17-1846
Carothers	Mildred G	Howard	Robert	Rush	5-15-1845
Carothers	Morris	Mitchell	Diadima	Lawrence	5-14-1831
Carothers	Polly	Cummins	Major	Jackson	11-19-1833
Carothers	Rachel	Fritchey	Peter	Rush	1-14-1841
Carothers	Samuel	Lewis	Martha	Steuben	11-5-1850
Carothers	Samuel	Murphey	Martha	Shelby	1-8-1835
Carothers	Sarah	Orwig	Henry	Carroll	12-16-1834
Carothers	Thomas H	Amiss	Catherine H	Howard	2-13-1849
Carothers	William	Hudson	Nancy G	Lawrence	9-4-1844

This search yields:

The marriage of Morris Carothers to Diadima Mitchell, in Lawrence County, May 14, 1831. Diadema was previously married to a man surnamed Mitchell with who she had two children, Abraham and Josiah. Her maiden name was Connelly.

The marriage of William Carothers to Nancy G. Hudson, in Lawrence County, September 4, 1844, is likely either William, a son of Morris from his first marriage, or William, a brother of Morris.

The marriage of Polly Carothers to Major Cummins, in Jackson County, November 19, 1833, is likely Polly, sister of Morris.

Indiana Links

Indiana State Library : Marriages through 1850
INGenWeb Project
INGenWeb: Jackson County, Indiana
INGenWeb: Lawrence County, Indiana

Edgar Eric Rux and Edith Hazel Rux (Carothers)

I have added entries for Edgar Eric Rux and Edith Hazel Rux (Carothers) at www.findagrave.com. Edith is a distant cousin of mine. We share Clark and Rachel Carothers as a common ancestor. I'm always amazed at all my Carothers cousins who lived in California long before my parents moved here!

Oak Grove Cemetery - Fort Scott, Kansas

A nice photo of the Oak Grove Cemetery, in Fort Scott, Kansas, has been posted on the www.findagrave.com website.

My great grandmother Myrtle Elizabeth Herring is buried there.

Life has kept me busy and away from genealogy for a few months, but I think I'm back now!

1830 - Mary and Morris Carothers in Indiana

In the 1830 US Census, in Indiana, Jackson County, Salt Creek, there is listed the following:

Mary Coruthers as Head of Household
1 male under 5
2 males of 5 and under 10
1 female of 30 and under 40

Mary is likely the widow of William Carothers, he having died in 1826.
The three boys are likely the sons of William and Mary, William, Isaac, and James.

Morris Cruthers as Head of Household
2 males under 5
1 male of 20 and under 30
1 female of 10 and under 15
1 female of 30 and under 40

At this time, Morris Carothers was about 22 years old.
The question is now, which of the females is Anna, the first wife of Morris? Either one makes for an interesting story. Is it possible Morris married Hanna when she was so young, and the older female is possibly a mother in law? Or is it possible that Morris married a woman at least 8 years his senior who had a 10 year old daughter? It's also possible the ages are a bit off. Hopefully, further research will shine some light on the situation.
The two boys are likely the sons of Morris and Anna, William and Joseph.

It is interesting to note that Morris married Diadema Ann Connelly on May 14, 1831, the year following this census. Diadema had been previously married to a man whose surname is Mitchell.

In the entry directly following that of Mary Carothers is that of Joseph Hanna. Is he related to Anna, whose maiden name was Hanna? Considering Joseph is between 50 and 60, he may be Anna's father.

Joseph Hanna as Head of Household
1 males under 5
2 male of 10 and under 15
2 male of 15 and under 20
1 male of 50 and under 60

1 female under 5
2 female of 5 and under 10
1 female of 10 and under 15
1 female of 15 and under 20
1 female of 40 and under 50

Tom Carothers FindAGrave.com Entry

I added an entry to www.findagrave.com for Tom Carothers. I also added Tom's entry to the Carothers and Relations Virtual Cemetery.

Received Newspaper Articles about Tom Carothers

The State Historical Society of Missouri comes through once again! I have received several newspapers regarding the death of Tom Carothers that I mentioned requesting in this post.

Clinton Daily Republican
April 24, 1913
pg. 3, col. 2

A. Carothers and W. A. Carothers received a telegram this morning that the former's brother was run down by a freight train in the yards at Kansas City, both limbs being badly mashed, so that amputation will be neccessary. The Messrs. Carothers left on the Frisco for that place.

Kansas City Star
April 24, 1913
pg. 4A, col. 1

Fatally Injured by a Train
Tom Crothers Was Run Over in the East Bottoms

A man who gave his name as Tom Crothers was run over by a Kansas City Southern freight train at Knoche Junction in the East Bottoms about 10 o'clock this morning. He lost both legs and was bruised severly about the head. He was taken to the General Hospital, where he died at 2 o'clock this afternoon. He said he lived in Clinton, Mo., and was single. He was dressed as a laborer.

Clinton Daily Republican
April 25, 1913
pg. 1, col. 3

Fatally Injured by a Train
Tom Crothers Was Run Over in East Bottoms

A man who gave his name as Tom Crothers was run over by a Kansas City Southern freight train at Knoche Junction in the East Bottoms about 10 o'clock this morning. He lost both legs and was bruised severly about the head. He was taken to the General Hospital, where he died at 2 o'clock this afternoon. He said he lived in Clinton, Mo., and was single. He was dressed as a laborer.

The above clipping was taken from Wednesday evening's Kansas City Star. Mr. Crother is a brother of A. N. and W. H. Crothers of this city.

The body was taken to the home of his brother, A. N. Crothers on North Fourth street, from which place funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 by Rev. A. N. Lindsey. Burial at Norris cemetery.

Clinton Henry County Democrat
May 1, 1913
pg. 2, col. 5

RUN DOWN
Former Clintonian Killed in K. C. Yards

W. H. Carothers returned Friday from Kansas City accompanying the remains of his brother, Thomas who died in the general hospital there Thursday night.

Mr. Carothers was run down by Kansas City Southern engine in the yards that morning and had both legs cut off and his skull fractured. He was sent to the general hospital, where he died a few hours later. A. M. Carothers and brother, W. H., went to Kansas City at noon Thursday and identified the body as that of their brother, Thomas, who they thought was employed some place in the west.

It is believed that Mr. Carothers had returned to Kansas City and was employed near the yards and that he was injured while on his way to work.

He was a single man and leaves two brothers, A. M. and W. H., of this city.

Indiana State Library Genealogy Database: Marriages through 1850

Indiana State Library Genealogy Database: Marriages through 1850

A search for Carothers at the above link, yielded the table below. Several of these appear to be the children of William Carothers.

Last Name	First Name	Spouse: Last Name	Spouse: First Name	County:	Date:
Carothers	Emily	Stone	Silas H Jr	Rush	8-31-1845
Carothers	Harvy	Gibbs	Louisa T	Rush	2-9-1840
Carothers	John J B	Stone	Emeline	Fayette	5-17-1846
Carothers	Mildred G	Howard	Robert	Rush	5-15-1845
Carothers	Morris	Mitchell	Diadima	Lawrence	5-14-1831
Carothers	Polly	Cummins	Major	Jackson	11-19-1833
Carothers	Rachel	Fritchey	Peter	Rush	1-14-1841
Carothers	Samuel	Lewis	Martha	Steuben	11-5-1850
Carothers	Samuel	Murphey	Martha	Shelby	1-8-1835
Carothers	Sarah	Orwig	Henry	Carroll	12-16-1834
Carothers	Thomas H	Amiss	Catherine H	Howard	2-13-1849
Carothers	William	Hudson	Nancy G	Lawrence	9-4-1844

Request for Newspaper Articles about Tom Carothers, Part 2

As mentioned in an earlier post, I received an email that a quick search of the indicies at the State Historical Society of Missouri didn't locate an obituary or other newspaper articles for Thomas Carothers. They suggested I make use of the fee based search, which I have done. I sent the letter off to them this morning, and I should hear back from them in the next week or so.

Received: History of Westfield, Illinois, and Northwest Clark County

Last Saturday, I received a copy of the "History of Westfield, Illinois, and Northwest Clark County" I requested. It must be returned by August 25th. The book is 120 pages long, with family histories starting on page 63 and continuing until page 118. The remainder of the book contains many pictures and history specific to Westfield.

As I hoped, besides the information I already have in my possession, from this book, about Morris Carothers, and his family, there is also information about the families of his wives. Morris was married 4 times, 3 of his wives appear to have been Westfield residents. Life was very tough on these women. Only his last wife outlived Morris.

Anna Hanna
There is no information regarding the first wife of Morris in this book beyond what is mentioned about her in the section about Morris.

Dedemiah (Connely) Mitchell
There does not appear to be any information about the Mitchell family beyond what is mentioned about in the section about Morris. Regarding the Connelys, there are 8 entries by Connely families in the book. In particular, the "Connely Family" entry on page 76 is about Dedemiah's parents and her family.

Sarah Morrell
Sarah is the mother of Clark Carothers, and a direct ancestor of mine. The only Morrill entry is for Seth Thomas Morrill. However, although he has a sister named Sarah, he was born in 1859, and the Sarah I'm interested in was born in 1815. 44 years is a bit much of a stretch to make them siblings. However, perhaps the Sarah I'm interested in is Seth's Aunt? Seth's parents are listed as Frances Marian and Catherine Morrill.

Mrs. Angeline Johns
There is no information regarding the last wife of Morris in this book beyond what is mentioned about her in the section about Morris.

I also found 4 Lowery family entries. One of which provides information about the ancestry and family of Rachel (Lowery) Carothers! The other Lowery entries all appear to be descendants from Rachel's grandparents.

I have also found Sarah Elizabeth Carothers in the book as being married to Lewis Goble.

Here is a picture of her from the book:

Lewis and Sarah can be found in Salisbury Precinct, Coles County, Illinois in the 1850 US Census, see stamped, or printed, page 76. They are living next to Lewis's father, Daniel Goble. Daniel's wife Sitha had passed away the previous year, according to this book. She is not listed in the 1850 census record. Lewis is 23, and Sarah is 18 years old. A marriage record indicates they were married on March 30, 1850 in Coles County, Illinois.

In the 1870 US Census, Lewis and Sarah Goble are found in Hutton Township, Coles County, Illinois living next to Clark and Rachel Carothers. Clark and Sarah being brother and sister. They have sons, Daniel, 8, Jacob, 6, Benjamin, 11. An Emandia (?) Goble, female, 25, is also living with them.

In the 1880 US Census, Lewis and Sarah Goble are found in Hutton Township, Coles County, Illinois. Lewis is 52, Sarah is 48, and both indicate they were born in Indiana. Jabob, 16, is the only child living with them.

Well that's the end of the really easy bits of information about Lewis and Sarah. I will have to continue looking into their lives later!

Request for Newspaper Articles about Tom Carothers

The death certificate for Thomas Carothers indicates he died in some type of railroad related accident in Kansas City, Missouri on April 24, 1913. It is quite likely that, as with Cecil Carothers, there are newspaper articles related to Tom's death. That being the case, I have made a request of the State Historical Society of Missouri for them to search for any newspaper articles related to Tom's accident and death. I'm guessing there should be an article in Kansas City newspapers and at least an obituary in Clinton, Missouri.

I tried the online request form, but I will likely have to mail in another request with a small research fee. It is well worth it.

Boy Injured in Auto Accident Dies

I received mail from the State Historical Society of Missouri regarding my query for newpaper articles relating to the death of Cecil Carothers. It contained the following two articles:


Nevada Daily Mail and Evening Post
June 15, 1928
pg. 1, column 3

Boy Injured in Auto Accident Dies

Cecil Carothers Suffered Fracture of the Skull in Auto Crash Wednesday night.

Cecil Carothers, aged seventeen years, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Carothers, 1009 North Ash street, at eleven o'clock Thursday night as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident which occurred about eight o'clock Wednesday night.

Cecil was working for a farmer seven miles east of Nevada and was coming into town with two young men named Hoover, and when two miles east of Nevada on Hightway No. 54 the automobile in which they were riding collided with a car driven by John Streich, who lives east of Nevada. The car in which Cecil was riding turned over twice and his skull was fractured. He was taken home and Dr. Hornback was summoned, but nothing could be done for him. The other two boys were only slightly injured and no one in the Streich car was injured.

The deceased was born in Bates county and came with his parents to Nevada four years ago. He is survived by his parents and four sisters of the home address. He was a member of the First Methodist church and an exemplary young man. The funeral arrangements have not been made.



Nevada Daily Mail and Evening Post
June 16, 1928
pg. 1, column 5

The Cecil Carothers Funeral Sunday Afternoon

The funeral of Cecil Carothers will be conducted by Rev. J. Allan Webb at the First Methodist church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon and internment will be in Moore's Cemetery.

Requested: History of Westfield, Illinois, and Northwest Clark County

I have requested a copy of the book, "History of Westfield, Illinois, and Northwest Clark County", through the interlibary loan program of my local public library. It will likely take 2 to 4 weeks to arrive.

I was able to locate about 12 copies available from different libraries. None of them were local though.