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- Stuart Carson was born April 6, 1905 on a farm near Oakdale to Jones and Edith Carson. Jones was born December 13, 1863 in Stanton, Illinois to William and Margaret Frayer Carson. He had three brothers, William, John and Isaac. January 19, 1887 Jones married Edith Coulter, duaghter of Samuel and Maria Little Coulter. They lived in Stanton, Illinois one year and then moved to a farm west of Oakdale.
Stuart had two sisters: belle, born in December, 1890 and Gladys born in May, 1898. Both were elementary school teachers in Washington County for a number of years. Belle later taught in Berwyn, Illinois and Gladys later taught in Chester. Belle died January 20, 1961. Gladys married Harry Sommers September 10, 1942. They lived on a farm west of Oakdale. Gladys died Mary 29, 1945.
Stuart married Eleanora Kroener, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Kroener, on March 20, 1941. They lived on the Carson farm in Oakdale Township. Stuart was a farmer and raised registered Hereford cattle, which he enjoyed showing at the County Fair. He worked as a guard at Security Hospital in Chester for over twelve years. Being civic minded he helped with many community projects. He served on the board of directors of the Washington County Soil Conservation District for a number of years and was a member of the Washington County Fair Board. Stuart died December 6, 1971. At the time of his death, Stuart was supervisor of Oakdale Township. His wife was appointed to finish out his term of office. Eleanora was the first woman supervisor and the first woman to serve on the County Board of Supervisors in Washington County. She is still supervisor of Oakdale Township. Eleanora is a charter member of the Washington County Home Extension, Historial Society and Trails Crossing Chapter of DAR.
Stuart and Eleanora have two daughters, Myrene and Edith. Both are graduates of S. I. ., Carbondale and taught school before they were married.
On July 7, 1972, Myrene was married to Cecil Alfeldt in the Reformed Presbyterian Church by Rev. Robert Henning. They have two children, Gregoryand Karen. Cecil and his brother, Verdell, own four coin laundries, two car washes and a Christmas Tree Farm.
Edith was married to Dale Lancaster of Belleville by Rev. Charles Sterrett in the Reformed Presbyterian Church on August 26, 1967. They live in Ballwin, Mo. with their two sons, Kevin and Darren Stuart. Dale is vice-president of the Data Processing Department of Tom Boy Groceries, Inc.
Stuart, his parents and two sisters are buried in the Oakdale Cemetery. Eleanora still lives on the family farm.
By Eleanora Carson
From 1979 WASHINGTON COUNTY ILLINOIS HISTORY
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1905 - 1971 (66 years)