Old Philadelphia Families LXVII-CARSON
Philadelphia North American
Date: Sunday 13 SEP 1908
... Joseph CARSON the only son, was engaged, like his father, in mercantile pursuits, but in a different line of business. He was associated with Joseph SMITH, a prominent merchant and capitalist, in handling iron and other products, and for a number of years carried on extensive operations.
He married Elizabeth LAWRENCE, who was born in 1778 and died in September 1827, being buried September 27. of their children, four sons reached maturity, as follows: Joseph, Hampton Lawrence, George Correy, and Henry. ...
