Old Philadelphia Families LXVII-CARSON
Philadelphia North American
Date: Sunday 13 SEP 1908
... Elizabeth CARSON, eldest sister of Dr. John CARSON and second child of William and Mary CARSON was born in Philadelphia February 19, 1754. She is said to have met her future husband, Colonel Christian FEBIGER when the latter was a guest at the inn of her father, the Harp and Crown. They were married August 14, 1777.
Christian FEBIGER, a gallant soldier of the Revolution, was born on the Island of Funen, Denmark in 1746. ... His death occurred Sept 20, 1796; that of his wife (nee Elizabeth CARSON) January 5, 1817. They died without issue. Their name, however is borne today by certain of the descendants of Mrs. FEBIGER's brother, Dr. John CARSON as will hereafter appear. ...