James Dunhan Carhart Sr. (760) was born 2 May 1815 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States.
James married Sarah Virginia Curd (774) on 5 Jun 1846 in Bibb County, Georgia, United States. Sarah was born 23 Apr 1830 in Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States to Edward and Sarah Elizabeth (Clopton) Curd.
James and Sarah had the following children:
- James Dunham Carhart Jr. (775) - born 1 Nov 1846 in Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States. He died at the age of 31 on 5 Aug 1878 in Plainfield, Union, New York, United States.
- William Edward Carhart Sr. (779) - born 3 Sep 1850 in New York City, New York, New York, United States. William died at the age of 56 on 28 Apr 1907 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States.
- Mary Louise Carhart (783) - born 26 Jun 1853 in Kings County, New York, United States. She died at the age of 64 in Jul 1917 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States.
- Henry Brigham Carhart (784) - born 6 Jul 1855 in New York, United States. He died at the age of 65 in 1920.
1850 - US Federal Census - Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States (Occupation: Merchant)
1855 - New York State Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Grocer)
1855 - New York State Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Grocer)
On 11 Nov 1868, James was issued a US Passport in New Jersey, United States.
1870 - US Federal Census - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Grocer)
1876 - Residence - 130 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Groceries) (Source: 1876 Brooklyn, New York City Directory)
1878 - Residence - 4 Motague Terrace, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Groceries) (Source: 1878 Brooklyn, New York City Directory)
1876 - Residence - 130 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Groceries) (Source: 1876 Brooklyn, New York City Directory)
1878 - Residence - 4 Motague Terrace, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Occupation: Groceries) (Source: 1878 Brooklyn, New York City Directory)
Sarah died at the age of 69 on 31 Jan 1900 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States. She was buried with her husband in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States [Find A Grave Memorial #110050179]. Her obituary was published 3 Feb 1900 in The New York Tribune, New York City, New York, New York, United States:
CARHART-- Suddenly, on January 31, Sarah V., wife of the late James D. Carhart.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at her late home, No. 114 Hicks st., Brooklyn, N. Y., Saturday, February 3, at 11 a. m.
Please omit flowers.
Sarah write her Will on 31 Jan 1899. Her will was proved on 9 Feb 1900 and her sons William E. and Henry B. were appointed Executors of her estate.
I, Sarah V. Carhart do make publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills made by me.
First. I give and bequeath the sum of six thousand dollars in trust for my Executors to pay the income quarterly to my Sister May Ann Saulsbury for her life time. at her death divide equally the six thousand between my children William E., Mary C., Lewis and Henry B.
Second. I give and bequeath two hundred dollars to my niece Sarah E. Saulsbury - one hundred to my niece Anna J. Saulsbury. To my niece Mary Lou Rogers one hundred dollars.
Third. I give and bequeath to my daughter-in-law Augusta R. the sum of one thousand dollars, my onyx pin with a dimond, my largest silver powder box for her bureau. It is marked S.V.C.
Fourth. To the children of my son William E. I give and bequeath one thousand dollars each - William E. Jr., Charles R., J. Dunham, Louise R., George B. and Harrold. To J. Dunham I give the ring cameo with his Grandpa's likeness. Louise R. I give and bequeath one of the large solitaire rings also my screw ear-rings diamond, also the silver bottle she gave me.
Fifth. I give and bequeath to my daughter-in-law Emma A. the sum of one thousand dollars, the silver bottle for salts, that she always admired on my bureau, marked S.V.., my cameo pin that was Mrs. Pease's.
Sixth. I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Sarah V. the sum of two thousand dollars, my striped long india shall, lace flounce, the earrings clustered that are now pins and the other solitaire ring.
Seventh. I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Ethel one thousand dollars and the small solitaire ring and the picture of sadie in my room, also the miniature of her father painted when a boy.
Eight. I love my Grandson Rockwell but as he has so much money I will not give him any, but I want my Executor's to buy him a handsome loving cup of silver and have his name and mine engraved on it.
Ninth. I give and bequeath to my grandson John W. Lewis, the sum of one thousand dollars.
Tenth. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary C. Lewis, all the furniture I possess, my large diamond pin, the black enameled four leaf clover pin with a diamond in it, the fur pin that Rockwell gave me, her father's small miniature and mine, my lace shawl, the glass on my bureau she gave me, all the black lace I have, Ma's picture, the Oval pictures and the Coat of Arms, my crescent diamond pin. I have long since given her most of my pictures. I want my Executor's to pay her the twelve hundred dollars stock in the Bank of the Republic.
Eleventh. I give and bequeath to my son, William E. the mosaic picture & Easel given his Father by G. B. Carhart. I give and bequeath him the equivalent of the twelve hundred dollars I give my daughter.
Twelfth. I give and bequeath to my son Henry B. the water color by Wadworth Wadworth with the mountain scenery, also the water color from Cairo that Mrs. deGay gave me, also twelve hundred dollars or its equivalent.
Thirteenth. I give and bequeath to my friend Henrietta Richards the heavy gold thimble, the silver tray for hair pins and the silver flowered box on my bureau and a little water color by Rito. V. V.
Fourteenth. I give a gold thimble, a silk dress and fifty dollars to Katherine Donnelly.
Fifteenth. After paying all of my debts, the residue of my estates or any thing that may come to me hereafter, must be divided in three equal parts for my children, William E., Mary C. Lewis and Henry B.
In witness whereof I the said Sarah V. Carhart have herewith set my hand and seal this thirty first day of January Eighteen hundred and ninety nine 31 January 1899.
Sarah Virginia Carhart {SS}
For my Executors I want William E. & Henry B. my two sons to act. Give no bond.
Annie O'Connor
Katie A. Donnelly