I'm working on updating the Carhart One-Name-Study Web Pages. I have a branch of the Carharts in Alton, Madison County, Illinois that I am not able to find proof to connect to one of the New York Branches of the Carharts. The oldest resident is Richard H. Carhart, who was born about 1815 in New York. He married Elizabeth Boone before 1945, when their first son was born. Elizabeth was born in Dover, York, Pennsylvania. They are listed in the Census records in Alton, Madison, Illinois in 1850. Richard died at the very young age of 39. I'm hoping someone can help me with further information on Richard - who his parents were, why he died so young and why he was in Alton, Illinois in 1850. There sons were George Wilmont b. 1845, Richard Harrison b. 1846, and William N. b. 1853. It is very sad that he died when his children were 11, 7 and 3 years of age. His debts at the time of his death were over $1700, but his estate was paid in full after selling property and the children were taken care of without need of guardianship. I appreciate any further information that you all can provide!
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