Gilbert Carson Born 1844 Peel, Ontario, Canada, died 6 Nov 1875, 30 or 31 years Married 1865 Ontario, Canada (9 or 10 years married) to: Ellen Little, daughter of George Little and Alice Francis Barber. Born 1847 Lot 5, Centre Road, Mono Township, died 9 Sep 1922 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 74 or 75 years, buried Forest Lawn Cem. Orangeville OBITUARY - ELLEN LITTLE CARSON: It was with deep regret that her many friends learned of the death of Mrs. Gilbert Carson, who passed away at her home at Ottawa on Saturday the 9th inst. Her death followed a stroke which she suffered a fortnight previously. The late Mrs. Carson possessed many virtues and those who had the good fortune to know her, as the writer did from his boyhood days, can never forget her sterling qualities. Deceased, who had been a highly respected citizen of Ottawa for the last thirty-one years, was born and spent her girlhood on lot 5, Centre Road, Mono. Her maiden name was Ellen Little and she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Little, early settlers of Mono. After her marriage to Gilbert Carson fifty-eight years ago, she came to Orangeville to live and became well and favorably known to the majority of our citizens of that time. Her husband died forty-seven years ago this fall. His widow continued to reside in Orangeville until 1892 when she moved to Ottawa where her sons were already living. Mrs. Carson, who had reached the ripe age of 76 years, was an active woman, endowed with more than the average amount of energy. She took a great interest in the welfare of those about her and was never happier than when helping her neighbors of those who had been visited by sorrow or misfortune. She was held in the highest esteem here and in Ottawa and many were the expressions of sorrow called forth by the news of her demise. She was a member and a regular attendance of Chalmers Presbyterian Church Ottawa. She is survived by three sons, Hugh and George Carson of the Hugh Carson Co. Limited, Ottawa, and W. J. Carson, a painter and decorator in the capital city. Hugh and George Carson were members of the Dufferin lacrosse club in 1885 and later played with the Capitals of Ottawa. Mr. William Little, West Broadway, is a brother and Mrs. M. Wilkins, Zina Street, Mrs. Wm. Jackson of Shelburne, and Mrs. Jas. Carson of Meaford are the surviving sisters. On Sunday night at nine o'clock a service was held at the home of her son Mr. Hugh Carson, 286 McClaren Street, Ottawa, by Rev. J. W. Woodside, pastor of Chalmers' Church. The remains were afterwards taken to the Union Station and conveyed to Toronto and thence to Orangeville for burial. The funeral, which was largely attended was held from the home of her nephew Mr. George Wilkins, Zina Street to the Forest Lawn cemetery, at 2:30 o'clock on Monday afternoon. Services were conducted at the house and grave by Rev. J. H. Turnbull, pastor of High Park Presbyterian Church, Toronto, and formerly pastor of Chalmers Church Ottawa, assisted by Rev. F. W. Mahaffy; pastor of St. Andrew's Church here. The remains were borne to their last resting place by the three sons and Messrs. John Carson of Cape Rich, Hugh Hughston of Ottawa and John Little of Shelburne. The floral tributes were impressive in their number and beauty and indicated very plainly the high regard in which the departed woman had been held by those who knew her intimately in life. Friends present from outside points included the three sons from Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Jas Carson, Mr. John Carson and Son, Milton, of Meaford; Mrs. Switzer & Mrs. G. L. Aiken of Toronto; R. J. Woods and their son Milton; John Slack, M.L.A. for Dufferin; Mrs. Etta Peart, Mr. and Mrs. Cruikshank and Miss Edith Carson, Toronto; Mr. H. E. Hughston, Ottawa; Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Nelson Bellerby and Mrs. Jos. Little, Shelburne; Mr. Jas. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buchanan, Mrs. George Little and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Little, Elba. MRS. GILBERT CARSON: Mrs. Gilbert Carson, whose illness was noted in last week's Banner, passed away early on Saturday morning at her home in the Rothesay Apartments in Ottawa. Two weeks ago last Monday the departed woman suffered a severe stroke of paralysis, lapsing into semi-consciousness, in which condition she remained until the end came quietly on Saturday. The late Mrs. Carson, who had been a highly respected citizen of Ottawa for the last thirty-one years, was born and spent her girlhood on lot 5, Centre Road, Mono. Her maiden name was Ellen Little and she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Little, early settlers of Mono. After her marriage to Gilbert Carson fifty-eight years ago, she came to Orangeville to live and became well and favorably known to the majority of our citizens of that time. Her husband died forty-seven years ago this fall. His widow continued to reside in 0rangeville until 1892, when she removed to Ottawa, where her sons were already living. Mrs. Carson, who had reached the ripe age of 76 years, was an active woman endowed with more than the average amount of energy. She took a great interest in the welfare of those about her and was never happier than when helping her neighbors or those who had been visited by sorrow or misfortune. She was held in the highest esteem here and in Ottawa and many were the expressions of sorrow called forth by the news of her demise. She was a member and a regular attendant of Chalmers' Presbyterian Church, Ottawa. She is survived by three sons, Hugh and George Carson, of the Hugh Carson Co., Limited, Ottawa, and W. J. Carson, a painter and decorator in the capital city. The sons first named were prominent members of the Dufferin Lacrosse Club in the late '8o's and afterwards of the famous Ottawa Capitals. On the lacrosse field they have had few equals anywhere in Canada. Mr. Wm. Little, West Broadway, is a brother and Mrs. M. Wilkins, Zina St., Mrs. Wm. Jackson, of Shelburne, and Mrs. Jas. Carson, of Meaford, are the surviving sisters. On Sunday night at nine o'clock a service was held at the home of he son, Mr. Hugh Carson, 286 McLaren St., Ottawa, by Rev. J. W. Woodside, pastor of Chalmers' Church. The remains were afterwards taken to the Union Station and conveyed to Toronto and thence to Orangeville for burial. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from the home of her nephew, Mr. Geo. Wilkins, Zina St., to the Forest Lawn Cemetery, at 2.30 o'clock on Monday afternoon. Services were conducted at the house and grave by Rev. J. H. Turnbull, pastor of High Park Presbyterian Church, Toronto, and formerly pastor of Chalmers Church, Ottawa, assisted by Rev. F. W. Mahaffy, pastor of St. Andrew's Church here. The remains were borne to their last resting place by the three sons, Messrs. John Carson, of Cape Rich, Hugh Hughston, of Ottawa, and John Little, of Shelburne. The floral tributes were impressive in their in their number and beauty and indicated very plainly the high regard in which the departed woman had been those who knew her intimately in life. Friends present from outside points included the three sons from Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Carson, Mr. John Carson and son, Milton, of Meaford; Mrs. Switzer, Mrs. G. L. Aiken, of toronto; R. J. Woods, M.P. for Dufferin, Mrs. Woods and their son, Milton; John Best, ex-M.P. for Dufferin; T. K. Slack, M.L.A. for Dufferin; Mrs. Etta Peart, Mr. and Mrs. Cruikshank and Miss Edith Carson, Toronto; Mr. H. E. Hughston, Ottawa; Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Nelson Bellerby and Mrs. Jos. Little, Shelburne; Mr. Jas. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buchanan, Mrs. Geo. Lilttle, and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Little, Elba. Children: 1. Hugh Little CarsonBorn 8 Feb 1868 Meaford, Ontario, Canada, died 1 Feb 1947 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 78 years, buried 4 Feb 1947 Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa Hugh Carson, one of Ottawa's leading business figures for more than 50 years and in his earlier days an outstanding sportsman, died at the age of 78 years in the Civic Hospital following an attack of pneumonia. During his long life in the Capital he had been an active figure in all community ventures. His death recalled to many Ottawa residents the great events in Canadian sports prior to the turn of the last century, when Ottawa teams blazed trails to Dominion championships in many field and track events. It was to play with the famed old "Capital" lacrosse teams, which during the period between 1890 and 1898, won world championships, that Mr. Carson came to Ottawa in 1893. In the years that followed he continued to follow sports closely and sponsored many teams in various branches of sporting activity He was an ardent curler and in 1941 received the highest honour accorded in that sport. He was awarded the gold medal and scroll signifying life membership in the Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club, and was past president and lifetime director of the club. In former years he played golf at the Rivermead Club and he was one of the original members of the old Ottawa Hunt Club. In addition he held life membership in the Shawville Curling Club. Mr. Carson was a lover of outdoor life and was past president and lifetime director of the Jovial Fish and Game Club, which for years has had a hunting and fishing camp in the Quebec woods north of Buckingham. His love of wild life made the Ottawa Fish and Game Association an organization in which he took keen interest. He formerly belonged to the Seigniory Club and was a member of the Laurentian Club. Like many of the outstanding figures in the Capital's early day sports world, he did not let his interests in that direction hinder his business activities. Mr. Carson was born at Orangeville, Ont. and was a son of the late Gilbert Carson and his wife, Ellen Little, He learned the trade of saddle and harness maker with his uncle Hugh Carson, at Shelburne, Ont., and on coming to Ottawa he set up a saddlery business on Rideau street. By 1903 business had progressed to the point where he expanded into the luggage trade and established a small factory on Sussex street. Fire destroyed his Rideau street shop in 1910 and he moved his establishment to 45 Elgin street in the old Russell House block. He found his luggage business growing and moved to larger premisses on Sparks street, between Lyon and Kent streets. Then, in 1920, the firm had become so well established and its business connections so far-flung Mr. Carson purchased the present premises at 72 Albert Street. Since then the building has been expanded several times and the firm has direct business connections from coast to coast in Canada. Mr. Carson was much interested in community affairs and for many years was one of the Ottawa Civic Hospital trustees. He was a director of the Ottawa Dairy and W. J. Carson, Ltd. and was interested in several other Ottawa business projects. He was a past president and life director of the central Canada Exhibition and past president of the Ottawa Winter Fair. He was an active member of Rotary International. At a banquet held Saturday night following completion of play for the Governor General's Trophy, all in attendance stood with head bowed in a minute of silent tribute to Mr. Carson. Mr. Carson at one time served with the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and became captain and quarter-master He was a member of the United Church and worshipped at Chamlers Church. He was married to the former Edith Wood in 1916 and was predeceased by his wife in 1934. A brother, W.J. Carson, predeceased him by several years. Mr. Carson was a cousin of Mrs. J.M. Stinson, Mono and of the late George Wilkins, well-known insurance man. Although he left the town of his birth at an early age, he always had a real affection for Orangeville and Orangeville folk and was keenly interested in the fortunes of the Dufferin lacrosse team in the days when lacrosse was at the height of its popularity here. He visited his home town occasionally and a few years ago, while walking about the streets with W.E. Irvine, a friend of early lacrosse days, he remarked that this was one of the loveliest towns in Ontario. A few years ago he sent Dr. G.H. Campbell, head of the Forest Lawn cemetery board, a cheque for $500 to be used in improving the roadway and entrance to the cemetery. Hugh Carson Hugh Carson, one of Ottawa's leading business figures for more than 50 years and in his earlier days an outstanding sportsman, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Civic Hospital following an attack of pneumonia. He was 78 years of age. The body rested at his residence, 286 MacLaren Street. Service was conducted by Very Rev. Dr. J. W. Woodside at Chalmers United Church at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Beechwood cemetery. Word of his death came as a severe shock to his vast circle of friends and business associates, for during his long life in the Capital he had been an active figure in all community ventures. He took ill two weeks ago and was admitted to hospital Janaury 25, but failed to respond to medical care. His death recalled to many Ottawa residents the great events in Canadian sports prior to the turn of the last century, when Ottawa teams blazed trails to Dominion championships in many field and track events. It was to play with the famed old "Capital" lacrosse teams, which during the period between 1890 and 1898, won world champtionships, that Mr. Carson came to Ottawa in 1893. In the years that followed he continued to follow sports closely and sponsored many teams in various branches of sporting activity. He was an ardent curler and in 1941 received the highest honour accorded in that sport. He was awarded the gold medal and scroll signifying life membership in the Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club. For a great many years he was active with the Ottawa Curling Club, and was past president and lifetime director of the club. In former years he played golf at the Rivermead Club and he was one of the original members of the old Ottawa Hunt Club. In addition he held life membership in the Shawville Curling Club. Mr. Carson was a lover of outdoor life and was past president and lifetime director of the Jovial Fish and Game Club, which for years has had a hunting and fishing camp in the Quebec woods north of Buckingham. His love of wild life made the Ottawa Fish and Game Association an organizatioin in which he took keen interest. He formerly belonged to the Seigniory Club and was a member of the Laurentian Club. Like many of the outstanding figures in the Capital's early day sports world, he did not let his interests in that direction hinder his business activities. Mr. Carson was born at Orangeville, Ont. and was a son of the late Gilbert Carson and his wife, Ellen Little. He learned the trade of saddle and harness maker with his uncle, Hugh Carson, at Shelburne, Ont., and on coming to Ottawa he set up a saddlery business on Rideau Street. By 1903 business had progressed to the point where he expanded into the luggage trade and established a small factory on Sussex Street. Fire destroyed his Rideau Street shop in 1910 and he moved his establishment to 45 Elgin Street in the old Russell House block. He found his luggage business growing and moved to larger premises on Sparks Street, between Lyon and Kent Streets. Then, in 1920, the firm had become so well established and its business connections so far-flung Mr. Carson purchased the present premises at 72 Albert Street. Since then the building has been expanded several times and the firm has direct business connections from coast to coast in Canada. Mr. Carson was much intersted in community affairs and for many years was one of Ottawa Civic Hospital trustees. He was a director of the Ottawa Dairy and W. J. Carson, Ltd., and was interested in several other Ottawa business projects. He was a past president and life director of the Central Canada Exhibition and past president of the Ottawa Winter Fair. He was an active member of Rotary International. At a banquet held Saturday night following completion of play for the Governor General's Trophy, all in attendance stood with heads bowed in a minute of silent tribute to Mr. Carson. Mr. Carson at one time served with the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and became captain and quarter-master. He was a member of the United Church and worshipped at Chalmers Church. He was married to the former Edith Wood in 1916 and was predeceased by his wife in 1934. A brother, W. J. Carson, predeceased him by several years. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Margaret Carson and Mrs. Malcolm Grant, of Ottawa; a brother, George Carson of Ottawa; his sister-in-law, Mrs. W. J. Carson; four nephews, Dr. George Carson and Major Thomas Carson, all of Ottawa; three nieces the Misses Alberta, Edith and Mabel Carson, and one grandson, Christopher Hugh Carson Grant. Mr Carson was a cousin of Mrs. J. M. Stinson, Mono and of the late George Wilkins, well known insurance man. Although he left the town of his birth at an early age, he always had a real affection for Orangeville and Orangeville folk and was keenly interested in the fortunes of the Dufferin lacrosse team in the days when lacrosses was at the height of its popularity here. He vistied his home town occasionally and a few years ago, while walking about the streets with W. E. Irvine, a friend of early lacrosse days, he remakred that this was one of the loveliest towns in Ontario. A few years ago he sent Dr. G. H. Campbell, head of the Forest Lawn cemetery board, a cheque for $500 to be used in improving the roadway and entrance to the cemetery. The Ottawa Journal Ottawa Citizen - Feb 3 1947 - Page 17 CARSON - On Saturday, February 1, 1947 in hospital, Hugh Carson, in his 79th year beloved husband of the late Edith Wood and father of Miss Mary Margaret Carson and Mrs. Malcolm E Grant of Ottawa. Funeral from his home, 286 MacLaren street on Tuesday, February 4 to Chalmers United church for service at 2:30 p.m. Interment at Beechwood cemetery. 2. George W. CarsonBorn 5 Jul 1869 Grey, Ontario, Canada, died 9 Mar 1950 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 80 years, buried 11 Mar 1950 Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa George Carson, one of Ottawa's most highly respected businessmen and last surviving member of Ottawa's world championship Capital Lacrosse Club of the nineties, died on Thursday, March 9th, at his residence, 61 Wilton Cresent, Ottawa, in his 81st year. The funeral was held Saturday, March 11th. Following service at 2 p.m. at the parlours of Hulse and Playfair Ltd., 315 McLeod St., Ottawa, interment was made in Beechwood cemetery. Mr. Carson was born in Meaford but lived in Orangeville from the time he was two years old until he was past twenty, when he moved to Ottawa to embark on an outstanding business career. He was well-known and liked here and was a member of the Old Dufferins lacrosse team with brought Orangeville national fame. A full account of this distinguished man will be published in our next issue. 3. William James CarsonBorn 5 Sep 1870 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, died 12 Feb 1934 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 63 years Ottawa Citizen - Feb 14, 1934 - Page 23 Centurians' Tribute to Late W.J. Carson 100 Club Mourns Passing of Popular Member Touching tribute to the memory of the late Centurian William James Carson who died on Monday was paid by members of the Ottawa 100 Club at luncheon yesterday when following expressions of deepest sympathy voiced by president Walter F Schroeder and by Centurian Bert Byshe the members stood while the hymn "Nearer My God to Three" was played softly on the piano. 4. Gilbert Carson Jr.Born 23 Sep 1872 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, died 21 Mar 1877 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, 4 years 5. John CarsonBorn Mar 1874 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, died 16 Sep 1874, under 1 year old |