Claud Carpenter Dies Last Night

Claud C. Carpenter died at 11:45 o'clock last night at the home of his sister, Mrs. Walter Crosnoe, 1009 Vaught street. His age was 74 years, three months and seven days.

Mr. Carpenter was a retired farmer.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p. m. at Myers Chapel, with Dr. R. B. Guthrie officiating, and burial will be in Bethel Memorial cemetery. The body will remain at Myers Chapel.

Mr. Carpenter was born October 26, 1874 in Jefferson county, the son of Isaac D. and Laura (Elliot) Carpenter.

He was married to Josie Bertram, who preceded him in death in February, 1941.

He was a member of the Methodist church.

Surviving are a step-son, Carl Bertram of Mt. Vernon; a brother, Walter Carpenter of Fairflower, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs. Walter Crosnoe of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. O. G. Berry of Decatur.

Note: * Related Information from submitter:

Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947:
Name: Josie Carpenter
Event Date: 01 Dec 1939
Event Place: Johnston City, Williamson, Illinois
Gender: Female Age: 61
Birth Year (Estimated): 1878
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1878
Birthplace: Lebinon, Ill
Father's Name: Eli... Mcdonald
Father's Birthplace: Ills
Mother's Name: Maggie Scott
Mother's Birthplace: Ills
Occupation: Housewife
Residence Place: Johnston City, Wm, Ill
Spouse's Name: C. C. Carpenter
Burial Date: 03 Dec 1939
Burial Place: Mt Vernan, Jefferson, Ill
Cemetery: Bethel Memorial Park
Digital Folder Number: 4008537, Image Number: 742,
GS Film number: 1831674, Reference ID: 46175

Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
BARTRAM, FRED MCDONALD, JOSIE 1894-07-11 00002803 ST. CLAIR

Source: Mt. Vernon Register-News
Date: Friday, February 4, 1949
Submitted by: Robert W. Loman