William Carlton (abt. 1807 - 1875)

Born about Oct 1807 in Sampson, North Carolina, United States

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Died 16 Dec 1875 at about age 68 in Fort Green, DeSoto, Florida, United States

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Biography

William Carlton, a pioneer settler of Fort Green, Florida, was a cattleman and devout member of the Methodist Church. William Carlton was born in October of 1807 in Sampson County, North Carolina. With his parents John Carlton and Nancy Ann (Alderman), William moved in the early 1820s to Georgia, settling in Bulloch County, then in 1825 removing to Thomas County, Georgia.

On December 24, 1829, William married Harriet Hendry, born March 28, 1812, in Liberty County, Georgia, daughter of William Hendry and Nancy McFail Hendry. The family lived in Lowndes or Thomas Counties until the late 1840s when they moved to Madison County, Florida. By 1852 they had resettled at Fort McCoy, Marion County, Florida. Around 1870 they removed to Fort Green, Florida in Manatee County (now Hardee County). Manatee records of that time show that William was taxed on 750 head of cattle in 1871-1873.

William and Harriet were devout members of the Methodist Church. William Carlton died December 16, 1875. Harriet Hendry died May 23, 1898. They are buried in Fort Green Methodist Cemetery.

An obituary of William Carlton which appeared in the Southern Christian Advocate of Macon, Georgia of March 29, 1876, testified of William’s faith:

“William Carlton, son of John and Nancy Carlton, and husband of Harriet Carlton, whose maiden name was Hendry, was born in North Carolina in 1807 and died at Fort Green, Manatee County, Florida on December 16, 1875. He joined the Methodist Church in his youth and lived an exemplary life until his death. He was a great sufferer for several months before his death. During his affliction he said that though he was not afraid to die, yet the evidence of his acceptance with God was not so bright as he desired. But when death came, it found him with the wedding garment on. Some two hours before his spirit passed away, he exclaimed several times, “O my Saviour, my blessed Saviour!” And just before he died, he looked up and pointed his finger as though he saw the angel band waiting to escort him to the mansions of bliss. His sister, who was standing by, said to him, “If you cannot speak, and all is well, raise your hand.” He raised his hand and repeated three times, “All is well.” Brother Carlton was a good man, a kind husband, an affectionate father, a good citizen. His warfare is over, his labors are accomplished, and he has entered into rest.”

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 17 December 2020), memorial page for William Carlton (1807–16 Dec 1875), Find a Grave Memorial no. 17996704, citing Fort Green Methodist Church Cemetery, Fort Green, Hardee County, Florida, USA ; Maintained by Jennifer Workman (contributor 46606555) .
• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFH6-Q4Z : 20 December 2020), William Carlton, Madison, Madison, Florida, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6C9-6X7 : 18 February 2021), William Carlton, 1860.
• "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNZN-DJP : 28 May 2021), William Carlton, 1870.

Acknowledgments

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