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MarkM2448 — 2012-04-08 20:25:30Z

James was listed as the father of John A (b. 1836 NY) in the US biographical dictionary, Ackley Iowa. They originated from Illinois, and before that New York etc.

John A listed his mother as from Van Damiens Island Tasmania. In another census he is listed as mulatto. Possible aboriginal connections, but then again later in life he listed his mother as "Tasmanian English", and the father from Rhode Island whom I presume to be James Carton who settled Ottawa Illinois. Any information on this family from any books? Thanks!

Mark

Michael Carton

ynotw403 — 2011-08-25 15:37:36Z

My neigbour is Michael Carton, born in "Royal Oak Road", Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow, Ireland, abt.1928.
His father's name was also Michael and his mother name was Ellen Dwyer.His father married again, (wife's name unknown), when Ellen died.
His Grandfather, also Michael, had a Blacksmiths Foundary in "Bachelors Walk", Bagenlastown, and was a popular figure in the local society.
Any information with regards to Michael's ancesters would be very welcome.
Tony W.

Re: Charlotte Carton

shortround92 — 2011-07-02 21:08:32Z

also researching this family charlotte was my many greats,unsure of how many at the moment,back grandmother,would love to trade information

Patricia Carton Burris (1932 - 2011)

Lace_Lynch — 2011-05-22 11:09:51Z

Patricia Burris (1932 - 2011)
Patricia Carton Burris

Zanesville: Patricia Carton Burris, 490 Longview Rd., Zanesville, Ohio died Wednesday, May 18 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus Ohio. She was 78.

Pat was born and raised in Coshocton, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas and Irene Carton.

She attended the Ladywood School in Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Coshocton. She also attended the University of Wisconsin and the Ohio State University.

At the University of Wisconsin, she met her husband, Keith C. ("K.C.") Burris, who preceded her in death.
After their marriage, in 1953, they resided in Washington D.C. where K.C. served in the United States Navy and Pat worked at the United States Department of Justice.
After their service, the couple settled in Coshocton, Ohio where they raised six children -- Keith, Margaret, Susan, John, Mary and Anne -- and K.C. succeeded Thomas Carton as manager of Thomas Carton and Sons.

K.C. and Pat Burris were active in the civic life of Coshocton, serving on the American Cancer Crusade for several years and helping to found the Interracial Council. They were long-time parishioners and contributors to Sacred Heart Church. Pat was the founder, and for some years the director, of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine at Sacred Heart. In recent years she was a volunteer teacher's aide at St. Thomas Aquinas School, in Zanesville.

Pat was also, for many years, an agent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

Pat was a lifelong member of the Democratic Party and the Humane Society of the United States. She is survived by her children and eight grandchildren as well as seven cats and two dogs, to whom she was devoted.

A Christian Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 10 at St. Ann's Church, Dresden, Ohio to be followed by a reception at the Coshocton Town and Country Club. All friends of K.C. and Pat Burris are welcome at both.

Memorial contributions may be made in Pat's name to the Muskingum County Animal Shelter Society, 1430 Newark Road, Zanesville, OH 43701. To sign the online guest book please visit www.hillishardwickfh.com

Re: Carton Family Stories

cartondave — 2011-02-23 04:58:07Z

This is David Emerson Carton. John Emerson was my Grandfather. Jack is my Uncle and Ted is my Dad. You are my cousin's son. I too have heard the Staten Island stories. The only info I heard was that at one time someone made an attempt to gather up all the names of Christina Marlatt's descendants for a lawsuit. As they would be heirs.

I would be interested to know about the Emerson middle name as much as anybody since I share it. I do not believe there is a direct connection.

Re: carton's of toronto

tishgeehan1 — 2011-02-20 23:03:16Z

Yes I have a Marlatte's/Carton folder. This folder was put together between 1970-1980. We did pursue a genealogist who was familiar with County Meath, IR.
They were not able to find any relevant records for Michael Mathew Carton ancestors in the historic records. If Major MM Carton was a member of the Irish police prior to 1835/36, he would probably have joined the very earliest from of the Irish Constabulary - the Peace Preservation Force. (PPF)was established in IR in 1816, and it drew its members from the ranks of soldiers demobilised from the British army. MM's rank would seem to substantiate that this may indeed have been his background. By a process of deductive reasoning, if we are correct, and our Carton ancestors lived in County Meath in the 1820,30, and early 40's, then they almost certainly lived in the civil parish of Kilsharvan. There are no census fragments for this parish. This genealogist did recommend, if we wanted to pursue further, that we contact a genealogist in England who was familiar with the service records of ranks of soldiers. We have not pursued.
I'm overwhelmed with your info on Ann McLelland and her family. If you have anymore info about William and Lady Douglas I sure would like to know more. Thank you so much.
Are you related to Irene Ketelsen? She has the 1970-80's info on the Cartons and I think the Marlatte's.
Email me tishgeehan@q.com and I can tell you more.
Tish

Re: carton's of toronto

firedancer911 — 2011-02-20 21:26:59Z

Hi, my name is Sandy....I live in Ontario
My greatgrandmother is Christina Amelia Carton 1857-1936 married to William Cusick...her father Charles Carton 1832-1923 married to Christine Jones Marlatt
then Michael Matthew Carton 1802-1854
married to Anne McLelland.....anne is the grandaughter of William & Lady Douglas of France who came to Ireland in 1690 with King James
I would like to ask where you can get the folder on the Marlatts and Cartons and did you find out any more info from your geneologist on the family.
I think that I have the info that you have as far as Michael Matthew but I am looking for more.
Would be interested to hear more if you have any...all the best to you and yours, Sandy

Re: carton's of toronto

tishgeehan1 — 2011-02-20 20:37:33Z

Barbara,how wonderful to hear from you. A year ago I e-mailed you. Justin said something about your changing computers. Yesterday, I e-mailed Justin to get your Dad's phone #.
I met Bob and Jean several years ago at a Myrtle Standley- Carton family reunion at Cottage Grove.
I was hoping Bob could tell me why MO & Jennie and the kids moved to Central Point around 1912. Maybe you could get the info for me and let me know. I do have a photo of the farm.
I asked Justin to provide copies of the family history I had gathered up...as it was getting very costly to mail out to all the cousins. I thought if he could be the person for his family members to contact for copies that would have been very helpful for me. Email me for further details on family copy he has. Otherwise I will send you a copy. I'm in the process of pulling the remaining Belford-Carton history together. Do Email me, I would like to hear from you.
tishgeehan@q.com

Re: carton's of toronto

carewells1 — 2011-02-20 19:55:26Z

Hi Tish - Here is another Carton relative. I'm one of 6 children born to Robert William Carton & Mary Imajean Martin-Carton. I too only know back to Major Michael Mathew Carton, County of Meath, Ireland m. Anne McLennand.Son Charles Michael Carton m. Christina Jonas Marlott-Shook, Mathew Ostrander Carton M. Jennie May Belford, children Martha Orean Carton (my mother called her Aunt Orean), Christine Carton b 9/24/1894 d. 2/1895, William Albert Carton, John Emerson Carton m. Margerth Davis (divorced) 2nd wife Alice Cleone Keene-Carton.Children Jack E. Carton, Elnora May Carton-Lamb, Robert William Carton (my father) and Ted Belford Carton. My parents Robert William and Mary Imajean (Jean) had 6 children. Robert Gary Carton, Valerie Lynn Carton-Means, Bonnie Lee Carton-Estill, Karen Cleone Carton-White, John Ausbon Carton, Barbara Jean Carton-Wells (me). I have 3 children. I would love to hear anything that you come up with. I received a copy of a hand typed geneology from Malcom (Mac) Carton in 1999. This info was gathered 1978 & 1980. There probably isn't anything new to this other than where I fit in. Would love to hear from you. My grandfather John E. Carton had a falling out with his brother Albert Carton after their father died and John left the Seattle area and lived in California before settling in Medford, Oregon. I grew up in Grants Pass just 5 miles South of Medford. The duplex ranch house still sits on Carton Way. Grandfather donated the land for airport in Medford and they built the roads. We have pictures and lived there a short time when I started school.I can send you a copy of what I have if you care to have it. You may already since you are from the Washington area and I understand there used to be Carton Reunions that we never knew about until a few years back.

Re: carton family ottawa illinois

rmh53 — 2010-09-27 06:20:10Z

David

What type of information were you looking for? Thomas was my great grandfather's brother. Please contact me direct on rmh_53@yahoo.com.au

Do you live in Australia?

Roseanne

Re: carton family ottawa illinois

DFreeman5660 — 2010-09-27 05:17:23Z

I am researching the families of Oxley Island, Australia and would be most appreciative if you could share something of this family.
Thomas Smailles/Smails/Smaills m.7 Sep 1857 Oxley island Sarah Cox and they had six children I know of.
David

Re: Carton family Termofechin/US

anandi1 — 2010-08-29 18:46:38Z

Hi Jean

I've just found your reply. Thank you. I'll see if I can find the book and will contact you back.

Anna Thomas :)

Re: Carton family Termofechin/US

anandi1 — 2010-08-29 18:42:55Z

I would appreciate any information you can give me. My connection is with Mary Carton from Termonfeckin who married Francis Byrne. Their daughter, Anna Elizabeth who was born in Bray is my grandmother. Anna Elizabeth married Frederick Gordon Brown from Brixham in Devon and their daughter, Marie Patricia, was my mother.

I have always known of the American connection as my grandmother used to get parcels from the US and some of the contents have filtered down to us. This is the limit of my knowledge.

If you wish to contact me off this thread, my email address is anna@gingerpaw.co.uk

Re: Carton family Termofechin/US

johntoonarmy — 2010-08-29 18:16:46Z

i can help you out jus email

Re: Carton from Drogheda

tishgeehan1 — 2010-02-22 23:46:39Z

I have a gr-gr-gr-grandfather, Michael Mathew Carton.
He left Ireland in 1846. Is there a possability your
Michael Carton is related? Maybe a nephew?
Our Michael Mathew was born in the county of Meath.
We have hired a genealogy service to find MM Carton.
They are now looking into the Drogheda area.
Did your Michael Carton give any of his children given names like William, Joseph, Thomas, Margaret, Charles
John, or Mathew?
Our Michael Mathew Carton was a Major of Constabulary Force in the County of Meath, Ireland for 20 years.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Tish Geehan, Bellingham, WA
tishgeehan @q.com

Rachael Carton of NJ

ChristineMarro23 — 2009-09-27 05:03:40Z

I'm looking for any information/family connections on a Rachael Carton. She was born in NJ, possibly Sept 4, 1856. Her parents according to a census were born in Ireland. I can't find her in NJ, only in Philadelphia, when she was married to John D. Reed (married on 3/1/1875). She died in Philadelphia, at Jefferson Hospital 3/21/1901. Her parents are not listed on the death certificate. She and Reed had 7 known children. Not sure if this might be my Rachael, but I did find a 1870 census with a Rachel and Sarah Carton living with a family named Saville in Philadelphia. Only states parents are foreign born, but has her age at 17, which birth year would be 1854, not 1856.

Re: carton family ottawa illinois

rmh53 — 2009-09-09 03:39:07Z

Jean, I have sent you two e-mails to the e-mail address you showed on your previous posting. Please repy to one of them and I will forward further information on the Smails family.

Roseanne

Re: carton family ottawa illinois

meanmarie — 2009-09-08 17:22:53Z

I am a great granddaughter of James Joseph Carton and Georgina Smailes. They emigrated to the US in 1899 via Sanfrancisco and lived in St. Louis, Misssouri.
I was quite shocked to see a posting about my great grandparents.

I was actually looking at the message boards to find a place to inquire about the book “The Cartons of Ellenfield, 1826-1861: The Story of Ellen & James Carton and Their Family in County Dublin, Ireland, and Ottowa, Illinois” by Steven Carton Swett. Do you know anything about this book.

Jean Brewer
St. Louis, Missouri USA

PS thought I replyed to this posting yesterday but don't see it here so here it is again.

Re: Carton family Termofechin/US

meanmarie — 2009-09-07 15:53:51Z

Just found out about a book but can't locate it.

Title: "The Cartons of Ellenfield, 1826-1861: The Story of Ellen & James Carton and Their Family in County Dublin, Ireland, and Ottawa, Illinois"

Author: Steven C. Swett

If you have any luck could you let me know
Jean Brewer
JBrewer220@aol.com

Re: Carton Name

margaretcarroll918 — 2009-06-21 08:56:07Z

hi there I am researching Carton also and I also believe they came from France. Hubby great great was named Relph not Ralph I found his death as 1875 in Brockagh Wicklow as a ex miner.
Catherine his daughter came to nz the mother's name was Mary Fegan or Fagan not sure which.

Re: Thomas Carton married Mary Burn/Burns/Byrne/Byrnes

JeanClem2 — 2009-05-26 16:49:57Z

Hi Tish,

Sorry for the delay, but was checking with another cousin. She has nor do I have anything on a Michael Mathew Carton.

Good luck.

Jean

Re: carton's of toronto

tishgeehan1 — 2009-05-06 19:52:42Z

I can't believe it. You're not a distant cousin, more like a 2nd cousin. Yes, I definately remember Joyce. When I'm doing Carton-Belford genealogy Joyce is always in my thoughts.
I will let you know how things are progressing with the Cartons.
Reg. the Belfords, I'm finding their name in County Wexford.
At this point I'm not sure if this is our direct family line.
Reg.William Mnotie Belford, I often wondered which family side the name Mnotie came from. I think this name is another spelling of Mcnulty.
I have some things to share with you reg. Marlatt family.
Tish Geehan
tishgeehan@q.com

Re: Thomas Carton married Mary Burn/Burns/Byrne/Byrnes

tishgeehan1 — 2009-05-06 19:03:12Z

Jean, Unfortunately,I don't know anything abou Thomas Carton, however, I have to ask you if you know if Thomas Carton, whom you say lived in Wexford-IReland, had a brother by the name Michael Mathew Carton? Do you know which county in Ireland Thomas was born?
Tish Geehan
tishgeehan@q.com

Re: carton's of toronto

RayannaHunter — 2009-05-06 18:36:17Z

Michael Mathew Carton Major to Charles Michael Carton to Mathew Ostrander Carton to Martha Orean Carton to my grandfather Carton Fremont Taylor. You may have met my mother Joyce Madele Taylor. She was an avid genealogist who spent many of her last years immersed in our family history. Thankfully, she kept fairly complete records, but as I'm just beggining to learn how to do research, it will take me quite soem time to be able to fill her shoes.
If you have any luck finding more about this famly, I would love to hear how as well. I have several families coming out of Ireland and the information on them stops about this same generation. Thanks for your time and intrest.

Re: carton's of toronto

tishgeehan1 — 2009-05-05 16:04:05Z

At this time, my cousins and I are hoping to find Michael Mathew Carton through a genealogy service. Hopefully they will be able to find a source to start with. According to our Carton family history, Our Michael Mathew was a Major in the (Royal) Constabulary Force in County Meath, Ireland. Hopefully, by starting with J Herlihy's book--Royal Irish Constabulary, some sort of information on MM Carton will be found. That would be a start.
Back in the 1800's where records were kept, the building burned down. Then, in 1920 they decided "old records." didn't need to be kept. I assume you are a distant cousin, who was your Carton ancestor?

Re: carton's of toronto

RayannaHunter — 2009-04-30 03:10:30Z

Have you had any luck researching this family? (Major Michael Carton and his wife Anne McLennand and six children set sail in 1846.) I recently inherited the family research from my mom and noticed that this is where our history ends for our Carton family. Any info you can pass on would be wonderful. Thank.

Re: carton's of toronto

tishgeehan1 — 2009-03-01 23:15:18Z

Jason, a year later, here I am.
Do you have the Carton history book and the Marlattfamily history book? Actually, these are not books, but an accumulation of family names, location and information, bound together in a folder.
Your grandfather John, is he the brother of William Albert and Orean Carton/Taylor?
Reg. stories, sad to say-- most of them are not true.
My cousins and I contacted an genealogy researcher and are in the process of getting another one for Meath County, Ireland. To our surprise we think our Cartons are French Huguenonts.
I'm living in bellingham, WA. If you need to get ahold of me.

Re: Thomas Carton married Mary Burn/Burns/Byrne/Byrnes

Maureyn79 — 2008-10-20 08:04:59Z

A quick update as I had more I hadn't looked at re Carton/Burns. Yes, its Thomas & Mary Burns, parents of Mary
b.c.Co. Wexford m.Kilrush 1838 Martin Roche. Then follow the details I already gave you. The ship etc.
The 1840 Griffith Valuation, Barony of Scarawalsh, Union of Eniscorthy, Parish of Kilrush, Ballam. Ord. Map S.10 records Thos. Carton rented house and land there. As you can see if you can pinpoint exactly where in Wexford it helps. Your reference re marriage of Thos. and Mary elswhere still makes sense.I researched this personally in Melbourne State Library Griff. records,so lots of valid info here. Sounds like the same family. Note your email address but just responding here as it is convenient right now.

Re: Thomas Carton married Mary Burn/Burns/Byrne/Byrnes

JeanClem2 — 2008-10-19 22:46:36Z

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we were connected. I don't have much for Thomas and Mary. Not really sure how she spelled her maiden name.

You can connect with me at jclemons@a-znet.com for further discussions.

Re: Thomas Carton married Mary Burn/Burns/Byrne/Byrnes

Maureyn79 — 2008-10-19 06:31:00Z

Possible connection to your Carton/Burns. My greatgrandparents Martin Roche 22 and Mary Carton 20 left Parish of Kilrush, Wexford for Aus. 1939. Another passenger on the Liverpool was a Biddy Carton aged 16, maybe a sister. Mary's parents were ...Carton/Mary Burns. Incidentally Martin Roche's mother was a Mary Cartin. The Roche, Roach and Carton,Cartin names abound!

Re: Mary Ellen Carton. Patrick and Elizabeth Carton Gorey, Wexford

JeanClem2 — 2008-09-27 19:39:09Z

Hi,

I, too, have Carton's in the family. My dates are earlier than yours, but possibly you have info or are related. Am looking for brothers and sisters of Rosanna Carton. Her parents were Thomas Carton and Mary Burns/Byrnes. Rosanna married Thomas Ward.

Any info you may have will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and trouble.

Jean

Re: JOHN J. CARTON b.1856 MI s/o JOHN & ANN (McGUIRE) CARTON IRELAND,NY,MI bio.

jcarton11 — 2008-09-22 04:14:06Z

Hi Colleen

Thanks for the reply and sorry it took so long to get back to you. John's father was Charles Michael Carton and his father before that was Michael Carton. If you don't mind could you contact me at jcarton1@gmail.com and we can go from there?

Thanks

Justin Carton

Thomas Carton married Mary Burn/Burns/Byrne/Byrnes

JeanClem2 — 2008-07-02 18:43:38Z

Hi All,

Am looking for the children of Thomas Carton and Mary Burn/Burns/Byrne/Byrnes. I know they had one daughter Rosanna, b abt 1834. Believe Rosanna married Thomas Ward possibly in Gorey, Wexford, Ireland. Probably 1860 to 1862. Thomas & Rosanna had 3 or 4 children born in Gorey, Wexford, Ireland. Thomas' parents names were Michael Ward and Elizabeth Tobin. Possibly Michael and Elizabeth also from Gorey.

Any information from anyone, researching these names, will be gratefully appreciated.

Thank you for your time and trouble.

Jean

Re: JOHN J. CARTON b.1856 MI s/o JOHN & ANN (McGUIRE) CARTON IRELAND,NY,MI bio.

colleenhar — 2008-06-29 13:36:28Z

Justin,
I couldn't get that information on the link you put in. Who was John Emerson's father or grandfather? Where were they living? I also need some dates.
On the 1870 census for Mochigan these relatives were living in Michigan. I don't know if they are your relatives.
1870
Gordon Carlton HILLSDALE Cambria 673 Page 234
Wm L Carlton HILLSDALE Hillsdale Ward 3 673 Page 340
James Carlton HILLSDALE Somerset 673 Page 516R
John Carlton HILLSDALE Somerset 673 Page 509
William Carlton HILLSDALE Somerset 673 Page 506R

1870
John Carlton 50 works on farm b. Ireland
Ann 45 keeps house b. Ireland
Henry 11 in school b. MI

Willaim 22 works on farm b. MI

James 17 works on farm b. NY

William L. 24 printer b. MI

1880
Wm. W. CARLTON Self M Male W 33 N.Y. Trackhand On R.R. father b.IRELAND mother b. IRELAND
Eleanor V. CARLTON Wife M Female W 30 MICH. Keeping House father b. MASS. mother b. N. Y.
Earle CARLTON Son S Male W 5M MICH. N. Y. MICH.
Rollin STARR Other S Male W 18 MICH. Laborer PENN. N. Y.

Census Place Somerset, Hillsdale, Michigan

I'll try and help if I have more information.
Colleen

Re: JOHN J. CARTON b.1856 MI s/o JOHN & ANN (McGUIRE) CARTON IRELAND,NY,MI bio.

jcarton11 — 2008-06-28 07:48:03Z

HI Colleen do you know if this John was related to John Emerson Carton? Here is the only info I know about John: http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/search/frameset_search.asp?P...

According to Family Search.com we had some relatives that moved down to California but I know absolutly nothing about them except for a name.

Thanks

Justin Carton

Re: carton's of toronto

jcarton11 — 2008-06-28 07:42:08Z

Hi Tish my name is Justin Carton. Congrats you finally found a long lost relative. I noticed that we have the common ancestor of Michael Carton and Anne McLennand. My particular branch of the Family Stems from Michael > Charles > Mathew Ostrander Carton > John Emerson Carton > Jack Emerson Carton > Jan Carton > Myself Justin Carton. Family Search.org gets a bit scarce after John aka my Great Grandpa. If you would like a bit of the family history for this branch of your relatives let me know and I'll try and send you what I have. Nice meeting with you :).

Carton Family Stories

jcarton11 — 2008-06-28 07:35:59Z

Hi, there have been stories in my family for generations and I was looking for some help separating the fact from fiction. One story is that we are related to the famous poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. I've never found a connection between his family and ours, so it would be fun to finally nail down the connection. Also there is a rumor that Christina Jones Marlatt stood to gain a deed that would give her the entirety of Staten Island. However, I have yet to actually see the dead, or see in the historical records of Staten Island about this. Any help on clearing up these stories would be great. Also on family research.org there are some serious holes in my Carton family history. If anyone could provide me with some family tree info that would be great. A quick break of my family history is as follows:

Michael Carton > Charles Michael Carton > Mathew Ostrander Carton > John Emerson Carton > Jack Emerson Carton > Jan Carton > Justin Carton (Me).

Thanks

Justin Carton

Re: carton family ottawa illinois

rmh53 — 2007-11-17 11:00:00Z

Any relation to James Joseph Carton who married Georgina Smails in Australia in 1885 then went to live in America?

Re: Photo Elizabeth Daly Carton of MI late 1800s

UDELLMS — 2007-09-09 18:54:10Z

I would like to obtain a copy of the photo if possible.

Re: MARGARET CARTON BORN RAMSFORT GOREY COUNTY OF WESFORD IRELAND DAUGHTER OF LUKE CARTON

2006-10-01 14:32:48Z

Helen,

I have a James Carton b. Gorey, Wexford, Ireland 1787 m. Mary Doran b. 1785 Camolin, Wexford, Ireland. They left for America and settled in St. Lawrence, NY abt. 1816. Could have been a brother or cousin to your Luke. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Darlene

Re: carton family ottawa illinois

ajcarton — 2006-08-11 22:27:22Z

I may be able to help you.

Richard Carton

Carton family

mickcarton — 2006-07-16 19:14:13Z

Hi all American Cartons from a Wexford Carton
The following brief history (as far as I know it) may be of help.
As you may know the English ruled Ireland during the 1800's. Land Lords used forced emigration as a means of reducing the number of tenants on their Estates.Most emigrant ships sailed from Ireland (and England at times )to Canada. While many settled in Canada large numbers moved into the U.S. in due course. The Famine years(1840's) saw a huge increase in emigrationto both Canada and the U.S. Conditions were so bad and deaths so numerious that the Ships were called "Coffin Ships"
One of the most interesting events relates to a Roman Catholic Priest(Fr Thomas Hore)who led a group of people from the Wexford/Wicklow border areas to the U.S. in 1850 Fr Hore had already ministered in Richmond Verginia from 1820 to 1827. He became friendly with Bishop Byrne of Little Rock Arkansas who invited him and his parishoners to settle in his Diocese. Fr Hore accepted the invitation feeling that it would be better for the people to move to America rather than die from statvation.
The journey took them from Ireland to Liverpool to New Orleans. They sailed in three Ships Ticonderoga, Loondianah,and Chasca.Some 400 families made the journey in cluding Cartons,Halls,Dorans,and Hamiltons. Some remained in New Orleans others went to Littlerock,and Fort Smith.A number of families settled to St Louis,while more went to Iowa where the town of "Wexford" was established.
One other group from Wexford settled in Refio Texas in 1830 Not sure if Cartons were among them.
Carton is a derivative of the name MacCartain(the Gaelic Version)originaly from the Northern Counties. It is likely that they came to Wexford as part of the Melisha sent to quell the Wexford uprising of 1798.
I am not sure if my own branch of the family has any connection with those that emigrated to the U.S. I do intend however to do more research in this regard.
Mick Carton

Carten/Carton Etc Spelling

mickcarton — 2006-07-16 19:14:13Z

Hi Jim
The Irish language was used by most people in Ireland in the last Centuary. When the families emigrated to Canada and the U.S. the name MacArtain (direct translation in English is Carton )was often written down as Carten, Cartain, Cartin, and sometimes Carton. Pronounceation and local dialects would have accounted for most of these changes. However, it is also likely that the Irish themselves were not sure of the "written" English version of the name either.
Please see my other contribution on the Message Board re Wexford Group to St Louis etc in 1850
Many other Emigrents left Wexford in the 1800's. Most of them would have gone to Canada in the first instance and no doubt some settled in Quebec. Some of course subsequently crossed over into the U.S.
More information on Irish Names can be got on www.scripts.ireland.com/ancestor/magazine/surnameshtml and irishroots.net
Hope this is some help.
regards Mick

MARGARET CARTON BORN RAMSFORT GOREY COUNTY OF WESFORD IRELAND DAUGHTER OF LUKE CARTON

hmkennedy191919 — 2006-07-08 08:37:19Z

I have just found a letter written by my grandfather in 1927 explaining about the Chidgey family to his son Harry ,thought you may be interested.

“George John Chidgey came to the colony with his brother Joseph. They arrive out in the year 1832. May 3rd on the Barque Sir William Wallace (Carter Captain) of 262 tons region. They were born at Kent England. George (Father) married Margaret (Mother) Carton, who was born at Ramsfort, Gorey. Country of Wexford Ireland daughter of Luke Carton who was Sargeant (whether of police or army I cannot find out). Father was born in 1815 died 1891.

He was a grand nephew of Francis Grose, who was born at Croydon Crooks,in Surrey, educated for the Military Service ……………..His father was Francis Grose, an Artist and Antiquary, a great acquaintance of Bobby Burns.

N.D. Stanhouse one of fathers most intimate friend,.and also one of the leading scholars of NSW researched for Dad’s antecedents. It said that the first Chidgey that came to England was an officer in the Army of William the Conqueror when whey invaded England, so I suppose we sprang originally from the French.

P.N George & Joseph Chitty – an error

ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFUL
HELEN KENNEDY
eyeken@bigpond.net.au

Carton/Carroll

2006-06-06 07:36:21Z

Thank you for putting me right Cara I think you are right John Carroll was an iron ore miner in Whitehaven England. i would be greatly interested in your Tim and Rose Carroll though could be my connection. Margaret

carton family ottawa illinois

2006-02-19 00:47:35Z

descendants of original irisih carton farming family which emigrated to ottawa illinois in 1800s?

James Carton

rubyknows — 2005-11-13 05:04:55Z

Terry, I am interested to know if your dad has any info on a Eugene Carten, emigrated to America, from Ireland, with wife and children 1849-1853. His wife was Julia Kenny Carten. Eugene died during the voyage and was buried at sea. I have found several of my ancestors with the name spelled Carton, although we always spelled it Carten. I have no dates on Eugene, but his wife Julia was born 1798, Ireland. All children born Ireland, Thomas 1826, James 1834, John 1840, Bridget 1846. These are the children I have confirmed to be their children. There are others, David, William, Julia, Richard, Edward, that I have not confirmed as yet. I am a direct descendent of James. Any info or insight you can add, please email me at fucowy@swbell.net

Thanks Sue Hamilton

James Carton

rubyknows — 2005-11-13 05:04:55Z

Sorry, but my Bridget Carten was born in 1846. She was married to James Hall in St. Louis, Mo. I don't know if they were from Wexford. My James and Bridget arrived about 1850, and settled in St. Louis, Mo.

James Carton

rubyknows — 2005-11-13 05:04:55Z

Anne, email me at fucowy@swbell.net. I have found a site that will give you some info on James and Bridget.

Sue Hamilton

Hiram Carton

rubyknows — 2005-11-13 05:04:55Z

I am looking for a connection to St. Joseph, Mo. and a John Cartin. Is Barry County close to St. Joe? John Cartin was a boiler maker, listed in the 1890 St. Joe, Mo. City Directory. There were other Cartons in Mo., i.e. Dennis, James. Do you know anything about Hiram Carton? I believe the rest of the family was living in St. Louis. Please email me at fucowy@swbell.net for more info. Thanks Sue Hamilton