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- Phoebe Isabel[le] MAXSON, the oldest daughter of Nathan
and Susan WELLS
- MAXSON, was born in Alfred Center, now Alfred, Allegany
County, New York, October 3, 1845.
- Her parents were among the early settlers in southern Wisconsin,
coming to Rock
- County when Phoebe was about five years old. They located
in the western part of Milton township on what is now known as
the Alexander PAUL estate.
- In 1860 Phoebe entered Milton Academy and continued her studies
in the institution
- for several years. Milton Academy and College have always
been very near to her interests and have had her loyal support.
This was especially shown in her efforts in behalf of Whitford
Memorial Hall.
- While she was in her girlhood she made a public profession
of faith in Christ and
- entered upon an active christian life. She was baptized by
Rev. Varnum HULL and united with the Seventh Day Baptist
church of Milton, in whose fellowship she remained up to the
time of her death.
- On October 17, 1863, she was married to Joseph G. CARR,
of Milton. The happy
- young couple began their home making on a farm familiarly
known as Oaklawn and widely and intimately known as the home
of the kindly welcome and gracious hospitality. Five children
were born into this home, Fred M., of Milton Junction, Anna (Mrs.
J. R. HINMAN) Milton, Joseph L., Kingfisher, Okla., Alice
(Mrs. F. H. CAMPBELL) of Milton, and Maud E., who died
in infancy.
- Twenty years ago Mr. and Mrs. CARR moved to Milton
village. On March 11,
- 1915, Mr. CARR, after a brief illness, passed away.
- Mrs. CARR always showed a deep interest in the religious,
educational, cultural and
- civic affairs of Milton. She was a prime mover in the organization
of the Village Improvement Club that exists and works for a more
beautiful and attractive village. She was passionately fond of
flowers and was interested in beautifying our school grounds
and other public places. She was an active member of the Kink's
daughters and of the church Circle number two.
- A few days ago she was taken suddenly and critically ill
and was removed to Mercy
- Hospital, Janesville, where she underwent an operation. She
died Tuesday morning, September 12, in her seventy-seventh year.
Besides her children she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary BURDICK,
of Chicago, ten grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
- Farewell services were held at her home on Thursday afternoon,
September 14,
- conducted by her pastor, Rev. Henry N. Jordan. Sons and grandsons
carried her remains to rest in the Milton cemetery. A ladies
quartet sang "Abide With Me" and "Lead Kindly
Light." The floral offerings were very beautiful.
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- Courtesy of Jon Saunders
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