Carre

Nicholas  Carre and Catharine Girard Carre
Oakwood Cemetery, Somers Township, Kenosha County
 

1860 U.S. Federal Census, Somers Township, Kenosha County
Nicholas Carre, age 71, born about 1798, Isle of Guernsey
Catherine Carre, age 70, born 1798, Isle of Guernsey
William Carre, born 1846, Isle of Guernsey

1880 U.S. Federal Census, City of Racine, Wisconsin
William Carre, born 1846
Carrie Carre, spouse, born 1849, Minnesota (her father birthplace Vermont, her mother Mass.)
Arthur Carre, son, born 1879, Wisconsin
Eliza Carre, mother, born 1823, widow
Catherine, grandmother, born 1799

1900 U.S. Federal Census, City of Racine, Wisconsin
William and Carrie married 1877
William, head of household
Carrie (Carrie Estella Leach), spouse
Arthur, son
Lila A. Carre, born January 1881, Wisconsin
Wilma E., born August 1886, Racine
George W. Leach (brother-in-law)

Carre "In the News"

"William Carre received a free stone peach from his daughter, Mrs. Maybree, of Frisco, Cal. that measures ten inches in circumference.  Mr. Carre recently returned from an extended visit with his daughter and states that this peach is quite small in comparison to some grown in the Golden state."
(Source:  Racine Journal Aug. 9, 1910)

"Mrs. Mary Carre Ozanne, with one exception the oldest resident of the Town of Somers, died of acute bronchitis Thursday, October 11, 1906, aged 87 years, 8 months, and 23 days.
She had been failing for some time and her demise would have occurred in a short time from infirmities due to old age, if the illness of which she died had not hastened her departure.
Mrs. Ozanne was born in the Island of Guernsey, January 18, 1819 and was united in marriage to James Ozanne in May 1847.  In June 1850 they sailed for America, landing in Racine and moving immediately to the farm in Somers, already purchased, and upon which they spent the remainder of their lives.  Mr. Ozanne having departed this life December 11, 1872.
Four children were born to them, all of whom survive: E.G. Ozanne, Emma Ozanne and Mrs. Helena Hitler of Somers and A.Z. Ozanne of Tempe, Arizona, also six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one brother, Daniel Carre of Beatrice, Nebraska.
(Source:  Racine Journal Oct. 19, 1906)

Daniel Carre
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"Mrs. Carrie Carre, beloved wife of William Carre, died this morning at 9:30 o'clock at her home 1122 Eighth Street, of heart trouble, aged 48 years.  Deceased was born in Excelsior, Minnesota but came to Racine when a child one year old and resided here ever since.  In 1876 she was united in marriage to William Carre.  She was well and favorably known throughout the city as a good Christian woman.  Besides her husband three survive to mourn her demise two daughters and one sons.  The funeral will take place from the house."
(Source:  Racine Journal April 15, 1907)

"Willie, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carre, died this morning at 7:30 at their home, 1311 N. Chatham Street, Racine, of scarlet fever after a brief illness, aged 3 years, 3 months, and 19 days.  Two other children are sick with the same disease.  Mr. and Mrs. Carre have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction for it would seem that they were bearing more than their share of trials.  Mr. Carre has been suffering with rheumatism for nearly a year, and only recently was able to be about.  His faithful wife from long attendance on him was afflicted in like manner and was continued to her bed for many weeks and neither of them have the strength necessary to properly care for their sick children.  The case is certainly worthy the attention of such outside assistance as sympathizing friends may be in a position to render."
(Source:  Racine Journal Sept. 28. 1892)

"Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Helena Carre to Mr. C.C. Tinker on the 22nd.  Mr. Tinker now of Chicago, is the son of James H. Tinker who at one time filled the office of County Treasurer."
(Source:  Racine Journal Aug. 23, 1883)

"Mr. Arthur Carre and sister Lyla of Racine, visited at the house of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Strong during the past week."
(Source:  Racine Journal, Nov. 29, 1900)

"Mr. S.S. Strong and daughter Alice took the train Monday morning for Racine to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. John Carre.
(Source:  Racine Journal, Dec. 27, 1899)

"Mr. and Mrs. John Carre, Mrs. Rachel Carre, Mr. and Mrs. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Mauzer of Racine were in Somers today."
(Source:  Racine Journal Aug 2, 1900)

"Miss Wilma Carre fell from a cherry tree at Mr. S.S. Strong's and dislocated her shoulder."
(Source:  Racine Journal July 19, 1899)

"Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Tinker of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. John Carre and son, Johnnie, and Mrs. Rachel Carre of Racine were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Strong on Thanksgiving."
(Source:  Racine Journal Dec. 6, 1899)

"On Wednesday, the 19th a host of friends having been summoned to attend, assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Carre, this time to witness the marriage of their son John to Miss Alice Jones.  This was one of the jolliest weddings it has been our luck to attend.  The refreshments served were bountiful and rare.  The substantial tokens presented to the young couple by the many friends present, represented in a measure the high esteem to which the contracting parties are held.  Thus another couple is made happy and are started on their life's journey, "For better, for worse."
The presents were as follows:
elegant brocaded plush parlor set, from the parents of the groom
sewing machine, from brother Frank Jones
silver butter dish, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Tinker
silver butter dish Mr. and Mrs. Strong, uncle and aunt of the groom
beautiful French clock, Mr. Renouf
pair of solid silver napkin rings, M.L. Strong and J.L. Mahood
hanging lamp, E.G. Ozanne, wife and sisters, Lena and Emma
glass set and water pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carre and aunt Eliza
water pitcher and goblets, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace
table cloth, napkins and towels, Mr. and Mrs. Tostevin and Ed and Walter
tidy, Kate D.Graham
commode,Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Cuzner and H. Graham
toilet set, Allie and Addie Strong
dinner castor, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Harding
fall chamber set, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Mason
center table, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tinker and Sarah, Mr. and Mrs. John Gallien, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Rittman, Mr. and Mrs. H. Harding, Mr. and Mrs. N.H. Mauzer
cake stand and water pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marshall
cut glass fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Griffiths
frosted glass berry dish, Miss Ida Charnley
glass set, Mrs. Lombard
glass water pitcher and goblets, Mr. and Mrs. Bassindale
Aquarium stand, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Freeman and Mr. and Mrs. M. Freeman
tidy, Miss C.L. Erskine
calling cards, Gertie and Ida Rittman
bible stand,Mr. and Mrs. James C. Galien,
pair beautifully decorated vases, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ahrens
silver pickle castor, Mr. and Mrs. G. Paddock
tea spoons, silver, Clara, Eddie and Harry Harding
white facinator, Cora Gallien
bible stand, Mr. and Mrs. H. Becker
damask towels,Miss Freeman
hand painted pin cushion, Miss Lilly Graham
bohemian glass vases, Miss Ella Marshall
basket of flowers, Miss Katie Graham
glass egg dish, Miss Hupp
glass and silver bouquet holder, Mr. and Mrs. G. Fish and Miss Alice Ward."
(Source:  Racine Journal Sept 27, 1883)

Spence

Alexander Spence
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)

Alexander Spence
After an illness of about two weeks, Mr. Alexander Spence passed away at his home at 1 o'clock Friday morning, December 28, at the age of 88 years.  The deceased was born in the parish of Inch, Abordeenshire, Scotland, December 22, 1806.  He married Miss Mitchell, June 2, 1836, and immediately started for the new world.  They spent two years in Canada coming to the town of Pike (Somers) in the summer of 1838.  The town was at that time but sparsely settled and the deceased can be truly classed among those old pioneers through whose untiring efforts and perseverance a foundation laid, upon which rests our prosperity of today.  He purchased a farm which he worked until a few years ago when he sold it and moved to the village where he has since resided.  One of most noble characteristics was honesty, which he practiced in all his dealings with his fellow men.  His devoted Christian life dates back to his early years when yet in his native country he was converted.  He was instrumental in the organization of the Presbyterian Church in 1839 being one of its original members, and for over half a century has been one of its most efficient workers.  He leaves a wife, four daughters and two sons to mourn his death.
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication dated December 31, 1894).

Additional Information about Alexander Spence
He obtained a common school education and was identified with farm work in Scotland until 1836, when at the age of about thirty years he crossed the Atlantic to Canada. In 1838 he arrived in Kenosha County, establishing his home in Somers here he settled among the earliest residents. From his brother-in-law, John Mitchell, he purchased eighty acres of land for a dollar and a quarter per acre. Such was the unsettled condition of the country that there was little demand for property and therefore prices ranged at that low figure. With characteristic energy he began the cultivation of his farm, which he converted from a tract of raw prairie into highly cultivated fields. He continued to engage in general agricultural pursuits until 1876, when he removed to Somers and five years later he sold his farm. His remaining days were spent in the enjoyment of well earned and well merited rest, his death occurring in Somers on the 27th of December, 1894.
In early manhood Mr. Spence had wedded Isabelle Mitchell, a daughter of John and Janet (Gordon) Mitchell. They became the parents of seven children. Isabelle, who was a teacher in the schools of Chicago for several years and afterward did Missionary work in that city for several years, was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. Elspeth died when four years of age. George F. married Etta Gould, of Iowa, and they became the parents of two children: Clara, the wife of O.P. Malcolm, of Pocahontas, Iowa, by whom she has three children, Homer, George F. and Ruth; and Walter A., who is married and two children, Marietta and George W. Mary E. became the wife of William Booth, of New Britain, Connecticut, and they had one daughter, Belle Booth, now a teacher of Chicago. The mother died in 1907. James A., the fifth of the family, married Frances Strong and both are now deceased. They had a daughter, Florence, who is the wife of Edwin S. Bishop, a teacher in the Chicago University School, and they have two sons, James Spence and Edwin Sherwood. Annie J. who completed her education in the Racine High School, has since made her home in Somers. Harriet M. attended the Racine High School and the Oshkosh Normal School and for several years was successfully engaged in teaching.
Mr. Spence was a member of the Somers Presbyterian Church. In fact, he and his wife were among the original members of the church which organized in 1839.
(Source: The City and County of Kenosha Wisconsin, Vol. II, S.J. Clark Publishing Co. 1916

More about the Spence Family



Isabelle Mitchell Spence, wife of Alexander Spence
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)



George Spence
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)



Belle Spence
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)



Janet Mitchell, wife of John Mitchell and mother of Isabelle Mitchell Spence, wife of Alexander
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)

Mrs. Mary Spence Booth
Kenosha County loses one of its pioneer residents and well known women in the death of Mrs. Mary Spence Booth whose death occurred Sunday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. William E. Booth in the Town of Somers. Deceased was 63 years of age and for some time previous to her death had made her home in Chicago. On last Tuesday, a brother, George Spence, died at his home in Iowa at the age of sixty. Another brother, James Spence, is seriously at his home. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Spence will take place Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the house at Somers.
(Source: Racine Journal March 4, 1907)




Mary Spence Booth, wife of William Booth
Belle Booth, daughter of Mary and William Booth
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)

James Alexendar Spence
"James A. Spence, one of the oldest and best known residents of Kenosha county, died at his home in the village of SomersSomers.
James Alexander Spence was sixty years of age.  He was a son of Alexander and Isabella Spence and was born in the Town of Somers, March 6, 1848.  He had lived at the old Spence homestead and had engaged in the occupation of farming up to a short time ago when he gave up his active work and moved to the village of Somers to spend his declining years.  Mr. Spence never held a public office, but he had always been regarded as one of the most influential men of the Town of Somers and had taken a deep interest in the development of the educational and social life of the town and of the county.  He is survived by a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Bishop.  The funeral will be held from the late residence on Thursday morning at half past ten o'clock and the remains will be laid at rest in the family plot at Oakwood Cemetery."
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication dated July 7, 1908).




Elspeth Spence Gibbon
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)

More About Mrs. Elspeth Spence
"Mrs. Elspeth Spence Gibbon, wife of the late Alexander G. Gibbon, died Wednesday afternoon, September 20, at Somers, Kenosha County, after an illness of some months.
Elspeth Spence was born at Insch, Scotland, January 10, 1835, and with her parents came to this country in 1845.
In 1856 she was united in marriage to Alexander G. Gibbon, whose death occurred some years ago.  Five children were born to this union, two of the surviving - Miss Mary L. Gibbon of the Milwaukee Public Schools and Miss Maude M. Gibbon, of Somers.
The eldest son, Prof. David Gibbon, died November 3, 1900; William Sherman Gibbon died April 17. 1899.
The deceased was one of the early pioneers of Somers and had watched with interest the development of the town during her long residence in the county.
At an early age she united with the Presbyterian Church, thus beginning a long, useful life of consecration and devotion.  In her life was exemplified the highest type of gentle helpfulness.  Forgetful of self, her life was made up of doing those little things which contribute so much toward making the lives of others better and happier.
Besides the two daughters, those survive five grandchildren: Miss Grace Gibbon of Minneapolis, Minn.; Miss Dorothy S. Gibbon of Marble, Minn.; Alexander M. Gibbon of Sparta; and the Misses Margaret and Elsie Gibbon of Kenosha.  One brother, William G. Spence of River Falls; and one sister, Mrs. John Gray of Somers.
Funeral services were held from the late home in the village on Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Phipps.  Internment was in the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery.
Among those who came from away to attend the funeral were Mrs. Mary Gibbon and Miss Fannie B. Bowker of Oshkosh, Wis.; Mrs. Fannie S. Gibbon and daughters of Kenosha; Mrs. Grace Gibbon of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes of Gurnee, Illinois. Mrs. Melissa Lytle and Miss Anna R. Smith of Racine; Miss Belle Booth of Chicago; and William G. Spence of River Falls."
(Source: Racine Journal Times, publication date September 27, 1916)




Ellen Strong Spence
Oakwood Cemetery, Somers Cemetery, Kenosha County
(Source:  Larry & Linda Kopet USGenWebArchivesProjectWisconsin)

 

November 9, 1898
"Mrs. William Spence departed this life at her home in Spring Valley on Friday afternoon after a long and painful illness.  The remains were brought to her old home and interred in Oakwood Cemetery on Monday."
(Source:  Racine Journal Nov. 9, 1898)

Strong, Samuel Sanford, and Louisa Carre



Louisa Carre Strong, wife of Samuel Sanford Strong
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson. Copyright October 2011)

Louisa Strong
"Mrs. Louisa Strong, one of our pioneer settlers, departed this life Monday evening, September 2, 1901 after an illness of several months.  Mrs. Strong had almost reached the limit of four score years, being born May 19, 1829 in the Isle of Guernsey.  Her maiden name was Louisa Carre.  She came to America with the family of James Ozanne and has been a resident of Somers Township ever since.  In 1855 she was united in marriage to Samuel Sanford Strong, whose death occurred January 11, 1901.  This union was blessed with four daughters and one son.  Three daughters and the son having preceded the father and mother.  The deceased was a woman of many noble traits of character.  One daughter, Miss Alice Strong, one brother, Daniel Carre of Beatrice, Neb., and one sister, Mrs. Mary Ozanne of Somers, besides a large circle of friends survive.  The funeral was held from her late home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Presbyterian Church.  Internment was held in Oakwood Cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. William Carre of Racine and Mrs. Rachelle Carre of Racine attended the funeral."
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication dated September 10, 1901)

Samuel Sanford Strong
"Mr. Strong is a farmer who owns property in Section 10 in the Township of Somers.  He was born in Ohio in 1827.  He came to Kenosha County in 1851 and located on the farm he now cultivates.  He is a Member and Elder of the Presbyterian Church and has been a a member of the Board of Town Supervisors since 1874.  He married in Somers Township on January 11, 1855, Miss Louisa Harris, a native of the Isle of Guernsey.  The have three children:  Mary L., Alice E., and Addie A.  Mr. Strong is the owner of 160 acres of land.
(Source:  The History of Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879)

Samuel Sanford Strong Obit
Again the angel of death has entered and taken from our midst one of the most honored and respected of our citizens.  Samuel Sanford Strong departed this life at his late home, Friday morning, January 11, after an illness of several weeks.  The deceased was born in Strongsville, Ohio, May 22, 1827.  He came to Wisconsin in 1849.  On January 11, 1855, he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Carre, his death occurring on the 46th anniversary of their marriage.  Five children were born to them of which number but one daughter survives.  Mr. Strong was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church of this place and was an ordained deacon of the church in 1872.  He was president of the Somers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for years and a member of the Somers Town Board for a number of terms.  He always manifested great interest and zeal in educational lines.  He was a man of integrity, upright and honest in all his dealings.  Besides a wife, Mrs. Louisa, one daughter, Miss Alice Strong, 2 brothers, Merrick of Strongsville, Ohio and Newton of Hudson, Michigan and a large host of friends mourn his departure. 
(Source:  The Racine Weekly, publication date Jan 14, 1901)

Partial 1887 Map of Somers Township, Kenosha County
S.S. Strong parcel, Section 10



Spence, Gibbon

Oakwood Cemetery-Spence
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)

Spence, Frances
"The funeral of the late Mrs. Frances (James Alexander) Spence was held from the home of Misses Harriet and Anna Spence on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock.  Internment was held at Oakwood Cemetery.  Attending the funeral were Judge D.H. Flett of Racine, Mrs. Fannie Gibbon of Kenosha, Miss Belle Booth (niece of Mrs. Spence) of Chicago, Mrs. Alice Rhodes of Kenosha, Mr. William Spence of River Falls who also visited his sister, Mrs. John Grey, Mr. and Mrs. George Strong of Lake Mills (cousin of Mrs. Spence) and M.O. Myrick of Paris Township (his sister-in-law)."
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication date of April 24, 1912)

Additional Obituary of Frances Strong Spence
"Mrs. Frances Strong Spence is the latest to answer the call of the Death Angel and she has departed while as yet it was only the mid afternoon of her life.  On April 22, 1912, she passed peacefully at the residence of her only daughter, Mrs. Edwin S. Bishop.
Frances Strong was the daughter of the late Alvin and Melissa Strong and born in Somers, Wisconsin on March 14, 1854.  For a number of years she was one of Kenosha County's most successful teachers.  In her girlhood she became a member of the Presbyterian Church of Somers.  November 1, 1876, she was united in marriage to James A. Spence whose death occurred June 30, 1908.  One daughter was born to this union.  One sister, Mrs. M.O. Myrick and one brother, Albert Strong, also survive.  She was tenderly laid to rest beside her husband in Oakwood Cemetery.  Here about these two graves, may the sun shed his purest, softest rays, here the birds carol their sweetest notes, and the winds of heaven breath their gentlest sighs."
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication dated April 22, 1912)

Frances Strong Spence Obituary
One by one the pioneers of Somers are fast passing to that realm from whence no traveler has ever yet returned and toward which all who live are rapidly moving.  Mrs. Frances Strong Spence is the latest to answer the call of the Death Angel and she has departed while as yet it was only the mid afternoon of her life.  On Monday morning, April 22, 1912, she passed peacefully away at the residence of her only daughter, Mrs. Edwin S. Bishop, in Chicago, after an illness of several weeks' duration.
Frances Strong was a daughter of the late Alvin and Melissa Strong and was born in Somers, Wisconsin, March 14, 1854.  She received her education in the district school, also attended the Racine High School and the State Normal School at Oshkosh.  For a number of years she was one of Kenosha County's most successful teachers.
In her girlhood she became a member of the Presbyterian Church at Somers and was always deeply interested in its work.  November 1, 1876, she was united in marriage to James A. Spence, whose death occurred June 30, 1908.  One daughter was born to this union, who remains to cherish the memory of an honorable father and a noble mother.  Since the dath of her husband she has made her home with this daughter in Chicago.  One sister, Mrs. M.O. Myrick of Bristol, and one brother, Albert Strong, also survive.  The funeral services were held from the home of the Misses Spence in Somers on Wednesday afternoon, April 24, conducted by the Rev. Stevenson of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church of Chicago.  She was tenderly laid to rest beside her husband in Oakwood Cemetery.  Here about these two graves may the sun shed his purest, softest rays, here the birds carol their sweetest notes and the winds of heaven breathe their gentlest sighs. (April 30)

Cemetery News - General

"On Saturday morning of this week, August 31, 1907, the men interested in Oakwood cemetery will please meet there with scythes and rakes to  mow the grass.  The ladies will serve dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Ozanne.  Let all those who are interested in the improvement of our cemetery make it their duty to be present."
(Source:  Racine Daily Journal, publication date August 27, 1907)

"Oakwood Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the Presbyterian Church.  The Association has become incorporated and elected Lyman J. Strong, Mrs. Jessie Leet as directors for a term of three years; Joseph F. Bishop and Mrs. Minnie (E.G.) Ozanne for two years, and Mrs. Mary Spencer for one year."
(Source:  Racine Daily Journal, publication date April 27, 1909)

"Oakwood Cemetery is maintained by the small sum of one dollar per lot and with this sum, the cemetery received four cuttings of the grass on each and every lot, many neglected graves were care for, the fence was given two coats of paint, a tool shed was built and we regret to say there are a very few who have dear ones laid away in this beautiful place who have refused to pay their dollar because in their estimation one dollar's worth of work has not been done."
(Source:  Racine Daily Journal, publication date January 30, 1912)

"The annual meeting of the Oakwood Cemetery Association was held at the Congregational Church Saturday afternoon.  A small attendance present.  The Secretary-Treasurer's report shows the following financial statement:
January 30, 1932 cash on hand $451.16.  Collections during year $239.51.  Expenses for 1932 $314.60.  Check Tax. $0.04.  Balance $405.03.  Trustees and officers elected.
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication date Feb. 4, 1933).