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Birth Records

Baptisms from the Old Parish Records of Lismore, Argyllshire, Scotland

Microfilmed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints

Duncan Carmichael, son of Dugald & Janet Stewart Carmichael, 15 Jan 1759
Mary Carmichael, daughter of Dugald Carmichael & Janet Stuart, 19 May 1760
Gilbert Carmichael, son of Dugald Carmichael & Janet Stewart, 25 Feb 1767
Sarah Carmichael, daughter of Dugald Carmichael & Janet Steward, 10 Jun 1769

Christian Carmichael, daughter of D. Carmichael, 22 Oct 1758

Anna Carmichael, daughter of Duncan Carmichael & Kate Livingstone, 7 Feb 1759

Donald Carmichael, son of Hugh & Margaret Carmichael, 19 Aug 1766
_____ Carmichael, daughter of Hugh Carmichael & Margt. Carmichael, 31 Dec 1769

Gilbert Carmichael, son of Dugald Carmichael & Ann MgNeil, 27 Feb 1767
Mary Carmichael, daughter of Dugald & Anne MgNeil, 26 Oct 1768

Donald Carmichael, son of Archibald & Mary McColl, 27 Dec 1767
Anne Carmichael, daughter of Archibald & Mary McColl, 30 Dec 1769

Dougald Carmichael, son of John Carmichael & Mary McColl, 17 Mar 1768

Mary Carmichael, daughter of Gilbert & Ann McColl, 10 Sep 1769

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Tax Lists

1815 Stokes County NC Tax List - Germantown District

Bazilla Carmickle: 1 White Poll

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Military Records

1777 04 DUGALD CARMICHAEL died Sec. of State (NC) Rev. Military Papers (1210.1) Alphabetical Card File (Finding Aid)
Carmichal, Dugald died in service, name appears in certification, enlisted Fayetteville 1775, d. Apr 1777 on march from Wilmington to headquarters at Halifax.

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Marriage Bonds / Licenses

NC

William Carmichael to Salley Smith
Caswell County, NC Marriage Bond - 25 Oct 1799

NC State Archives
Transcribed by Debra J. Kerner, 5 Jul 1999

Know all men by these presents that we William Kermichael & Thos Smith are held and firmly bound unto William R. Davis Esq & in the Just & full sum of five Hundred pounds to be paid to the Said William R. Davis & his Successors in office & assigns to him which payment is sure & Truly to be made we bind ourselves our Heirs Exctrs & Adminstr Loyally & favorably & firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated the 25th day of Octo Adom 1799.

The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden William Kermichael hath obtained a License to be joined in Holy Matrimony with Salley Smith. If therefore there shall be no Lawfull Impediment why the said William Kermichael and Salley Smith should be Joined Together then the above Obligation shall be void. Otherwise to remain in full force & effect
Signed, sealed, &
in presence of
Alex Murphy D.C.

William Carmickel
Seal
Thomas(his mark) Smith
Seal

Thomas Hampton to Elizabeth Carmichael
Stokes County, NC Marriage Bond - 15 Sep 1800

NC State Archives
[Transcribed by Debra J. Kerner, 29 May 1999]

Outer Fold: T. Hampton &
E Carmickle
Marriage Bond

1800

Know all men by these presents, that we Thomas Hampton & Andrew Bowman are held & firmly bound unto His Excellency Benjamin Williams Esquire Governor Captain General & Commander in chief & his successors in Office in the full & just sum of L500 for the true payment thereof we bind ourselves our heirs Executors and administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents Sealed with our seals & dated this 15th Day of September

The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Thomas Hampton hath the day & date above of these presents prayed & obtained a License to solemnize the rites of Matrimony between him & Elizabeth Carmickle Now if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause to obstruct the marriage then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force & virtue
Signd, seald, and delivered in presence of
T. Armstrong (D.C.)
15th Sept. 1800

Thomas Hampton
Seal
Andrew Bowman
Seal

Archibald Carmichael to Mary Fricks
Stokes County, NC Marriage Bond - 21 Sep 1803

NC State Archives
[Transcribed by Debra J. Kerner, 18 Jul 1999]

State of North Carolina
(Stokes) County

Know all Men by these presents, That we Archibald Carmickle & Reuben Long are held and firmly bound unto _____________ Esquire, Chairman of the court of the county aforesaid, in the just and full sum of Five Hundred Pounds, current money of this State, to be paid to the said Chairman, or his successors or assigns. To the which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators. Sealed with our Seals, and dated this 21st day of Sept anno Dom. 1803

The Condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas the above bounden Archibald Carmickle hath made application for a License for a marriage to be celebrated between him and Mary Fricks of the county aforesaid. Now in case it shall not appear hereafter, that there is any lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and delivered in the Presence of us}

Archibald(his mark) Carmickle
Seal
Reuben Long
Seal

William Westmoreland to Nancy Carmichael
Stokes County, NC Marriage Bond - 28 Nov 1807

NC State Archives
[Transcribed by Debra J. Kerner, 7 May 1999]

Outside fold:
Marriage Bond
William Westmoreland
&
Nancy Carmichael

1807

State of North Carolina
Stokes County

Know all Men by these presents, That We William Westmoreland & (Levin Ready) are held and firmly bound unto the Governor, or his Successors in Office, in the full Sum of Five Hundred Pounds, current Money, to be paid to the said Governor, his Successors or Assigns, for the which Payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 28th day of November anno Domini 1807

The Condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas the above bounden William Westmoreland hath made Application for a License for a Marriage to be celebrated between him and Nancy Carmichael of the County aforesaid: Now, in case it shall not appear hereafter, that there is any lawful Cause or Impediment to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above Obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full Force and Virtue.
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered in the Presence of
Andrew B(ow)man
William(his mark) Westmoreland
Seal
Levin Ready
Seal

Richard Carmichael to Sally Westmoreland
Stokes County, NC Marriage Bond - 3 Apr 1817

NC State Archives
[Transcribed by Debra J. Kerner, 29 May 1999]

State of North Carolina
Stokes County

Know all Men by these presents, That We Richard Carmickle & John Westmoreland are held and firmly bound unto William Mill(er) Governor, or his Successors in Office, in the full Sum of five hundred pounds, current money, to be paid to the said Governor, his successors or assigns, for which payment, well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 3rd day of April Anno Domini 1817

The Condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas the above bounden Richard Carmickle hath made application for a license for a between him and Sally Westmoreland of the county aforesaid. - Now, in case it shall not appear hereafter that there is any lawful cause or impediment to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in the Presence of
(Ths. T. ) Armstrong

Richard Carmichael
Seal
John (his mark) Westmoreland
Seal

Basley Carmichael to Daisy Slate
Stokes County, NC Marriage License - 20 Oct 1919


State of North Carolina
Stokes County
Office of Register of Deeds
Oct. 20th 1919
To any Ordained Minister of any Religious Denomination, or any Justice of the Peace of said County:
Basley Carmichael having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of Basley Carmichael of Stokes Co, aged 19 years, color white, the son of Louis Carmichael and Louise Carmichael the father now Living, the mother no, resident of Forsyth Co and Daisy Slate of Stokes Co, aged 18 years, color white, daughter of Robert Slate and Anna Slate the father Living, the mother Living resident of Stokes Co: And there being no legal impediment to such marriage known to me, you are hereby authorized, at any time within sixty days from the date hereof, to celebrate the proposed marriage at any place with the said county.

You are required, within sixty days after you shall have celebrated such marriage to return this license to me, at my office , with your signature subscribed to the Certificate under this license, and with the blanks therein filled according to the facts, under penalty of forfeiting two hundred dollars to the use of any person who shall sue for the same. N. Earl Wall, Register of Deeds

Basley Carmichael being duly sworn, says: that the parties applying for License are of lawful age (i.e. each is over 18 years of age), and, so far as he is informed and believes, there is no lawful cause or impediment forbidding said marriage. I further swear that the answers appended to the questions asked me are correct and true.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on day and date above written,
N. Earl Wall, Register of Deeds

Basley (his mark) Carmichael, Affiant
I J. G. Ross, a J.P. united in matrimony Basley Carmichael and Daisy Slate the parties licensed above on the 17 day of Nov. 1919 at Locust Hill, in Meadows Township, in said County, according to law.
J. G. Ross, Officiating Officer
Witnesses Present At Marriage
Florence Fulp of Mi(zpeals), NC
Daisy Fulp of Mi(zpabe) NC
F. S. Ross of Walnut Cove, NC

[Contributed by Lisa A. Kelly.]

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Death Certificates

John Lewis Carmichael
Davidson County, NC Death Certificate - 24 Jan 1939

North Carolina State Board of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Standard Certificate of Death - 343
Oct. 20th 1919
1. Place of Death: County: Davidson
Registration District No.: 29-70
Certificate No.: 9
City: Lexington, N.C.
2. Full Name: John Lewis Carmichael
Residence: No Walkertown, N.C.
Ward: 37
3. Sex: Male
4. Color or Race: White
5. Single, Married, Widowed, or Divorced: Widowed
5a. Wife: Louisa West
6. Date of Birth: Aug. 29, 1861
7. Age: 77 years 4 months 25 days
8. Trade, profession, etc: Retired
12. Birthplace: Forsyth County, N.C.
13. Father's Name: John Carmichael
14. Father's Birthplace: N.C.
15. Mother's Maiden Name: Eliza Ann Grubb
16. Mother's Birthplace: N. C.
17. Informant: Mrs. J. R. Rumley, Lexington, N. C.
18. Burial Place: Loves M. E. Ch. Date: Jan. 26, 1939
19. Undertaker: Frank Vogler & Sons, Winston-Salem, N.C.
20. Filed: 3-2, 1939 Mrs. E. E. Wi(tterspoon)
21. Date of Death: Jan. 24, 1939
22. I Hereby Certify, that I attended deceased from 1-24-34 to 1-24-39. I last saw him alive on 10-24-38, death is said to have occurred on the date stated above, at 11:00 p.m. The principal cause of death and related causes of importance in order of onset were as follows: chronic myocardi(ter). Date of onset: years. What test confirmed diagnosis? Exam. Was there an autopsy: No.
24. Was disease or injury in any way related to occupation of deceased? No.
Signed (??den) M.D., Walkertown

[Contributed by Lisa A. Kelly.]

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Obituaries

Obituary of D. C. Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
May 26. 1904, Vol. 9, No. 21

A Sad Accident

While sailing in Charleston harbor last Thursday afternoon with a party of friends Mr. D. C. Carmichael, a well-known citizen of Dillon, was accidentally drowned. In the boat were six other gentlemen. They were rounding a point near Fort Sumter probably a mile from shore when one of the gentleman in the party lost his hat. The man at the helm promptly brought the boat about and while endeavoring to recover the lost hat the boat was overturned and the occupants precipitated into the water. In the confusion which followed it is not known whether Mr. Carmichael made any attempt to save himself or not. Two of the party clung to the overturned boat while the others endeavored to swim to the beach. The live-saving crew came to their rescue and succeeded in saving the three of the men struggling in the water, and then it was discovered that Mr. Carmichael and another gentleman whose home was in Fairfield county were missing. About an hour afterward the bodies were seen floating near the shore and recovered and sent to the city where they were prepared for burial and sent home next morning.

Mr. Carmichael moved to Dillon about four years ago from his plantation across Little Pee Dee River and during his residence here made many friends who were shocked beyond expression when they heard of the terrible fate which overtook him Thursday afternoon. He lived a modest unassuming life, giving almost entire time to his own affairs, and never speaking ill of the affairs or habits of others. He was liked by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by all classes.

Mr. Carmichael was twice married, his first wife being a Miss McKinnon, of North Carolina. Two children were born of this union, Mr. N. J. Carmichael, of the Hamer section and Mr. Douglas Carmichael, of Florida.

Later in life he was married to Miss Samantha Walters, of Fair Bluff, N. C., who along with four children, Mr. W. H. Carmichael, of Charlotte, N. C., Mr. D. C. Carmichael, Jr., of Dillon, Miss Fannie Carmichael, and Mrs. S. J. Braswell, of Fork survives him.

He was an honored member of Mackey Lodge A. F. M., and his body was laid to rest with Masonic honors at the McDuffie burying ground Saturday morning, in the presence of an immense gathering of friends and relatives. The eulogy was delivered in a very solemn and impressive manner by Capt. A. T. Harllee. Peace to his ashes.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. Mr. Carmichael was Duncan Calvin Carmichael (B114), son of Dougald B. Carmichael and Flora McLellan. -djk]

Obituary of Mrs. Jno. C. Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
August 11, 1904, Vol. 9, No. 32

A Sad Death

Mrs. Jno. C. Carmichael died at her residence here last Sunday morning after a brief illness. She was a bride of only about six months and her untimely death is peculiarly sad. Mrs. Carmichael was a Miss Carnes, of Bishopville, being a niece of Mrs. R. L. Bethea, and a sister of Mrs. Howard Alford, both of Dillon.

She had spent several years of her life with relatives and friends in and near Dillon and was well-known throughout this section.

Her body was laid to rest in the Carmichael burying ground near here Sunday afternoon, a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends following the remains to the grave. The services were conducted by her pastor Rev. J. D. Crout.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. Mrs. Carmichael was born Bessie Carnes. She was the wife of John C. Carmichael (A3271). -djk]

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Obituary of Kate C. Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
September 7, 1905, Vol. 10, No. 36

Good Woman Gone to her Reward

Mrs. Kate C. Carmichael, wife of David Carmichael, died last Friday and was buried at Peedee church Sunday. Mrs. Carmichael had been a sufferer from an incurable malady for some time which she bore with great Christian fortitude. She was about 65 years of age, and besides many relatives and friends, she leaves an aged husband to mourn her death.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. Mrs. Carmichael (D84) was the daughter of Malcolm R. Carmichael and Katherine Ray; she married David Carmichael (A312), son of Neil M. Carmichael (A31) and Katherine Carmichael (A23), according to "Scottish Highland Carmichaels" and "Ancestral Key To The Pee Dee". -djk]

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Obituary of Samantha Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
October 19, 1905, Vol. 10, No. 43

This good Christian, woman passes away at her residence in Dillon last Friday morning at an early hour. She had been in declining health for many months, and while her taking away was not a surprise to those who knew of her condition, still it was a great shock. She spent several months at a hospital in Richmond seeking health and then went to the home of her son, Mr. H. Hoyt Carmichael in Charlotte, but the malady with which she had been seized was incurable, and about three weeks before her death she returned home and quietly and peacefully awaited the final summons.

Mrs. Carmichael was the widow of the late D. C. Carmichael, who was drowned in Charleston harbor some months ago by the capsizing of a small sail boat. She was 59 years old, and is survived by four children, H. Hoyt Carmichael, of Charlotte; D. C. Carmichael, of Dillon; Mrs. S. M. Brasswell, of Fork, and a small daughter.

She was laid to rest beside the grave of her husband at the McDuffie burying ground Saturday morning.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. She was Samantha Walters of Fair Bluff, NC, wife of Duncan Calvin Carmichael (B114). See his obituary above. -djk]

Tribute of Respect
Coy Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
March 5, 1908, Vol. 13, No. 9

The subject of this sketch - Coy Carmichael - was born February 15, 1860, in Marion county, near Little Rock, and died at Dillon, on February 1, 1908.

In recording the death of one whose friendship had so long been tried, friendship imposes upon itself a sad, sad task; and memory as it traces the mournful letters in the word dead, cannot be mute. Unpretentious, unpresuming, genial, kind hearted, generous and host to a fault was Coy Carmichael. The name has the ring of the soul of honor. Who with all their bartered pride and heritage could say more. The great heart of the man was well-known to those who knew him well. His pathway through life was not found to be a flowery one, sad indeed to relate. At the very beginning of his early manhood he bowed his neck for the yoke of the tyrant who laid him low. Everything was done that love and means could do by his friends and his anxious mother, but all was lost. Oh, alcohol, the king he has fought thee with heart and brain and tongue, but you have conquered him at last. And who know but on the other shore his pathway may be more bright. His life has indeed been a sad one, and his sad death a most unhappy and deplorable one. Away from home and kindred, stricken in a hotel all alone, up in a lonely room whose walls were as blank as the leaf of happiness was to him, he died without a friendly face above him or a friendly hand to smooth his pillow, his last and dying moments discovered by strangers.

The cause of his untimely death was, in plain evidence, strong drink. Demon incarnate, you are indited before the Bar of God for the death of this man, you and your partners, those who vote for your protection; those who handle you for dollar and cents to the ruin of the lives and souls of others. The writer indicts you in the name of a ruined life, a blighted home, a heart broken mother; he indicts you as the direct cause of all this misery and darkness, and no man should defend you - your case is beyond defense.

Dear Coy, friend and associate of my earliest recollection, I bid you a fond, an affectionate farewell. Adieu to all pleasures and enjoyment with the inner life. The star of thy destiny has gone down to rise no more. It once burned brightly in the firmament of our hopes, but it has gone out utterly, and only fond remembrance fills the void. I shall always feel the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that is still.

We bore him away to a quiet village churchyard around whose precincts he had played in boyhood, and now on his newly made and untimely grave shines the warm sun of his native Carolina. H. T. E.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. It is likely that this is the son of John R. Carmichael (A321) and Margaret Meekins. The 'Scottish Highlander Carmichaels' lists him as A3212 McKay (son), unm, d, r Dillon, SC, along with a sister Johnny (sic) and a brother Alexander who married Ella Weaver. He is also named in 'The Ancestral Key to the Pee Dee' as Duncan McKay Carmichael, b. 2-15-1860, d. 5-9-1919, n.m. But in 'Carmichael Clan, Westbrook & Allied Families', he is listed as "Duncan McCoy, called Coy Carmichael b-Feb. 15, 1860", along with a sister, Johnny Ellen Carmichael and brother, Wm. Alex. who married Louella Weaver. (There is a citation for a GA marriage record for Wm. Alex, and a reference to 'Kinfolks' by Harllee for Johnny Ellen, but no source referenced for Coy.) I've found no other 'Coy' Carmichael anywhere. That would have made him Duncan Carmichael and Mary Monroe's great grandson. -djk]

Obituary of Nancy Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
November 11, 1915, Vol. 21, No. 28

Miss Nancy Carmichael died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Duncan Moody, last Friday evening and was buried at Pee Dee Church Sunday morning. Miss Carmichael was about 70 years old. She was a daughter of the late Hatter Carmichael, who died many years ago. Miss Carmichael is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Miss Katie Carmichael, Mrs. Lizzie Campbell, Mrs. Jennie McEachern, Mrs. Caroline Murphy, Mrs. D. S. Edwards and Mr. J P Carmichael. She was one of the charter members of Pee Dee church and had been a devout Christian throughout her long life.

[Transcribed by Mary Lewis from microfilm at the South Caroliniana Library, Columbia, SC. Contributed with permission by Helen B. Moody. Nancy Carmichael (A22c) was the daughter of John H. Carmichael, known as 'Hatter John', and Katherine Murphy. -djk]

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Obituary of Flora M. Bethea

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
February 7, 1924, Vol. 7, No. Missing

Mrs. Flora M. Bethea, widow of the late George J. Bethea, died at the ripe age of seventy-five years at her home on South Main Street on Sunday afternoon after a brief illness.

Mrs. Bethea was born and reared in the Kentyre section of old Marion county. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and had many admirable traits of character, was a fond mother and a thoughtful neighbor, and she leaves many friends to mourn her death.

She is survived by five sons; E. C., H. L., R. B and C. C. Bethea of Latta; and G. J. Bethea, of Tatum and one daughter, Mrs. Janie Gaddy of Latta.

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by her pastor, Rev. E. C. Bailey assisted by Rev. W. E. Wiggins of the Methodist church and Rev. Samuel Long of the Baptist church. Interment was made at Magnolia Cemetery. The floral tributes were many and beautiful.

Memorial To Flora Margaret Campbell Bethea

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
April 10, 1924, Vol. 30, No. 36

With infinite sadness I come to dedicate this little tribute of esteem and affection to the memory of a life long friend and beloved kinswoman, Mrs. Flora Margaret Bethea, late of Latta, S.C., whose redeemed spirit with its angelic escort, flitted suddenly away to the blissful summer land on Jan. 27, of the present year. She was the daughter of the late Edward Campbell and wife, (nee) Martha McCallum, who was a native of Robeson county, N. C., and daughter of the late Dougald McCallun of Alfordsville. Mrs. Bethea was born on March 6th, 1849, in the ancestral home, in the vicinity of old Pee Dee church, near Dillon, but at that time Marion county, S. C. Early in life, she gave her young heart to Jesus, who remained throughout her long life the steadfast anchor of her soul. She was received into the member ship of Pee Dee Presbyterian church and was for several years a devoted attendant upon its ordinances. After her marriage on Jan. 12th 1870, to the late George Bethea, who died August 12, 1907, they removed to the vicinity of Latta and she connected herself with the Presbyterian church of that town. And was a loyal and consecrated member thereof, at he time of her death. The love of her church, fidelity to her pastor and all things pertaining to the upbuilding of Christ's Kingdom were prominent traits in her splendid christain character. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." This one of the beautitides (sic) could never be more fittingly applied than to her, whose heart was truthful and innocent as that of a little child.

She was one who "thinketh no evil." In the three score years and ten, during which I knew her most intimately, did I ever hear fall from her lips one word of reproach, or one uncharitable expression toward her fellowmen. She was always eager to condone the weakness and frailties of others and magnify their every virtue. A few months previous to her departure in a conversation with her pastor when speaking of the many christian graces which adorned and glorified her daily like, he remarked most earnestly, " I believe she is the most guileless person whom I have ever known." Her sweet, gentle face with always the expression of a sunny smile, the universal warmth and friendliness of her manner, drew to her a multitude of friends, and her home, in which I was a frequent visitor, breathed always, an atmosphere of peaceful restfulness, and family affection, because of her beautiful example, her "word upon word, and precept upon percept." It was a benediction to be there to see the stalwart sons with homes and families of their own, passing in and out almost daily, to know of the welfare of the beloved mother, also the tender devotion of and only surviving daughter and the son who lived with her, and the love of little grandchildren, all of whom "rise up ad cal her blessed." She was truly "a noble woman, nobly planned." And I may not see her like again. During a period of 60 years I had known and loved and a bond of mutual love and affection ripened with the passage of the years. We were born in the same year, the dates divided only by a period of five weeks. In the days of our girlhood we were often together and as classmates at old Floral, just subsequent to the Civil War, we were constant companions. Afterward when both had flitted into new made homes to assume new duties and responsibilities, our paths divided and for some years, we met but rarely. But is was destined that we should again enjoy a happy reunion, when thirty years ago, one of our daughters married and with her husband settled near the Bethea home, and we had the joy or renewing our former companionship. Now I am bereft personally and a great vacuum exists in my heart and life. The interval of years had brought to us many sorrows in the parting with dear children and our head were crowned with the frosts of these afflictions, as well as the touch of time. But I met the same sweet face the same warm, warm caress, and the golden heart, absolutely unquestioning as a to God's wisdom and goodness and with unfaltering faith and trust in Him. She reared to maturity nine splendid children, six sons and three daughters. The six surviving are as follows; Henry, Edward and Chalmers, and Mrs. Janie Gaddy of Latta, Robert of near Floydale, and George of Tatum. Those who had preceded her were Mrs. B. C Boney of Wallace, N.C., James, Gary and Mary Bethea. Her mother was twice married, and living in Rowland are three half sister, Mrs. Matilda McCallum, Ida McQueen and Miss Viola Carmichael, also two half brothers, D. C. and Dougald Carmichael, and a wide connection of relatives and friends and several grandchildren, who will sadly miss this lovely woman, whose good works do follow her and whose christian influence will live for years to come. May I be enabled to meet again in the sweet bye and bye the same smiling face. "Not changed, but glorified, and may the Holy comforter give to the deeply bereaved ones, that peace which passeth understanding and help them to lean heavily on the everlasting arms.

"How living are our dead,
Enshrined, but not apart
How safe within our hears,
We hold them still, our dead,"

Mrs. A. B. McElyea, Maxton, N. C., March 23, 1924

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. Mrs. Bethea was the daughter of Martha Jane McCallum Campbell, who married 2nd) Neil C. Carmichael (B15). -djk]

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Obituary of William B. Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
July 17, 1924, Vol. 30, No. 49

Death of William B. Carmichael
The family and many friends of Mr. W. B. Carmichael were plunged in grief by his death at his home four miles east of Dillon at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning.

Mr. Carmichael had been suffering for some time from high blood pressure and heart trouble. Dr. McLeod of Florence was called here for a consultation and hope was held out for his recovery.

He was a most successful farmer and was a highly respected citizen of the county. He is survived by a wife and one small child, one brother, A. J. Carmichael, and the following sister; Mrs. J. D. McIntrye, Mrs. Oliver Carmichael, Misses Hettie, Cibil and Mack Carmichael.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. This is William Berry Carmichael (A366), son of Archibald M. and Sarah Harrelson. Archibald was another one of Duncan and Mary Monroe Carmichael's children. Actually, he was the "baby" and the one who Mary Monroe was living with when she died. And the one who was fighting the estate distribution through the courts with older brother Neil M. William Berry's wife was Nancy McLeod, and their son was William Berry. -djk]

Obituary of Martha Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
February 5, 1925, Vol. 36, No. 25

On January 30th, 1925, God came and took the lovely spirit of Mrs. Martha Carmichael home to be with Him.

Mrs. Carmichael was 78 years old, having been born November 13th, 1847 in Dillon county. She was the daughter of Mr. John J. and Mrs. Eliza Campbell.

On November 28th, 1878 she was married to Mr. James Preston Carmichael. This was a happy marriage, and all the years only added more happiness and devotion for each other.

In early childhood she joined the Presbyterian church. All these years she spent in faithful service for her Master. Her noble Christian character, her unfaltering trust in God, and her devotion to her family are rich legacies she has left to her loved ones. To know her was to love her. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. H. Atkins, at Pee Dee Presbyterian church. She was interred in that sacred old cemetery by the church. The host of friends who attended the funeral was a silent testimony of the high esteem in which she was held.

She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Ella J. Campbell and one son, L. L. Carmichael. She also survived by the following sisters; Misses Maggie, Bettie Janie and Lucy, and one brother, John Campbell.

By one who loved her.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina.]

Obituary of Mrs. A. B. Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
February 19, 1925, Vol. 36, No. 27

Aged Couple Divided by Death

The Gaddy's Mill section was shocked Sunday morning to learn that Mrs. A. B. Carmichael, aged 76, had been found dead in her bed. The discovery was made by Mr. A. B. Carmichael, 86 years old husband of the deceased, who awoke at his usual time to find the spirit of the woman who had been a loyal helpmeet, through 52 years of married life had flown while she slept.

Mrs. Carmichael had been an invalid for about ten years, bearing her suffering patiently and cheerfully. Her beautiful nature gained and kept a large circle of warm friends who mourn her loss. She was the daughter of Hardy Gaddy and died a short distance from the old home place.

Interment took place at the cemetery near the Pee Dee Methodist Church of which she was a faithful and active member until paralysis rendered her unable to attend services regularly. The services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Mr. Stephenson, assisted by Pastors Atkins and Clyde. The following nephews of Mrs. Carmichael acted as pallbearers; S. V. Lane, Fred Lane, J. P. Lane, Lawrence McIntyre, and Thomas Weitus, Fin and Clifford Gaddy and T. J. Monroe.

A large concourse of sorrowing friends were present at the funeral Monday morning and the grave was covered with beautiful floral tributes.

Beside her husband, Mrs. Carmichael is survived by one sister, Mrs. R. L. Lane, and two sons, G. L. and C. L. Carmichael.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. Mrs. Carmichael was born Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gaddy. She was the wife of Archibald B. Carmichael (A213), Sheriff Archie's son. -djk]

Obituary of Mrs. Gilbert Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
January 14, 1926, Vol. 27, No. 10

Death of Mrs. Gilbert Carmichael

Mrs. Gilbert Carmichael died at her home at Fork at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. Although she had been in ill health for several years the end came suddenly. Mrs. Carmichael was 68 years of age and lived a useful and unselfish life. She was a devout Christian, a member of Fork Presbyterian Church, and was ever faithful in the performance of church duties as long as she was physically able.

Funeral services were conducted Friday at 11 a. m. by her pastor at the Rev. T. C. Bryan, assisted by Rev. Mr. Clyde, and the interment was in the Baptist Cemetery. Nephews of Mrs. Carmichael acted as pallbearers at the service.

Surviving Mrs. Carmichael are her husband and three sons, D. L. Carmichael, Lawton Carmichael and Rev. K. S. Carmichael, of Loris and three brothers, A. E. Rogers, of Mullins, W. R. Rogers and J. S. Rogers, of Marion.

The floral offerings were many and beautiful.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. Mrs. Carmichael was born Florence Rogers. Her husband, Gilbert (D122), was the son of Daniel Washington Carmichael and Civil Susan Edwards. -djk]

Obituary of A. B. Carmichael

July 8, 1926, Vol. 32, No. 35

Another Veteran Called to Rest
A. B. Carmichael Passed Away at Home Near Gaddy's Mill

Death claimed another veteran of the Civil War when Mr. A. B. Carmichael passed away Monday at his home near Gaddy's Mill. Mr. Carmichael had been in fairly good heath until a short while before his death. Born in 1844 he had reached the ripe old age of 83 years, but was active until a few months ago. Mr. Carmichael was a member of the large and influential Carmichael family which has for generations lived on the east side of Little Pee Dee river. He was son of Sheriff Archie Carmichael who was born 1797, who was twice sheriff of Marion county, declined a third nomination and died at the advanced age of 86 years, full of honors and greatly beloved by all who knew him. Mr. A. B Carmichael, the subject of this sketch was born in jail under circumstances so unusual and perhaps without parallel in the political history of the state that the story was taken from Seller's History of Marion county is not inappropriate.

"During his first term of Office," says Mr. Selllers, "there was a great money depression - the masses of the people were in debt. Money could not be raised, property had but little value and consequently there was great distress among the people. Fortunately for the debtor class they had a kind-hearted man in the sheriff's office and he would not force collections by levy and sale of property; some of the creditor portion, money sharks, who had executions in his office, had the sheriff ruled for not enforcing the collections of the demands and the result was the sheriff had to go to jail; he became a martyr to his kindness of heart, to his leniency in office. He was in jail for about 22 months. He and his family occupied the apartments in jail provided for the jailer's family. He moved his books, papers, etc., to the jail and there attended to the business of his office just as if he had remained in his office at the court house; collected money, paid it out, and to all intents and purposes was still sheriff except as to his personal liberty. He did not put his foot on the ground during his incarceration. His oldest son, A. B. Carmichael was born in jail." The creditors finally got their money while Sheriff Carmichael greatly multiplies his friends. He was re-elected almost unanimously and refused a third term, but was given the privilege of naming his successor. As Mr. Sellers said of the father, so can it be said of the son; "His private character was unsullied, was without spot or blemish. He was in every way a Christian gentleman."

Although yet in his teens Mr. Carmichael volunteered at the beginning of the war and served throughout the four years struggle. He signed the oath of allegiance, but always felt proud of the tact that he never surrendered. When it was rumored that General Lee would have to surrender or was about to surrender, Mr. Carmichael said he could not get the consent of his mind to lay down his arms and quietly left camp and returned home a few days before the meeting at Appomatox.

Early in life Mr. Carmichael was married to Miss Lizzie Gaddy, who preceded him to the grave by just one year. The only surviving children of this union are two sons, Clyde L. Carmichael, of Dillon, and Gaddy Carmichael who lives at the home palace. Mrs. Carmichael is survived by two brothers, W. D. Carmichael of Marion and N. J. Carmichael of Raleigh.

This good man was laid to rest at the family burying ground at Pee Dee Church Tuesday morning where he will sleep by the side of his ancestors till the resurrection morn.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina.]

Obituary of Mrs. Annie Carmichael

October 21, 1926, Vol. 31, No. 50
The Dillon Herald, Dillon South Carolina

Mrs. Annie Carmichael Passes at Home

Mrs. Annie Carmichael, one of the most highly esteemed residents of the Fork Section, passed away at 3:30 o'clock yesterday morning at her home near Fork. Mrs. Carmichael had been in failing health for several months. Born December 11th, 1850, she would have been 76 years old next December.

Mrs. Carmichael was the daughter of Daniel W. Carmichael. She was born at the old homestead at which she died. Early in the seventies she was married to Edward Carmichael also a member of the large and influential Carmichael family of that section. Mr. Carmichael died in 1901. He was a leader in his community, took an active interest in public affairs and represented old Marion for several terms in the general assembly.

Since early girlhood Mrs. Carmichael had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, her membership at the time of her death being with the Fork Presbyterian church. She will be buried at old Pee Dee Presbyterian church today at 11 o'clock where are buried many generations of her ancestors. She as a woman of great strength of character, fine judgment and excellent qualities of mind and hear and her long life has been a blessing to the community which mourns her passing.

Mrs. Carmichael is survived by the following children; Col. R. L. Carmichael, of the U. S. Army, with headquarters at Washington; Dr. T. W. Carmichael of Rowland; Edward G Carmichael of Albermarle, N.C.; Rev. H. Corwin Carmichael of Cleveland, N. C.; D. G. Carmichael of Fork; Mrs. Claude Cole of Mullins and Miss Bertie Carmichael of Fork. She is also survived by the flowing brothers and sisters; Luther, Oliver and Gilbert Carmichael of Fork; Samuel Carmichael of Tabor, N. C.; Maston Carmichael of Fair Bluff, N. C.; Baker Carmichael of Arkansas; Mrs. Austin Edwards of Latta; Mrs. Jno. Sinclair of Mullins; Mrs. Susan Jackson of Nichols and Mrs. Fannie Edwards of Dillon.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. Annie Carmichael (D12c) was the daughter of Daniel Washington Carmichael and Civil Susan Edwards. Her husband Edward D. Carmichael (A222) was the oldest son of 'Hatter' John Carmichael. She was also the mother of Roderick Leland Carmichael (A2222), author of the book "The Scottish Highlander Carmichaels of the Carolinas". According to descendants of Daniel Washington, the homeplace where Mrs. Carmichael was born - the Daniel Washington Carmichael home - is now known as the Calhoun place on the Old River Road in Dillon County. It was probably part of the original Sugar Hill Plantation, since Squire Neil Carmichael, owner of Sugar Hill, sold some of his lands there to his son Daniel Washington when Neil moved to Texas in the mid-1850's. -djk]

Obituary of Flora Carmichael Stephens

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
February 24, 1927, Vol. 32, No. 16

Death Claims Mrs. Stephens

The Bermuda section was saddened Saturday evening by the death of Mrs. W. L. Stephens. Before her marriage Mrs. Stephens was Miss Flora Carmichael, the daughter of Mr. and Mr. Joel Carmichael. She is survived by her husband and one son, W L. Stephens, Jr., a three week old daughter and her mother, Mrs. Hattie Carmichael and the following sisters; Mrs. Howard Bass of Latta; Mrs. B. K. Goodwin of Leesburg, Fla., and Mrs. Alford Butler and Miss Jimmie Ruth Carmichael of Hamer.

Mrs. Stephens was a graduate of Winthrop College and taught for several years in the public schools of the county. She was a young woman of attractive personality, sweet and amiable in disposition and was greatly admired and loved by a large circle of friends by whom she will be greatly missed. She was active in church and community work and a leader in every movement for the public good. Early in life Mrs. Stephens became a member of the Kentyre Presbyterian church and always took an active interest in the religious work of her community.

Funeral services were held at her home at 3 o'clock, Monday afternoon and interment was made at Bermuda cemetery.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. Mrs. Stephens was born Flora Ellen Carmichael (A3652). -djk]

New

Obituary of Mrs. D. S. Edwards

[Martha Rebecca Carmichael]

Southern Christian Advocate
The Sandor Teszler Library of Wofford College
429 North Church Street
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303-3663


January 12, 1928, Vol. 92 #2, pg 6, col. 4

Southern Christian Advocate Mrs. D. S. Edwards, mother of Rev. G. Emory Edwards, died suddenly at her home in Latta, Jan 5. She was 77 years of age; a devout Methodist, consecrated to her Lord and His service; and beloved of a wide circle of relatives and friends. She is survived by the following children; Rev. G. Emory Edwards, presiding Elder of Marion District, S. J. Edwards, D. C. Edwards, Mrs. C. F. Bass, Mrs. Kate Rogers, Mrs. Amanda Edwards, all of Latta; Mrs. W E Nesmith, Kingstree; Mrs. M F Caldwell, Lumberton, NC.; Mrs. Carey R Kilgore, Bishopville; 21 grandchildren, and one brother and two sisters, older than she.

Truly a Mother in Israel, her "children rise up and call her blessed."

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody. Mrs. Edwards (A228) was the daughter of "Hatter" John Carmichael and Katherine Murphy, according to "The Scottish Highlander Carmichaels of the Carolinas". -djk]

New

Obituary of Dougal Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
December 10, 1931, Vol. 37, No. 5

Dougal Carmichael Died Tuesday Night

Mr. Dougal Carmichael was claimed by death at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday night. The end came at the home of Mr. George Campbell, five miles east of Dillon, where Mr. Carmichael had been ill for several weeks. The passing of Mr. Carmichael removes a native son who was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

Mr. Carmichael was a son of the late Neill C. and Martha McCallum Carmichael. He was born near Dillon and engaged in farming until about 30 years ago when he moved to California. He prospered in his adopted home. At intervals he would return to Dillon and stay several months, making new acquaintances and renewing old ones, and on this, his last visit, he had been here about a year.

Mr. Carmichael was a member of the well-known Carmichael family of Dillon county. He was a quiet, unassuming man, friendly with all with whom he came in contact, and a man of a high sense of honor.

Mr. Carmichael was never married. He is survived by one brother, Chalmers C. Carmichael, prominent business man of Dothan, Ala., and two sisters, Mrs. Ida McQueen and Miss Viola Carmichael of Rowland.

Mr. Carmichael was laid away at old Pee Dee church yesterday afternoon, where several generations of his ancestors are buried.

[Transcribed by Mary Lewis from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. According to "The Scottish Highlander Carmichaels of the Carolinas", Dougal M. C. Carmichael (B155) was the son of Neil C. Carmichael and Martha Jane McCallum Campbell, and was brother to Chalmers (see obituary posted below) and half-brother of Flora Margaret Campbell Bethea, above. -djk]

New

Obituary of Fannie Carmichael Edwards

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
November 26, 1936, Vol. 42, No. 4

Mrs. Fannie Edwards Dies At Aberdeen

Mrs. Fannie Carmichael Edwards, 62, widow of the late Lon Edwards, passed away at her home in Aberdeen, N. C., Monday afternoon after a long illness, and her death brought much sorrow to many friends and relatives throughout the county where she was born and reared. Mrs. Edwards moved to Aberdeen in February, making her home with her son, J. B. Edwards, who is in business there.

Mrs. Edwards was the daughter of the late Daniel W. and Civil Edwards Carmichael of the Fork section of the county. She was married to Mr. Edwards, formerly of Mullins in 1896, and moved with him to Dillon. They were among the first residents of the town. Mrs. Edwards was a woman of many splendid characteristics and endearing herself to a wide circle of friends. Her home life and her devotion to it are a happy heritage to her children.

Funeral services were conducted at her home in Aberdeen at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Mr. Barber, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and interment was at Riverside cemetery, Dillon, at 4:30. The officiating ministers here were Rev. G. E. Edwards, pastor of the Methodist church and Dr. J. A. Ward, pastor of the First Baptist church. Many beautiful floral tributes covered the grave.

Mrs. Edwards is survived by seven children, Mrs. E. L. McDaniel, Mullins; Mrs. J. H. McIntyre, Raeford, N. C.; Mrs. L. B. Brooks, Myrtle Beach; Martin Edwards, Winston-Salem; J. D. Edwards, West Palm Beach, Fla.; J. B. Edwards, Aberdeen, N. C. and Lon Edwards, Dillon. Also six brothers and sisters, Sam Carmichael, Tabor City, N. C.; Gilbert Carmichael, Fork; Luther Carmichael, Lake View; Mrs. Austin Edwards, Latta; Mrs. Jennie Sinclair, Mullins and Mrs. Sue Jackson, Green Sea, S. C.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina.]

New

Obituary of D. Chalmers Carmichael

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
April 29, 1937, Vol. 11, No. 36

D. C. Carmichael Dies In Alabama

News was received in Dillon Wednesday morning of the death of Chalmers Carmichael, who died suddenly early Tuesday night from heart attack.

Mr. Carmichael resided at Dothan, Ala., and was one of the state's outstanding citizens and business man. For many years he was engaged in the banking and mercantile business, but in his later years he had devoted his time to his extensive farming interests.

Mr. Carmichael owned land in Dillon county and came here about once a year to look after his interest. He was a brother of Mrs. Ida McQueen and Miss Viola Carmichael of Rowland, and was closely related to the large Carmichael family of Dillon county.

Mrs. McQueen's children are Mrs. W. L. Barron, Rock Hill; Miss Anna McQueen, Kwanju, Korea; Mrs. W. W. Arrowood, Tazewell, Va., and Miss Margaret McQueen of Rowland.

He was State Grand Master Alabama Masons,

Mr. Carmichael had two other sisters, now dead, Mrs. Katherine McCall of Bennettsville, Mrs. Virginia McCaskill of Maxton and Mrs. Matilda McCallum of Rowland whose children are N. H. McCallum, Dothan, Ala.; C. J. McCallum, Rowland, and Mrs. R. L. Carmichael of Washington, D. C. He is survived by one adopted daughter, Mrs. Cowdry Farmer, who has two children, Martha and Lu.

Mr. Carmichael moved from South Carolina in the early eighties and since that time has been engaged in business in Georgia, Florida and Alabama and had resided the latter place for the last 40 years. He married about 1896 Miss Idalu Simmons of Georgia, who died about 1915. He was born 6 miles east of Dillon in 1860, the son of Neil C. and Margaret McCallum Carmichael.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. Duncan Chalmers Carmichael (B156) was brother to Dougal (see obituary posted above) and half-brother of Flora Margaret Campbell Bethea, above. -djk]

New

Duncan Carmichael Highway Casualty

The Laurinburg Exchange, Laurinburg, NC

Scotland County Man Found Dead on Road to Hasty Late Saturday Night, Buried at Caledonia Sunday

Duncan Carmichael, well known Scotland county citizen, was found dead in the road that leads to Hasty, just off U. S. highway 15, Saturday night about 11 o’clock. It is the supposition that he was the victim of a hit-and-run driver of the vehicle that struck him is as yet unknown.

Owing to the meagerness of evidence in the case, Coroner M. J. McDougald deferred an inquest until Monday morning, when it was decided to have a hearing and get a jury’s verdict. Six men serving as jurors at the hearing found, "That Duncan Carmichael came to his death by being struck by some moving vehicle, driven by a person or persons unknown."

E. D. Webb, who was at Laurinburg Saturday night, testified that he came out of the picture shoe here about 11 o’clock and started home. When he was about 1/4 mile down the Hasty road from its intersection with U. S. highway 15, he found a body lying in the middle of the road. "I turned and started back to Laurinburg to report it to the officers. I met the officers about a mile out of Laurinburg. They were on their way to the scene. George Norton had reported to the officers. The body was lying face down with head pointing north."

George Norton testified that he was on the way home, and about 30 feet ahead saw an object. "I pulled to the left and passed, but on second thought turned around about 400 yards down the road and drove back and got out of car and saw it was a man, but since the body was lying face down I could not tell who it was. I came back to town and notified the officers. I first saw the body about 11 p.m. Saturday, November 6."

Sheriff W. D. Reynolds testified that he came out to the scene about 11 p.m. and found Mr. Carmichael lying in the middle of the road face down, with head pointing north toward U. S. 15A. Twenty-three steps south from the body he found a little blood. Eight feet from head of the body on the left of the road he found a cracker box, and about 10 or 12 feet away there were bones of pigs feet in the middle of the road.

W. M. Wells testified that Mr. Carmichael came to his store at McCormick’s cross roads about 8 o’clock Saturday night and bought some pigs feet and crackers and ate them. He said he was going to take the bones and the crackers to his dog. He left the store between 9 and 9:30.

Up to the present circumstances surrounding Mr. Carmichael’s death remain an unsolved mystery. It is believed he was the victim of a hit-and-run driver, but what time he met death or who was guilty of hitting him on the road are things that the officers and the law are working to unravel.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DUNCAN CARMICHAEL

Funeral services for Mr. Duncan Carmichael, well known Scotland county citizen, whose lifeless body was discovered on the Hasty road at a late hour Saturday night, were held from the home Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock, with Rev. M. C. Ellerbe conducting the service. Burial was at Caledonia cemetery.

A large number of people attended the service and the body was laid to final rest beneath a mound of beautiful flowers in the church cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. G. A. Jones, Carl Jones, George Norton, Martin McKinnon, E. D. Webb and W. T. Webb.

Mr. Carmichael was 45 years of age and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carmichael of Scotland county. He was a mechanic by trade and was widely known. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Katie Jones, daughter of Mrs. Peter F. Jones of near Caledonia, and the following children: Eloise, Duncan, Jr., James Linwood, Howard and Mary Catherine Carmichael. He also leaves two brothers, Frank Carmichael of Laurinburg, and Lawrance Carmichael of Wagram.

The circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Carmichael are still an unsolved mystery. He was found on the Hasty road near 11 o’clock Saturday night. Head injuries were the cause of his death. It is believed he was the victim of a hit and run car, or that he was attacked and robbed and left in the road, a car coming along afterward and striking him. It is stated that a new leather coat which he was wearing when he left home, and a purse and some money that he also had on his person are missing. A small sum of money in coins was found near his body, but other money that he had Saturday night has not been found.

Mr. Carmichael was in Laurinburg Saturday and it was after supper Saturday night the he left home to go to the store at the cross roads.

Source: The Laurinburg Exchange - November 11, 1937

There is a marker at Caledonia Methodist Church Cemetery which reads:

Duncan Carmichael - Sept. 23, 1891 - Nov. 6, 1937
Katie Belle Carmichael - Oct. 22, 1897 - May 8, 1958

[My thanks to Joyce Braswell for sending these newspaper articles to me. They were originally published in, and are being reprinted here by permission of, The Laurinburg Exchange, a newspaper which is still in publication today. I believe Mr. Carmichael was Duncan (H2323) in "The Scottish Highlander Carmichaels of the Carolinas", son of Daniel Norman Carmichael and Margaret McCormick. -djk]

Obituary of Dalton W. Edwards

The Dillon Herald, Dillon, South Carolina
February 19, 1958, Vol. 67, No. 43

Native of Latta Dies At Winnsboro

Dalton W. Edwards, 61, died, Friday at Fairfield Memorial hospital of a heart attack. At the time of the attack he was at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. T. M. Haynes, where he lived.

Mr. Edwards was born at Latta, the son of the late Austin N. and Martha Carmichael Edwards. He lived in Richmond, Va. until his retirement. He was a printer by trade and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Pearle Hollis Edwards; two brothers, Lacy of Baltimore, A. W. of Richmond, two sisters, Mrs. Elma Smith, formerly of Dillon, now of Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Ruth Brown of Latta, a number of nieces and nephews.

He was buried at Winnsboro Friday afternoon.

[Transcribed by Helen B. Moody from microfilm at the Dillon Library, Dillon, South Carolina. Mr. Edwards' mother, Martha Carmichael (D12d), was the daughter of Daniel Washington Carmichael and Civil Susan Edwards. -djk]

Maxine Clara Carmichael Wilson

(Web posted Monday, August 18, 2003)

Maxine Wilson
Maxine Wilson, 95, of Yankton passed away Friday (August 15, 2003) at Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Community Bible Church, Butte, Neb., with the Rev. Gary Binder officiating. Burial will be in the Butte City Cemetery, Butte. Pall bearers will be Jim Tienken, Rich Jackson, Ken Stepanek, Dave Ament, Don Burwitz and Dave Burwitz. Visitations will be 4-9 p.m. today (Monday) at the Kostel Funeral Home, Yankton, with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Visitations will resume one prior to the service at the church. Maxine C. (Carmichael) Wilson was born Sept. 2, 1907, in Butte, Neb., to Roy and Ava (Green) Carmichael. Maxine grew up and spent most of her entire life in Butte. She graduated from Butte High School in 1927. She married Chester B. Wilson on June 25, 1929, at Lake Andes. To this union four children were born: Ila Mae, Gary, Twila, and Deanna. On June 25, 1996, Chet and Maxine celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Maxine was a telephone operator for a number of years for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. She also worked as a clerk at the Butte Livestock Market and the Butte Bowling Alley. Maxine and Chet owned and operated the Butte Theater for several years. She was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Bernice Chapter #120 of Butte, Neb., for more than 60 years. Maxine loved to bowl and was an avid bowler with many trophies to show for her accomplishments. After the death of her husband in 1996, she moved to Yankton to be with her daughters. She entered the Avera Yankton Care Center in April 1997. She will be remembered as a wonderful homemaker, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and, according to her children, the best cinnamon roll maker ever. Maxine is survived by three daughters: Ila Mae (Chuck) Tienken and Deanna (Larry) Stepanek, Yankton, and Twila (Ron) Burwitz, Gayville; a daughter-in-law, Ramona Wilson, Torrance, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and two sisters: Hazel Kratzer and Cleone Snider, Butte, Neb.. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, three brothers and one sister.

[Born Clara Carmichael-daughter of-->Roy Carmichael(1879)-->George Carmichael-->Joshua George Washington Carmichael-->Samuel Carmichael(1790)-->John Carmichael(1746)-->James Carmichael(1717)-->Jacob Carmichael (1690). Maxine Wilson is the Grandmother of my husband. Contributed by Sonya N. Herrera-Wilson..]

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