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Theresa May Coons Carter Born May 6, 1869 Death: August 20, 1903 in Emma Father: William Coons Mother: Luzetta Hon Buried in the Carter Plot, Emma Cemetery Crosby County Texas Married James William Carter August 7, 1884 in Kentucky James William Carter MD Born Oct. 27, 1857 in Kentucky Died August 20, 1925 Buried in the Carter Plot, Emma Cemetery Crosby County Texas Father: Dr. Francis Marion Carter Mother: Martha Ann Gooch Dr. Carter and his wife, Theresa May Coons Carter, moved to Estacada, Texas from the state of Kentucky, in 1889. They moved to Emma, Crosby County Texas, where he was the only Doctor for miles around. He went to see his patients by way of buggy and two horses and would be gone for days at a time.Information courtesy of: Elmer J. Reed Jr.
One of the first and most beloved doctors of Crosby County, J.W. Carter, M.D. came to Crosby County in the very early nineties and remained as one of her citizens until his death in the early years of the twentieth century.Dr. Carter was never one to refuse to answer the call when his presence was required in rain, or snow or storm.
Dr. Carter came fresh from Louisville, Kentucky, University Medical School, bringing with him his wife and son Stanley. Two sons, Russel and Clayton, were born to them on their little ranch in Crosby County. Olga, the youngest of the four children, was born in Emma where the Carter family moved from their place some five miles north of the town. It became necessary for the Carter children to enter school. The Carters reluctantly gave up their home in the country and moved into town.
Olga developed into one of the county´s most beautiful daughters, and made the county her home until her marriage.
The wife and mother, Mrs. Julia[sic] May Coons Carter, numbered her friends by her acquaintances, a very lovable person who never tired of doing good.
Dr. Carter was not only connected with the history of Crosby County in a medical capacity but politically as well. He served for four years as her County Judge. Financially he was a stockholder and director in the Emma State Bank organized in 1905. He also owned land in Crosby and adjoining counties.
Never downhearted, he could always see the sunny side of life. Not keeping his pleasures to himself alone, he liked to scatter his joys along the way. He was a fastidious dresser and his derby hat was a familiar sight among the big hats of the western men. If he ever had sad moments, the doctor was the one and only one who knew of them.
Source: Through the Years, A History of Crosby County, Texas by Nellie Witt Spikes and Temple Ann Ellis
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