Individual Details

James Piper McCarter

(10 May 1848 - 11 Dec 1920)



Obituary of James P. McCarter
Anaheim Gazette, Orange County, California
Thursday December 17, 1920

Death Overtakes a Well Known Citizen
James P. McCarter Found Dead in Bed at Elsinore

Friends of James P. McCarter were shocked Saturday to hear of his death as he was not known to be seriously ill. On Sunday, December 5, he went to Elsinore to try the baths, as he had not been feeling at all well for some time, and on Saturday morning he was found dead in bed, having expired some time during the night. Y.W. Bushard, a near neighbor was notified and made arrangements for the funeral, which was held at Huntington Beach on Tuesday afternoon, a number of Anaheim Elks going down to attend. Deceased was a member of the lodge here.

Mr. McCarter was 72 years of age. He was born in Virginia, and came to Anaheim about 12 years ago. For many years he was engaged in the mining business in California, but finally sold all his interests and came to Anaheim to spend the remainder of his days. His only relative in this region is a niece who lives at Huntington Beach. He was a quiet and unassuming man, a friend to everybody, and will be missed by those who have associated with him, and met him daily on the streets of this city.


Huntington Beach News, Orange County, California
Friday December 17, 1920

Society Section - Funeral services were held Tuesday p.m. at Bundschuh's undertaking parlors for James P. McCarter, uncle of Mrs. J.A. McCoy of this city, who died at Elsinore Saturday of last week. The services were conducted by Rev. F.J. Seaman and were in charge of the Elks' lodge of Anaheim, where the deceased resided. Interment was in the Huntington Beach cemetery.

Obituary Section - James P. McCarter, an uncle of Mrs. J.A. McCoy, passed away early Saturday morning at Elsinore, Cal. Funeral services were held at the undertaking parlors Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Mr. McCarter was a resident of Anaheim, coming to California from Wyoming in 1907. He lived the bachelor life, having never married, and was 72 years of age. Born and raised in Virginia, he left his native state to mine in Idaho in the 80's and later made his home on a stock ranch in Wyoming, coming to California to benefit his health, about 14 years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. McCoy took him up to Elsinore last Sunday.

James was an election judge for the Smoky district of Alturas County, Idaho on July 16 1884 and July 14 1892.

Events

Birth10 May 1848Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia
Residence1850Grayson County, Virginia
Residence1860Grayson County, Virginia
Residence1870Helton, Ashe, North Carolina
Residence9 Mar 1882Postmaster of Smokey - Smoky, Alturas, Idaho
Residence26 Aug 1885Postmaster of Smokey - Smoky, Alturas, Idaho
Residence1900Uinta County, Wyoming
Politics1900Democrat
Residence1900Anaheim, Orange, California
ResidenceFrom 1907 to 1920Anaheim, Orange, California
Residence1910Anaheim, Orange, California
Residence1920Anaheim, Orange, California
Death11 Dec 1920of chronic myocarditis and artery insufficiency - Lake Elsinore, Riverside, California
Burial14 Dec 1920Huntington Beach, Orange, California
Occupationa miner

Families

FatherPhilander C. McCARTER (1802 - 1870)
MotherTheresa Ann "Thurza" Williams (1808 - 1898)
SiblingLevi Hickman McCarter (1836 - 1908)
SiblingMartin Van Buren McCarter (1837 - 1893)
SiblingCatherine "Jane" McCarter (1838 - 1909)
SiblingAndrew Cole McCarter (1840 - 1911)
SiblingWilliam Allen McCarter (1842 - 1914)
SiblingEmily F. McCarter (1844 - 1903)
SiblingHugh Franklin "Frank" McCARTER (1845 - 1926)
SiblingSarah Caroline McCarter (1850 - 1918)
SiblingGeorge Croghan McCarter (1851 - 1916)

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