#1-Published in the Enterprise January 29, 1927

~~~This newspaper obituary name was printed Carsen, her husband's name is spelled Carson. Blair cemetery records show that Elizabeth Carson purchased the plots for her husband George and two other plots--their babies are buried there too~~~

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Mrs. Eliza A. Carsen, aged seventy-five years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John E. Gilliland of Tekamah. Nebr., on January 21, 1927.

Mrs. Carsen was born in Balton Springs, N.Y. and with her parents moved to this county in 1858 when but seven years of age.

She was married to George W. Carsen at Cumming City in 1869 and when Blair was in its infancy they became one of its earliest families and with the exception of a few years spent in Kansas with her son, George W. and a short time with her daughter in Tekamah she has made this city her home.

Mr. Carsen passed away in 1892 and after his death she struggled on alone, caring for the family as best as she could. Of this family only two remain, Mrs. Gilliland of Tekamah, and George W. Carson of Chicago, both of whom are grief stricken over the loss of her, who has been so loyal and faithful to them.

Other relatives are a sister, Mrs. Al Boston of Grand Junction, Ia., a brother, Charles Houghton of Blair, three nephews, Allie McKenney, Clarence Houghton of Blaie and Everett Houghton of Omaha and five nieces, Mrs. Oliver Hudleson, Miss Celia MeKenney, Mrs. Enoch Moore of Blair, Mrs. Avie Carmichael and Myrle Houghton of Omaha.

The body was brought to Blair and at 2 o’clock p.m. on last Sunday funeral services were held at the Congregational Church, Rev. A. F. Newell officiating and interment was made in the Blair Cemetery beside her husband who passed on before.

#2 Published in The Pilot January 26, 1927

The body of Mrs. Eliza Carson was brought her Saturday from the home of her daughter, Mrs. John E. Gilliland near Tekamah where she died Friday. The funeral service was conducted at the Congregational Church at 2 o’clock Sunday, by Rev. A. F. Newell with burial in the Blair Cemetery by the side of her husband, whose death occurred here April 10th, 1892, almost 35 years ago. There was a very good attendance of relatives and old friends, though she has been gone from here for some years.

Eliza A. Houghton, was born at Ballston Springs, N.Y., October 1, 1851, so was 75 years of age at her last birthday. She came to this county at the age of 7 years, in 1858, before Blair was started, and made this her home for about fifty years.

She was married to George W. Carson in 1868 and leaves two children, Mrs. Gilliland and George W. Carson, Jr. of Chicago. Beside these she leaves one sister, Mrs. Al Boston, of Grand Junction, Ia., one brother, Charles Houghton, of this city, five nieces, Mrs. Oliver Hudleson, Mrs. Celia McKinney and Mrs. Enoch Moore, all of this city, Mrs. Avie Carmichael and Myrtle Houghton, of Omaha. Also, two nephews Clarence Houghton, of this city and Everett Houghton, of Omaha. There are eight grandsons, and one great-grandson, besides distant relatives in Boone, Webster City and Grand Junction, Ia. Mrs. W. W. Latta and her brother, Kit Carson, of Logan Ia., a niece and nephew of Mr. Carson were here to attend the funeral.

Mrs. Carson united with the Christian Church in early life and was a member of the church in early life and was a member of the church here for many years. She was a devoted mother and a loyal friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of many friends

Obituaries courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file at the Blair Public Library. FindaGrave Memorial 187906364