Mary Carson (1853–1917) was born in Wheeling, Ohio, Virginia, USA and died in Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Jane Carson 1853–1917

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Apr 1853 · Wheeling, Ohio, Virginia, USA

Died 16 Mar 1917 · Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA

Father John Carson

Mother Florence Sloan

Siblings Annie Carson, Elizabeth E Carson, Frank Carson, Ida R Carson, John Carson, Matthew Carson, Rebekah Carson, Sarah Carson

Records

1870 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Carson

Florence Sloan

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1853, Mary Jane Carson entered the world in Wheeling, Ohio, Virginia, USA, born to john carson and florence sloan. Mary Jane Carson passed away in 1917 in Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA.

Sources

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Census 1870 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1853

Birth of Mary Jane Carson in Wheeling, Ohio, Virginia, USA

Birth

1917

Death of Mary Jane Carson in Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Carson

This ancestor line traces from Charlemont, Armagh, Northern Ireland (1799) to Wheeling, Ohio, Virginia (1853) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Carson (1853–1917) was born in Wheeling, Ohio, Virginia, USA and died in Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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