Joseph T Carter
Marriages
Cora Belle Fenno - October 18, 1904
Burial Details
Obituaries
Eagle Valley Enterprise - June 9, 1944
JOSEPH CARTER MEETS WITH TRAGIC DEATH.
When he was thrown and trampled by a frightened horse, Joseph T. Carter, pioneer rancher of Squaw creek, received injuries so severe that they caused his death at, St. Vincent’s hospital in Leadville on Thursday morning of last week. Carter was taking two horses out for water on his ranch, leading one and riding the other, with his two-year-old grandson, William Larry ] Case, in front of him. It is believed that the horses smelled a bear, because they suddenly pitched and threw him and then, evidently terrified, trampled and kicked him. Carter tossed his grandson out of the way and except for a few scratches and bruises, the baby was unharmed. Relatives rushed the injured man to St. Vincent’s hospital where it was found that he had a broken collar bone, broken pelvis bones and internal injuries. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in Leadville in the Moynahan-O’Malia chapel, Rev. A. L. Kongable officiating. Three beautiful duets, “God Will Take Care Of You,” “Beautiful Valley of Eden” and “Abide With Me” were sung by Mrs. Frank E. Brown and Mrs. L. W. Thompson, accompanied by Mrs. Ted Lane. Pallbearers were Howard Bardsley, James Brett, Roland Bearden, Carl Eaton, James Diamond and Claude Simmons. Interment was in the G. A. R. cemetery in Leadville. Joseph T. Carter was born Oct. 18, 1878, in New Diggings, Wis., but had lived in Colorado since the age of three years. On Oct. 18, 1904, he married Cora Belle Fenno in Leadville, and the couple made their home on a ranch on Squaw creek. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Belle Carter; 3 daughters, Mrs. Althea Terry of Tigard, Ore.; Mrs. Buena Case and Mrs. Alma Case of Edwards; 5 sons: Harry of Leadville; Robert with the U. S. army in Ireland; Russell, with the U. S. army in New Guinea; Samuel with the U. S. navy in the South Pacific, and Joseph, U. S. navy, who happened to be at home on furlough at the time his father died. A brother, Elmer Carter lives In Benton, Wis., and a sister, Mrs. A. D. Hunt, lives in Denver. Eighteen grandchildren survive.
