Clarissa Poor and Moses Carter headstones, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Clarissa Poor and Moses Carter headstones, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.28.044

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of Clarissa Poor and Dr. Moses Carter's headstones at the Old North Cemetery in Concord, NH. The caption states, "CLARRISSA POOR Wife of Dr. Moses Carter Died Jan. 6, 1876 AE. 79. Moses Carter was born August 8, 1782, son of Jacob Carter of Concord. Entered the practice of medicine in Newbury, Mass., 1811. During the war of 1812 with Great Brition he was a surgeon on board of three different vessels, and was twice captured and carried into British ports. After the war he practiced in Salisbury and Amesbury, Mass; came to Concord in poor health, 1842. Had a large experience in small-pox, and was usually employed as town physician for persons with that desease. He resided in Concord till 1854, when he moved to Sanbornton Bridge."

Subjects:

Cemeteries , Gravestones

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971 , Poor, Clarissa-1876 , Carter, Moses, 1782

Organizations:

Old North Cemetery (Concord, N.H.)

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

7