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Author: History of Will County IL, 1878

CARSON Bros, groceries and provisions, Joliet. Hugh H. CARSON, the senior member of the 
above firm, was born Jan. 1, 1852, in Rhode Island, where he attended school and worked 
in a cotton-factory until 10 years of age, when he emigrated with his parents to Joliet, 
locating at this point Aug. 1, 1862; at the above date, his father, James CARSON, purchased 
the grocery and provision business of W. B. CASWELL, which business he successfully continued 
until succeeded by his sons May 10, 1875. Robert CARSON, the junior member of the above 
firm, was born in Rhode Island Sept. 18, 1855; immigrating West with his parents to Joliet; 
he, with his brother, was employed in the store of their father when not attending school, 
until they succeeded in the business. The above firm carried a full and complete stock in 
their line, and have a good trade, which is rapidly increasing; their success may be 
attributed to their thorough knowledge, close personal attention and honest dealing in business.


Additional Comments:
HISTORY OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.