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Jesus Carreon

Birth
Death
30 Dec 1917 (aged 86–87)
Springer, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
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Springer, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA Add to Map
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The Santa Fe New Mexican Santa Fe,
New Mexico, Wednesday, January 9, 1918, page 5

Civil War Veteran Dies at 89 years -- (Colfax County Stockman)

At the advanced age of 89 years, Jesus Carreon died at the home of his son, Juan, in the north part of the city at 6 o'clock last Sunday evening. Over two years ago he became totally blind and since had been almost helpless.

Funeral was held at 2 o'clock New Year's day and Interment made in the Springer Cemetery.

Jesus Carreon was a veteran of the Civil War, a member of the First Division, New Mexico Infantry Volunteers, and served four [4] years and two [2] months, or almost during the entire period of the war.

He was married at Cimarron and in 1882 removed to Springer where he has since lived. Besides the widow, four children survive him, two boys and two girls, all born in this city: namely, Juan of this city; Jose, of Campany NM, Celestina and Patricina, who are minor children. He was a pensioner and a Tailor by trade, but owning to failing eyesight had not worked at it for 10 years.


Wife: Dominga ___ b. Nov1862 NM [1900 census record]
The Santa Fe New Mexican Santa Fe,
New Mexico, Wednesday, January 9, 1918, page 5

Civil War Veteran Dies at 89 years -- (Colfax County Stockman)

At the advanced age of 89 years, Jesus Carreon died at the home of his son, Juan, in the north part of the city at 6 o'clock last Sunday evening. Over two years ago he became totally blind and since had been almost helpless.

Funeral was held at 2 o'clock New Year's day and Interment made in the Springer Cemetery.

Jesus Carreon was a veteran of the Civil War, a member of the First Division, New Mexico Infantry Volunteers, and served four [4] years and two [2] months, or almost during the entire period of the war.

He was married at Cimarron and in 1882 removed to Springer where he has since lived. Besides the widow, four children survive him, two boys and two girls, all born in this city: namely, Juan of this city; Jose, of Campany NM, Celestina and Patricina, who are minor children. He was a pensioner and a Tailor by trade, but owning to failing eyesight had not worked at it for 10 years.


Wife: Dominga ___ b. Nov1862 NM [1900 census record]

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  • Created by: Athanatos
  • Added: Jul 20, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39695007/jesus-carreon: accessed ), memorial page for Jesus Carreon (Dec 1830–30 Dec 1917), Find a Grave Memorial ID 39695007, citing Springer Cemetery, Springer, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Athanatos (contributor 46907585).