Spelling of surname as noted on headstone is Carmen. Many records, however, spell the surname as "Carman". These are usually the same family. Note that one of his sons chose the spelling of "Carmen" while the others seemed to have preferred "Carman". Even found some records which spell it "Carmon". The original spelling in German has many variations - Kirrmann, Kirman, Kürmann, etc.
Spelling of surname as noted on headstone is Carmen. Many records, however, spell the surname as "Carman". These are usually the same family. Note that one of his sons chose the spelling of "Carmen" while the others seemed to have preferred "Carman". Even found some records which spell it "Carmon". The original spelling in German has many variations - Kirrmann, Kirman, Kürmann, etc.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF GEORGE CARMEN Died May 1, 1879 Aged 75 Yrs 2 Mos. 14 Days (I believe it's Matthew 5:8 inscribed below): Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
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Carmen is spelling on stone, most family spells it Carman, It isn't his middle name.
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