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Carr Grave

Location: Near the old Vandeventer Home near Florida, Mo

Compiled by: Ralph Gregory of Florida, Mo in Sep 1968 

1. Carr, John   B. Dec 10, 1777

D. Jun 18, 1833 

Comments: Is near the edge of some woods in an old pasture area. Tradition – This man was visiting the William Vandeventer family and died on the place of cholera. The old log house in which Mr. and Mrs. Vandeventer were shot to death at night is still on the farm though in a covered up and somewhat dilapidated form. The first legal hanging in Monroe County was a consequence of this murder.