Descendants of John Carder of Virginia and East Tennessee 

J3 Family of John Carder and Elizabeth Carder 

• 1 John Carder (died 1809), married Dorcas Harrold (?) (died 1812). John received two land grants of 100 acres each on the waters of Lick Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. He left a will. When he died he left his wife with seven young children. 
• 2 Ruth Carder, married 2 July 1790, to Isaac Allen. John Carder was listed as putting up a security for the marriage. 
• 3 Peggy Carder, married 2 March 1801, to William Slaughter. John Carder, father, gave his consent. 

Other probable children of John Carder are: 

• Judith Carder, married 14 December 1787 to John McInturff in Washington County, TN. 
• Martha Carder, married 1 February 1790 to Jacob Job in Greene County, TN. 
• Orpha Carder, married first on 7 August 1792 to Robert Montgomery; second on 31 July 1794 to James Seers. Both marriages were in Greene County, TN. 
• Polly Carder, married 10 September 1810 to Moses Hutchens in Washington County. 
• Elijah Carder, married 5 April 1814 to Polly Glassup in Greene County. 

Second Generation Descendants of John Carder of Tennessee 

J3-1 John Carder (died 1809) 

John Carder first appears in the Tennessee records in 1787, when he received a land grant for 100 acres on Lick Creek in Greene County. He received another 100 acre grant, which was later recorded in 1811 under John Carder’s heirs. He wrote his will on 4 May 1809 and it was proved on 24 July 1809. 

Will of John Carder 

In the name of God Amen, I John Carder, of the State of Tennessee and County of Greene being weak in body but sound in memory thanks to God for the same and calling to mind the mortality of my body and that it is appointed once for man to die, I do make and ordain this my last will and testament disanulling and revoking all former wills and acknowledging only this. And first of all I recommend my soul to God that give it and my body to the dust to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors hoping by the power of God that I shall receive the same at the resurrection of the just and as touching such worldly goods as it hath pleased God to bestow on me I give and bequeath in the following manner Viz all just debts to be paid out of my estate and all debts to be collected by my Executors. Item I give and bequeath to my loving wife, Dorcas Carder all my goods and property with lands to her to freehold and posess during her widowhood or at her marriage to be equally divided between herself and my children otherwise if she continues my widow until her death then to be equally divided amongst my children as before mentioned whether to be sold or by agreement of all parties concerned therein. And lastly of all I do appoint my beloved wife Dorcas Carder and Amace Harrold my Executors of this my last will and testament. Signed, Sealed, and confirmed this fourth day of May eighteen hundred and nine 1809 in presents of us.  John Carder (his mark)

 David Snodgrass, William Jolly, John Jacquess

On 26 October 1812 Amasa Harrold, “surviving executor” of the Last Will and Testament of John Carder, deceased, exhibited in court an inventory of the goods and chattles of the testator. On 13-14 November 1812 all the property except the land of John Carder was sold to relatives and neighbors. Among the items sold were one gray mare, the corn standing in the field, three books, a Bible, a Testament, and hymn book. On 25 January 1813, Amasa Harrold exhibited an account of the sales of his testator’s estate and it was ordered to be recorded. 

It appears that Dorcas Carder died prior to October 1812. She last appeared on the tax list in 1812, being taxed on 200 acres on Lick Creek. From 1812 onward, Amasa Harrold is taxed on 200 acres on Lick Creek for John Carder’s heirs. 

On 25 January 1813 an order of the Greene County Court states that “Jonathan Carder an orphan boy aged fifteen years on the 3rd day of June next be bound unto Thomas Collier until 21 years of age, to receive one year of schooling, to be taught the business of Husbandry”. Thomas Collier bought the Bible in John Carder’s estate sale. Amasa Harrold bought the Testament. 

On 27 January 1813 the court ordered that “John Carder an orphan boy aged nine years on January 1 instant be bound apprentice to Simon Pope of this county until he arrives at the age of 21 years to receive eighteen months schooling, and at his freedom, to receive a horse worth 60 dollars, also a saddle, bridle, a pair of geers, one ax and mattock and two good suits of clothes.” 

In November 1812, it was ordered that Thomas Carder be bound to David White until he arrive at full age. 

In August 1813, it was ordered that Samuel Carder, a minor, be bound unto John Grimsley. 

On 25 April 1815, George Carder, an orphan boy aged five years on the first of October last was bound unto Henry French of this County to be taught to read, also the art and mistery of coopering. 

Later deeds show Samuel (1826), George(1829), and David D. Carder (1828) selling shares of land they inherited from their father John Carder. These shares were 28 1/2 acres each. Somehow, Jonathan Justice had acquired the other four shares out of the total of seven shares of the estate. He sold this 114 1/2 acres in 1825 to Isaac Babb. 

J3-1 Family of John Carder (died 1809) and Dorcas Harrold(?) Carder (died 1812) 

• 1 Jonathan Carder (3 June 1798 - ), married 15 January 1826, to Sarah White (about 1807- after 1880), daughter of David (1778-1855) and Synthia Shackleford White. Sarah was living in Goshen District, Warren County, KY, in 1880.
• 2 Prisila Carder (probably), married in 1819 to Jesse Morrison. 
• 3 John Carder (1 January 1804 - ), married 3 August 1826, to Martha “Patsy” Harrold. 
• 4 Thomas Carder (1793-), may have lived in White and Cumberland County, TN, 1840 to 1860+. 
• 5 Samuel Carder (About 1807-1892), married first to Anna ______ (1802-), second to Sarah A. _____. He moved to Monroe County, Kentucky about 1830. 
• 6 David D. Carder (About 1805? -after 1870), married first on 7 June 1823 in Washington County, TN, to Susannah Morgan; second to Mary Scott. He moved to Bledsoe County, TN, where he purchased land in 1824, 1831, and 1836. In 1828 he was living in Bledsoe County and he turned over his share of his father John Carder’s land to Isaac Babb. He was a constable in Bledsoe County during the 1840s. He also was paid $4.87 in 1841 for guarding the jail in Bledsoe County for 9 nights and 4 days. He sold his land in Bledsoe County in 1868 when he moved to Warren County, TN. 
• 7 George W. Carder (1 October 1809 - ), married 1828 to Mary Ann Milburn (1808-); lived in Greene County and Carter County. He was a farmer and a Methodist Minister. He performed weddings in Greene County in 1837, 1838, 1839, and 1846. 

Third Generation Descendants of John Carder of Tennessee 

J3-1-1 Family of Jonathan Carder (1798- ) and Sarah White Carder (1807-) 

• 1 Martha Carder (1833-) 
• 2 John Carder (1835-) 
• 3 Betsy Carder (1841-) 
• 4 Rebecca Carder (1844-) 
• 5 Isaac Carder (1847-), born in Washington County, TN; married 19 March 1868 to Almeda Potter (1850-). He resided in Warren County, Kentucky in 1868 and was an engineer. In 1880 he is listed as a farm laborer in Smith’s Grove district, Warren County, Kentucky. 
• 6 (Probably) David W. Carder (June 1831-after 1900), born in Tennessee; married about 1851 to Rachel ______ (December 1831-after 1900); moved to Warren County, Kentucky before 1852. He was a farmer. He was living in Warrenc County, Kentucky in 1900. 
• 7 Mathew S. Carder (3 October 1831 - 19 May 1910), born in Washington County, Tennessee; married 2 January 1851 in Washington County, Tennessee to Amanda Jane Irven (1832-). He moved before 1858 to Warren County, Kentucky. 

J3-1-3 Family of John Carder (1804) and Martha Harrold Carder 

• 1 William Carder (May 1827-), married 7 August 1851 to Mary Jane Reed (December 1830-); lived in Greene County, TN. 
• 2 Amasa H. Carder (1828-), married 1st on 23 March 1850 to Sarah Ensor; 2nd on 18 January 1875 to Mary Porter. 
• 3 Isaac(?) Carder (1828-), married Emeline Davis 
• 4 Jesse Carder (1836-), married 18 January 1855 to Nancy White (1830-1899), daughter of David and Synthia Shackleford White. 
• 5 Nancy A. Carder (1841-) 
• 6 Louisa Carder (1843-) 
• 7 Martha A. Carder (1845-) 
• 8 John Carder (1848-) 
• 9 David D. Carder (1853-after 1920), married 18 February 1875 to Amanda E. Phillips; lived in Washington County, TN, in 1920 with his son Jesse (1895-) 

J3-1-5 Samuel Carder (1807-1892) 

Samuel Carder moved to Monroe County, Kentucky, about 1829 or 1830, when he appeared in the 1830 census of Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky. He is the ancestor of the Carder families who later lived in Monroe County. His birthplace is listed as Tennessee. He was married first to a lady named Anna, and second to a lady named Sarah A. 

J3-1-5 Family of Samuel Carder (1807-1892) and Anna Carder (1802-) 

• 1 Jesse William Carder (1827-1907), was born in Tennessee; married Mary J. Bowles (1822-1888). They lived in Monroe County, KY, in 1850. 
• 2 David Carder (1829-), born in Tennessee. 
• 3 Rebecca Carder (1829-), born in Tennessee. 
• 4 Ebeline Carder (1837-), born in Kentucky. 
• 5 Samuel Carder (1845-), born in Kentucky. 

J3-1-5 Family of Samuel Carder (1807-1892) and Sarah A. Carder (1839-1900) 

• 1 James F. Carder 

J3-1-6 Family of David D. Carder (About 1805 - After 1870) 

A 1902 article in Notable Men of Tennessee states that Sarah Jane’s father was David Carter and that her mother was a Miss Scott and Sarah was one of a family of twelve children. 

• 1 Sarah Jane Carder (1831-1890), married Timothy Couch Goff (about 1828-); died in White County, TN. 
• 2 Mary Ann Carder (1835-), married Harrison Hale (about 1830-) 
• 3 Oliver P. Carder (1836-), married Margaret Ann _______ (1834-). He was a Baptist Minister. In 1880 he lived in White County, TN. 
• 4 Euphamy Carder (1838-), married ?William Angel 
• 5 Thomas Franklin Carder (1839-) 
• 6 David Newton Carder (1841-1870), married Mary D. Walling 
• 7 Richard N. B. Carder (1842-) 
• 8 Phebe Elvira Carder (1844-), married William Griffith (about 1840-). 
• 9 William J. Carder (March 1846-), married first to Laura Brown; second, about 1885, to Frances C.McKamie (May 1857-). He was a farmer a Methodist Circuit Minister. He moved to Arkansas before 1885, and lived at Izard Co., Arkansas, in 1900. 
• 10 Margaret V. Carder (1848-), born at White County, TN; married James Jackson Acuff (abt 1845-). She died in Spring City, TN. 
• 11 Another child 
• 12 Another child 

J3-1-7 Family of George W. Carder (1809-) and Mary Ann Carder (1808-) 

• 1 Lucinda J. Carder (1828-) 
• 2 Nancy Ann Carder (1830-), married A. J. Stradley. 
• 3 William E. Carder (1832-) 
• 4 Merry E. Carder (1837-) 
• 5 Laura A. Carder (1846-) 
• 6 George W. Carder (1848-), married Lucy _____ (1850-) 
• 7 Charles S. Carder (1851-) 

Fourth Generation Descendants of John Carder of Tennessee 

J3-1-3-1 Family of William Carder (1827- after 1880) and Mary Jane Reed Carder (1833-) 

• 1 Martha C. Carder (1853-) 
• 2 John B. Carder (September 1861-), married in 1882 to Susanna M. ____ (February 1865-), lived in 1900 in Greene County, TN, where he was a farm laborer. 
• 3 James F. Carder (1862-) 
• 4 Charles H. Carder (1870-) 

J3-1-3-2 Family of Amasa H. Carder (1828-) and Sarah Ensor Carder (1850-before 1875) 

• 1 Martha Jane Carder (1851-), married 3 February 1867 in Washington County, TN, to David Miller. 
• 2 Thomas Powell Carder (1852-1920), married in 1872 to Mary Carrie Helton. He lived at Johnson City, TN, and is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington County. 
• 3 William O. Carder (1857-) 
• 4 Rutha L. Carder (1859-) 
• 5 Edmond C. Carder (1862-), was a widower living in Johnson City, TN, in 1910, along with his son John C. Carder (1893-). 

J3-1-3-2 Family of Amasa H. Carder (1828-) and Mary A. Porter Carder 

• 1 L. A. Carder (daughter), born 1878 

J3-1-3-7 Family of Nancy Ann Carder Stradley (1830-) and A.J. Stradley 

• 1 Laura Stradley, married George Shepherd Borden. Their granddaughter Sarah Borden Hawkins was living in 1996. 

J3-1-5-1 Family of Jesse William Carder (1827-) and Mary Carder (1824-) 

• 1 Martha Carder (1848-), born in Kentucky, married first to Solloman J. Lyre, second to John Waller. 
• 2 Jane Carder (1849-), born in Kentucky. 
• 3 Saffrona Carder (1850-) 
• 4 Melvina B. Carder (1851-), married Thomas J. Fletcher. 
• 5 Clifton Thomas Carder (1853-1918), married Cinthia Isabelle Tyree (1852-1928) 
• 6 William Samuel Carder (1855-1940), married in 1876 to Nancy Jane Arterburn (1851-1909) 
• 7 Zachariah F. Carder (1858-), married Martha M. Bowles. 
• 8 Mary B. Carder (1863-), married Robert H. Lyree. 

J3-1-6-3 Family of Oliver P. Carder (1836-) and Margaret Ann Carder (1835-) 

• 1 James S. Carder (1858-), married Meekie Evaline ______ (1857-); lived in White County, TN, in 1880. 
• 2 Frances C. Carder (1863-) 
• 3 Thomas David Carder (1865-), born in Tennessee; was a groceryman in Birdwell, Kentucky all his life. He had no children. 
• 4 Mary Elizabeth Carder (1867-)
• 5 Margaret Paralee Carder (1869-) 
• 6 Dora Ammer Carder (1873), (daughter). 
• 7 William Perry “W.P.” Carder (1876-), married first to a Dycus; second to Alma May Henderson. They both died at Berkley, Kentucky. 8 Minnie Ada Carder (1879-), married a Todd. 

J3-1-6-9 Family of William J. Carder (1846-) and Frances McKamie Carder (1857-) 

William Carder was married prior to Frances and had other children. Also, he and Frances had 3 children who died before 1900. There could also have been other children born after 1900. This list came from the 1900 census of Izard County, Arkansas. 

• 1 William J. Carder, Jr. (November 1886-), born in Arkansas. 
• 2 Flora Carder (November 1888-), born in Arkansas. 
• 3 James T. Carder (January 1891-), born in Arkansas. 
• 4 Nora Carder (February 1895-), born in Arkansas. 
• 5 George F. “Frank” Carder (10 August 1899 - November 1975), born at Izard County, Arkansas. Died at Searcy, Arkansas. 

J3-1-7-6 Family of George Carder (1848-) and Lucy Carder(1850-) 

• 1 Cloud Carder (1871-) 
• 2 Annie Carder (1872-) 
• 3 Mary Carder (1874-) 
• 4 Lucy Carder (1877-), possibly the Lucy Carder (Aug 1878-) listed in the 1900 census of Chattanooga, TN. 

Fifth Generation Descendants of John Carder of Tennessee 

J3-1-3-1-2 Family of John Carder (1861-) and Susanna M. Carder (1865-) 

• 1 Richard Carder (October 1882-) 
• 2 George Carder (November 1887-)
• 3 Hubert Carder (July 1889-) 
• 4 Ira Carder (June 1892-) 
• 5 Rubie Carder (September 1896-) 
• 6 Ruth Carder (September 1896-) 
• 7 Rhoda Carder (May 1899-) 
• 8 Another child who died before 1900. 

J3-1-3-2-2 Family of Thomas Powell Carder (1852-1920) and Mary Carrie Hilton Carder 

• 1 John C. Carder (1875-) 
• 2 Samuel P. Carder (March 1877-), married Nannie _____; lived in Washington County, District 9, Johnson City, in 1900. 
• 3 David Nelson Carder (August 1879-), married in 1907 to Julia Lockett Whittaker. He lived in Johnson City in 1910, but by 1920 had moved to Greene County, where he was renting a farm. 
• 4 George Washington Carder (1880-1970), married 12 May 1912 by his brother, the Rev. M.H. Carder, to Pearl McKinney Crow. 
• 5 Frank Carder (1882-), married in 1902 to Jennie _____; lived in 1910 on Ivey Street, Johnson City, TN. 
• 6 Allison Carder (1886-), married in 1909 to Venie C. _____; lived in 1910 next door to his brother Frank in Johnson City. In 1920 he lived on Hill Street, Johnson City, TN, with his wife Pearl (1893-). 
• 7 William Edwin Carder (4 July 1887-12 October 1967), born at Johnson City, TN; married Easther E. Whitaker (19 March 1888 - 20 August 1969), who was a sister to Julia Whitaker, wife of David N. Carder (#3 above). 
• 8 Mace (Amasa) Hobart Carder (1889-1965), was a minister (see child 4 above). He married Nana Elizabeth Butler. 
• 9 Sarah Carder 

J3-1-5-1-5 Family of Clifton Thomas Carder (1853-1918) and Cynthia  Tyree Carder (1852-1928) 

• 1 Lucy Jane Carder (1875-1949), married Jesse Witty Wheat (1873-1965) 
• 2 Nancy Isabelle “Nanny Belle” Carder (1877-1948), married Matthew “Mathie” Wilson Wheat (1875-1918) 
• 3 Jesse Harrison Carder (25 March 1879 - 25 July 1961), born at Mudlick, Monroe County, KY; married Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Webb (20 December 1881 - 9 October 1961). They are both buried at Excelsior Springs, Missouri. 
• 4 Arbie Nettie Carder (1882-1959), married Grover Cleveland “Cleve” Grant (1886-1949) 
• 5 Mary Tommy Carder (1886-), married William “Bill” Greathouse (1886-1944) 
• 6 James Roy Carder (1888-), married Nell Banks 
• 7 Willie Jefferson Carder (1892-1971), married Lalla Mae Atwood (1898-) 
• 8 Gilbert Francis Carder (1896-1955), married Arah Elsie Creason (1897-1991) 

J3-1-5-1-6 Family of William Samuel Carder (1855-1940) and Nancy Jane Arterburn Carder (1851-1909) 

All the following children were born in Kentucky, probably in Monroe County. 

• 1 George Francis Carder (1878-1954), married Mary Belinda Kingery (1878-1954) 
• 2 Millard Carder (May 1881-1954), married Laura Ann Turner 
• 3 Minerva Carder (May 1883 -1911) 
• 4 Lockie Carder (January 1886-1938), married Brent Buckley
•  5 Jesse G. Carder (26 June 1888 - 9 January 1962), born at Mt. Hermon, Monroe County, KY; married 14 December 1922 at Mt. Hermon, KY, to Mattie Sarah Waller (24 November 1906 - ). He died at Fairbury, Livingston County, Illinois. 
• 6 Hezzie Thomas Carder (July 1890 - 5 October 1957), married Otia Elizabeth Geruld. 
• 7 Radford Carder (1893-1894) 

J3-1-6-3-1 Family of James S. Carder (1958-) and Meekie Evaline Carder (1857-) 

• 1 Joseph Brento Carder (1879-), born in White County, Tennessee. 

J3-1-6-3-7 Family of William P. Carder (1876-) and his first wife Mattie Dycus Carder (1875-) 

• 1 Joe Carder (August 1897 - before 1992), born in Kentucky. 
• 2 Charles Carder, died before 1992 
• 3 Rhea Carder, married a Geveden, lived at Memphis, Tennessee in 1992. 

J3-1-6-3-7 Family of William P. Carder (1876-) and his second wife, Alma Mae Henderson Carder 

• 4 Howard Carder, died before 1992 
• 5 Lorraine Carder, died before 1992; married a Flake. 
• 6 Thomas Charles “Tom” Carder (16 August 1921 - ), lived at Paducah, Kentucky in 1992. 

J3-1-6-9-5 Family of George F. Carder (1899-1975) 

• 1 George F. Carder II

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