Cynthia, you have such a gift for taking all kinds of discombobulated records and turning them into a coherent, entertaining story -- you've been a great example for me in writing my own family history. This may be my favorite tale so far!!
"next up at the plate" - A snarky disapproving air is normally not appropriate for genealogical story telling, but for a man with ten wives, what else could you do? Great story telling and a fun read!
No, they didn't. I have to wonder if part of that was at least partly due to their mother often having predeceased them or died near the same time, and their deaths followed.
This is crazy! Maybe there should be a cold-case opened for the deaths of each of the children and wives!
I also thought the one newspaper clip was hilarious when it mentioned that the population of the state was growing due to this man’s excessive marrying.
I had the same type of feeling about all those deaths. I know death wasn't uncommon, but it occurred with regular frequency with his wives for many years. I do appreciate the humor old newspapers inject into stories. Sometimes it's cringe-worthy, but in this case, it really is funny.
What a fun story this was to read, and what a crazy search it must have been for you lol. Did you know about all the wives before you started or was it a surprise? Wonderful story, either way!
I’ve come across several men who were serially married, usually to very young g girls who had a few kids quickly and then died. I always think to myself, “this is why we need to teach boys to cook” 🤣
I did know he was married so many times years ago but hadn't focused on researching info on each of his wives until now. After researching, I realized I was lucky to find as much as I did considering Carey started marrying in 1821 and married the last time in 1860.
I know! He was a real gem. I can't imagine how he had time to do any type of work, but he managed to buy land within what is now Indianapolis, along the banks of the White River. His census record occupation is Farmer. Right.
Um, yeah, it sounds like he was quite the operator. It's hard to fathom the wild and crazy era that must have been. Right next to all of this, you have crazy potions sold as medications and insane inventions. What a time.
Cynthia, you have such a gift for taking all kinds of discombobulated records and turning them into a coherent, entertaining story -- you've been a great example for me in writing my own family history. This may be my favorite tale so far!!
That's a marvelous compliment, Lauren, thank you! I have to admit I muttered, more than once, 'Why did I decide to write about this?'
"next up at the plate" - A snarky disapproving air is normally not appropriate for genealogical story telling, but for a man with ten wives, what else could you do? Great story telling and a fun read!
He was something else! He had an ever-changing life, but even so, he outlived all but four of his 15 siblings.
What a story Cynthia. I'm gobsmacked and have never heard of anyone being married 10 times.
He was prolific, that's for sure! I wonder if he ever knew how widely his information was published. Reaching Australia is quite an accomplishment.
I think that may be a record.
What a story! Not many children survived of his 10 marriages though...
No, they didn't. I have to wonder if part of that was at least partly due to their mother often having predeceased them or died near the same time, and their deaths followed.
I see how he convinced so many women to marry him, probably against their better judgment. 19th century whiskers notwithstanding, he was a hottie!
He must surely have been! He was very persuasive.
This is crazy! Maybe there should be a cold-case opened for the deaths of each of the children and wives!
I also thought the one newspaper clip was hilarious when it mentioned that the population of the state was growing due to this man’s excessive marrying.
I had the same type of feeling about all those deaths. I know death wasn't uncommon, but it occurred with regular frequency with his wives for many years. I do appreciate the humor old newspapers inject into stories. Sometimes it's cringe-worthy, but in this case, it really is funny.
What a fun story this was to read, and what a crazy search it must have been for you lol. Did you know about all the wives before you started or was it a surprise? Wonderful story, either way!
I’ve come across several men who were serially married, usually to very young g girls who had a few kids quickly and then died. I always think to myself, “this is why we need to teach boys to cook” 🤣
Great work, Cynthia!
I did know he was married so many times years ago but hadn't focused on researching info on each of his wives until now. After researching, I realized I was lucky to find as much as I did considering Carey started marrying in 1821 and married the last time in 1860.
Wow, just wow!
I know! He was a real gem. I can't imagine how he had time to do any type of work, but he managed to buy land within what is now Indianapolis, along the banks of the White River. His census record occupation is Farmer. Right.
Um, yeah, it sounds like he was quite the operator. It's hard to fathom the wild and crazy era that must have been. Right next to all of this, you have crazy potions sold as medications and insane inventions. What a time.
I would easily be convinced Carey had a thumb in many of those snake oil pies over the years. He doesn't seem like the agrarian type.