The Carlton House
circa 1894
The Carlton family came to Derby in 1871 and built a house located on Oliver between 47th and 55th on the west side. The family is pictured in 1894 (left to right): Lucinda Blevins Carlton (in the background), Franklin S. Carlton, Lilly Belle Craig, Maude Pearl Craig; upstairs: Lucinda Elizabeth Craig and Mary S. Carlton Craig
Debbie Avenell
Items from El Paso and Vicinity (Dec. 19, 1878)
Wichita Eagle
Wichita Eagle
Wichita, KS
Dec. 19, 1878
Page 2
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The Carlton Family
circa 1876
Back row (left to right): William, Charles, and John Carlton; front row (left to right): Mary S., Franklin S., and Lucinda (Blevins) Carlton.
Franklin S. and Lucinda Carlton came to Sedgwick County in December 1871 initially purchasing 400 acres along the Arkansas River and by 1888 his land totaled 1,000 acres. They built a house located on Oliver between 47th and 55th on the west side.
Debbie Avenell