Carl A. Cloer

M, b. 5 November 1893
FatherRobert M. Cloer b. 29 Aug 1857, d. 9 Jan 1933
MotherMary Ellis b. 26 Mar 1861, d. 6 Mar 1931
     Carl A. Cloer was born on 5 November 1893 at Iredell Co, North Carolina; gravestone inscription. He was the son of Robert M. Cloer and Mary Ellis. Carl A. Cloer was buried in 1991 at Gay's Chapel Cemetery, Iredell Co, North Carolina; gravestone inscription.
     A newspaper report tells that Carl Cloer, young son of Robert Cloer of Chambersburg, accidently shot himself. He picked up the gun by the muzzle and the hammer struck something and the gun discharged, taking of the thumb of his right hand and effecting his mouth and face. His wounds, were "quite serious".1 As of 1991, Carl A. Cloer was also known as A. Carl Cloer gravestone inscription.
Last Edited3 May 2006

Citations

  1. [S544] Ancestry.com Inc., 2004: The Landmark (Statesville, North Carolina). [database online] , 11 Jan 1907, Shot By The Accidental Discharge of a Gun.