Abby, Albert Alonzo, Edward, Gilbert and Sophia Carter, five siblings out of a brood of 11, were born blind. Their parents, Richard and Abigail, were farmers in Andover.
This article added a great deal to my knowledge of services available for peoples with disabilities in the 1800s. I am so impressed with the resilience and perseverance of the Carter siblings. Thank you.
I think the house I grew up in at 4 Rocky Hill Road (built in 1857) was built by a member of the Carter family - the house is still standing - it's a lovely house (though it now boasts one of those electric panels on the roof which I personally find really unsightly! I'm so glad my mother isn't alive to see it - it would kill her!
This article added a great deal to my knowledge of services available for peoples with disabilities in the 1800s. I am so impressed with the resilience and perseverance of the Carter siblings. Thank you.
Doug, what a fascinating article! The Carter siblings were certainly determined to thrive despite their disability. Thank you for sharing !!
I think the house I grew up in at 4 Rocky Hill Road (built in 1857) was built by a member of the Carter family - the house is still standing - it's a lovely house (though it now boasts one of those electric panels on the roof which I personally find really unsightly! I'm so glad my mother isn't alive to see it - it would kill her!