OBITUARY: Box Elder News 28 November 1912:
PARK VALLEY RESIDENT DIES
Sometime early Tuesday morning the spirit of Mr. E. F. Carter of Park Valley passed to the other life after he had been confined to his bed for many weary weeks during which time he was helpless and for the most part speechless as a result of paralytic strokes which afflicted him at intervals.
Mr. Carter's trouble began over a year ago when his left leg became affected and circulation ceased. He was then in a very precarious condition, little hope being entertained for his recovery. The limb was amputated, however, and Mr. Carter recovered nicely from the effects of the operation and was feeling pretty much himself again, being about on crutches and looking after his interests, when he suffered a paralytic stroke which rendered one side of his body useless. He improved however, and gave promise of a recovery when he suffered the second stroke and since that time has had them at frequent intervals. His power of speech became lost, though he could recognize his family and friends and nod his approval of their actions, and he was also unable to eat anything. For a number of weeks not a morsal of solid food passed his lipt but he took nourishment in the shape of wine, coffe and other stimulants.
The writer, in company with Pres. W. C. Horsley called upon Mr. Carter on the 12 inst., and though he was unable to speak, he nodded recognition and stuggled to whisper goodby when we left him.
Erastus F. Carter was one of the prominent men of Park Valley and has been a resident of that section for many years. Through judicious manipulation of his affairs, he was a cattle and sheepman, he has acquired considerable of this world's goods and owns a great many acres of land. For many years Mr. Carter was the Notary Public of Park Valley attending to all real estate transactions and other matters of a legal character which required the services of a notary.
He leaves a wife and many sons and daughter as well as a great many grand children. The News extends condolences to the bereaved family, whose relationship affects many of the families in the valley.

He was my 2nd great grandfather.

Child not listed in linked family:
Clara Emma Carter Chadwick