Carleton, Will, 1845-1912

Carleton was a Michigan poet. He was born on Oct. 21, 1845 in Hudson (Mich.), the son of John H. and Celestia Carleton. After graduating from Hillsdale College (1869), he became a newspaper reporter and, later, part owner of the newspaper. Carleton edited the Detroit Weekly Tribune. He founded and published Everywhere magazine, 1894-1912. Carleton was a poet and lecturer at Hillsdale College, 1887-1912. He published from 1871-1913. Carleton (Mich.), Carelton Highway, and Will Carleton Road West were named in his honor. Oct. 21 was designated Will Carleton Day by the Michigan State Legislature. He died in 1912. (Information from Michigan authors, pp. 64-65.) The Clarke Historical Library has 41 of his publications. No information is available on the Lovells. Bowen may have been Henry Chandler Bowen, 1813-1896.

From the description of Autographs, 1889,1902. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 44882251

American poet.

From the description of The funeral : autograph manuscript signed of the first page only of the poem, [n.d.]. (Morgan Library & Museum). WorldCat record id: 79994737

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Nashville, to Harper & Brothers, 1887 Mar. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133549

From the description of Will Carleton's Walks, 1887 July 6. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63936981

Poet originally from Hudson, Michigan.

From the description of Will Carleton papers, 1871-1888 and undated. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421100

American poet; born William McKendree Carleton.

From the description of ALS, 1886 Apr. 30, Brooklyn, N.Y., to unidentified correspondent. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122580875