Joseph Carter Headley was born on August 1, 1860 in Atchison, Kansas Territory to parents James Alexander and Fanny Carter Headley. He was the third child for the couple, joining an older brother named Edward Carter. The couple's second son, James Alexander had passed away as an infant before their third and youngest was born. In 1884, Joseph married Alline Higgins, and together they had two daughters, Elisabeth Higgins and Frances Carter. He made his living as a real estate developer, and Headley Avenue in Lexington is named for him. Joseph passed away at the age of 30 on August 25, 1890 after being involved in a carriage accident in Lexington.  The horse pulling the vehicle was spooked, and Joseph, Alline, and their daughters were thrown from the carriage. All survived but Joseph, who hit his head. He is buried in the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Joseph Carter Headley
Joseph Carter Headley

Though this picture is undated, it is likely it was taken sometime during the 1880s, probably not long before Joseph passed away in 1890 at the age of 30. Before he tragically died in a carriage accident, he worked as a clerk in the office of his father James Alexander Headley, the Circuit Clerk in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Joseph Carter Headley and friends
Joseph Carter Headley and friends

Joseph Carter Headley is the man seated to the far left of this picture. He is shown with a group of unidentified companions. This photo is undated, but likely from sometime in the late 1870s or early 1880s.