James Worthington Carrott ’29

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Jim died Mar. 9, 2001. He came to Princeton from Lawrenceville. He was a member of Cottage Club. After graduation he attended Northwestern U. law school, from which he received his JD in 1933. He practiced law in Quincy, Ill. He was the owner of Illinois Collection Services and later owned Quinsippi Loan Co.

Jim was an active member of First Union Congregational Church, where he taught Sunday school and was on the board of deacons. He was a former member of the Blessing Hospital Board, Adams County Historical Society, where he served as president, and the Quincy Humane Society, where he served as an officer.

In 1962 he married Arlene Weis, who predeceased him. Survivors include two nephews, Montgomery B. and Philip, a niece, Ann C. Smith, and great-nieces and great-nephews. To all of them, the class extends its sincere sympathy.

The Class of 1929

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