Biographical sketch extracted from:

Biographical and historical record of Adams and Wells counties, Indiana.
Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1887. pp. 979-980.

WILLIAM CARGER, one of the progressive farmers of Rock Creek Township, is a native of Ohio, born in Knox County, June 18, 1834, a son of Emanuel and Margaret (Long) Carger. When he was a child his mother died, and after her death he found a home in the family of William Roberts. He came with Mr. Roberts to Wells County, Indiana, in 1850, remaining with him until his death, almost twelve years. After the death of Mr. Roberts he went to work for Jacob Shively, remaining in his employ four years when he went to Warren, where he spent one year. He was married September 11, 1859, to Miss Margaret Sheets, a native of Huntington County, Indiana, and daughter of John Sheets. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Carger, of whom one son, Emanuel, is deceased. The names of those yet living are: Julia A., Mary C., John and William. After his marriage Mr. Carger bought 101 acres of laud on section 6, Rock Creek Township, of which fifteen acres were partially cleared. He cleared and improved this land, making his home there until 1874 when he traded his land on section 6 for 101 acres of his present farm on section 7, to which he has since added eighty-two acres, all of which is now cleared and under good cultivation. All his property has been made by years of toil and strict economy, and his first fifty-six acres were paid for with money he earned while working as a day laborer. Mrs. Carger died September 10, 1886. She was a worthy member of the Christian church. Mr. Carger is a member of the same church. He is an Odd Fellow, and belongs to Markie Lodge, No. 362. In his political views he affiliates with the Democratic party.