I just saw the WRAL news story on this tombstone. My mother's mother was a Carlton -- Lois Carlton Vowell of Durham County. Her brother, Alton Carlton should still be living in Durham and may have a family Bible or family history.

My mother does not remember an Elizabeth Carlton, but her great grandfather was Marcellus Carlton and was a judge in Wake County. The Carlton family resided (as far back as she knows) in both Raleigh and Durham.

I hope this helps.

SIncerely,

Dawn Gaug