From one man’s journey from Ireland to Australia in 1858 grew a family story spanning generations.

This updated history of the Carson family brings together the lives, memories and experiences of those who came before, preserving stories that might otherwise have been lost to time. From the farms of Victoria’s Western District to war service, community life, sport, family celebrations, hardship, adventure and achievement, these pages capture the people and moments that helped shape generations of the Carson family.

Compiled by Doug Carson, this book draws on decades of research, family recollections, treasured photographs, and historical records. Doug began researching the Carson family in 1988 and produced the original family history in 1993. More than thirty years later, he returned to the project to expand, update and preserve the story for future generations.