About Jesse Carleton
Lived 1862 – 1921 (aged 59). Jesse Carleton was an American golfer.
Jesse Lee Carleton (August 20, 1862 – December 6, 1921) was an American golfer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Biography Jesse Carleton was born in Cumberland, Maryland.
In 1904 he was part of the American team which won the bronze medal. He finished twelfth in this competition. In the individual competition he finished 16th in the qualification and was eliminated in the first round of the match play.
Outside of golf, he owned the Carleton Dry Goods Company. He was president of the Missouri State Golf Association for three years, and president of the Sunset Hill Country Club for three years.
Jesse Carleton died from a cerebral hemorrhage at his home in St. Louis on December 6, 1921.
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Who was Jesse Carleton?
Amateur golfer (1862-1921)
When was Jesse Carleton born?
Jesse Carleton was born on 20 August 1862 in Cumberland.
When did Jesse Carleton die?
Jesse Carleton died on 6 December 1921 in St. Louis.
What was Jesse Carleton's occupation?
Jesse Carleton was a golfer.
What nationality was Jesse Carleton?
Jesse Carleton was American.
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