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experienced the same troubles with the new one. During this time he had become more attached to the Benoist Company as an employee which continued until Mr. Benoist's death on June 14, 1917. Following this tragedy the company went out of business but Carter remained on for a time to assist Charles Benoist in settling the affairs of the business.

He then returned to his home in Tiffin, Ohio where he served thirty years as a member of the Tiffin Fire Department. In 1947 Carter had the urge to do more flying so purchased a Taylorcraft Coupe which he flew for pleasure for some time. Carter, who lived alone in retirement for some time, passed away at the Riffin Mercy Hospital on May 11, 1964 of a stroke following a lingering illness. He was survived by two sons and nine grandchildren. His body was cremated and the ashes interred in St. Marys Cemetery in Tiffin beside his wife.

Early Bird and Flying Pioneer Verne Carter was one of those early aviation enthusiasts  who helped to promote flying and the development of aviation. While he did not fly extensively, he nevertheless deserves full credit for becoming a licensed pilot during the days of stick-and-wire open aeroplanes. His name appears on the Wright Memorial at Dayton with the others whose names will forever be honored there.

[[stamped]] FROM THE FLYING PIONEERS BIOGRAPHIES OF HAROLD E. MOREHOUSE [[/stamped]]

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