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Hey all,
Can anyone tell me anything at all about this Robert D. CARTER listed
in the 1850 Baker Co., GA census?
Robert D. Carter age 40 Blacksmith Born in VA.
Martha age 30
James age 11
Martha J. age 9
Patrick age 4
thanks,
Nancy
I am looking for information about my g-grandfather Andrew F CARTER, b
27 Sep 1833 d 10 Apr 1909 and his family. He married Mary ROBERTS (b
1834 d 1898) 15 Jan 1854. It is believed they had 8 children,
Elizabeth H., b 1856; Ida M., b 1858; James, b 1860 (my grandfather);
Belle, b 1862; Flora, b 26 Oct 1872 d 1876; William M., b ??; and two
others. The first 4 were born in Martinsville IN. Flora was born in
Redfield, IA; the others are unknown.
Since I was a "second family", I have never known grandparents or
cousins. Perhaps someone out there can fill in some of these blanks
and lead me to some cousins.
Hello!
I am looking for more information on the family of Benjamin M. CARTER.
He was born in Tennessee about 1811, moved to Jackson Co., Indiana about
1814, and married Margaret NAYLOR on July 8, 1832 in Jackson Co.,
Indiana. Benjamin M. CARTER was in Warren Co., Missouri in 1850 with
his family. My ggg grandfather was Thomas W. CARTER (brother of
Benjamin M.) who married Eliza NAYLOR (sister of Margaret). If this is
your family too, please let me know. I have spent half a year putting
the pieces together (both CARTERs and NAYLORs) and have 30+ pages of
documentation for them--but I need more information on Benjamin's
family.
1850 U.S. Census of Warren Co., MO
birth dates are based on the census dates.
Some of Benjamin M. Carter's children:
1. Elizabeth, b. 1835 in Ind.
2. Angeline, b. 1840 in Ind.
3. Martin V., b. 1841 in Ark.
4. James K.P., b 1845 in Mo.
5. Rachel, b. 1847 in Mo.
6. Thomas H. B., b. 1848 in Mo.
Where did Benjamin die? Did he have additional children?
Thanks!
Bryan
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I have found several items that may be of interest to the Carter
researchers, excerpts as follows:
>From the unpublished manuscript, Indian Atrocities Along the Clinch,
Powell and Holston Rivers, page 160-161:
<<snip>>Alexander Barnett, County Lieutenant of Russell Co., VA, wrote
Governor Edmund Randolph, on May 15, 1788, (1) thusly:
On the 20th of April, a band of Indians came into the Rye Cove
settlement and carried off three (3) boys, two of the name of Carter,
and a Negro boy belonging to those of the same name, but did not kill
anyone in the settlement. Immediately upon this he ordered out men from
three companies, under the command of Ensign Blackmore. A man named
Henry Hamlin, living in the Cove, and much attached to the crown of
Brittain, during the contest, (Revolution) induced the Rangers to go
back, telling them the people wanted men to be stationed instead of
them.
In a letter written ty Barnett to the Governor on May 20, 1789, (2) he
states that hte Carter boys were returned to their father tghrough the
friendly offices of Governor Simcos of South Carolina, but makes no
mention of the Negro boy being released. The Carter boys had evidently
been taken by the Cherokee.
The two Carter boys who were taken were Morgan and Elijah, and are said
to have been the sons of Thomas Carter, the builder of Carter's Fort in
Rye Cove. (I.C. Coley, Genealogy of the Carters of Scott County)<<snip>>
Another excerpt from another article: John Carter's Family Killed on
Clinch by Emory L. Hamilton (From the same unpublished manuscript, pages
158-159)
<<snip>>John Carter, brother of the Dale Carter who was killed at
Blackmore's Fort in 1771, had settled on a 400 acre tract of land on the
nortrhwest side of Clinch River, about 4 miles below Blackmore's Fort,
in Scott Co., in the year 1773. He had married a daughter of Joseph
Blackmore and had seven children.
On August 27, 1787, Alexander Barnett, County Lieutenant of Russell Co.,
VA, wrote the following to the Governor (1): That on July 9th last, the
Indians had attached the frontier, this time killing the wife of John
carter and six of his children, and at the same time plundering and
setring fire to his house, thus reducing the bodies of his wife and
children to ashes.<<snip>> There is more to this article. I can give it
to you and provide the contact person's address.
Another article is titled Dale Carter Killed At Blackmore's Fort, again
by Emory L. Hamilton. But I don't want to fill up the list with all
this!
Just thought some of you might be interested and perhaps hadn't come
across this on the rootsweb page. R. Robertson is the contact person who
was listed at the time I found this info. I found the articles, in their
entirety, to be very interesting, providing names, locations, facts
about the families. I appreciated them being posted to the
Rootsweb-Indian site and came across them by accident, so I wondered if
anyone else might not have found them yet!
Sher
I am searching for information on my g grandfather CARTER CARTER who was
born in West Virginia in 1891. He married Edith Marie _________, and they
had two daughters: Sybil Pauline Carter and Geraldine Carter. I believe,
but have not proven it yet, that Valentine Carter was his father, mother
Emma ______, with two other siblings: Buelah, and Thelma. Any information
would be greatly appreciated. The 1920 Census indicates that he worked as a
coal miner.
Thanks in advance for any help you may offer.
Kim
Researching:
BLAKE, BERKLEY, CARTER, CHAPIN, CRONIN, MORAN, PERRY, VEJVODA AND VICTOR
Kim's Genealogy Homepage:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/9369/
Providence, RI birth, marriage and death indexes ~ Irish Passenger Lists
Hi list members,
I'm new to the list, and this is my first posting.
I am working on one of those lone females who dropped out of the blue and got
married! She was Susannah Carter who m. about 1800-01 John Garrison. He was b.
in Cumberland Co., NJ, about 1780, moved to Westmoreland Co., PA about 1784
and on to Hamilton Co., OH by 1796. They are in the tax lists of Butler Co.,
OH for 1807-1810. About 1811 they moved to Dearborn Co., IN where Susannah
Carter Garrison d. 1835 aged 52 years. Their children were: Amy, Catherine,
Laban, Tamsen,Pliny Crines, Reuben C., Susanna, and Smith.
John Garrison moved to Des Moines Co. Iowa before 1836 and probably d. c 1839.
In the 1860 Census of Monroe Co., IA there was a Reuben Carter in the
household of Alexander Williams and Amy (Garrison), Reuben was b c 1785 and
would appear to be a brother of Amy's mother Susannah Carter Garrison.
Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on this "lost" female?
Phyllis Miller of San Mateo, CA
John Carter,Jr.(4) (George(3) Richard(2)
James(1)
John Carter was the "oldest son and lawful heir" of George and
Naomi(Turk)Carter. The date and place of his birth can only be approximated.
In all probability John's father met and married Naomi Turk after coming to
South Carolina about 1766. So, it is thought that John was born in what was
later Laurens County, South Carolina. In the 1880 census of Washington
County, Arkansas, the state of birth for both father and mother of John T.
Carter, his son, was given as South Carolina. The 1800 census of Laurens
County lists John Carter as between age of 26-45: this would indicate he was
born between 1755-1774, which isn't much help in guessing his age. His
father, George Carter, had a survey made in 1770 for 150 acres land grant.
Since that was the normal amount of acreage for a married man without
children, we estimate that John was born about 1770.
In some records John was sometimes designated "John Carter, Jr.". No doubt
this was to distinguish him from his uncle and his father's cousin who were
neighbors in Laurens County. The term "junior" was frequently used to
differentiate a younger man from another of the same name.
Some of the Carters of Laurens county served on the side of the British
during the Revolutionary War. After the war was over, many of the Loyalists
went to East Florida. In 1783, Spain had ceded East Florida to the British.
However, England ceded the area back to Spain in June 1784. Some of the
Loyalists left East Florida for other British territory. Others remained in
East Florida. The George Carter family was among those who were in East
Florida, and George Carter apparently died at St. Augustine about 1784.
On 22 April 1734, Joseph Carter of East Florida deeded 125 acres to John
Carter. This was part of 300 acres granted originally to Richard Carter,
Joseph's father.(1) On the same date, in a separate deed, Joseph Carter
conveyed the 200 acres in Berkeley County which he had received as an
Original Grant in 1771. Nicholas Welsh and Richard King witnessed both
deeds, and George Fardo was Justice of the Peace in East Florida.
John Carter returned to Laurens County, South Carolina and in 1789 he
gathered and registered all of his fathers deeds, which George apparently
had neglected to register before he left.(3) From his father, John inherited
a total of 391 acres. John's Uncle Joseph deeded 325 acres to John in 1784,
while they were in East Florida.
On 8 September 1791, John Carter sold 2 tracts of his land to Patrick
Cunningham. One tract was 100 acres on the waters of cane creek and Golmans
Creek, which Richard Carter had conveyed to his son, George Carter in 1777;
the other tract was 3 acres which were part of the land Richard Carter had
conveyed to his son, Joseph Carter. Witnesses were Reuben Pyles, John
Donnahoo and John Pinson.(4)
The above deed states that John Carter was a tavern keeper. This is the only
reference found, as yet, to such an occupation. Since his lands were on the
road between Laurens Courthouse and Swancy's ferry, which crossed the Saluda
River, it seems plausible he might have had a tavern, or inn.
Proof that John Carter was son of George, who was son of Richard, is found
in the 1791 deed cited above. In this instrument, John sold 1000 acres,
"part of 300 acres grant to Richard Carter on Cane creek and Golman's Creek,
1773, conveyed to son George Carter 1777, now by John Carter oldest son and
lawful heir of said George Carter dec'd." No wife was mentioned for John in
this deed, so it is assumed he had not yet married.
Also in 1791, John Cater sold 200 acres to Benjamin Mauldin, "where Benjamin
Mauldin now lives." This was from the original grant to Joseph Carter. The
deed was witnessed by David Whiteford, Richard Mauldin and William Craig.(5)
On June 21 1796, John Carter, planter, sold 50 acres on Cain Creek to John
Pinson. The land was on the " east side of road from Court House to Swancy's
Ferry" which was part of the 300 acre grant to Richard Carter, 125 acres of
which Richard had conveyed to his son Joseph in 1777. Joseph Carter conveyed
the land to John Carter in 1784. This deed was witnessed by Ste. C. Wood,
Henry Thompson and Sarah Wood.(6)
In this deed, Zebiah Carter relinquished her dower on 22 September 1796
before Thomas Wadsworth, J.L.C. We know by this that John had married
Zebiah(-?-) before September of 1797.
Also on June 21, 1796, John Carter sold 72 acres to Patrick Cunningham. This
was from the land Richard Carter had conveyed to his son, Joseph, and who
had sold to John when they were in East Florida, in 1784. This deed was
witnessed by Stephen C. Wood, Flanders Thompson and Sarah Wood.(7) On 22
September 1796, Zebiah Carter signed a release of dower in his deed.
The 1800 census of Laurens County, South Carolina showed two men named John
Carter, living next to one another. One was born before 1755, and would be
"Salt Spring" John Carter. The other, younger John Carter, was listed as "
John Carter Jun". John Carter, who was son of Richard and Margaret, had died
about 1798, therefore he was not included.
In that 1800 census, John Carter, Jr. And his wife were listed as between
age of 26-45. He was the only male in the household. They had three
daughters who were under age 10. Those living on either side of him,
according to the 1800 census, included Daniel bailey, John Pinson, James
Nichols, Robert Carter, John Carter, Thomas Weathers, Charters Nichols, Paul
Finley, Elizabeth Bailey, David brown-all of these names are found on other
papers associated with these Carters.
John Carter died before 2 October 1805.(8) On that date, his widow,
Zibiah(Z) Carter, applied for letters of administration in Laurens County,
South Carolina. John Richey, and John Roberson were appraisers.
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Lynn: Have you tried www.Ancestry.com or Family tree Maker? Both those
and other websited have methods to do surname searches. I've seen Gyles
Carter's name a number of times.
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#1 [CARTER-L] Charles T. CARTER 1762- [Nancy Carter <nmcarter(a)mail.microm]
#2 [CARTER-L] Carters, MS [Robert N Marion <rmarion@accessone]
#3 [CARTER-L] Joseph Carter [Robert N Marion <rmarion@accessone]
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Robert Carter
Robert Carter was born in Virginia, probably about 1750. His wife was named
Elizabeth (Betty).(45) Her maiden surname has not been learned.
On 22 February 1771, Robert received a grant of 100 acres on Cain Creek. He
sold to his brother, George Carter, on 6 August 1771.(46)
On 5 August 1771, his father, Richard Carter, conveyed 75 acres on Cain
Creek to Robert.(47) This was part of a 300 acre grant to Richard Carter.
Robert's brother, Joseph, received 125 acres, and his brother, George
receive 100 acres of this 300 acres.
Robert Carter was listed in the Jury List of 1779 in the area of Little
River between Broad and Saluda Rivers. These Jury Lists were evidently
copied from tax lists. Names were probably grouped with others who lived
nearby.(48) Those listed near Robert Carter included Gilbert Turner,
Hopkins Williams, John Ryan, John Porterfield, Joseph Adkins, James
Williams, Samuel Scott and John Carter.
Robert Carter and wife Betty sold the 74 acres which his father had deeded
to him John Weathers on 8 January 1789.(49) John Carter, brother of Robert,
received 104 acres of their father's 200 acre grant, and on 10 July 1788 he
sold that land to Robert.(50)
Robert Carter was listed in the 1790 Census of Ninety Six District, Laurens
County, South Carolina. Some who were listed near him include Jonathan
Hollingsworth, David Hollingsworth, John Watts, James Watts, Benjamin
Peterson, Drury Simms, Robert Smith.
On 3 August 1797, William Conner and wife of Abbeville County sold 100 acres
on Cane Creek to Robert Carter. This land had been an original grant to
John Foster in 1771.(51)
Robert Carter and wife Elizabeth sold 30 acres on Cain Creek to Jonathan
Johnson on 11 October 1797. This was part of the original grant to John
foster, and bordered on Robert Carter, Jonathan Johnson and John Pinson.
Witnesses were Martha and Sarah Carter and Dabney Puckett.(52)
In November 1797, Robert and Elizabeth Carter sold 35 acres to John Pinson.
This was part of the grant to John Foster.(53)
On 12 April 1800, David and Ruth Brown sold 150 acres to Robert Carter.
This was part of an original grant to James McGill, 220 acres on Salt Spring
Run of Cain Creek.(54) Ruth Brown was daughter of "Salt Spring" John Cater.
Robert Carter was listed in the 1800 Census of Laurens County, South
Carolina on page 35-B. He and his wife were over age 45. In his household
were: a male and 2 females age 16-26: 2 males and 1 female age 10-16.
Neighbors listed on either side of Robert included: Nimrod Overby, Meshack
Overby, Daniel Bailey, John Pinson, James Nichols, John Carter, John Carter,
Jr., Thomas Weathers, Charter Nichols, Richard Duty, Paul Findley, John
Fields, Elizabeth Bailey, David Brown, William Craig, Joel Burgess.
The 1810 Census of Laurens County, South Carolina lists Robert Carter, Sr.
On page 36A. He and his wife were over 45 years old. In their household
was a female who was age 16-26 and a male age 10-16. Robert Carter, their
son, was listed in the next household. He and his wife were age 16-26 and
had 2 females under age 10. Other neighbors included James Nichols, Absolom
Bailey, John Carter, William Griffen, John Griffen, Cornelius Pucket, John
Howard, Aaron Pinson, John Pinson, Sr., Robert Puckett, John Beasley.
Robert and Elizabeth Carter sold 150 acres on Cane Creek to Francis Barns
Walker on 4 June 1820. This was part of the 220 acre grant to James McGill.(55)
Robert Carter and his wife were both over age 45 in the 1820 Census of
Laurens County, South Carolina. This Census is an alphabetized listing,
therefore neighbors cannot be ascertained.
Robert Carter died in Laurens County between 6 December 1825 (the date of
his will) and 31 January 1826 (the date the will was read). The will was
proved on 1 February 1826. Zimri and Richard Carter were Administrators.
Jonathan Johnson, John White and William Reed were appointed as appraisers
on 4 February 1826 by Martin Shaw, J.P.(56)
Children of Robert and Elizabeth Carter included: (57)
1. Zimri Carter was born 6 July 1773. He married Mary Crosson. They had
six children. Zimri died 7 August 1843.
2. Richard Carter was born before 1785. He was listed in 1620 census of
Laurens County, but not in 1830 census. In 1828 he sold "land willed to me
by may father."
3. Robert Carter was probably born about 1784. It is thought he moved to
Georgia with the Harrises about 1830. He married (1)-?-; he married
(2)Sarah "Sally" McDaniel and had several children. They were in Gwinnett
County, Georgia in 1830 Census, Cobb County in 1840 Census, and Paulding
County in 1850 and 1860 Census.
4. Martha "Patsy" Carter married (-?-) Osborn
5. Mary "Polly" Carter married (-?-) Pickens
6. Sarah Carter married (-?-) Riley
7. Elizabeth Carter married (-?-) Bayley (Beazley?)
George Carter, a son of Richard and Margaret (Bruce) Carter, was probably
born during the 1740's in Frederick County, Virginia. About 1766, the
family of Richard Carter moved to what was then know as Berkley County,
South Carolina, now in Laurens County. It is assumed George and his
brothers came with their father.
George Carter married Naomi Turk before 1770. They probably were married in
South Carolina. Naomi was daughter of John Turk, an Indian trader who had
come to South Carolina from Virginia about 1750. He came in a party of
twelve men led by Captain James Frances.(1) John Turk's will was dated 2
August 1755 and was probated on 22 November 1755.(2) His will mentioned his
wife, Agnes, and children: William, John, Thomas, Neomy, and his wife's son
Theodore.
On 7 August 1770 a Survey was certified for a grant of 150 acres to George
Carter. On 22 February 1771, the land was granted by Lieutenant Governor
William Bull. This land consisted of 150 acres "in Berkley County on Branch
of Cain Creek, bounded on all sides by vacant land."(3) Since a married man
with a wife was entitled to 150 acres, we can be certain George was married
at that time, and there were no children born to the marriage, as yet. A
Memorial for this land was entered on 4 April 1771, signed by Pat Cunningham
and John Caldwell, D.S.(4)
George's brother-in-law, William Turk, received a Grant of 100 acres from
Lieutenant Governor Bull on the same date. His land was on waters of Cain
Creek and surrounded on all sided by vacant land.(5) The precept date for
this land was 6 December 1769, and the Survey was certified on 14 February
1769. The survey stated "N.B. Branches of Cain Creek 2 feet width and 3
inches depth.(6)
After receiving these grants in February, George Carter and William Turk
made deeds to one another to exchange their land on 7 august 1771. Patrick
Cunningham, Hugh Brown and Robert Carter witnessed both of these deeds. On
24 August 1771, Hugh Brown made oath before Robert Cunningham, J.P. that he
did see George Carter and Naomi his wife sign the deed, and that he also saw
Patrick Cunningham and Robert Carter subscribe their names as witnesses.(7)
Hugh Brown made similar oath that he saw William Turk and his wife, Rachel,
sign their deed.
On 6 February 1771, Robert Carter sold 100 acres on waters of Cain Creek to
his brother, George Carter. This transaction was witnessed by Patrick
Cunningham, Hugh Brown, and William Turk. This land, an original Grant to
Robert Carter by Hon. William Bull, Lieutenant governor, was on waters of
Cain Creek and was bounded on all sides by vacant land. Hugh Brown swore
before Robert Cunningham, J.P. on 24 August 1771 that he saw Robert Carter
sign the deed, and also did see Patrick Cuningham and William Turk, the
other witnesses subscribe their names thereunto. Robert Carter acknowledged
the deed before George Anderson, J.P. on 9 January 1789.(8)
William Turk was dead by 1773, and George Carter administered the estate "as
Greatest Creditor and nearest Friend". The Appraisal of his estate was
conducted by John Evans, William Anderson, Golen Philpot and Lewis Banton on
13 November 1773.(9)
George Carter bought 91 acres in Craven County on waters of Cain Creek from
Cornelius Cargill of Little River on 3 June 1777. Witnesses to this deed
were Stephen Durram, Aurthor Durram, and Robert Sims. Stephen Durram swore
before George Anderson, J.P. on 9 January 1789 that he was personally
present and did see Cornelius Cargill and Sarah Cargill his wife sign the
deed.(10)
Cornelius Cargill had obtained a warrant for this land on 7 April 1772. On
10 September 1772, a plat was made showing the 350 acres in Craven County on
waters of Cane Creek. Surrounding lands were owned by McGill on the
southeast; George Carter's land on northeast and southeast; vacant land on
the east; John Harline's land on part of the northwest; George Carter's land
to the northwest; and John Finley's land to the southeast and southwest;
Dugen's land on the west and "all other sides on land name not known. The
survey was certified on 11 September 1772 by Patrick Cunningham, District
Surveyor.(11) The grant to Cornelius Cargill was dated 8 July 1774.
According to South Carolina Memorials,(12) those who held land on Cane Creek
which bordered on George Carter in Berkley (or Craven) County, South
Carolina included: Charles Dandey (Dendy), 100 acres on Cane Creek in 1771;
James Harley, 850 acres on Cane Creek in 1772; James Nickles, Sr., 400 acres
on Mudlick Creek in 1773; George Dairymple, 300 acres on Cane Creek in 1773;
Arthur Durham, 200 acres on Cane Creek in 1774; Cornelius Cargill, 350 acres
on Cane Creek in 1774; and John Philpot, 100 acres on Cane Creek in 1775.
On 5 August 1777, Richard Carter and his wife, Margaret, made a deed for 100
acres on Cain Creek to their son, George Carter.(13) This land was part of
the 300 acre grant which Richard Carter had received in 1772. This deed was
witnessed by Joseph, James and Robert Carter.
George Carter was listed on Jury Lists of 1778 and 1779. In 17778 he was
among those who lived in the Middle Division between Broad and Saludy
Rivers. Those names listed near him included Arthur Durham, William Richey,
Ebenezer Stames, James Wells, David Cunningham, Nimrod Williams. In 1779 he
was on a list of men who lived in the Little River area between Broad and
Saludy Rivers. Some names near him included John Carter, John Hughes, Enos
Stimson, Thomas Carter, Arthur Durham, William Ritchey, Ebenezer Stames,
Theodosius Turk, Nimrod and Daniel Williams.(14)
During the Revolutionary War, many who lived in that part of South Carolina
were sympathizers with the British. Patrick Cunningham, who owned
adjoining lands, was one of the notable leaders of the Tories in the
neighborhood. Several men of the neighborhood, including Joseph, Thomas and
James Carter, served in Patrick Cunningham's Regiment, the Little River
Militia, Ninety Six Brigade.(15) George Carter was not listed with these.
It is not known whether our George Carter was actively engaged in fighting
with the British. He may be the same George Carter who, on 2 August 1780,
was appointed a Lieutenant by Lieutenant General Earl Cornwallis, and who
served in Captain Charles Stewart Lindsay's Company of South Carolina
Royalists in 1781. John Carter was an Ensign in this company, and there
were others who seem to be from Laurens County. Alexander and Thomas
Crossen, Henry Foster and Paul Finley were privates in that group; men by
these names were neighbors and associates in Laurens County. Captain George
Carter was among South Carolina Officers on half-pay at Savannah in 1780.(16)
At the close of the Revolution, George, Joseph and Thomas Carter, along with
the O'Neals and others of the area who had been Loyalists or Tories, moved
their families to East Florida. Record has been found of Thomas Carter and
Henry O'Neal living in East Florida, but none has yet been found of George
Carter. It should be noted that mention was found in East Florida of
Charles Stewart Lindsay, mentioned above as a Captain in the
South Carolina Royalists. He was one of the signers of "Address of the
Principal Inhabitants" to Governor Tonyn of St. Augustine on 6 June
1783.(17) If our George Carter was the one who was listed in Captain
Lindsay's company in 1781, George may have accompanied Captain Lindsay to
St. Augustine.
The will of Robert Smith, 25 October 1783, mentioned Robert's nephews,
Thomas Turk, Robert Smith, William Thomas and "Omey Carter's two eldest
children."(18) Omey Carter was, of course, Naomi Turk, wife of George Carter.
George Carter died in East Florida, apparently about 1784. His eldest son
and heir, John Carter, returned to Laurens County by 1789 and proceeded to
gather his father's various deeds and have them recorded in the county deed
books.(19) At the same time, John Carter recorded the deed of Richard
Carter to Joseph Carter, and two deeds dated 22 April 1784, in which Joseph
Carter of East Florida sold his lands to John Carter of East Florida.
At the time of the death of George Carter, he had two daughters who were
minors. One was Naomi Carter, the other was Ann Carter. In the estate
settlement, John mentioned money paid to Mary Durham for the schooling of
two Carter orphans. By the time the estate was settled, in 1796, Naomi had
married Joseph Hodges.
The estate of George Carter was not filed in Laurens County, South Carolina
until 11 October 1796(20) His son and administrator, John Carter, gave an
accounting of taxes paid, rentals, etc. from 1784. Why he waited so long to
settle his father's estate is not known. It is possible that George's
widow, Naomi (Turk) Carter, Lived until about 1796, therefore John did
nothing until after she died. The final return was made on 8 May 1797. The
Estate record has several items of interest:
1. "An amount against the Estate of Abraham Hollingsworth, deceased, 2
pounds 15 shillings 11 pence." The Hollingsworths have been mentioned
elsewhere. There were connections with the two families in Frederick
County, Virginia and in Laurens County, South Carolina. However, it is not
clear which Abraham Hollingsworth is meant in the above statement.
2. Cash was received from the "Paymaster of the Ridgement" which totaled 33
pounds, 14 shillings. This would indicate George had, indeed, served in a
Loyalist Regiment and was paid this amount after his death. But, what
regiment? What service?
3. This same amount (33 pounds, 14 shillings) was paid to John Adamson in
"East Floriday", who was a "Merchant of Charleston".
4. Five pounds were paid to Barbary Hindsman of East Floriday province for
funeral expenses. Barbara Hindsman was a widow from Pennsylvania, who was
living in St. Augustine. Therefore, it is thought George probably died in
that city.
5. Twelve Shillings, six pence were paid to John Murphey, who was a doctor
in St. Augustine, formerly from Charleston.
6. James Philpott of Laurens County, South Carolina, was paid 2 pounds, 3
shillings, 6 pence; Thomas Boyce was paid 14 pounds, 13 shillings on a note
principle and interest; Mary Durham was paid 10 pounds for schooling two of
Carter's orphans. Other payments to people on Laurens County went to Sarah
Lucas, widow of John Lucas, Robert Swancy, Enos Stimson, James Phinney,
Patrick Cunningham. Richard Pugh, schoolmaster, was paid three dollars for
Letters of Administration.
7. Taxes were paid for twelve years on 291 acres of land in Laurens County.
The first tax was for the year 1784, and the last for the year 1795.
8. Rent money was received to the Estate from Richard Hancock and Robert Shaw.
9. John Ritchey and Elijah Burges paid rent in the year 1795 to Ann Carter
and Neomi Hodges, Orphans of George Carter. Joseph Hodges (husband of
Neomi) tended land in the year 1796, but did not pay rent.
The Account of Appraisement of the Estate of George Carter included
household items such as dishes, Bible, a pine chest, a flax wheel, a poplar
bedstead, two gold rings and three chairs. Livestock included a cow, three
sheep, and five geese. The appraisal of the estate was signed by Samuel
Wharton, Lewis Banton and Paul Finley.
Known children of George and Naomi (Turk) Carter.
1. John Carter probably was born about 1760-65 died in 1805. His wife's
name was Zibiah (-?-).
2. Naomi Carter was probably born about 1770. She married Joseph Hodges.
They were mentioned in the estate papers of George Carter, also they were
listed in 1800 census as neighbors of George Carter. Joseph Hodges bought at
the Estate Sale of John Carter in 1805. Joseph Hodges was probably son of
James and Martha Hodges of Newberry County, South Carolina. The will of
James Hodges, date 19 May 1878, left several items to Joseph Hodges. The
will was witnessed by Ress Golding, George Elliot, Haley Shaw and Joseph
Hodges.(21)
3. Ann Carter, probably born about 1770(?), was mentioned in the estate
papers of George Carter. Nothing more is known about her.
On 20 Aug 98 at 14:12, CARTER-L(a)rootsweb.com wrote:
> Am searching for the Bedford County Carter Family. Searching Berry J Carter,
> Joseph Carter and information on that family.
>
> Kathleen Akers
Kathleen,
What state and what time period are you talking about?
George
I am searching for info on Nora Carter. She was born in Carter County, OK and
attended school there. She married George Mitchell in 1920 and moved to
Devalls Bluff, AR. She died in 1921. If anyone has info please E-Mail
me..thanks
My last message got a little lost in the translation. I am only seeking
information on four Joseph CARTERS. So to relist.
Looking for information on:
1. CARTER Joseph b ca 1755, Spotsylvania Co VA. son of CARTER John and
Susannah.
2. CARTER Joseph, possibly 5th generation of CARTER Gyles (Giles) line, son of
CARTER Sherwood and Frances ?.
3. CARTER Joseph from Prince George Co, VA CARTERS. Son of CARTER David;
s/o CARTER Joseph d Feb
1760; s/o CARTER Joseph d May 1721
4. CARTER Joseph - Prince George Co, VA CARTERS. Son of CARTER John s/o
CARTER Joseph d Feb 1760
s/o CARTER Joseph d May 1721
Lynn Marion
Searching for the Carter family from Bedford County Virginia... 1800's to
present. Looking for information on a Berry Carter who married Eliza Horn.
Both are buried in Blue Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford County, VA...
any help on this line will be appreciated.
Kathleen Akers
I don't know where you are, but most cities have Mormon (Church of Latter Day
Saints) Family History Libraries (my town of population10,000 even has one) and
classes on genealogy--of course you don't have to be a Mormon to use their
computers and other machines and info. If you are anywhere close to Richmond
VA or just need a vacation to a wonderful city, the VA archives there is
excellent. When I thought I was related to the Spotsylvania CARTERs I went
there and found too much info. I have some Spotsylvania info--I will have to
dig it out...hopefully tomorrow. Thanks, Cynthia CARTER DYER
Robert N Marion wrote:
> I am amazed and envious of information found on some individuals when I can
> find diddly.
>
> Looking for information on:
> CARTER, Joseph b ca 1755, Spotsylvania Co VA. son of CARTER, John and
> Susannah ?.
> CARTER, Joseph possibly 5th generation of CARTER, Gyles (Giles) son of
> CARTER, Sherwood and Frances ?.
> CARTER, Joseph from Prince George Co, VA CARTERS. Son of CARTER, David, >
> CARTER, Joseph d Feb 1760 . CARTER, Joseph d May 1721
> CARTER, Joseph - Prince George Co, VA CARTERS. Son of CARTER, John >
> CARTER, Joseph d Feb 1760 >
> CARTER, Joseph d May 1721
>
> Lynn Marion
Am looking for a AMANDA CARTER b. 1849 in MO, wife of ROBERT CARPENTER from
NC., their daughter is Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Carpenter. Amanda's father,
name unk, was from TN and mother, again name unk, from MO. Need help
despirately. Thanks
Connie
Looking for information on CARTERS from Lenoir City, TN who went to MS,
Some names include:
CARTER, General Trousdale (this is given name) "Buz", b 7 Feb 1848 Lenoir
City, TN. d May 1921, bur Friendship Cemetery, Como, MS. m 28 Oct 1864,
Lenoir City to WATTS, Elizabeth (Bettie), b Lenoir City, VA d 4 Feb 1912,
bur Friendship Cemetery, Como, MS. dau of WATTS, John and Nancy ?.
CARTER, William, half-brother of "Buz", b 12 Oct 1819, Roane Co, TN, d 14
Oct 1878, Pleasant Grove, MS bur Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
CARTER, Nancy Sims, mother of "Buz". b 5 May1817, d 29 Mar 1882, bur
Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Panola Co, MS . Buried next to Step-son William.
I am amazed and envious of information found on some individuals when I can
find diddly.
Looking for information on:
CARTER, Joseph b ca 1755, Spotsylvania Co VA. son of CARTER, John and
Susannah ?.
CARTER, Joseph possibly 5th generation of CARTER, Gyles (Giles) son of
CARTER, Sherwood and Frances ?.
CARTER, Joseph from Prince George Co, VA CARTERS. Son of CARTER, David, >
CARTER, Joseph d Feb 1760 . CARTER, Joseph d May 1721
CARTER, Joseph - Prince George Co, VA CARTERS. Son of CARTER, John >
CARTER, Joseph d Feb 1760 >
CARTER, Joseph d May 1721
Lynn Marion