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George Carter

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 18 Dec 1728 - Isle Of Wight Co, VA ¹²¹ Christening: Death: Burial:

Parents

Father: Joseph Carter Mother: Catherine Stevens

Notes
General:

George 4 Carter (Joseph, 3 Thomas, 2 Thomas 1 ), born December 18, 1728, probably married and settled in Caroline
county, as July 27, 1789, George Carter, of Caroline, bought from Richard Thomas, of Orange, 145 acres adjoining land of John Carter in Orange; and February 27, 1797, George Poteet, Francis Pollutt, and Henry Goodloe, of Spotsylvania, Admrs. of George Carter, dec'd, sold the above 145 acres to Roger and William Bell.

George Carter

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 29 Apr 1817 - Tattnall County, Georgia ³ Christening: Death: 8 Mar 1888 - Cartersville, St Johns, Florida ( at age 70) ³ Burial:

Parents

Father: David Carter Mother: Rachel Cooper

Spouses and Children

1. *Keziah Grooms Marriage: 19 Dec 1836 ³ Status:

Notes
General:

CARTER,GEORGE
1817-1888
LIBERTY

George Carter was born in Tattnall County, April 29, 1817, son of David Carter and wife Rachel Cooper and grandson of George Carter (Vol. III). He moved with his parents to Liberty County in early life, and was married there Dec. 19, 1836, to Keziah Grooms, a daughter of Benjamin Grooms and his wife Jane Townsend Grooms. She was born in South Carolina, April 13, 1818. Seventeen children were born to this marriage:

1. Davidb. Nov. 16, 1837, m. Sarah Sikes.
2. Alwildab. July 15, 1839, m. William H. Wells.
3. Williamb. Apr. 15, 1841, died July 9, 1864, a Confederate prisoner in Federal Prison,Dover. Del.
4. Raifordb. Jan. 22, 1843, m. Emily Pellicer.
5. Rileyb. May 9, 1844, m. Elizabeth Morris.
6. Rachelb. Oct. 15, 1845, m. Jack O'Steen.
7. Johnb. Feb. 25, 1847, m. Christina Masters.
8. Georgiab. Aug. 23. 1848, died Aug. 7, 1851.
9. Tillmanb. Apr. 24, 1850, m. Nancy O'Steen.
10. Louisab. Apr. 22, 1852, m. William W. Arnett.
11. Sarahb. April 1, 1854, m. Edward Pellicer.
12. Aliceb. Dec. 26,1855, m. Wm. H. Edmondson.
13. Deloris.b. Dec. 22, 1857, m. James D. Hatter.
14. Mattleb. Oct. 9, 1859, never married.
15. Catherineb. May 15. 1861, m. John W. Stevens.
16. Mary Ketusb. June 19, 1864, m. John B. Johnston.
17. Minnieb. Mar. 19, 1866, m. Joseph Morrison.

Mr. Carter with his family moved from Georgia to Florida in 1842, and first settled in present Clay County, and after a few years then moved to San Mateo, Fla. Then he moved to present Hastings, Fla., where he built the first house in the new town. After the civil war he moved to St. Johns County, Fla., and lived in the section that became known as Cartersville until his death March 8, 1888. His widow died there March 24, 1902. They were buried in the Pellicer Creek Cemetery in St. Johns County.

George Carter

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1806 - Colleton District, South Carolina ⁷⁶ Christening: Death: 1860 - Naylor District (Lowndes) GA ( at age 54) ⁷⁶ Burial:
Events
• Residence: 1819, (Appling) GA.
• Residence: 1825, (Lowndes) GA.
• Election: 1841, Representative From Lowndes County.
• Election: 1842, Representative From Lowndes County.
• Election: 1843, Representative From Lowndes County.
• Election: Between 1849 and 1850, Representative From Lowndes County.

Parents

Father: Jesse Carter Mother: Mary Touchton

Spouses and Children

1. *Mary Parrish Marriage: Status: Children: 1. James Carter 2. Molsy Carter 3. Elijah A. Carter 4. Eliza Carter 5. Irwin Carter 6. Minerva Carter 7. Jasper J. Carter 8. Newton A. Carter 9. Henry T. Carter 10. Rufus H. Carter 11. Georgia Ann Carter 12. Mary Ann Carter 13. Caroline M. Carter

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CARTER, George.
1806-1860

HON. GEORGE CARTER, a son of Capt. Jesse Carter, served four terms as Representative from Lowndes County, 1841, 1842, 1843, and 1849-1850. He introduced the bill to create Clinch County out of Lowndes and Ware during his last term. He was born in 1806 in Colleton district, South Carolina, son of Jesse and Molsy, and came with his parents to Appling County, Georgia, in 1819. In 1825, he moved to Lowndes County where he afterwards lived and died. He married Mary (Pollie), born 1814, daughter of Henry Parrish and Nancy (Williams) Parrish. To them were born:

1. Jamesb. 1830, m. Elizabeth Ann Allen, daughter of John.
2. Molsyb. 1833, m. Elmore C. Maine.
3. Elijah A.b. 1834, m. Sarah Knight, daughter, Jonathan & Frances.
4. Elizab. 1836, m. John G. Knight, son of Levi J.
5. Irwinb. 1838, m. Rebecca Walker, daughter of James.
6. Elizabethb. 1840, m. Joseph L. Morgan, Jr.
7. Minervab. 1842, m. Jesse R. Howell, of Howell, Georgia.
8. Jasper J.b. 1843, m. Matilda Peters, daughter of Solomon.
9. Newton A.b. 1845, m. Mary Howell.
10. Henry T.b. 1847, m. ______ Howell.
11. Rufus H.b. 1819, m. (1)______ Lee; (2) Martha Coleman.
12. Georgia Ann b. 1851, died young.
13. Mary Annb. 1853, m. Aaron Carter, son of John (1st cousin).
14. Caroline M.b. 1854, m. Elijiah Carter, grandson of John (2nd cousin).

Mr. Carter served in his father's militia company in the Indian War in 1838 as a private. He was commissioned 1st lieutenant in the Lowndes County militia, 518th district, May 2, 1827, and on April 8, 1839 was commissioned 1st lieutenant in the militia of the 661st district of Lowndes County.
Mr. Carter's wife's parents lived in that portion of Lowndes now Berrien or Cook County. For a few years after marriage, he and his wife lived in the 518 district, G. M. (territory now Berrien), but later he bought a farm in the present Naylor district of Lowndes County, and lived there until he died in 1860. His widow applied August 7, 1861, for the guardianship of the minor children, Jasper J., Newton A., Henry T., Rufus H., Georgia Ann, Mary Ann and Caroline M., and was appointed.

Census References: 1830; 1840, 1850, Lowndes.

George Carter

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1855 Christening: Death: Burial:

Parents

Father: George C. Carter Mother: Lydia E. Terrell

George Carter

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Between 1674 and 1680 - Isle Of Wight Co, VA Christening: Death: Burial:

Spouses and Children

Notes
General:

GEORGE CARTER, b. Bet. 1674 - 1680, Isle of Wight, VA; d. Bet. 1736 - 1741, Abt. age 61 or 62; Southampton, VA or Isle of Wight, VA (or Rockingham or BERTIE Co, NC).

George A. Carter

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1850 Christening: Death: Burial:

Parents

Father: Isham T. Carter Mother: Susannah E. Fletcher

Spouses and Children

1. *Harriet Miller Marriage: Status:

George C. Carter

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1 Sep 1830 - South Carolina Christening: Death: 6 Jan 1889 - Echols County, GA ( at age 58) Burial: in Sardis Baptist Church (Carter) Cemetery, Echols County, Georgia, USA
Events
• Religion: Member Sardis Baptist Church.
• Occupation: Between 1868 and 1871, Tax Collector Of Echols.
• Occupation: Between 1871 and 1873, Echols County Treasurer.

Parents

Father: John Carter Sr. Mother: Lavina

Spouses and Children

1. *Lydia E. Terrell Marriage: 1851 Status: Children: 1. Marzilla Carter 2. Delitha Carter 3. George Carter 4. Nancy Carter 5. Ann E. Carter

Notes
General:

CARTER, GEORGE C.
1830-1889

George C. Carter, son of John Carter (Vol. III), was born in South Carolina, Sept. 1st, 1830. He died at his home in Echols county, Jan. 6, 1889. He was married in 1851 to Lydia E., daughter of John Terrell (Vol.1). She was born in this state, Jan. 5, 1828, and died Jan. 22, 1911. Born to them were five children:

1. Marzillab. 1852, m. John Herndon.
2. Delithab. 1854, m. James Corbitt, son of G.W.
3. Georgeb. 1855, m. Anna Corbitt, dau of G.W.
4. Nancyb. 1857, m. Frank P. Colson.
5. Ann E.b. 1860, died young.

Mr. Carter was brought in his infancy by his parents to Lowndes County, and grew up there. In 1858, in the creation of Echols out of Lowndes, he was placed in the new county, and lived there until his death. He served as Tax-Collector of Echols County, 1868-1871, and as County Treasurer, 1871-1873.
George C. Carter was a faithful member of Sardis Baptist Church for a number of years prior to his death. He was also a member of the Masonic order, receiving his degrees in 1865 in Alapaha Lodge, No. 209, at Statenville. He served as tiler of his lodge, 1869 to 1872, inclusive, and also held other lodge offices later, and died a member.
He and his wife were buried in the Carter Cemetery in Echols county.

Name:George C Carter
Titles and Terms:
Event Type:Census
Event Date:1860
Event Place:1211th District Georgia Militia, Echols, Georgia, United States
Gender:Male
Age:30
Race:White
Race:
Occupation:
Birth Year (Estimated):1830
Birthplace:S Carolina
Page:6
Household ID:43
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:M653
Affiliate Film Number:120
GS Film Number:803120
Digital Folder Number:005165691
Image Number:00123

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
George C CarterM30S Carolina
Lydia CarterF33Georgia
Marcilla CarterF8Georgia
Delitha CarterF6Georgia
George CarterM5Georgia
Nancy CarterF2Georgia
Ann E CarterF0Georgia

Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZM2-LXM : 13 December 2017), George C Carter, 1860.

Name:George C Carter
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1870
Event Place:Georgia, United States
Gender:Male
Age:40
Race:White
Race:W
Birth Year (Estimated):1829-1830
Birthplace:South Carolina
Page Number:29
Household ID:220
Line Number:24
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:M593
GS Film number:000545647
Digital Folder Number:004263444
Image Number:00211

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
George C CarterM40South Carolina
Liddie CarterF38Florida
Marzilla CarterF18Georgia
Isham CarterM16Georgia
George CarterM14Georgia
Nancy CarterF12Georgia

Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCS1-7ZY : 12 April 2016), George C Carter, Georgia, United States; citing p. 29, family 220, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,647.

Name:George C Carter
Event Type:Census
Event Date:1880
Event Place:Kinseys, Echols, Georgia, United States
District:ED 45
Gender:Male
Age:49
Marital Status:Married
Race:White
Race:W
Occupation:Farmer
Relationship to Head of Household:Self
Relationship to Head of Household:Self
Birth Year (Estimated):1831
Birthplace:South Carolina, United States
Father's Birthplace:South Carolina, United States
Mother's Birthplace:South Carolina, United States
Note:
Sheet Letter:C
Sheet Number:301
Sheet Number and Letter:301C
Household ID:12576692
Person Number:0
Volume:1
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:T9
Affiliate Film Number:0145
GS Film Number:1254145
Digital Folder Number:005157365
Image Number:00066

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
George C CarterSelfM49South Carolina, United States
Lidda CarterWifeF53Georgia, United States
William H ChityOtherM21Georgia, United States

Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8L5-TK9 : 11 August 2017), George C Carter, Kinseys, Echols, Georgia, United States; citing enumeration district ED 45, sheet 301C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0145; FHL microfilm 1,254,145.

George P. Carter

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1857 Christening: Death: Burial:

Parents

Father: Wiley Carter Mother: Martha A. Fender

George W. Carter

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1835 Christening: Death: Burial:

Parents

Father: Samuel Carter Mother: Mary Lee

Spouses and Children

1. *Matilda Chitty Marriage: Status:

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