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    Charles Edwards Carter

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    Generation: 1

    1. 1.  Charles Edwards Carter was born on 5 Jun 1895 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A. (son of William Green Carter, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Powell); died in in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..

      Notes:

      I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013

      Charles married Lillian Edwards before 1950. Lillian (daughter of Robert Thomas Edwards and Elizabeth Francis) was born on 19 Jan 1896 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 22 Mar 1969 in Henry Co., Virginia; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville.. [Group Sheet]

      Children:
      1. David Brian Carter was born on 31 May 1961 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 24 Feb 1962 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..

    Generation: 2

    1. 2.  William Green Carter, Sr. was born in Feb 1872 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A. (son of George Turner Carter and Martha Sue Green); died on 5 Jul 1955 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..

      Notes:

      I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013

      Lisa Marable

      I am glad to hear from you. As mentioned before I am the daughter of William Lee Carter born 1944. I have one brother Darryl William Carter, born 1970 (I was born in 1965) My grandparents were Gilbert Thomas Carter, (1905-1998) and Edna Booker Hall Carter. All of us was born in Halifax
      County VA. Gilbert T was born in Mt Carmel Va near Turbeville Va. My Papa Gilbert was the son of William Green Sr. and Mary E Powell Carter (1874 -1965) Wiiliam Green Carter Sr and wife are buried at Olive Branch United Methodist Church in Mt Carmel. George T. Carter (father of William G. Sr). and Sallie F. are also buried there.

      William married Mary Elizabeth Powell in c 1892 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Mary was born on 11 Oct 1874 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 3 Jan 1965 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville.. [Group Sheet]


    2. 3.  Mary Elizabeth Powell was born on 11 Oct 1874 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 3 Jan 1965 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
      Children:
      1. Sally Carter was born on 18 Dec 1893 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
      2. 1. Charles Edwards Carter was born on 5 Jun 1895 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
      3. Ruby Mae Carter was born in Sep 1897 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      4. Lois Carter was born in Apr 1900 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      5. Alma L. Carter was born in c 1904 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      6. Gilbert Thomas Carter was born in 1906 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      7. Willa E. Carter was born in c 1907 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 26 Jan 1981.
      8. George H. Carter was born in 1910 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      9. Margaret Carter was born in 1919 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      10. William Green Carter, Jr. was born on 28 Jun 1912 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 1 Nov 1965 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..


    Generation: 3

    1. 4.  George Turner CarterGeorge Turner Carter was born on 8 Nov 1850 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A. (son of William George "Buck" Carter and Elizabeth Patience Turner); died on 29 May 1940 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia.

      Notes:

      I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013

      1860 VA Census Halifax Mt Carmel District shows William Carter 53, HH/Fam 778/759 Elizabeth, 48 (From North Carolina) Martha 17, Mary 16, Edward 12, George 10.
      1870 VA Census Halifax Mt. Carmel District shows William Carter 62, HH/FAM 167/168 Betsy 58, Richard 67 (William's Brother) Edward 21, Harriett 16, George T. 20;
      1880 Census Halifax Mt. Carmel District shows William 72, Elizabeth 66, next door to George 25, (He is 30) Martha 25, Wm. 7, Joe 5, James 4, Martha 2 George 10/12 (July)
      The 1910 VA Census shows George T. Carter and Sally Fannie Green have been married 25 years have 7 children, 6 of which are living. George and Sally Fannie live beside two of their sons and their families.

      1870 VA CENSUS HH/FAM 167/168 shows William Carter 62, Betsy 58, Edward and Harriett George 20. This Richard age 67 appears to be the brother of William; however they are related (not known at this time 2011) Richard Carter age 59 shown in HH/FAM 359 is another Richard Carter who is distinguished by the middle initial "H.".

      Obit found: His name is George Turner Carter. He is named per the tradition of the time. George for his father, William George 'Buck' Carter and Turner for his mother's maiden name, Elizabeth Patience 'Betsy' Turner.

      Obit found: His name is George Turner Carter. He is named per the tradition of the time. George for his father, William George 'Buck' Carter and Turner for his mother's maiden name, Elizabeth Patience 'Betsy' Turner.

      Died:
      He is alive in 1930 Census age 79; 1930 is the year his son J.A. Carter died in Danville, Va.

      George married Martha Sue Green on 4 Jan 1872 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.. Martha (daughter of James A. P. Green and Martha Gravitt) was born in c 1855 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died before 1885 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    2. 5.  Martha Sue GreenMartha Sue Green was born in c 1855 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A. (daughter of James A. P. Green and Martha Gravitt); died before 1885 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..

      Notes:

      I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013

      George T. Carter had two wives. Susie Gravitt is found on the death certificate as the mother of Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr.. Both George and Susie are listed as having been from Halifax County, Virginia. Later investigation shows the marriage record as Martha S. Green.

      His second wife, Sallie Fanny Green is likely the sister of his first wife. In 1924 she inherits money from her uncle, John King Gravitt and the 4 children of Geo. T. Carter and Sue Green are listed as heirs in this will, as well. By 1930 George T. Carter is listed as widower on the census.

      Sue Green (Carter) is mentioned in the will of John King Gravitt and listed as deceased. Her children with George T. Carter are listed as heirs.

      Lisa Marable lisa.lisa046@gmail.com

      I am glad to hear from you. As mentioned before I am the daughter of William Lee Carter born 1944. I have one brother Darryl William Carter born 1970 (I was born in 1965) My grandparents were Gilbert Thomas Carter
      (1905-1998) and Edna Booker Hall Carter. All of us was born in Halifax County VA. Gilbert T was born in Mt Carmel Va near Turbeville Va. My Papa Gilbert was the son of William Green Sr. and Mary E Powell Carter (1874-1965) Wiiliam Green Carter Sr and wife are buried at Olive Branch
      United Methodist Church in Mt Carmel. George T Carter (father of William G. Sr). and Sallie F.are also buried there. Have you been there? I am trying
      to get more info. on their life --I know they were farmers and I believe William G Sr. owned a store for awhile. I will see what I have for Susie but I Have spent more time on Sallie F and her line. Was Susie's name Martha Green? If so she may have been Sallie F's sister. I know she had a
      sister named Martha. If so you are going to be excited with your find I know I was living in Halifax Co. I have to look at my info and email you back with Sallie F's father and mother then maybe you can search a line. William Leigh Green (1832 and Susan H Gravitt (1832-1860) and they did have a daughter named Martha.

      Name:
      Susie Green marries George T. Carter about 1872; they have 4 children and he marries Sally Fanny Green around 1885.


      Died:
      In 1886 George is married to Sally Fannie Green.

      Martha Sue Green married George T. Carter in 1872. She is the daughter of Martha Gravitt and James Green. Martha Gravitt is the sister of John King Gravitt and William James Gravitt who married the Woody sisters. Sue is mentioned in the Will of John King Gravitt.

      Notes:

      Married:
      Susie Gravitt is listed as mother on the death certificate for her son Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. Susie is later found to be Susie Green (on her marriage license to George T. Carter) Her mother is Susan Gravitt (William Green father).

      Children:
      1. 2. William Green Carter, Sr. was born in Feb 1872 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 5 Jul 1955 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
      2. Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. was born on 07 Dec 1874 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 31 Jul 1930 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried on 01 Aug 1930 in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
      3. James T. Carter was born in 1876 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      4. Martha Ellen "Mattie" Carter was born on 03 Nov 1877 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 12 Jul 1970 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
      5. George Carter was born in 1879 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..


    Generation: 4

    1. 8.  William George "Buck" Carter was born in 1807 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A. (son of Lemuel Carter and Martha "Patsy" Powell).

      Notes:

      1860 VA Census Halifax Mt Carmel District shows William Carter 53, HH/Fam 778/759 Elizabeth, 48 (From North Carolina) Martha 17, Mary 16, Edward 12, George T. 10.
      1870 VA Census Halifax Mt. Carmel District shows William Carter 62, HH/FAM 167/168 Betsy 58, Richard 67 (William's Brother) Edward 21, Harriett 16, George T. 20;
      1880 VA Census Halifax Mt. Carmel District Series T9, Roll 1369, Page 262 HH 30/33 shows William and Betsy age 72, and 66 living with a servant, Wm. Mosely age 11, and next door to Son George T. who is married to Martha (Sue Green) with children Wm., Joseph, James, Martha and baby George.







      William George 'Buck' Carter m. Elizabeth Patience 'Betsy' Turner; children are Nancy Eveline 1833, Mary E. (Probably Ellen) 1836, Caroline Graves Carter 1838, Martha Booker Carter 1843, Edward Willis Carter 1848, Nannie M. 1856(?) George T. 1850. Eveline Carter m. Phillip McSherry c 1853; Child of Eveline Carter and Phillip McSherry is Aniva Thomas McSherry who married James Morgan Wells.

      William married Elizabeth Patience Turner on 30 Nov 1829 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Elizabeth (daughter of William Turner and Nancy LeGrand) was born in c 1805. [Group Sheet]


    2. 9.  Elizabeth Patience Turner was born in c 1805 (daughter of William Turner and Nancy LeGrand).

      Notes:

      https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X5YT-X45
      f/o Betsy Turner is William

      Birth:
      Probably born in Halifax County, Virginia.

      Children:
      1. Nancy Eveline Carter was born in 1833 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 1906 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      2. Nannie M. Carter was born in 1838 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 1922 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Oak Grove United Methodist Church and Clover Bottom Baptist Church,.
      3. Carolyn Graves Carter was born on 19 Oct 1839 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 15 Aug 1926 in Caswell Co., North Carolina.
      4. Martha Booker Carter was born in 1842 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      5. 4. George Turner Carter was born on 8 Nov 1850 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 29 May 1940 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia.
      6. Mary E. Carter was born in 1843 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      7. Edward Willis Carter was born in 1848 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      8. William George Carter, Jr. was born in 1837 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..

    3. 10.  James A. P. Green was born in c 1830 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..

      Notes:

      James Green married Martha Gravitt

      James married Martha Gravitt. Martha (daughter of John Archer Gravett and Sarah L. "Sallie" Blackwell) was born in c 1835. [Group Sheet]


    4. 11.  Martha Gravitt was born in c 1835 (daughter of John Archer Gravett and Sarah L. "Sallie" Blackwell).

      Notes:

      Birth:
      possibly born in Halifax County, Virginia or in Caswell County, North Carolina.

      Children:
      1. Sallie Frances Green was born on 2 Oct 1852 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 7 Apr 1936 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia.
      2. Walter Green was born in 1852 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      3. 5. Martha Sue Green was born in c 1855 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died before 1885 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      4. James W. Green was born in c 1857 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      5. Nat F. Green was born in c 1860 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      6. Robert Green was born in 1863 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      7. Mary E. Green was born in 1866 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      8. Joseph H. Green was born in 1868 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..


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