Carter Family of Virginia
Carter Family of Virginia
CARTER FAMILY OF VIRGINIA. The sons of Robert "King" Carter were not distinguished, but the descendants of his five daughters included three Signers, two governors, and two presidents.
SEE ALSO Braxton, Carter; Harrison, Benjamin; Nelson, Thomas.
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