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George CARTER

Male 1740 - 1784  (44 years)


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  • Name George CARTER 
    Birth 1740  Frederick County, VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    AFN G05R-8J 
    Death 1784  East FL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • (1) Message dated 20 August 1998, posted by Lyndon Nix to the CARTER Mailing List on Rootsweb.com:

      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[n] as Berk[e]ley 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. John Turk's will was dated 2 August 1755 and was probated on 22 November 1755. 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." 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.

      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. 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.

      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. 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.

      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.

      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.

      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. The grant to Cornelius Cargill was dated 8 July 1774.

      According to South Carolina Memorials, 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. 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.

      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. 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.

      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. 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." 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. 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. 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 [sic] 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.

      3. Ann Carter, probably born about 1770(?), was mentioned in the estate papers of George Carter. Nothing more is known about her.
    Person ID I26926  Frost, Gilchrist and Related Families
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2024 

    Father Richard CARTER,   b. 1712, Bucks County, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1788, Berkeley County, SC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Margaret BRUCE,   b. Bef 5 May 1727, Leochel-Cushnie Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Aug 1777, Frederick County, VA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 50 years) 
    Marriage 4 Nov 1747  Frederick County, VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4757  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Naomi TURK,   b. Abt 1749   d. Abt 1796 (Age ~ 47 years) 
    Marriage Bef 1770  SC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Naomi CARTER,   b. Abt 1771, SC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 12 Jun 1860 (Age ~ 89 years)
    Family ID F11702  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2024