John Carter (1696-1742)
Col. John Carter, of "Corotoman" & "Shirley" Secretary of Virginia
He was born at Corotoman Plantation, Lancaster Co., Virginia. He studied law in London and was admitted as an Attorney-at-law at Middle Temple. Returning to Virginia, he was appointed Secretary of the Colony in 1722 and served as a Member of the King's Council from 1724. He married Elizabeth, daughter and heiress of Col. Edward Hill of "Shirley". They were the parents of three children (listed above).
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Contributed by Mark Meredith on 01/12/2018 and last updated on 09/02/2023.
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