Edward Carter (of Blenheim)
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Edward Hill Carter (1733–1793) (nicknamed "Ned") was a Virginia planter, military officer and politician, who served terms in the Virginia House of Burgesses and the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Albemarle County. He was a neighbor and correspondent of Thomas Jefferson, and spent winters in Fredericksburg, which his wife preferred. Col. Edward Carter fought in what became known as the French and Indian War, and afterward operated several plantations in Albemarle as well as neighboring Amherst and Nelson Counties using enslaved labor. He was one of the wealthiest men in all three counties following the American Revolutionary War.[1][2][3]
Quick Facts Member of the House of Delegates for Albemarle County, Preceded by ...
Edward Carter | |
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Member of the House of Delegates for Albemarle County | |
In office October 15, 1787 – June 22, 1788 | |
Preceded by | John Nicholas |
Succeeded by | Francis Walker |
In office May 5, 1783 – October 16, 1785 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Walker |
Succeeded by | Joshua Fry |
Member of the House of Burgesses for Albemarle County | |
In office 1766–1768 | |
Preceded by | Henry Fry |
Succeeded by | Thomas Jefferson |
Personal details | |
Born | 1733 (1733) Shirley Plantation, Charles City County, Colony of Virginia |
Died | June 28, 1806(1806-06-28) (aged 73–74) Roxbury Plantation, Spotsylvania County, Virginia |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Sarah Champe |
Children | Elizabeth Stanard |
Parent(s) | John Carter, Elizabeth Hill |
Relatives | "King" Carter (grandfather), Edward Hill (great grandfather), Landon Carter (uncle), Robert Carter III (uncle), Charles Hill Carter (brother) |
Residence(s) | Blenheim plantation, Albemarle County, Virginia |
Occupation | planter, politician |
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