T. J. Carter (b. 1804)

CARTER, WEBB

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/16/2005 at 14:05:48

Carter, T. J., physician and surgeon, Section 10, PO Fayette; born in Cumberland Co., Maine, Aug. 4, 1804; came to this county in 1869; has 235 acres of land valued at $7000. Married Mary Ann P. Webb; born in Portland, Maine, Oct. 26, 1813; three living children --- John N., in trade on Halsted Street, Chicago, born Sept. 21, 1830; George W., born Sept. 21, 1834; Francis M., born July 4, 1840. Mr. Carter graduated as doctor of medicine in 1828; commenced practice in Naples, Maine; remained there thirty-five years; from there he went to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, lived there fourteen years; from there to Fayette County; bought a farm; Mr. C now lives a retired life, and his sons carry on the farm. Francis M. was in the Union army; went in as a private and was promoted to Lieutenant.

Page 680, 1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa
Smithfield township