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Confederate Soldier Jesse Lawson Carter[1]

Male 1828 - 1875  (47 years)


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  • Name Jesse Lawson Carter 
    Title Confederate Soldier 
    Born 27 Mar 1828  Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 16 Nov 1875  Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Jesse L. Carter Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I1564  My Reynolds Line
    Last Modified 26 Jan 2021 

    Family Rebecca Townes,   b. 5 Mar 1835, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Nov 1892, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Married 12 Dec 1851  Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • date from Bible record
    Children 
     1. Edward Reuben Carter,   b. 28 Apr 1853, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Dec 1925, Salem, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     2. Daniel Coleman Carter,   b. 29 Jan 1855, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Feb 1855, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     3. Stephen Coleman dif Carter,   b. 29 Jan 1855, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Feb 1855, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     4. George Townes Carter,   b. 30 Aug 1858, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Aug 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     5. Mary Jessie Carter,   b. 12 Mar 1861, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Dec 1897, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 36 years)
     6. Jessie Lawson Carter,   b. 26 Oct 1864, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jun 1941, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     7. Rebecca Catherine "Birdie" Carter,   b. 5 May 1867, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Apr 1946, Danville, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     8. Robert Thomas Carter,   b. 16 Feb 1870, Blairs, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Feb 1950, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
    +9. Halcotte Townes Carter,   b. 6 Jul 1872, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Mar 1951, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
    Last Modified 4 Jul 2023 
    Family ID F8594  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Bible record births/deaths of the Jesse L. Carter family from the Library of Virginia, Richmond
    Bible record births/deaths of the Jesse L. Carter family from the Library of Virginia, Richmond
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    Histories
    Mt. Pleasant Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary
    Mt. Pleasant Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary
    The Danville Register
    Jul 8, 1962

  • Sources 
    1. [S32] Find-A-Grave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61894388/halcotte-townes-carter.
      He was the son of Jesse L. Carter and Rebecca Townes Carter. A well known church leader and farmer, living in the Chestnut Hill community all his life. He was a member of the Chestnut Level Baptist Church where he served as treasurer and deacon for many years. He was a member and one of the organizers of Carter Lodge of Masons, serving two terms as Master of the lodge and served as District Deputy for the 38th Masonic District in 1930 and 1931.
      Survived by wife, Nannie Richardson Carter, and six children: Leonard H. Carter of Blairs, Harold T. Carter of Winston Salem, N.C., Dr. Aubrey R. Carter of Everett, Wash., Garland E. Carter of Danville, George R. Carter of Richmond and Mrs. R.D. Carter of Norfolk. Nine grandchildren.

    2. [S32] Find-A-Grave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80200736/jesse-lawson-carter.
      CPL Jesse Lawson Carter
      BIRTH: 27 Mar 1828 Pittsylvania County, Virginia
      DEATH: 16 Nov 1875 (aged 47)
      Pittsylvania County, Virginia
      BURIAL: Jesse L. Carter Cemetery
      Pittsylvania County, Virginia

    3. [S32] Find-A-Grave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61894388/halcotte-townes-carter.
      Halcotte Townes Carter
      Birth 6 Jul 1872, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
      Death 11 Mar 1951, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
      Burial: Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia
      Nannie Richardson Carter
      Birth Oct 1870
      Death 4 Nov 1951 (aged 81)
      Burial
      Highland Burial Park
      Danville, Danville City, Virginia,

    4. [S48] Ancestry Link, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/15796682:62153.
      Documentation for Jesse Lawson Carter
      FAG
      Virginia Deaths and Burials
      Military Veterans Headstone Application
      Virginia Death Records 1912-2014
      NC Marriage Records & Index
      1850 Federal Census
      1860 Federal Census
      Civil War Draft Registrations
      US School Catalogs 1765-1935
      U.S. Appointments of US Postmasters 1832-1971
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      Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
      Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries
      Seen today
      Record information.
      Name
      Jesse L Carter
      Spouse
      Rebecca S. Carter
      Mother
      Rebecca Carter
      Father
      Robert Carter
      Birth
      abt 1827 Pittsylvania County
      Death
      16 Nov 1875 Virginia
      U.S., American Civil War Regiments, 1861-1866
      Regiment 38th Infantry Regiment Virginia
      Date of Organization 12 Jun 1861
      Muster Date 9 Apr 1865
      Regiment State Virginia
      Regiment Type Infantry
      Regiment Number 38th
      Battles Fought on 26 Dec 1861.
      Fought on 15 Mar 1862.
      Fought on 20 Apr 1862 at Yorktown, VA.
      Fought on 5 May 1862 at Williamsburg, VA.
      Fought on 12 May 1862 at Seven Pines, VA.
      Fought on 31 May 1862 at Chickahominy, VA.
      Fought on 31 May 1862 at Fair Oaks, VA.
      Fought on 31 May 1862 at White Pine, VA.
      Fought on 31 May 1862 at Seven Pines, VA.
      Fought on 31 May 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA.
      Fought on 1 Jun 1862.
      Fought on 10 Jun 1862.
      Fought on 20 Jun 1862.
      Fought on 29 Jun 1862 at Seven Pines, VA.
      Fought on 29 Jun 1862 at Crewes Farm, VA.
      Fought on 29 Jun 1862.
      Fought on 1 Jul 1862 at Seven Pines, VA.
      Fought on 1 Jul 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA.
      Fought on 2 Jul 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA.
      Fought on 10 Jul 1862.
      Fought on 27 Aug 1862.
      Fought on 30 Aug 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
      Fought on 31 Aug 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
      Fought on 15 Sep 1862.
      Fought on 17 Sep 1862 at Sharpsburg, MD.
      Fought on 22 Dec 1862 at Winchester, VA.
      Fought on 3 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
      Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA Hospl.
      Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
      Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA Hospl.
      Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
      Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Chester, PA.
      Fought on 21 Jul 1863 at Chester Gap, VA.
      Fought on 1 Feb 1864 at Newburn, NC.
      Fought on 15 Mar 1864.
      Fought on 19 Mar 1864.
      Fought on 28 Mar 1864 at Seven Pines, VA.
      Fought on 2 Apr 1864.
      Fought on 1 May 1864.
      Fought on 7 May 1864.
      Fought on 10 May 1864 at Chester Station, VA.
      Fought on 10 May 1864 at Richmond, VA.
      Fought on 10 May 1864 at Drewry's Bluff, VA.
      Fought on 10 May 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
      Fought on 11 May 1864.
      Fought on 15 May 1864.
      Fought on 15 May 1864 at Hanover Junction, VA.
      Fought on 15 May 1864 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 16 May 1864 at Richmond, VA.
      Fought on 16 May 1864 at Drewry's Bluff, VA.
      Fought on 22 May 1864 at Hanover Court House, VA.
      Fought on 2 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
      Fought on 17 Jun 1864 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 17 Jun 1864.
      Fought on 3 Aug 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
      Fought on 6 Aug 1864.
      Fought on 9 Aug 1864 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 17 Aug 1864 at Winchester, VA.
      Fought on 23 Aug 1864.
      Fought on 25 Aug 1864.
      Fought on 25 Aug 1864 at Richmond, VA Hospl.
      Fought on 25 Aug 1864 at Howlett's House Near Petersburg, VA.
      Fought on 25 Aug 1864 at Howlett's House, VA.
      Fought on 25 Aug 1864 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 25 Aug 1864 at Chester Station, VA.
      Fought on 2 Oct 1864.
      Fought on 2 Oct 1864 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 1 Nov 1864 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 17 Nov 1864 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 17 Nov 1864 at Chester Station, VA.
      Fought on 12 Dec 1864 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 15 Dec 1864.
      Fought on 28 Dec 1864.
      Fought on 29 Dec 1864.
      Fought on 31 Dec 1864.
      Fought on 10 Jan 1865 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 13 Jan 1865 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 17 Feb 1865.
      Fought on 18 Feb 1865 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
      Fought on 15 Mar 1865.
      Fought on 30 Mar 1865 at White Oak Road, VA.
      Fought on 1 Apr 1865 at White Oak Road, VA.
      Fought on 1 Apr 1865 at Five Forks, VA.
      Fought on 1 Apr 1865 at Dinwiddie Court House, VA.
      Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Five Forks, VA.
      Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Dinwiddie Court House, VA.
      Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Amelia Court House, VA.
      Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Southside Railroad, VA.
      Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at South Side RR.
      Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
      Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Farmville, VA.
      Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Five Forks, VA.
      Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Dinwiddie Court House, VA.
      Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Fairgrounds Hospl, Petersburg, VA.
      Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Richmond, VA.
      Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Richmond, VA Hospl.
      Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
      Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA Hospl.
      Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Amelia Court House, VA.
      Fought on 3 Apr 1865.
      Fought on 5 Apr 1865 at Amelia Court House, VA.
      Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at Farmville, VA.
      Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at Burkeville, VA.
      Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at Farmville, VA Hospl.
      Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at South Side Railroad, VA.
      Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at High Bridge, VA.
      Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at Harper's Farm, VA.

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