Who was Charles Carter?

Charles Carter (1774–1832) was born in Ludlow, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States and died in Westminster, London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Charles Landon Carter 1774–1832

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 May 1774 · Ludlow, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States

Died 21 Sep 1832 · Westminster, London, England

Father Charles Carter

Mother Elizabeth Chiswell

Siblings Elizabeth Page, George Washington Carter, John Campe Carter, John Charles Carter, Mary Carter, Mary Randolph Thornton Carter, Walker Randolph Carter

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Carter

Elizabeth Chiswell

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Children

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Biography

Charles Landon Carter was born in 1774 in Ludlow, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States, the child of charles carter and elizabeth chiswell. Charles Landon Carter passed away in 1832 in Westminster, London, England.

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Birth of Charles Landon Carter in Ludlow, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States

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1832

Death of Charles Landon Carter in Westminster, London, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Carter

This ancestor line traces from Northamptonshire, England (1540) to Ludlow, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States (1774) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Carter (1774–1832) was born in Ludlow, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States and died in Westminster, London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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