Who was Edith Carter?

Edith Carter (1885–1887) was born in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee and died in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edith Lillian Carter 1885–1887

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 May 1885 · Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee

Died 9 Apr 1887 · Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee

Father Thomas Walter Carter

Mother Susan A Sudie Cardwell

Siblings Benna Rosine Carter, Clifford Livingston Carter, Hal Dismukes Carter, Mamie Davis Carter, Paul Dillard Carter

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Newspapers.com - The Daily Sentinel …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Walter Carter

Susan A Sudie Cardwell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1885, Edith Lillian Carter entered the world in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, born to thomas walter carter and susan a sudie cardwell. Edith Lillian Carter passed away in 1887 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Newspapers.com - The Daily Sentinel - 9 Apr 1887 - Page 1

Life Timeline

1885

Birth of Edith Lillian Carter in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee

Birth

1887

Death of Edith Lillian Carter in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edith Carter

This ancestor line traces from Henrico, Virginia (1720) to Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee (1885) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edith Carter (1885–1887) was born in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee and died in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee. 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 Edith 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 4 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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