Who was Edward Carter?

Edward Carter (1731–1774) was born in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States and died in Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Dale Carter 1731–1774

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

Born 24 Apr 1731 · Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States

Died 6 Oct 1774 · Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, United States

Father Peter Carter (1706–1789)

Mother Judith J Norris

Siblings Aaron Carter, Arabella Catherine Carter, Dale Carter, Daniel Carter, Fanny Carter, Francis Bell Carter, George Carter, Henry Carter, Job Dawson Carter, John Carter, Joseph Jacob Carter, Judith Judy Carter, Margaret Carter, Norris Carter, Peter Carter Private, Sarah Carter, Solomon Carter, Thomas Morgan Carter

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Immediate Family

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Peter Carter

1706–1789

Judith J Norris

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Biography

In 1731, Edward Dale Carter entered the world in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States, born to peter fauquier carter and judith j norris. Edward Dale Carter passed away in 1774 in Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, United States.

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1731

Birth of Edward Dale Carter in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States

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1774

Death of Edward Dale Carter in Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Carter

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England (1445) to Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States (1731) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Carter (1731–1774) was born in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States and died in Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, United States. 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 Edward 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 13 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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