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John Harrison Carter Sr 1782–1852

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 19 May 1782 · Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine
Died 13 Aug 1852 · Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois
Father Richard Carter (1755–1828)
Mother Jane Carter
Spouse Hannah Libby (1786–1867)
Children William Furlsbury Carter

Researchers connected through John Sr 1782–1852

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Sr 1782–1852

Biography

In 1782, John Harrison Carter Sr entered the world in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, born to richard carter and jane carter. John Harrison Carter Sr married hannah knight libby, and had children including william furlsbury carter. John Harrison Carter Sr passed away in 1852 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1782
Birth of John Harrison Carter Sr in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine
Birth
1852
Death of John Harrison Carter Sr in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sr

This ancestor line traces from Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK (1500) to Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine (1782) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sr (1782–1852) was born in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine and died in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 10 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Harrison Carter Sr PTP
1782–1852
Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine
Parents
Richard Carter PTP
1755–1828
Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Sr's Descendants

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John Harrison Carter Sr PTP 1782–1852 m. Hannah Knight Libby PTP 1786–1867