Lucy Carter (1908–1989) was born in Fillingham, Lincolnshire, England and died in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lucy Carter 1908–1989

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

Born 29 Oct 1908 · Fillingham, Lincolnshire, England

Died 29 Jun 1989 · Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England

Father George William Carter

Mother Elizabeth Butler

Spouse Donald George Willoughby

Siblings Elizabeth Carter, George Carter

Records

1911 England Census England, Select Births and Christenings 1939 England and Wales Register England & Wales, Marriage Index: England & Wales, Death Index: … England & Wales, National Probate …

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Immediate Family

Parents

George William Carter

Elizabeth Butler

Spouse(s)

Donald George Willoughby

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Lucy Carter began in 1908 in Fillingham, Lincolnshire, England. Lucy Carter married donald george willoughby. Lucy Carter passed away in 1989 in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.

Sources

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Census 1911 England Census
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record 1939 England and Wales Register
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Marriage Index:
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Record England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005
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Record England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941

Life Timeline

1908

Birth of Lucy Carter in Fillingham, Lincolnshire, England

Birth

1989

Death of Lucy Carter in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lucy Carter

This ancestor line traces from Fillingham, Lincolnshire, England (1874) to Fillingham, Lincolnshire, England (1908) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lucy Carter (1908–1989) was born in Fillingham, Lincolnshire, England and died in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, 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 Lucy 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 2 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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