Robert "King" Carter 1663–1732
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Carter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Robert Carter 1663–1732
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Robert "King" Carter began in 1663 in Corotoman Plantation, Lancaster, Virginia. Robert "King" Carter married elizabeth betty landon, judith armistead, and had children including anne carter, charles cleve carter, elizabeth betty carter, elizabeth carter, george carter, john carter, judith carter, landon carter, lucy carter, ludlow carter, mary carter, robert carter jr, sarah carter. Robert "King" Carter passed away in 1732 in Corotoman Plantation, Lancaster, Virginia.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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4Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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5Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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6Record History of the Lower Shenandoah Valley Counties of Frederick, Berkeley, Jefferson and Clarke
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7Record Millennium File
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8Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. VII
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9Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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10Record Walsh, Erwin, and allied families : a genealogical study with biographical notes
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Carter
This ancestor line traces from Watford, Hertfordshire, England (1528) to Corotoman Plantation, Lancaster, Virginia (1663) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert Carter (1663–1732) was born in Corotoman Plantation, Lancaster, Virginia and died in Corotoman Plantation, Lancaster, Virginia. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.
- 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.
Robert Carter's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record