Who was Solomon Carter?

Solomon Carter (1739–1786) was born in King George, King George, Virginia, United States and died in Amherst, Amherst, 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 Solomon in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Solomon Carter 1739–1786

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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 25 Sep 1739 · King George, King George, Virginia, United States

Died 20 Sep 1786 · Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States

Father Peter Carter (1706–1789)

Mother Judith J Norris

Siblings Aaron Carter, Arabella Catherine Carter, Dale Carter, Daniel Carter, Edward Dale 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, Thomas Morgan Carter

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Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Carter

1706–1789

Judith J Norris

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Solomon Carter began in 1739 in King George, King George, Virginia, United States. Solomon Carter passed away in 1786 in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States.

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1739

Birth of Solomon Carter in King George, King George, Virginia, United States

Birth

1786

Death of Solomon Carter in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Solomon Carter

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England (1445) to King George, King George, Virginia, United States (1739) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Solomon Carter (1739–1786) was born in King George, King George, Virginia, United States and died in Amherst, Amherst, 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 Solomon 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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