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Stephen Benjamine Carter 1864–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 MAY 1864

Birth Location: Carter's Mill, Bear Creek, North Carolina

Death Date: September 6, 1913

Death Location: Laurel Hill, Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Stephen Carter

Mother: Mary Caviness

Spouse(s): Sarah (Smyth)

Children(s): Edward Carter, Grover Carter, Mary Carter, Herbert Carter, Eula Carter, Fred Carter, Clarence Carter

The story of Stephen Benjamine Carter began in 1864 in Carter's Mill, Bear Creek, North Carolina. Stephen Benjamine Carter married Sarah Frances Smith Smyth, and had children including Clarence Duncan Carter, Edward M Carter, Eula Vivian Carter, Fred Carter, Grover S Carter, Herbert Carter, Mary Alice Carter. Stephen Benjamine Carter passed away in 1913 in Laurel Hill, Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Stephen Benjamine Carter began in 1864 in Carter's Mill, Bear Creek, North Carolina.
  • Stephen Benjamine Carter married Sarah Frances Smith Smyth, and had children including Clarence Duncan Carter, Edward M Carter, Eula Vivian Carter, Fred Carter, Grover S Carter, Herbert Carter, Mary Alice Carter.
  • Stephen Benjamine Carter passed away in 1913 in Laurel Hill, Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Carter
1824–1882
Birth Location: Randolph County--Buckeye, North Carolina
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Mary Caviness
1827–1895
Birth Location: Randolph, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah (Smyth)
1863–1929
Birth Location: Hamlet, N. Carolina
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Children(s)

Edward Carter
1887–1974
Birth Location: Scotland Co, North Carolina
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Grover Carter
1889–1937
Birth Location: Scotland, North Carolina, United States
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Mary Carter
1896–1916
Birth Location: Scotland Co, North Carolina
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Herbert Carter
1892–1961
Birth Location: Old Hundred, North Carolina
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Eula Carter
1901–1997
Birth Location: Scotland Co, North Carolina
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Fred Carter
1897–1985
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Clarence Carter
1894–1933
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Stephen Carter's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Carter
1864–1913
Birth Place: Carter's Mill, Bear Creek, North Carolina
Parents
Stephen M. Carter
1824–1882
Randolph County--Buckeye, North Carolina
Mary (M.) Caviness
1827–1895
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
James (Rasmus) Carter
1784–1852
Spring, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Jane Allred
1791–1850
Randolph Co.
Benjamin (Sanders McCavinah) (Caveness)
1788–1869
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States of America
Delilah (Allred) *
1783–1832
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Carter
1752–1826
Mary Elliott
1753–1798
William ALLRED
1765–1849
Sarah *
1769–1850
* Caviness
1765–1795
Sarah 5GG
1761–1803
William ALLRED
1765–1849
Sarah *
1769–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
NATHANIEL Sr.
1707–1795
(#154) MCPHERSON
1714–1795
James Elliott
1730–1799
William Allred
1732–1825
Elizabeth Diffee
1736–
Susanah Spencer
1746–1848
Matthew Caviness
1736–1807
Ann Harris
1742–1830
William Allred
1732–1825
Elizabeth Diffee
1736–
Susanah Spencer
1746–1848

Stephen Carter's Descendants

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Stephen (Benjamine) Carter (29 MAY 1864–September 6, 1913) m. Sarah (Frances Smith) (Smyth) (2 Jun 1863–19 Jan 1929)
  1. 1. Edward (M) Carter 1887–1974 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Gibson 1884–1966 m. Mamie (L.) Barco 1900–1973
    1. 1. Grace (Elizebeth) Carter 1914–1988 m. Wesley (Calvin McIntyre) Sr. 1903–1972 m. Daniel (Cecil) Seely 1909–1982
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) McIntyre 1938–2018
      2. 2. Jeanne (Carter) McIntyre 1939–1990
    2. 2. Marvin (Monroe) Carter 1916–1981
    3. 3. Jack (Garland) Carter 1921–2000
    4. 4. Mary (Lois) Carter 1928–2005
  2. 2. Grover (S) Carter 1889–1937 m. Cora Gibson 1880–1968
    1. 1. Archie (Seldon) Carter 1913–1963 m. Beatrice Barham 1913– m. Ada (L) Carter 1916–1942
    2. 2. Wilburn (Lee) Carter 1916–1990
    3. 3. Mary (Doris) Carter 1919–2006
  3. 3. Mary (Alice) Carter 1896–1916
  4. 4. Herbert Carter 1892–1961 m. Bessie (Chloe) Woodard 1898–1969
    1. 1. Mabel Carter 1914–1996
    2. 2. Hubert (Everette) Carter 1917–1996
    3. 3. Pearl (Elizabeth) Carter 1924–2005
    4. 4. Estelle Carter 1927–1963
    5. 5. Willam (Ray) Carter 1916–1916
    6. 6. John (Woodard) Carter 1920–1998
  5. 5. Eula (Vivian) Carter 1901–1997 m. Joseph (James) Nolan 1888–1952
    1. 1. Dorothy Noland 1925–1994
    2. 2. James ("Jim" Terry) Noland 1927–2009
  6. 6. Fred Carter 1897–1985 m. Winnie Wallace 1905–1990
    1. 1. Virginia (Dare) Carter 1931–1998
    2. 2. Blanche Carter 1927–1988
    3. 3. Katherine Carter 1927–1927
  7. 7. Clarence (Duncan) Carter 1894–1933 m. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Sweatt 1897–1981
    1. 1. Carl (Bruce) Carter 1919–1990 m. Gertie (Myrtle) Walters 1930–2020 m. Pearlie (Aline) Brooks 1926–2000 m. Gladys Medlin 1931–2005
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Pearl) Carter 1942–2017
      2. 2. Myrtle (Jean) Walters 1948–2025
      3. 3. Carl (Duncan Carter) Sr 1944–2000
    2. 2. Clarence (Julius) Carter 1917–2001 m. Betty (Lou) Blackwell 1933–2011 m. Annie (Louise) Taylor 1923–1975
      1. 1. Linda (Faye) Carter 1951–2007 m. Teab (Norton) sr 1941–2010
        1. 1. Jerry (Ray) Norton –1982
    3. 3. Myrtle (Louise) Carter 1925–2004 m. Clayton (McLean) Gibson 1917–1987
      1. 1. Louise Gibson 1946–2008
      2. 2. Virginia (D) Gibson 1949–2014 m. Wallace (Earl) Chance 1937–2009
    4. 4. William (Edward "Willie ") Carter 1927–2000 m. Dorothy Williams 1932–1972
    5. 5. Alice (Gladys) Carter 1921–1998 m. Lenora (TTillman) Tyson –1968

Stephen Carter's Timeline

14 Records

1864
May 29, 1864
Birth of Stephen Benjamine Carter in Carter's Mill, Bear Creek,Moore County, North Carolina, USA
Carter's Mill, Bear Creek,Moore County, North Carolina, USA
1864
29 MAY 1864
Birth of Stephen Benjamine Carter in Carter's Mill, Bear Creek, North Carolina
Carter's Mill, Bear Creek, North Carolina
1864
29 MAY 1864
Birth of Stephen Benjamine Carter in Carter's Mill, Bear Creek, North Carolina
Carter's Mill, Bear Creek, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 6
Stephen Benjamine Carter resided here in Sheffields, Carters Mills, Moore, North Carolina, USA
Sheffields, Carters Mills, Moore, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Stephen Benjamine Carter resided here in Shuffield, Moore, North Carolina, USA
Shuffield, Moore, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Stephen Benjamine Carter resided here in Shuffield, Moore, North Carolina, USA
Shuffield, Moore, North Carolina, USA
1896
28 Feb 1896
Age 32
Stephen Benjamine Carter resided here in Old Hundred, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Old Hundred, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
1897
1 Jul 1897
Age 33
Stephen Benjamine Carter resided here in Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
Stephen Benjamine Carter resided here in Williamson, Scotland, North Carolina, USA
Williamson, Scotland, North Carolina, USA
1903
1 Jul 1903
Age 39
Stephen Benjamine Carter resided here in Old Hundred, North Carolina, USA
Old Hundred, North Carolina, USA
1905
1 Jul 1905
Age 41
Stephen Benjamine Carter resided here in Old Hundred, North Carolina, USA
Old Hundred, North Carolina, USA
1913
September 6, 1913
Age 49
Death of Stephen Benjamine Carter in Old Hundred,Scotland Co., N. Carolina
Old Hundred,Scotland Co., N. Carolina
1913
06 SEP 1913
Age 49
Death of Stephen Benjamine Carter in Old Hundred, North Carolina
Old Hundred, North Carolina
1913
September 6, 1913
Age 49
Death of Stephen Benjamine Carter in Old Hundred, North Carolina
Old Hundred, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 29, 1864
    Event Place: Carter's Mill, Bear Creek,Moore County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamson, Scotland, North Carolina; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1241217
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 MAY 1864
    Event Place: Carter's Mill, Bear Creek, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 MAY 1864
    Event Place: Carter's Mill, Bear Creek, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamson, Scotland, North Carolina; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1241217
    [3] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sheffields, Carters Mills, Moore, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sheffields, Moore, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1149; Page: 610B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Shuffield, Moore, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Shuffield, Moore, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shuffield, Moore, North Carolina; Roll: 973; Page: 359C; Enumeration District: 138

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1896
    Event Place: Old Hundred, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Roll #: 95; Archive Publication #: M841

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1897
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williamson, Scotland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamson, Scotland, North Carolina; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1241217

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Old Hundred, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1905
    Event Place: Old Hundred, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: September 6, 1913
    Event Place: Old Hundred,Scotland Co., N. Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 SEP 1913
    Event Place: Old Hundred, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: September 6, 1913
    Event Place: Old Hundred, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Laurel Hill, Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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