Record book
Descendants of John Carter - Mar 4 2012 Compiled by Nancy Wardlow Kennedy Not all facts verified. The Carter line is not mine except where they marry into the Rushing line. If you find any information incorrect or need to made an addition email me at nancywkennedy@hotmail.com .
FIRST GENERATION
1. John Carter was born about 1800 in North Carolina. He appeared on the census in 1860 in McNairy Co, Tenn - Dist 6 HH 876. He appeared on the census in 1870 in McNairy County, Dist 1 HH 45 near Chewalla.. He died after 1870 in probaby near Chewllla, Tenn. The reason I saw John may have died near Chewalla, McNairy County, is because that is where he is living in 1870. He died before 1880 because Elizabeth is living with their son Eli in Alcorn County, Miss in 1880.
In 1860 John and Elizabeth are living close to Pleasant Grove and Gravel Hill, McNairy County, Tenn. He is listed at 60 years old and she is 56. Still at home is Elizabeth age 22, Robin age 19, George W age 16 born Miss, Nancy age 14 born Miss.
In 1870, Elizabeth is still at home age 30 and Nancy is age 20. In 1870 John the father, John P, George W, and David C are all living in a row in the lower part of McNairy Co.
He was married to Elizabeth Unknown about 1820 in North Carolina. Elizabeth Unknown was
born in 1804 in North Carolina. She died about 1880 in Alcorn Co, Miss. John Carter and
Elizabeth Unknown had the following children:
| +2 | i. | Solomon Carter (born about 1822). |
| +3 | ii. | David C Carter (born about 1824). |
| +4 | iii. | John R P Carter (born about 1827). |
| +5 | iv. | Caroline Carter (born in 1828). |
| +6 | v. | Eli T Carter (born in 1831). |
| +7 | vi. | Joseph Carter (born in 1833). |
| +8 | vii. | James Benjamin Carter (born on January 22, 1835). |
| 9 | viii. | Elizabeth Carter was born in 1837 in Tennessee. |
| 10 | ix. | Paralee Carter was born in 1839 in Tennessee. |
| 11 | x. | Robert F 'Robin' Carter was born in 1842. |
| +12 | xi. | George Washington Carter (born on March 27, 1844). |
| 13 | xii. | Nancy Carter was born in 1846. |
SECOND GENERATION
2. Solomon Carter (John-1) was born about 1822. He died about 1895 in Texas
He was married to Jocie Woodson Lumbley about 1847. Jocie Woodson Lumbley was born
about 1825. She died about 1904 in Farmersville, Texas. In 1900 Jocie was living with
Caldonia Rushing and her family. They all moved to Texas where she died. Her parents were
Edmund & Nancy B Lumbley. Solomon Carter and Jocie Woodson Lumbley had the following
children:
| +14 | i. | Nancy Elizabeth Carter (born in May 1848). |
| +15 | ii. | John Elic Carter (born on April 18, 1851). |
| +16 | iii. | David Edmond Carter (born on April 3, 1853). |
| +17 | iv. | Permelia A 'Parlee' Carter (born in 1856). |
| +18 | v. | James Newton Carter (born in 1863). |
| +19 | vi. | Elzert Cicero Carter (born on September 14, 1865). |
| +20 | vii. | Caldonia Carter (born on October 20, 1867). |
3. David C Carter (John-1) was born about 1824 in NC or TN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Tishomingo Co, Miss. He appeared on the census in 1860 in McNairy Co, Tenn - Dist 1 HH 82. He appeared on the census in 1870 in McNairy Co, Tenn - Dist 1 HH 46. He appeared on the census in 1880 in McNairy Co, Tenn - Dist 1 HH 71. In 1850 David Carter and Susanna are living in Tishomingo County close to his parents. In 1849 there is a marriage between Susan Reading and Charles Carter. His name is David C Carter - so it could be the same people. James B Carter, K R P Carter and David Carter all marry women born in Georgia. Maybe related. In 1860 there are two children listed: Mary A born 1852 and Tabbithee C age 12. Don't know who Tabbithee is, she is not listed first as his child should be, so she may be Susanna's child, but she is not listed with them in 1850. No children are listed in 1850. In 1870 Susanna is not listed, so she must be deceased. Two children are listed Mary age 17 and Susan age 12. Susan was not listed in 1860. In 1880 David and daughter Susan are living with J R P Carter. He was married to Susanna Unknown in 1860 in maybe Mississippi. Susanna Unknown was born in 1823 in Georgia. She died before 1870.
4. John R P Carter (John-1) was born about 1827 in Tenn. He appeared on the census in 1860 in McNairy Co, Tenn Dist 1 HH 116. He appeared on the census in 1870 in McNairy Co, Tenn Dist 1 HH 43. He appeared on the census in 1880 in McNairy County, Tenn Dist 1 HH 71. In 1860 John and Caroline are listed with two children: Delaney A - female age 8 - not listed in 1870 census Mary A age 3 - not listed in 1870 census
In 1870 Cordelia age 6 is the only child listed.
In 1880 the children listed are: Cordelia age 15 Joseph age 10 George Bowman age 7 grandson. Not sure whose grandson since David Carter is living with his brother.
He was married to Caroline Unknown about 1855 in Maybe McNairy Co, Tenn. Caroline
Unknown was born in 1832 in Georgia.
5. Caroline Carter (John-1) was born in 1828. She was married to Charles Suitor on December 20, 1848 in Tishomingo Co, Miss. Charles Suitor was born in 1828.
6. Eli T Carter (John-1) was born in 1831. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Tishomingo Co, Miss HH 626 - Kossuth. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Tishomingo Co, Miss - Kossuth. In 1860 Eli is living next door to his brother Joseph. Also next is Jesse Carter age 64. Relationship unknown unless he is an uncle. Eli T age 29 Sarah age 19 Elizabeth age 3
In 1870 they are still at Kossuth, Tishomingo Co, Miss.
Eli (the T looks like F) age 35
Sarah age 30
Bettie age 13
John age 11
Mary age 7
Sallie age 5
un-named infant boy age 3 mo
Thomas Bright age 2.
1880 census is a little confusing.
Eli T age 49
Elizabeth age 75 - mother
Sarah M L age 16 - this would probably be the Sallie age 5 in 1870
Martha B age 13 - not listed in 1870.
He was married to Sarah Franklin on March 16, 1854 in Tishomingo Co, Miss. Sarah Franklin died before 1880 in Kossuth, Miss. She was born unknown. I think she was the daughter of John (born 1816) and Lizzie (born 1820) Franklin. They are living next door in 1870. Eli T Carter and Sarah Franklin had the following children:
| 21 | i. | Elizabeth 'Bettie' Carter was born in 1857 in Tishomingo Co, Miss. |
| 22 | ii. | John Carter was born in 1860 in Tishomingo Co, Miss. |
| 23 | iii. | Mary Carter was born in 1863 in Tishomingo Co, Miss. |
| 24 | iv. | Sallie Carter was born in 1865 in Tishomingo Co, Miss. |
| 25 | v. | unnamed Carter was born in 1870 in Tishomingo Co, Miss. |
7. Joseph Carter (John-1) was born in 1833. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Tishomingo Co, Miss - HH 627 Kossuth. He was married to Elizabeth Carter on May 13, 1860 in Tishomingo Co, Miss. Elizabeth Carter was born in 1836. Not sure if this marriage is for the right people.
She may be the daughter of Jesse Carter who is living next door in 1860.
8. James Benjamin Carter (John-1) was born on January 22, 1835. He appeared on the census in 1860 in McNairy County, Tenn Dist 1 HH 117. He died on January 18, 1912 in Theo, Alcorn Co, Miss or Tippah Co. In 1860 James and Linda have three daughters listed: Nancy A and Mary age, twins born 1857 and Mary A born 1859. He was married to Linda A Unknown in 1856 in Maybe Mcnairy Co, Tenn. Linda A Unknown was born in 1836 in Georgia.
12. George Washington Carter (John-1) was born on March 27, 1844. He appeared on the census in 1870 in McNairy Co, Tenn - Dist 1 HH 44. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Hot Springs Ark. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Clark Co, Ark. He died on February 23, 1913 in Clark Co, Ark. In 1870 George has two children: James age 4 and Elizabeth age 3. He was married to Sarah J Neighbors on March 8, 1866 in Tishomingo Co, Miss. Sarah J Neighbors was born on November 16, 1845. She died on January 10, 1936 in Clark Co, Ark. In 1900 George is living just a couple of doors down from John and Elizabeth Suitor in Clark County, Ark. Also is James born 1865 nearby, he is probably the son of George.
THIRD GENERATION
14. Nancy Elizabeth Carter (Solomon-2, John-1) was born in May 1848 in Gravel Hill, McNairy Co, Tn. She died before 1927. She was married to William Thomas Hamm (son of Calvin P Hamm and Emilla Ann Springer) on September 3, 1871. William Thomas Hamm was born in March 1852 in McNairy Co, Tenn. She died before 1927 at Corinth, Miss. They lived at Caffey, McNairy County, Tennessee. Their children were Laurie A born 1872, Annis R. born 1879, Perry W born 1875, Zachariah born Jan 1883, Thomas E born Mar 1885, Bessie born 1888. 1900 census states Nancy had eight children, six were still living. One child detailed: 26 i Perry William Hamm was born on September 6, 1876. He died on April 21, 1936. He was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn. McPeters Funeral Home, transcribed by Janice Switcher and Helah Wilson: Hamm, Perry W. 09-06-1876 04-21-1936- McNairy Co., Tennessee Order By-T.O. Hamm Father- W.T. Hamm- Arkansas Mother- Nancy Carter-Tennessee Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery 5 Mi. E. of Guys Tennessee Page 103
15. John Elic Carter (Solomon-2, John-1) was born on April 18, 1851 in Gravel Hill, McNairy
Co, Tn. He was married to Mary Jane Kelley on February 5, 1882.
16. David Edmond Carter (Solomon-2, John-1) was born on April 3, 1853 in Gravel Hill,
McNairy Co, Tn. He died on March 29, 1941 in Palo Pinto Co,Texas. He was married to
Malvina Margaret 'Malla' Kelley on February 15, 1883. Malvina Margaret 'Malla' Kelley was
born on April 2, 1853. She died on February 15, 1949 in Palo Pinto Co,Texas.
17. Permelia A 'Parlee' Carter (Solomon-2, John-1) was born in 1856 in Gravel Hill, McNairy Co, Tn. She was married to Carroll Moore Gooch on November 12, 1871. Permelia A 'Parlee' Carter and Carroll Moore Gooch had the following children:
+27 i. John David Gooch (born on July 11, 1876).
18. James Newton Carter (Solomon-2, John-1) was born in 1863 in Gravel Hill, McNairy Co,
Tn. He was married to Artelia Durbin on September 7, 1882.
19. Elzert Cicero Carter (Solomon-2, John-1) was born on September 14, 1865 in Gravel Hill, McNairy Co, Tn. He was married to Julia F Browning on September 25, 1883.
20. Caldonia Carter (Solomon-2, John-1) was born on October 20, 1867 in Gravel Hill, McNairy County, Tenn. She died on May 6, 1945 in Farmersville, Texas. She was buried in Dulaney Cemetery, Hunt Co, Texas. Caledonia was living with her dauighter Velma Smith in the Bethlehem community, close to Farmersville Texas, when she died.
Caldonia was the daughter of Solomon Carter (1822TN- ca 1895 TX) and Joicey Woodson Lumbely (1825 Tn - ca 1908 TX) The family lived in the Gravel Hill area when all the children were growing up. Most of the family migrated to Texas. One sister Nancy Elizabeth married William Thomas Hamm.
She was married to Samuel Hogan Rushing (son of Philip R. Rushing and Adeline Hogan) on
November 13, 1887 in McNairy County, Tenn. Samuel Hogan Rushing was born on November
26, 1865 near New Hope, McNairy Co, Tn. He died on September 19, 1926 in Blue Ridge,
Collin County, Texas. He was buried in Dulaney Cemetery, Hunt Co, Texas. part of this
information from Jane Gilmore Rushing.
A Sam Rushing is listed in the Jan 1, 1891 Renumeration of McNairy County in the 5th District. He is listed on the 1900 census and his mother in law is living with them in 1900. Sometime after 1900 he moved to Texas. It is thought he went to Bonham Texas for about a year around 1895. When he returned to Texas he lived near Princeton, later bought a farm near Blue Ridge, Collin Co, where he died. The entire Rushing family attended the Providence Primitive Baptist Church at Free Grass.
From Collin County, Texas, Families: “Samuel Hogan Rushing and Caldonia Carter Rushing
came to Collin County from McNairy County, Tennessee in 1900. they brought with them four
children. Three sons, Arthur, David and Callie and one daughter, Bonnie. Arthur married
Florence Leggett, David married Grace Jessee, of the Virginia Jesses that owned the plantation where George Washington's mother was born. Callie married Clyde Chatman and Bonnie married Edgar Williams and after his death married Ector Crisler. The children born to Sam and Donia after moving to Collin County were Charlie, Henry, Valma and Addie May. Charlie married Mary Webb, Henry married Mary Huffman, Valman married Lewis Smith. Addie May died when a young child. The Rushing family attended Providence Primitive Baptist Church in the same building where some of them had attended school and was a Woodman Lodge before a school. In 1985 it was designated as Arnold Community Center, the name having been changed from Free Grass to Arnold.” submitted by Joyce Rushing Morton
Caldonia Carter and Samuel Hogan Rushing had the following children:
28 i. James Arthur Rushing was born on August 11, 1890 near Gravel Hill, McNairy County, Tenn. He died on March 18, 1935 in Kingston, Texas. He was a teacher and storekeeper 29 ii. David Howell Rushing was born on June 27, 1893 in Gravel Hill, McNairy Co, Tn. He died on July 3, 1978 in Kingston, Texas. David was a farmer and cleaned windows 30 iii. William Callie Rushing was born on June 17, 1897 in Gravel Hill, McNairy Co, Tn. He died on November 23, 1972 in Paris, Texas. Antique and used furniture dealer 31 iv. Bonnie Lou Rushing was born on August 31, 1900 in Gravel Hill, McNairy Co, Tn. She died on October 3, 1966 in Garland, Texas. 32 v. Charlie S Rushing was born on June 10, 1902 in Climax, Texas. Charlie was a farmer and store keeper 33 vi. Henry Odell Rushing was born on April 13, 1904 in Climax, Texas. He died on January 22, 1972 in Dulaney, Texas. Was a Primitive Baptist Preacher 34 vii. Velma Donie Rushing was born on September 4, 1907 in Collin Co, Texas. She died on May 22, 1991 in Blue ridge, Collin County, Texas. Married Loius Smith 35 viii. Addie Mae Rushing was born on May 6, 1910 in Free Grass, Texas. She died on September 15, 1912.
FOURTH GENERATION
27. John David Gooch (Permelia A 'Parlee' Carter-3, Solomon-2, John-1) was born on July 11, 1876. He died on May 29, 1927. He was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn.
He was married to Onie Elizabeth unknown. Onie Elizabeth unknown was born on September
13, 1880. She died on August 8, 1904. She was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, McNairy
County, Tenn.
He was married to Maud Huff. She was born on May 23, 1882 and died on April 14, 1940. She was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn. Maud was the daughter of Henry A and
Elizabeth Burtam Huff