George Hugh Carter

George Hugh Carter E M V Y Photo: Have this in binder. Is not scanned. Dink has individual photo of him.[915] Born: 1839.[916] 26 August 1839.[917] Married: “Mr. Carter was married twice, both times he married Miss Moore, also of Fauquier county.” She survived him.[918] [NOTE:Her obits have more.] Died: “Mr. George H. Carter, … died suddenly at the home of his son,… in Rockville, Md., on Tuesday of this week.”[919] 1914.[920] 19 December 1913.[921] Buried Warrenton Cemetery.[922] “Died 7 December 1914”.[923] Obituary: “He was in Missouri … and came at once to Warrenton where he enlisted in the Black Horse….[924] See Obituary Chapter. Children: Five children were living at the time of his death: “Messrs. Hugh Carter, of Rockville, Md., Nelson, Howard and [Harvey[925]] Carter and Mrs. G. A. Vose, of Warrenton, Va.,….”[926] Son George Hugh Carter (circa 1916–7 March 1943) was survived by his wife “Mrs. Rose Bailey Carter; two sisters, Mrs. George A. Vose, Warrenton, and Mrs. Harry Linfoot, Washington, and two brothers, Howard B. and Harvey Carter, both of Warrenton.”[927] His son George Hugh Carter, Jr., was “for more than 30 years a resident of the Gaithersburg neighborhood” and “belonged to the Gaithersburg Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias.”[928] Parents and Siblings: His father was “the late Captain W. W. Carter of Fauquier County….” Three brothers survived him: “Messrs. J. R., W. W., and T. W. Carter.”[929] Other Family: His paternal grandparents were George Carter and Judith Taylor Walden.[930] [Father’s obit] “Captain William Walden Carter departed this life suddenly at “Belmont” his home six miles west of Warrenton, Thursday night, 19th inst. [19 February 1903[931]] He was born at “Tillietudlum” the old Carter homestead near the Fauquier Springs the 27th day of April 1815: hence he was nearing his 88th birthday. He was possessed of remarkable activity to the last; and has been seen within the last few weeks to mount his horse here, with as much ease as a man of half his years. His father was George Carter, descended from the well known Virginia family of that name; and his mother was Judith Taylor Walden daughter of Lieut. Ambrose Walden a gallant officer of the American Revolution, a son of John Walden who in turn was descended from a noble family of Yorkshire, England. Capt. Carter the oldest to reach adult life was the last but one, of a large family of children. He was a brave courteous, hospitable Virginia gentleman. He gave to the Confederacy two sons—the only ones old enough—and they did valiant service to their country. His home was a refuge for Southern soldiers: and none whether wearing the gray or blue were turned away hungry while he had a morsel to share. His residence has been continuously in this county since his birth; and those who have lived in proximity to him have been ever ready to praise his kindly, neighborly qualities. Beside his admiring neighbors, four sons and a number of grand- children mourn his death. He was interred Sunday afternoon 22nd inst., beside his wife in the family burrying [sic] ground at his late home. Dr. F. R. Boston of Warrenton, the pastor of his family conducted the service. The goodly turn out, of neighbors and friends to his funeral evidenced the esteem in which he was held.”[932] [Wife’s obit # 1] “In the early hours of Friday morning, Jan. 10, [1930[933]] Mrs. George Carter passed away peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. A. Vose, on Main street, where she had made her home for years. She had been in failing health for some time, but was as well as usual the day before her death. “Mrs. Carter would have been eighty years old the coming March. She was a native of this county and was before her marriage Miss Eliza Gibbs Moore, of Cliff Mills. Her husband, Mr. George H. Carter, who died some years ago, was a member of a large and well known family in the county, and served in the Black Horse company. “Mrs. Carter was a lady of sweet and gentle manners and lovely character, a devoted mother and a kind friend. She is survived by six children, Mr. Hugh Carter, Gaithersburg, Md., Mr. Lloyd Carter, Washington, D. C., Messrs. H. L. and H. B. Carter, Warrenton; Mrs. Henry R. Linfoot, Washington, and Mrs. G. A. Vose, Warrenton, and a large number of grandchildren. She will be buried in Warrenton on Sunday.”[934] [Wife’s obit #2] “Warrenton, Va., January 11 [1930[935]].—Mrs. Eliza Moore Carter died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. A. Vose of this place, early Friday morning. She was 80 years old. “Mrs. Carter was of a well known and prominent Virginia family, being the granddaughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Moore and the youngest daughter of the late George Moore and Ann Singleton Moore of “Springdale,” Fauquier County, Va. “The deceased was the wife of the late George Hugh Carter, scion of the “Virginia Carter,” a distinguished Confederate soldier and a member of the Black Horse Cavalry. It is said Capt. Randolph designated Carter as one of the bravest soldiers of his command. “Interment will be made in the Warrenton Cemetery at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. “The deceased is survived by three sons, Harvey L., Lloyd M. and Howard B. Carter, residing here; one daughter, Mrs. Henry R. Linfoot, and one nephew, F. C. Baggarly, both of Washington,….”[936]

[Father’s family group sheet][937] William Walden Carter was born 17 April 1815 at “Tillietudlum”, Fauquier. His parents were Judith Taylor Walden and George Carter. He married on 20 October 1838 in Fauquier by Silas Bruce. He resided in Fauquier. He was a Captain in the Reserves. He died on 19 February 1903 at “Belmont”, Fauquier. Buried in Nelson Cemetery, Virginia. Martha E. Nelson was born on 2 November 1818 in Fauquier. Source does not state her parents. She died on 9 July 1873 at “Belmont”, Fauquier. Buried in Nelson Cemetery, Virginia. They had six children. Black Horseman George Hugh Carter was the eldest. Following him were: Elizabeth J., 8 December 1841–5 April 1874, wed Samuel Melville Withers [NOTE:Asked Mrs. Lineweaver via snail if he was the one in the BH. Cannot verify from his entry.] on 30 August 1865. Alice Nelson Walden, 1844–Oct 1880, wed Samuel Melville Withers on 5 November 1875. Thomas Walden, 1847– , born at “Belmont”, wed Bettie B. Fletcher. William Walden, Jr., wed but her name is illegible at source. James Robert, 3 August 1855–2 April 1916, wed Anne Kelly Pierce on 14 April 1887.

[Black Horse Man’s family group sheet][938] He was called “Stitch”. [NOTE:Ask Mrs. Lineweaver the source/ significance of this nickname.] Born 26 August 1839 in Fauquier County. His parents were Martha E. Nelson and William Walden Carter. He was residing in Missouri when the US invaded the Confederate States. He was Episcopalian. Married second on 9 August 1875 in Fauquier County by James Higgins. He was a farmer. He had one stroke about a year prior to a second stroke that resulted in his death. Died on 16 December 1913 in Gaithersburg, Montgomery Co., Maryland. Buried on 19 December 1913 in Warrenton Cemetery. His first wife was Mary B. Moore. His second wife, Josephine Eliza Gibbs Moore, was her sister. Their parents were Ann Singleton and George Moore. Eliza was born on 7 March 1850 in Fauquier County. Eliza was a twin, but source does not state if her twin was Mary. Resided “Springdale”, Cliff Mill, Fauquier. She was Methodist. She died in her sleep on 10 January 1930 in Warrenton. She was buried on 12 January 1930 in Warrenton Cemetery. He and Mary had two children. He and Eliza had seven children. The nine were born in Fauquier County and were buried in Warrenton Cemetery except as noted. Lucy, 1871–1913, wed a Mr. Ball. George Hugh, Jr., 21 October 1872–4 March 1943, wed Rose and died in Rockville, Maryland. Bessie Josephine, 14 October 1880–15 March 1973, wed Henry Ransom Linfoot on her twenty-first birthday and died in Fredericksburg. Harvey Lawrence, May 1881–1962, wed May Walker in Washington, D.C. Virginia, 14 March 1883–4 March [NOTE:1907 or 1967?], wed a Mr. Cate. Lloyd Moore, 1887–193—, was christened on 22 May 1904 at Baldwin’s Ridge Chapel, wed Ruth and died in Washington, D.C., where he was buried. Howard Blackwell, 12 February 1888–21 November 1960, wed Lelia Cassell Wayman on 31 July 1915 in Detroit, Michigan, and died in Charlottesville. Cora Lee, 23 May 1890–2 October 1965, wed George Arthur Vose. Nelson W., 1892–1918. Grandchildren: Frances Carter Linfoot, 8 August 1902–14 October 1967, daughter of Bessie; Lloyd and Donald, sons of Lloyd; Edward Wayman Carter and Elizabeth Cassell Carter, children of Howard; Fred Carter Vose, 13 February 1915–6 August 1950, son of Cora.

Descendant of Cassius Carter does not think that George Hugh Carter was connected to Cassius and Shirley’s branch of the Carters.[939] Stories, Letters & Biographies: CSR: 5’9”, dark complexion, Enlisted 17 June 17 1861 Fairfax Courthouse; wounded June 1861 Fairfax Courthouse; absent for horse November to December 1862 and July to August 1863; paroled 6 May 1865 Winchester; agriculturalist, Warrenton. Additional Information: Private.[940] Wounded at Fairfax Court House, June, 1861. Agriculturalist. Warrenton.[941] In 1908 George Hugh Carter applied for an annual pension of $36.00, based on his service with the Black Horse, by reason of “kidney and liver troubles, and infirmities of age.” He stated that he had resided in Fauquier County all of his life, and that his occupation had been farming for 40 years. He listed his age as 70. He gave Hugh Hamilton [BH] and Moses Magill Green [BH] as references to his military service.[942]