GAR 86TH OVI COMPANY D
ENLISTED 30 JUNE 1863
DISCHARGED 18 FEBRUARY 1864
Mr. Carter is a man of good education, well-informed and intelligent, and belongs to one of the pioneer families of Center Township, where he first opened his eyes to the light of day, on October 26, 1845. He is a son of John and Charity Severe Carter with siblings: Elizabeth, Richard, John, Mary, Harry, and David. His father died when he was about four years old, and his mother departed this life two years later. He then went to live with his eldest sister, where he remained until he reached the age of 11, during which time he received his elementary education in the district schools, and for the following six years worked as a farm hand for his board and clothes. On the expiration of that time he started out to work for himself, being employed by the day, week, or month, but receiving very meager wages.
On the inauguration of the Civil War, Mr. Carter resolved to strike a blow in defense the union, and when yet not 18 years of age, enlisted on June 30, 1863, in Company D, 86th OVI, under Colonel Lemert and Captain J. H. Reid, of Bowling Green. With his company he marched to Cleveland, Ohio, thence to Camp Chase, and from that place went South, where he was mostly engaged in guard duty. He was with his company at the capture of John Morgan, and remained with that command until his discharge February 18, 1864.
Mr. Carter then returned to Wood County, and for one year attended the district schools, at the end of which time he entered Baldwin University, there continuing his studies for two years. For the same length of time he was then engaged in teaching school, and later became part owner in a lumber mill, the firm being Wright & Carter. He continued the manufacture of lumber for 10 years, when he disposed of that business and purchased the 80 acre farm on which he now resides. It was all wild land, heavily timbered, but through his earnest, untiring labors, has transformed the place until it is now one of the best farms in the section, and among the many improvements there seen, is his pleasant and comfortable home, which was erected at a cost of $1800.
On October 25, 1877, Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Lillie Young, of Weston Township, by whom he has three children – Everett, born November 9, 1878; Irving, born December 31, 1880, and Goldie May, born September 28, 1884. In political faith Mr. Carter is an uncompromising Republican, and has served his fellow townsmen as school director for eight years, having always taken a deep interest in the promotion of education. In disposition he is social and genial, and his honest, industrious and upright life have gained him the respect and confidence of all with whom he has come in contact.
Biographical Record of Wood County, Beers, 1897, P. 1092-3 Contributed by Lavidaloca
ENLISTED 30 JUNE 1863
DISCHARGED 18 FEBRUARY 1864
Mr. Carter is a man of good education, well-informed and intelligent, and belongs to one of the pioneer families of Center Township, where he first opened his eyes to the light of day, on October 26, 1845. He is a son of John and Charity Severe Carter with siblings: Elizabeth, Richard, John, Mary, Harry, and David. His father died when he was about four years old, and his mother departed this life two years later. He then went to live with his eldest sister, where he remained until he reached the age of 11, during which time he received his elementary education in the district schools, and for the following six years worked as a farm hand for his board and clothes. On the expiration of that time he started out to work for himself, being employed by the day, week, or month, but receiving very meager wages.
On the inauguration of the Civil War, Mr. Carter resolved to strike a blow in defense the union, and when yet not 18 years of age, enlisted on June 30, 1863, in Company D, 86th OVI, under Colonel Lemert and Captain J. H. Reid, of Bowling Green. With his company he marched to Cleveland, Ohio, thence to Camp Chase, and from that place went South, where he was mostly engaged in guard duty. He was with his company at the capture of John Morgan, and remained with that command until his discharge February 18, 1864.
Mr. Carter then returned to Wood County, and for one year attended the district schools, at the end of which time he entered Baldwin University, there continuing his studies for two years. For the same length of time he was then engaged in teaching school, and later became part owner in a lumber mill, the firm being Wright & Carter. He continued the manufacture of lumber for 10 years, when he disposed of that business and purchased the 80 acre farm on which he now resides. It was all wild land, heavily timbered, but through his earnest, untiring labors, has transformed the place until it is now one of the best farms in the section, and among the many improvements there seen, is his pleasant and comfortable home, which was erected at a cost of $1800.
On October 25, 1877, Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Lillie Young, of Weston Township, by whom he has three children – Everett, born November 9, 1878; Irving, born December 31, 1880, and Goldie May, born September 28, 1884. In political faith Mr. Carter is an uncompromising Republican, and has served his fellow townsmen as school director for eight years, having always taken a deep interest in the promotion of education. In disposition he is social and genial, and his honest, industrious and upright life have gained him the respect and confidence of all with whom he has come in contact.
Biographical Record of Wood County, Beers, 1897, P. 1092-3 Contributed by Lavidaloca
GAR 86TH OVI COMPANY D
ENLISTED 30 JUNE 1863
DISCHARGED 18 FEBRUARY 1864
Mr. Carter is a man of good education, well-informed and intelligent, and belongs to one of the pioneer families of Center Township, where he first opened his eyes to the light of day, on October 26, 1845. He is a son of John and Charity Severe Carter with siblings: Elizabeth, Richard, John, Mary, Harry, and David. His father died when he was about four years old, and his mother departed this life two years later. He then went to live with his eldest sister, where he remained until he reached the age of 11, during which time he received his elementary education in the district schools, and for the following six years worked as a farm hand for his board and clothes. On the expiration of that time he started out to work for himself, being employed by the day, week, or month, but receiving very meager wages.
On the inauguration of the Civil War, Mr. Carter resolved to strike a blow in defense the union, and when yet not 18 years of age, enlisted on June 30, 1863, in Company D, 86th OVI, under Colonel Lemert and Captain J. H. Reid, of Bowling Green. With his company he marched to Cleveland, Ohio, thence to Camp Chase, and from that place went South, where he was mostly engaged in guard duty. He was with his company at the capture of John Morgan, and remained with that command until his discharge February 18, 1864.
Mr. Carter then returned to Wood County, and for one year attended the district schools, at the end of which time he entered Baldwin University, there continuing his studies for two years. For the same length of time he was then engaged in teaching school, and later became part owner in a lumber mill, the firm being Wright & Carter. He continued the manufacture of lumber for 10 years, when he disposed of that business and purchased the 80 acre farm on which he now resides. It was all wild land, heavily timbered, but through his earnest, untiring labors, has transformed the place until it is now one of the best farms in the section, and among the many improvements there seen, is his pleasant and comfortable home, which was erected at a cost of $1800.
On October 25, 1877, Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Lillie Young, of Weston Township, by whom he has three children – Everett, born November 9, 1878; Irving, born December 31, 1880, and Goldie May, born September 28, 1884. In political faith Mr. Carter is an uncompromising Republican, and has served his fellow townsmen as school director for eight years, having always taken a deep interest in the promotion of education. In disposition he is social and genial, and his honest, industrious and upright life have gained him the respect and confidence of all with whom he has come in contact.
Biographical Record of Wood County, Beers, 1897, P. 1092-3 Contributed by Lavidaloca
ENLISTED 30 JUNE 1863
DISCHARGED 18 FEBRUARY 1864
Mr. Carter is a man of good education, well-informed and intelligent, and belongs to one of the pioneer families of Center Township, where he first opened his eyes to the light of day, on October 26, 1845. He is a son of John and Charity Severe Carter with siblings: Elizabeth, Richard, John, Mary, Harry, and David. His father died when he was about four years old, and his mother departed this life two years later. He then went to live with his eldest sister, where he remained until he reached the age of 11, during which time he received his elementary education in the district schools, and for the following six years worked as a farm hand for his board and clothes. On the expiration of that time he started out to work for himself, being employed by the day, week, or month, but receiving very meager wages.
On the inauguration of the Civil War, Mr. Carter resolved to strike a blow in defense the union, and when yet not 18 years of age, enlisted on June 30, 1863, in Company D, 86th OVI, under Colonel Lemert and Captain J. H. Reid, of Bowling Green. With his company he marched to Cleveland, Ohio, thence to Camp Chase, and from that place went South, where he was mostly engaged in guard duty. He was with his company at the capture of John Morgan, and remained with that command until his discharge February 18, 1864.
Mr. Carter then returned to Wood County, and for one year attended the district schools, at the end of which time he entered Baldwin University, there continuing his studies for two years. For the same length of time he was then engaged in teaching school, and later became part owner in a lumber mill, the firm being Wright & Carter. He continued the manufacture of lumber for 10 years, when he disposed of that business and purchased the 80 acre farm on which he now resides. It was all wild land, heavily timbered, but through his earnest, untiring labors, has transformed the place until it is now one of the best farms in the section, and among the many improvements there seen, is his pleasant and comfortable home, which was erected at a cost of $1800.
On October 25, 1877, Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Lillie Young, of Weston Township, by whom he has three children – Everett, born November 9, 1878; Irving, born December 31, 1880, and Goldie May, born September 28, 1884. In political faith Mr. Carter is an uncompromising Republican, and has served his fellow townsmen as school director for eight years, having always taken a deep interest in the promotion of education. In disposition he is social and genial, and his honest, industrious and upright life have gained him the respect and confidence of all with whom he has come in contact.
Biographical Record of Wood County, Beers, 1897, P. 1092-3 Contributed by Lavidaloca
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