Landon Carter was one among the most active supporters of the Union cause in Carter County.He was at the burning of the Union Bridge and was Captain of the "Turkey Town Company" in the Carter County rebellion against the Confederate authorities.He served first in Co. C, 4th Tenn. Vol. Infantry [USA] then as Captain of Co. H, 13th Tenn. Vol. Cavalry [USA], until mustering out 5 Sept 1865. Captain Carter was a brave man and an efficient officer, possessing a bright ,genial disposition.{Ref. for military service:"History of the 13th Reg. TN. Vol. Cavalry."}
Landon Carter was one among the most active supporters of the Union cause in Carter County.He was at the burning of the Union Bridge and was Captain of the "Turkey Town Company" in the Carter County rebellion against the Confederate authorities.He served first in Co. C, 4th Tenn. Vol. Infantry [USA] then as Captain of Co. H, 13th Tenn. Vol. Cavalry [USA], until mustering out 5 Sept 1865. Captain Carter was a brave man and an efficient officer, possessing a bright ,genial disposition.{Ref. for military service:"History of the 13th Reg. TN. Vol. Cavalry."}
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