Peter J. Carter

Peter Jacob Carter (May 29, 1845 – July 19, 1886) was an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Northampton County from 1871 to 1879. He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in Virginia's government.[1] He fell ill while traveling via steamboat between Norfolk and the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and died soon thereafter; the cause of his death was likely appendicitis. He was interred in the family cemetery near Franktown.[2] A historic marker in his honor was erected by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources in 2009. It stands in front of Bethel Baptist Church,[3][4] which had been constructed on land that he had donated.[5]

Peter J. Carter
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Northampton County
In office
December 6, 1871  December 3, 1879
Preceded byJames C. Toy
Succeeded byThomas A. Downs
Personal details
Born
Peter Jacob Carter

(1845-05-29)May 29, 1845
Eastville, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 19, 1886(1886-07-19) (aged 41)
Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Georgianna Mapp
Maggie Treherne
Alma materHampton Institute
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1863–1866
Unit10th U.S. Colored Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

See also

References

  1. Report of the Virginia State Library, Volumes 13-15. Richmond: Virginia State Library. 1918. Retrieved February 6, 2015. Virginia House of Delegates October 10, 1814.
  2. "Carter, Peter Jacob (1845–1886)". www.encyclopediavirginia.org. Retrieved Mar 3, 2020.
  3. "Peter Jacob Carter WY-11-a | Marker History". www.markerhistory.com. Retrieved Mar 3, 2020.
  4. "Peter Jacob Carter Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved Mar 3, 2020.
  5. "About Our church – Bethel Baptist Church". Retrieved Mar 3, 2020.
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