Champe Carter, Jr. was born April 29, 1840. He graduated from Centre College in Danville in 1861, and joined the 15th Regiment of Texas Volunteer Infantry. After the war, he worked for the Freedmen's Bureau, and practiced law in Robertson County, Texas, specializing in land transfers. He actively sought veterans of the Republic of Texas and their heirs as clients. In 1870 Champe Carter, Jr. married Ruth Victoria Randolph. Carter aquired land throughout Texas. He died in August, 1886.
From the description of Champe Carter papers, 1825-1889, (bulk 1870-1886). (San Jacinto Museum of History). WorldCat record id: 48381624