Edgar N. Carter papers, 1856-1954.

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Edgar N. Carter papers, 1856-1954.

Contains correspondence, research notes and drafts for book on William Carter. Also includes original letters from William Carter to his wife Mary from 1856-1859 and research on the Carter family.

1 box (0.4 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7014747

UC Berkeley Libraries

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Carter, William A. (William Alexander), 1818-1881

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William A. Carter (1818-1881) was born in Virginia, and moved to Fort Bridger in 1857 to become the storekeeper. He was a businessman and a probate judge while doing other various jobs. From the description of William A. Carter papers, 1863-1929. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 365128365 Born in Prince William County, Va.; enlisted in the army on 1 July 1836 at the age of 18 at Warrenton, Va.; enlisted in the Second Seminole Indian War and assigned to Company A, 2nd US Dragoo...

Carter, Edgar N.

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Edgar N. Carter (1910-1957) wrote a biography with the help of his brother Charles Carter about their father, William Alexander Carter, "A Virginian Comes West." William Carter was a native of Missouri who traveled to California in 1850. Seven years later he traveled in the Utah Expedition, finally settling in Wyoming, including Fort Bridger. From the description of Edgar N. Carter papers, 1856-1954. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 214999607 ...

Carter family.

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