James E. Carter
James E. Carter, a representative agriculturist of Troy Township, was born December 26, 1852, in Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of Hugh and Nancy (Cash) Carter.
Hugh Carter, father of James E., was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and was taken to Belmont County, Ohio, by his parents, in his childhood. He remained in Belmont County until after his marriage and the birth of two children, when he came to Delaware, probably about 1832. being one of the earliest settlers in Troy Township. He built a log house in the depth of the woods, and with his family, endured many pioneer hardships. He died December 25, 1887. His wife had passed away nine years previously, the date of her death being December 28, 1878. Of their children the following survive: William, residing in Colorado; Keziah, who is the widow of John Willey, residing in Orange Township; John H., residing in Marlborough Township; Ellen, who married James Armstrong, residing in Belmont County; Helen, who married Murray Francis, and resides at Lima, Ohio; James E., whose name begins this sketch; and Alice, who married William Ryan, of Belmont County.
James E. Carter has devoted the larger part of his attention since leaving school, to agricultural pursuits and has made a specialty of growing sheep, with other stock. He owns 109 acres of excellent land and is one of the township's substantial men.
On January 30, 1879, Mr. Carter was married to Mary Jones, of Franklin County, Ohio, and they have one daughter, Mattie F., residing at home. Mr. Carter and family belong to Troy Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, all being actively interested in its good work. Politically, Mr. Carter is a Republican. He has been willing to accept no office except that of school director, but was tendered the office of justice of the peace. He belongs to the order of Knights of Pythias, at Delaware.
The parents of Mrs. Carter were Francis and Mary (Bebb) Jones, both of whom were born in Wales and came to Franklin County with the early settlers. Their three surviving children are: Mary (Mrs. Carter); Anna. who is the widow of James H. Walker, now residing in Delaware; and Sarah, who is the widow of David Davis, residing in Delaware Township. Mr. Carter is the only member of his family residing in Troy Township.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens by James R. Lytle