Edward Carter Family Papers

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Title

Edward Carter Family Papers

Description

This is a collection of correspondence, business papers, deeds, and photographs that belonged to Mars Hill College founder Edward Carter, his ancestors, and his descendants.

Creator

Edward Carter family members

Source

Edward Carter Family Papers, Southern Appalachian Archives, Mars Hill University

Publisher

Southern Appalachian Archives, Liston B. Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies, Mars Hill University

Date

1802-1966

Rights

These images may be viewed, downloaded, and printed for personal and educational use, but any commercial use is prohibited without permission from the Southern Appalachian Archives, Mars Hill University. Questions may be directed to the Archivist at (828) 689-1262 or archives@mhu.edu.

Coverage

Madison County, North Carolina
Yancey County, North Carolina

Collection Items

Bill of Sale for Jane and her Children
This is a bill of sale for an enslaved woman named Jane, her eighteen-month-old son Ben, and her one-week-old daughter Harriet Jane for the price of $1,260. The sale transfers the family to Edward Carter from the possession of William Keith deceased,…

Bill of Sale for Emma
This is a bill of sale for an enslaved woman or girl of undisclosed age named Emma for the price of $1,050. The sale transfers Emma to Edward Carter from the possession of John Ray on January 29, 1857.

Bill of Sale for Wilson
This is a bill of sale for an enslaved man or boy of undisclosed age named Wilson for the price of $500. The sale transfers Wilson to Edward Carter from the possession of S.R. Thomas on March 19, 1857.

Bill of Sale for Robert
This is a bill of sale for an enslaved three-year-old boy named Robert for the price of $400. The sale transfers Robert to Edward Carter from the possession of S.R. Thomas on March 20, 1857 in Darlington, South Carolina.
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