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Luther C. Carter
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Luther Cullen Carter (February 25, 1805 – January 3, 1875) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
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Biography
Carter was born in Bethel in Massachusetts' District of Maine on February 25, 1805, a son of Dr. Timothy Carter and Frances "Fanny" (Freeland) Carter.[1] He was educated in Maine, and pursued a business and mercantile career in Saco.[2] At age 20, he moved to New York City, where he continued his business career and served as president of the Market Savings Bank.[2][3]
In addition to his business career, Carter served as a member of the Board of Education of New York City for several years beginning in 1853.[4] He later moved to Long Island City, where he lived in semi-retirement as a gentleman farmer.[4]
Carter was elected as a Republican to the 36th Congress (March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861).[4] During his term, Carter served as chairman of the Committee on the District of Columbia.[5] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1860 to the 37th Congress.[4]
Carter died in New York City January 3, 1875.[6] He was interred in Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery, Section 113, Lot 18623.[7]
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Family
On September 29, 1829, Carter married Mary L. Converse (d. 1882) of Palmer, Massachusetts.[8] They were the parents of 10 children, three of whom lived to adulthood.[8] Carter's siblings included Timothy J. Carter, who also served in Congress.[1]
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