The Descendants of Capt. Thomas Carter of "Barford," Lancaster County, Virginia

Description: This book delves into the rich history of a prominent Virginia family, tracing their lineage back to Captain Thomas Carter, a planter and tobacco trader who arrived in Virginia prior to 1652. Through meticulous genealogical research, the author unveils the lives of the Carters and their interconnectedness with other influential families of the Old Dominion. Spanning two and a half centuries, the narrative illuminates the family's significant contributions to the social, political, and military landscape of Virginia and beyond. From vestrymen and justices to legislators and judges, the Carters left their mark on the region's development. The author goes beyond a mere recitation of names and dates, offering fascinating glimpses into the everyday lives, personal belongings, and even the thoughts and feelings of these individuals through excerpts from old letters, diaries, and other historical documents. By weaving together individual stories with broader historical events, this book offers a captivating portrait of a family whose legacy is deeply intertwined with the history of Virginia. It sheds light on the values, struggles, and triumphs of generations past, ultimately revealing how their experiences shaped the character and destiny of a nation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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