Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797)

Robert W. Carter, J.P., of Sabine Hall, Richmond County, Virginia

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He was elected to the House of Burgesses in 1769 representing Richmond County with Francis Lightfoot Lee. He was an active opponent of British taxation on the Colonies. He served in the House of Delegates in 1779, 1781, and 1782 before retiring from politics to concentrate on the management of his estates. He was the father of five surviving children.

Parents (2)

Landon Carter

Colonel Landon Carter I, of Sabine Hall, Virginia

1710-1778

Elizabeth (Wormeley) Carter

Mrs Elizabeth (Wormeley) Carter

1713-1740

Spouse (1)

Winifred Traverse Beale

Mrs Winifred Traverse (Beale) Carter, of Sabine Hall, Virginia

1733-1794

Children (5)

Ann Beale Carter

Mrs Ann Beale (Carter) Carter

1756-1809

Landon Carter

Landon Carter II, of Sabine Hall, Virginia

1757-1820

Elizabeth (Carter) Carter

Mrs "Betty" (Carter) Thornton, Carter

1759-1840

Frances (Carter) Lee

Mrs "Fanny" (Carter) Lee

1760-1850

George Carter

George Carter, of Richmond County, Virginia

1762-1802

Associated Houses (1)

Sabine Hall

Warsaw, Virginia

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