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Charles Carter
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma |
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| In office November 16, 1907 – March 3, 1927 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Wilburn Cartwright |
| Constituency | 4th district (1907–1915) 3rd district (1915–1927) |
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Charles David Carter
August 16, 1868 Boggy Depot, Indian Territory, U.S. (now Oklahoma) |
| Died | April 9, 1929 (aged 60) Ardmore, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Ada Wilson Cecile Whittington Jones |
| Children | 4 |
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Charles David Carter (born August 16, 1868, died April 9, 1929) was a Native American politician. He was a member of the Chickasaw Nation. Carter served as a U.S. Representative for Oklahoma. He held this important role from 1907 to 1927. Before that, he was a Mining Trustee for Indian Territory from 1900 to 1904. President William McKinley appointed him to this position.
Carter also worked for the Chickasaw Nation. He was an auditor and was elected to the Chickasaw Council. He also served as the superintendent of Chickasaw Schools.
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Early Life and Education
Charles David Carter was born near Boggy Depot. This area was part of the Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory. Today, it is part of Oklahoma. In April 1876, he moved with his father. They went to Mill Creek, which was a stagecoach stop. This area was on the western edge of the Chickasaw Nation.
Carter had both Chickasaw and Cherokee heritage. He went to local Indian day schools. He also attended the Chickasaw Manual Training Academy. This school was located in Tishomingo.
From 1887 to 1889, he worked on a ranch. Then, from 1889 to 1892, he worked in a store. This store was in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Family Life
Charles Carter married Ada Gertrude Wilson on December 29, 1891. They had four children together. Their children were Stella LeFlore, Italy Cecil, Julia Josephine, and Benjamin Wisnor Carter, Jr. Sadly, Ada passed away on January 30, 1901. Later, Charles married Cecile Whittington Jones. Their wedding was on January 8, 1911.
Serving the Public
Charles Carter dedicated much of his life to public service. He held several important roles.
Roles in the Chickasaw Nation
From 1892 to 1894, Carter worked as the auditor. He managed the public accounts for the Chickasaw Nation. In 1895, he became a member of the Chickasaw Council. This council helped govern the nation. In 1897, he became the superintendent of schools. He oversaw education for the Chickasaw Nation.
Working for the U.S. Government
In November 1900, President William McKinley appointed Carter. He became the mining trustee for Indian Territory. He served in this role for four years. This job involved managing mining activities in the territory.
Becoming a U.S. Representative
From June to December 1906, Carter was a key figure. He served as the Secretary for the first Democratic executive committee. This committee was planning for Oklahoma to become a state.
When Oklahoma officially became a state, Carter was elected. He became a Democrat U.S. Representative. He served in the U.S. Congress for many years. His term began on November 16, 1907. He served through the Sixtieth Congress and nine more. His time in Congress ended on March 4, 1927.
While in Congress, Carter led an important group. He was chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs. This committee worked on issues affecting Native American tribes. In 1926, he tried to be re-elected but was not successful. After leaving Congress, he continued public service. He was appointed to the State highway commission. He served there from 1927 to 1929.
Later Life and Passing
Charles David Carter passed away in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He died on April 9, 1929. He was laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ardmore.
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