John C. Carter facts for kids
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John Carpenter Carter
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| Born | December 19, 1837 Waynesboro, Georgia |
| Died | December 10, 1864 (aged 26) Franklin, Tennessee |
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Rose Hill Cemetery (Columbia, Tennessee)
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Service/ |
 Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 (CSA) |
| Rank | Brigadier General (CSA) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Jane Lowell |
John Carpenter Carter (born December 19, 1837 – died December 10, 1864) was an American lawyer. He became a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He sadly died from injuries he received at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.
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Early Life and Education
John Carpenter Carter was born in Waynesboro, Georgia, on December 19, 1837. His parents were Angelina and Dr. Edward J. Carter. John was the oldest son in his family. He had three younger sisters and a younger brother named Alexander.
John went to the University of Virginia from 1854 to 1856. After that, he studied law at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. His teacher was Judge Abram Carruthers. John later became an instructor at the university. He also married Judge Carruthers' daughter, Elizabeth Jane Lowell. When the Civil War started, John was working as a lawyer in Memphis, Tennessee.
Service in the Civil War
John Carter joined the war as a captain in the 38th Tennessee Infantry Regiment. He quickly became the colonel, which is a higher rank. He led his regiment in many important battles. These included the Battle of Shiloh, the Battle of Perryville, and the Battle of Stones River. He also fought in the Battle of Chickamauga and the Atlanta Campaign.
Carter was promoted to brigadier general on July 7, 1864. He even led a larger group of soldiers, called a division, for a short time at the Battle of Jonesboro.
Battle of Franklin and Death
Brigadier General John C. Carter was seriously hurt during the Battle of Franklin. This battle happened on November 30, 1864. He died from his wounds on December 10, 1864. He passed away at the Harrison home, which was about 3 kilometers south of the battlefield.
Legacy and Burial
Brigadier General John C. Carter was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia, Tennessee. A group called the Sons of Confederate Veterans named their camp in Waynesboro, Georgia, after him. It is called the Brigadier General John Carpenter Carter Camp 207.
