STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1881, p.8, c.1

JAMES CARTER, 29 Sep 1811 - 09 Apr 1881

   Mr. James Carter, one of the well-known and most honored 
citizens of this township, died at his home near Pleasant 
Lake, April 9, 1881, aged 69 years, 6 months and 11 days.  He 
was one of four brothers who were among the early settlers 
here, of whom there is now but one survivor.  He was born in 
Lucerne county, Pa., Sept. 29, 1811; moved with his parents 
to Delaware county, Ohio, in 1815; and came to Steuben county 
in 1838, having, previous to this date, enlisted and served a 
term of five years in the 6th Regt. U. S. Infantry of the 
regular army, and was in the Black Hawk war. He was a member 
of the detachment of men that captured Black Hawk.  He spent 
one year in St. Louis and another in Louisiana after his 
discharge from the army. He was married in 1843 to Miss 
Louisa Frink; from this union there is but one child, Mrs. 
Stacey Lockwood.  This wife died in a few years after their 
marriage, and he then married Miss Mary Stealy, a sister of 
Jacob Stealy, of Angola.  There were six daughters and one 
son born unto them, the son and one daughter died in youth.  
She died in 1863, and in 1864, he was married to Mrs. Delia 
Smith who survives him.  He was held in the highest esteem by 
his neighbors and all who knew him.  He held the office of 
county commissioner for several years, and was justice of the 
peace seventeen years.  Although almost entirely self 
educated, he was a scholar of no small attainment.  A great 
reader and profound thinker, his opinion was considered 
valuable on all subjects.  The funeral services were 
conducted by Elder Hickmott.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   James Carter, 29 Sep 1811 - 09 Apr 1881, married 1st, 
Louisa (Frink) Carter, who died 30 Apr 1847, age 40.  They 
are buried at Carter Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.  
James was the son of Jonas Carter Sr., a pioneer in 1837, 
born Jun 1767, died 19 Nov 1842, and Catherine (Wheeler) 
Carter, 1774 - 19 Jan 1853.  They are buried at Carter 
Cemetery.

CHILDREN OF 1ST MARRIAGE:
   Marian (Carter) Lockwood, 16 Feb 1844 - 1908, married J. 
Stacy Lockwood, 1839 - 1907.  They are buried at Carter 
Cemetery.
   Louisa Carter, 30 Mar 1847 - 03 Oct 1847.  Buried at 
Carter Cemetery.  The mother died shortly after she was born.

   James 2nd wife was Mary (Stealey) Carter, 21 May 1822 - 01 
Aug 1863.  She is buried at Carter Cemetery.  He parents were 
the Rev. John and Susanna H. (Seitz) Stealey.

CHILDREN OF 2ND MARRIAGE:
   Catherine Carter, died 10 Sep 1856, buried at Carter 
Cemetery.
   John C. Carter, 20 Apr 1848 - 27 Mar 1870, buried at 
Carter Cemetery.
   Maria Carter, 08 Dec 1850 - 25 Oct 1893, buried at Carter 
Cemetery.
   Ollie Carter, daughter, age 19 in the 1880 United States 
Census, Steuben Township, Steuben County, Indiana, Family 
History Library Film #1254312, NA Film Number T9-0312, page 
#302B.

   James 3rd wife was Mrs. Delia Smith Carter, age 64 in the 
1880 United States Census.

SIBLINGS OF JAMES CARTER:
   Sarah (Carter) Curtis died in Sep 1869.  She was married 
to John Curtis of Delaware County, Ohio.
   Rufus Carter died in Delaware County, Ohio.
   Lewis Carter, 16 Jul 1800 - 30 Mar 1850, married Laura 
(____) Carter, 07 Jul 1812 - 09 Feb 1874.  They are buried at 
Carter Cemetery.
   Abigail Carter died in Ohio.
   John N. Carter, no information.
   Jonas Carter Jr., died in Wood County, Ohio.
   Samuel Carter, 27 Jun 1814 - 08 Sep 1893, married Sarah A. 
(Frink) Carter, 20 Jun 1820 - 02 Apr 1873.  They are buried 
at Carter Cemetery.
   Mary Ann (Carter) Jackson, 30 Dec 1817 - 10 Jan 1887, 
married Theophilus Jackson, 21 Oct 1814 - 02 Dec 1891.  They 
are buried at Carter Cemetery.  Theophilus was the son of 
John L. Jackson, 20 Jan 1792 - 09 Jun 1867, and Hesadiah 
(McMillan) Jackson, 22 Jan 1795 - 15 Feb 1863.  They are 
buried at Circle Hlll Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, 
Indiana.

"History of Steuben County, Indiana, 1885," pages 776, 777,  
biography of brother, Samuel Carter.
"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990," by Audree 
Seibel Lewis, Vol. 1, pages 293, 294, 970, 971; Vol. 2, pages 
1146, 1147.
www.familysearch.org , 1880 United States Census Reports for 
James Carter, Samuel Carter, Stacy Lockwood, and IGI 
Individual Record for Theophilua Jackson.
Submitted by Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbeck123@att.net