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I posted information earlier on Dr. William Carter and Dr. James Carter and John Carter Merchant of Williamsburg. I am now seeking information on their parents John Carter and wife Thomasine. any help would be appreciated.
DR. WILLIAM CARTER
Dr. William Carter, son of John Carter, keeper of the Public Gaol in Williamsburg (ca. 1731-1740), was a surgeon and apothecary in Williamsburg for many years. A brother, James, was an apothecary in the city; and another brother, John, was a merchant.
William Carter was married three times. By his wife, Rebecca, he had several children who were baptized in Bruton Parish: James (baptized in 1763), William (baptized in 1765), James (in 1766) and Jane How (in 1768).
In June, 1767, William Carter mortgaged his property on Palace Street as well as some lots on the south side of Duke of Gloucester Street in order to pay debts due to Thomas Moore and others. He, mortgaged also, six slaves and his household furniture. James Carter, surgeon, and John Carter, merchant, (his brothers) were his bondsmen.
The mortgage follows:
[June 27, 1767]
[William Carter, surgeon, Williamsburg
to
James Carter, surgeon, Williamsburg and
John Carter, merchant, Williamsburg]
"THIS INDENTURE made the twenty seventh day of June in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixth seven BETWEEN William Carter of the City of Williamsburg, Surgeon, of the one part and James Carter Surgeon and John Carter Merchant both of the said City of the other part WHEREAS the said William Carter is indebted to the said John Carter in the Sum of forty Pounds by Account to Thomas Moore of the County of King William Gent in the Sum of One hundred and thirty Pounds by Bond with the said John his security to the Estate of Captain John Tucker deceased in the SUM of One Hundred and sixty four Pounds with Interest on Bond with the said James and John his Securities to Benjamin Waller in the Sum of One hundred Pounds with Interest on Bond with the said James his Security to the fund for the relief of poor Clergyman's Widows in the Sum of Eighty Pounds with Interest on Bond with the said John his security to Thomas Hornsby in the Sum of thirty seven Pounds two Shillings with Interest by Bond and to Thomas Willings and John Jacob of London by Bond in that Sum of five hundred and seventy one Pounds five Shillings and six Pence Sterling with Interest upon four hundred and fifty three Pounds Sterling part thereof from the thirty first day of December last past NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that for indemnifying the said James and John from their securitieships aforesaid for securing the payment of the said several Sums of Money and for and in Consideration of the Sum of five shillings by the said James and John to the said William in hand paid at or before the Sealing and delivery of these Presents the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged HE the said William Carter hath Granted Bargained sold Aliened and Confirmed and by these Presents DOTH Grant... unto the said James Carter and John Carter ALL those four Lotts of Ground in Palace Street in the said City whereon the said William now lives and also all that piece or parcel of Ground situate on the South side of Duke of Gloucester Street in the said City... and is part of the two Lots Purchased of the said Withers of Dudley Digges Gent and Sold by the said Withers to the said William Carter And all Houses Buildings Waies Profits Commodities Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders thereof and also the six following Slaves, to wit... and all the Household and Kitchen Furniture Goods and Chattels of him the said William Carter particularly mentioned and described in a Schedule hereto annexed and all his Estate Right Title... and every part thereof TO HAVE AND TO HOLD... unto the said James Carter and John Carter their Heirs Executors Admors and Assigns... forever Provided always and these Presents are upon this condition
nevertheless [William Carter to pay off the debts to the above named parties and not to default]... it shall and may be Lawful to and for the said William Carter his Heirs and Assigns quietly & peaceably to hold and enjoy the above mortgaged Premises without the Molestation or interruption of the said James Carter and John Carter or any other Person... IN WITNESS whereof the Parties to these Presents have hereunto interchangeably set their Hands and affixed their Seals the Day and Year first above Written
William Carter (L.S.)
Sealed and Delivered in Presence of
John Tazewell
Fred Bryan
Thos Everard
A Schedule of Goods &c now in Possession of Doctor
William Carter Vizt
1 Large Mahogany square Table
1 Round do Tea Table and Tea Board
1 Mahogany Desk and Book Case and 1 Do Spice Box and Drawers
1 Mahogany Candle, & Wash Bason Stands
1 Great Arm Chair
1 Easy Chair and Pan
1 1/2 doz Chairs
1 Black Walnut Desk and Book Case
2 large Looking Glasses & 1 Small do
1 Round & 1 square Black Walnut Table
1 Cloaths Press, & Dressing Table & Glass
4 Beds Bedsteads and Furniture
1 large and two small Pine Tables
1 Silver Soup and six Table Spoons
11 Silver Tea Spoons and Tongs
1 Silver Punch Ladle
3 China Bowls
1 Doz : Knives & do Forks & Doz: Stone Plates
1/2 doz: China Tea Cups & Saucers
3 pair Shovels & Tongs
1 Bowl Rack and 2 large Chests
5 Iron Pots Racks and Pot Hooks &
1 pair Shovels and Tongs and Poker
1 Doz: hard Mettal Plates & 4 Dishes & other Kitchen Furniture
4 Cows & 1 Calf and 1 Sorrel Horse.
And everything else on the Lots of the said William Carter.
WILLIAM CARTER (L.S.)"1York County the 27thJune 1767
WITNESS
[Recorded York County Court
July 20, 1767]
The above quoted mortgage is extremely significant and revealing. First, it indicates that Dr. William held 4 lots1; that he was financially involved and that his brothers had come to his aid; and lastly, it gives a list of furnishings in the house on Palace Street where Dr. Carter was living at this date (1767). The "schedule" of the furnishings, apparently, covers everything as the last line notes: "And everything else on the Lots". As only four beds with furniture are listed, it seems reasonable to assume that he could have had four bedrooms to his house. From the furniture listed, one can imagine that there was a dining room, a parlor, bedrooms in the dwelling, with a kitchen outside, and a stable for horses and cows.
About a month later, Dr. Carter's stable burned to the ground:
"WILLIAMSBURG, July 30. [1767] Last Monday morning, early, a fire broke out in the stable of Doctor William Carter, at the foot of his lot in Palace street, which consumed it and a couple of horses, with some grain, &c. The fire had got to such a height before it was discovered that Mr. Carter, in attempting to save his horses, ran a great risk of his life, by the fire blazing out soon after he had opened the door, which made it difficult for him to gain it again, and occasioned his being very much burnt. It is not known how the fire happened. Fortunately there was little or no air stirring, which in all probability saved the adjoining houses... [There follows the editor's comments on the necessity of fire protection in the city]"2
In December, 1768, Dr. Carter offered his house and lots for sale through the Virginia Gazette:
[December 15, 1768]
"To be SOLD, on very reasonable Terms, for Cash, or on 3 or 4 Years Credit, paying Interest for the Money, THE Dwelling-House in Palace street, with four Lots of Ground, well enclosed, and in good repair, where the subscriber now lives. There is no situation in this city superiour to it, for pleasantness and convenience.
WILLIAM CARTER".
1. Carter's house was not sold. Evidently, he continued to reside there until 1771 (when he moved to Gloucester County) as he offered his property, again, for sale then:
[August 29, 1771]
GLOUCESTER County, August 29, 1771."THE Subscriber gives this publick Notice, that he is now settled at the Plantation which belonged to the late Mrs. Batop... with an intent to practise PHYSICK AND SURGERY...
WILLIAM CARTER
He is inclined either to sell, or rent by the Year, his Dwellinghouse and Lots in Palace Street, which may be entered on by the first of October next. For the terms apply to Mr. John Carter, Merchant in Williamsburg."2
The October 17, 1771 advertisement of this property by John Carter, stated:
"To be RENTED, and may be entered on immediately, THE LODGINGS where Doctor John De Siqueyra now lives.3 Also to be sold, or rented, the DWELLINGHOUSE and LOTS in Palace Street, where Doctor William Carter lately lived. For Terms inquire of Mr. John Carter, Merchant in Williamsburg."4
Dr. Carter owned several pieces of property in Williamsburg. In 1759 he purchased from John Robinson the four lots and houses on Palace Street now known as the "Elkanah Deane" property. In 1761 Carter had a dispute with his neighbor, Robert Carter, over the boundary line between his and Carter's property. In 1767 he mortgaged the Palace Street property to his brothers, James and John, and along with it a piece of ground on the south side of Duke of Gloucester Street [Lot 18] with a strip off of the adjoining lot [Lot 19]. In 1771 he moved to Gloucester County stating that he would rent or sell the Palace Street property. In 1772 Deane bought the Palace Street lots from Carter. By September, 1774, Carter had returned to Williamsburg and joined his brother, Dr. James Carter, in his apothecary shop located in a building adjoining the Raleigh Tavern. (See: John Carter House History, Research Department). In 1779 William Carter purchased his brother's half of the shop, equipment and business for £1000.
July 4, 1772]
[William Carter, surgeon, Gloucester,
Rebecca, his wife
James Carter
John Carter Gentlemen
to
Elkanah Deane, coachmaker,
Consideration: 7002 pounds current money of Virginia]" THIS INDENTURE made the fourth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and seventy two BETWEEN William Carter of the County of Gloucester Surgeon and Rebecca his Wife, and James Carter, and John Carter, of the City of Williamsburg Gentlemen of the one part, and Elkanah Deane, of the same City Coachmaker, of the other part WITNESSETH that for and in consideration of Seven Hundred pounds current Money of Virginia by the said Elkanah to the said William James and John Carter in hand paid at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents... do grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and Confirm unto the said Elkanah Deane his Heirs and Assigns forever all those four Lots of Land lying and being in the City of
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Williamsburg and Parish of Bruton County of York on the West side of Palace Street and bounded on the North by the Lots of the Honourable Robert Carter, on the West by Nassau Street on the South by Prince George Street and on the East by the said Palace Street lately in the possession of the said William Carter except a small piece or parcel thereof adjoining the Lots of the Honourable Robert Carter Esquire and conveyed him by the said William Carter by Indenture bearing date the eleventh day of August one thousand seven Hundred and sixth one, Recorded in York County Court which said Lots were sold and conveyed to the said William Carter by John Robinson Esquire deceased by Deed bearing date the twentieth day of July in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty nine recorded in the General Court. And all Houses Buildings... TO HAVE & TO HOLD...forever...IN WITNESS...
William Carter L.S.
Rebecca Carter L.S.
James Carter L.S.
John Carter L.S.
Sealed and delivered In presence of
Fras Tomkies
John Hughes Witnesses for Wm and Rebecca Carter
Alexr Craig
John Tazewell as to Wm & Jas & Jno Carter
William Cowan Ditto
Henry Tazewell
Thos Everard
Will: Russell"1
[Recorded July 20, 1772 York County]
The lots are not numbered in the above deed but the description is so clearly defined by adjacent property and streets that there is no doubt they are the four lots owned by William Carter. Research has failed to discover when Carter acquired the other two lots (329 and 330). These lots are to the rear (west of 331 and 332).
William Carter's2 conveyance to Robert Carter,3 follows:
[August 11, 1761]
[William Carter, Surgeon, Williamsburg,
to
Robert Carter, Williamsburg,
Consideration: amount not named; and 5 shillings]
" THIS INDENTURE made the eleventh day of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Sixty one BETWEEN William Carter of the City of Williamsburgh Surgeon of the one part and the honourable Robert Carter the said City Esquire of the other part Whereas certain Disputes and Controversies have lately arisen between the said William Carter and Robert Carter of and concerning the true and just dividing Line between the Lotts of the said Robert Carter which he lately purchased of Robert Carter Nicholas Esquire and the Lotts of the said William Carter which he lately purchased of John Chiswell Gentleman the said William Carter Claiming [blur] a certain piece or parcel of Ground on Northside [blur]ne of pales of the said Robert Carter which Divides the Lotts of the said Robert Carter from the Lotts of the said William Carter from Palace Street to the West End of their said Lotts and which piece or parcel of Ground is now in the possession of the said Robert Carter Now therefore for ending and finally determining the said Disputes and Controversies This Indenture WITNESSETH that the said William Carter for the Consideration aforesaid and also for and in Consideration of the sum of five Shillings to him in hand paid by the said Robert Carter at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents... doth... alien remise release and forever quit claim unto the said Robert Carter his Heirs and Assigns forever all the Estate Right Title... which he the said William Carter hath or might have of in and to the said piece or parcel of Ground above mentioned now being within the said Line of Pales and in the Possession of the said Robert Carter as aforesaid... IN WITNESS whereof the parties to these Presents have hereunto interchangeably set their Hands and Affixed their Seals the day and year first above Written Sealed and delivered in presence of
Wm Holt
Jack Power
Thos Everard
Jas Davenport
Wil: Carter (LS)"1
[Recorded York County court
August 17, 1761]
In the above indenture there is a reference to "the Consideration aforesaid." This seems to imply that there was a former indenture which had named the consideration. The mention of "five shillings" seems to seal the bargain. The above indenture was not a fee simple deed as William Carter continued to live on the property and finally sold it in 1772 to Elkanah Deane, coachmaker. [To follow in the report]. A search in the York County records has failed to disclose this former agreement.
However, a letter written by Robert Carter years later (November 5,
5
1778) to Dudley Digges, a prospective buyer of Carter's lots (333-336), more clearly explains the cause of the "disputes and controversies" between the neighbors. Carter wrote:
"Doctor Wm Carter who formerly possessed the Lotts adjoining my lots complained of an Encroachment made by Doctor Mackinzie who formerly possessed my Lots, that he had put part of his Meat house on his W-C's, ground- but acknowledged that R. C. Nicholas [owner of lots 333-336 prior to Robert Carter's purchase of them] had not been informed of said trespass-that the line of Paling and the stable which R. C. N. built corresponded with said Meat house, making a due East & West line- On this information I agreed to Some Proposal, which was reduced to writing to which I refer you, not having a Copy thereof-Whoever may Purchase my Lots he to stand in my shoes, touching the agreement I made with Doctor W. C."
(Mss. Letter-Book of Robert Carter of
Nomini Hall, Chauvenet Collection, Vol. III (1775-1780) p 71; Duke University Archives-typed copy in Research Department, CWI)
Inventory of Estate of Thomasine Carter 1744 August 25
Inventory & Appraisment of the Estate of Thomasine Carter late of York County widow decd.
The plate & rings to be given the Children 14 Oz. 15 dwt. plates at 5/6 & 3 Gold rings 45/ £6.6.[4?]
1 Feather Bed, Bolster pillows Blanket & rugg 3.5.-
Several remnants of old Linnen given to one of the boys -.5.-
Duffle great coat given to James Carter 20/. German Serge coat 30 Drugget Coat 30/ 4.-.-
Silk waste coat & Breeches 15/. Buckskin Do. & Belt 5/6 1.-.[6]
1 doz. Napkins 6/. Table Cloth & 12 Napkins 15/ 1.-.1
2 diaper tobale cloths 2 corde Do. & 4 Nampkins -.7.-
6 pr. Sheets 70/. Coverlid 6d. 4 pillow beers 18d. Bed Curtains 10/ 4.2.[?]
3 Mens Shirts 12/. 2 Gowns 17/. Cloak & hood & Scarlet Cloak 31/6 3.-.[6]
Lutestring Gown & petty coat & silver Girdle 20/7-½ two Do. Gowns 35/ 2.15.[7½]
3 Gowns & 2 petty coats 15/. 4 Coats 8/1½ 1.3.[1½]
3 Gowns & 3 under coats 15/6 6 Shifts 4 wastecoats & 12 Aprons 28/ 2.3.[6]
21 handkerchiefs & 5 Muslin hoods 17/6 4 Sleeves & 3 ruffles 5/7-½ 1.3.[1½]
Suits head Cloaths 12/. 9 Land pinners 20/. flowerd Do. 2/6 1.14.[6]
7 Mobbs 3/6 Lace & Muslin 6d. [Fans?] hoods & Gloves 2/. -.6.-
Sarsnet hood & Mantle 5/. Silk, knotts &c. 18d -.6.[6]
Petty Coat linning 2/. Elbow Chair 10/. Leather Chairs 5/ -.17.-
Hair Trunk 6/. a Desk 20/. a Table 2/6 1.8.[6]
[torn] 3/ a Safe 5/. Glass 6d. Dishes plates & Doggs 8/ -.13.[6]
Bills [torn] 1/3 Tea Kettle 5/. Skillet 7-½ d -.6.[10½]
[torn Grid Iron?] Mortar & pestle 3/. warming pan 3/ -.8.-
[torn] Coffee Mill 2/6 a Brewing Kettle £4/ 4.3.1[?]
[torn] Iron pott 6/. Bason 1/3 frying pans 2/ -.11.3
Box Iron & heaters 2/6 knives & forks 2/. Jugg 1/3 -.5.[9]
2 Butter [potts?] 3/6 Coffee Cups &c 2/6 a Trivet 1/3 -.7.[3]
2 sifters [to n] Brass Cock 1/. Bottles 4/ -.6.-
£42.6.[?]
Joseph Davenport
Thomas Hornsby
At a Court held for York County August 25th. 1744. This Inventory & appraisment of the Estate of Thomasine Carter decd. was this day retd. to Court and order'd to be recorded.
Test.
Matt. Hubard Cl. Cur.
Inventory of Estate of John Carter 1741 March 15
In Obedience to the Worshipfull Court of York We the Subscribers being first swore met at the house of John Carter Joaler decd. and appraised his Estate as followeth.
The Outhouses on the prison Lots purchased and built by John Carter £ 16.0.0
1 Negro woman one boy and two Girls 50.0.0
6 Leather Chairs 42/. 6 black Chairs with stuff'd backs 15/ 2.17.0
1 Square Walnut Table 6/. 1 Oval Walnut Do. 15/ 1.1.0
1 small Tea board 4 China Coffee Cups 1 China Milk pot 1 China Tea pot 1 Sugar dish 3 Tea Cups 1 Earthen pt. Mugg 1 pewter Tea pot 0.7.6
1 dozn. hard Metal pewter plates 0.15.0
1 Copper Tea Kettle 1 Do. Coffee pot 2 small skillets & two pepper boxes 0.7.6
3 pewter dishes 6 plates 9 spoons 4 Candle Moulds & 1 Quart Tankard .15.0
50 li. old pewter 1.6.0
1 Copper puding pan 1 Tin funnel and 1 dozn. patty pans 0.5.0
1 Seal box wth. two pr. Mony Scales & some Mony wts. 1 brass Cocke 0.12.6
4 Earthen Muggs 1 white bason a small pcel. of old Earthen ware & Lantorn 0.5.0
1 walking Cane 6/3. 1 Crackt China punchbowl 1/3 0.7.6
1 Conner Sauce pan 1 pr Stilliards 0.10.0
1 Pestle & Mortar two ½ bushels 1 Coffee roaster 1 bagg & pcel. old.Lumber 0.10.0
Carry'd over £ 75.19.0
Brot. over £ 75.19.0
Two Stew pans 1 driping do. 1 Grid Iron and Chaffing dish 1.5.0
2 old brass Kettles 1 soap basket 1 jugg & 6 sifters 0.10.0
6 Silver Table spoons & 3 Tea spoons wt. 12 oz. 14 wt 3.16.0
1 Silver Watch & Steel Seal -.4.-
1 Desk & book Case of black Walnut and some old books in it 7.-.-
1 Feather bed bolster & bested 2 sheets 2 blankets 1 rug 1 pillow Vallens and Curtains 5.-.-
1 Feather bed bolster and Bedsted 2 sheets 2 blankets 1 rug 1.10.0
1 old Oval Table 1 square Do. 1 Chest and 1 writing desk 0.12.-
1 warming pan 1 shovel & tongs 1 pr. bellows 1 pr. hand Irons 1 Trivet 0.15.0
1 Easy Chair 1 two Arm'd Do. and 3 old Leather Chairs 1.-.-
1 close Stool & pan 1 brass Candle stik and 1 Iron do 0.5.0
1 Coffee Mill 1 box Iron 2 heaters 1 small looking glass 1 brush 0.7.6
1 large looking Glass 26/. 1 black Walnut Corner cupboard 10/ 1.16.0
1 desk & Cupboard 50/. 1 Copper Kettle 60/ 5.10.0
1 old Bedsted 1 Tub 1 small Table 5/. 1 hen coop 1 Dresen Tub & some old Lumber 0.12.6
1 pr. small Iron Doggs I pot rack and an old Axe 0.2.6
1 Table 1 Chopping block 1 powdering Tub and 1 hair Sifter 0.8.0
1 Steel Mill 1.6.0
1 Iron pestle 1 homminy Mortar 2 Buckets 1 Tub & 1 old pewter pot 0.7.6
3 Iron pots 2 pot hooks 1 pot rack 1.10.0
1 Black Walnut Oval Table 10/. 1 Feather Bed bolster & rug 1.6.0
one featherbed one pillow 2 old rugs 15/ 1 dutch oven 16/ one cross cut saw 10/ 2.1.0
l Wire wheat riddle 4/6 1 Sadle & bridle 15/ 0.19.6
6 doz. bottles 12/. 1 old Copper pot 1/3 0.13.3
2 Bed trussels 2 juggs some Carpenters Tools & a pcel. old Lumber 2.7.6
2 Cows & 1 Yearlings 70/. 5 Casks & a small Quantity of Molasses 15/ 4.5.0
5 Chissels and a hand saw 2/. 9 sheets 4.2.0
12 Damask Napkins 1 Table Cloth 30/. 2 Table Cloths & 16 Towels 15/ 2.5.0
7 Cannisters 2/6 8 butter pots and an Earthen Churn 10/ 0.12.6
a pcel. of old fence rails 0.6.0
£132.9.9
Thomasine Carter
John Coke
John Coulthard
Henry Wetherburn
At a Court held for York County March the 15th. 1741 This Inventory and appraisment of the Estate of John Carter decd. was this day retd. to Court and order'd to be recorded.
Exam. Test.
Matt. Hubard Cl. Cur
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