Biographical Sketch of A. J. Carter - Andrew County, Missouri

>From "History of Missouri, Andrew & DeKalb County" Published 1888

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A. J. Carter, a farmer of Platte Township, Andrew County, MO., was
born near Greencastle, Putnam County, IN., July 14, 1827.  He is the
son of Willis and Sarah Jane (Wood) Carter, who were both of English
descent, and born near Richmond, VA.  The father was a farmer, and
a short time after his marriage removed to Kentucky, locating near
Frankfort, where he remained for about three years, after which he
removed to Putnam County, IN., where he remained until his death in
1856.  He was a private soldier in the War of 1812, under the command
of Gen. Brown.  He was reserved in manner, yet courageous and enter-
prising, and was respected by all who knew him.  The parents had four
sons and one daughter, of whom one son and the daughter are dead. The
sons living are William, George and A.J.  The first two are citizens
of Rochester, Ind.  A.J. was reared on the farm, and received a
practical education in the country schools.  When about sixteen years
of age he went to Madison, Ind., and worked for two years in the machine
shops, and while there learned engineering.  When about nineteen years
old, he began railroading as an engineer, and for twelve years held that
position on various roads.  On June 6, 1860, he removed to Savannah, MO.,
where he entered into the real estate business, which he followed for
a number of years, meanwhile dealing in live stock.  He has also engaged
in farming, which is his present vocation.  Although when he commenced
business life he had no capital, by his untiring energy, enterprise and
practical business qualities he has been successful in accumulating
property.  He owns a well-improved farm of eighty acres in Platte Town-
ship.  In 1856 he married Elizabeth Johnson, daughter of William and
Catherine (Mackey) Johnson.  She was born in Marion County, Ind., in 1836.