Peter J. Carter

Peter J. Carter
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Northampton County
In office
December 6, 1871  December 3, 1879
Preceded by James C. Toy
Succeeded by Thomas A. Downs
Personal details
Born Peter Jacob Carter
(1845-05-29)May 29, 1845
Eastville, Virginia, U.S.
Died July 19, 1886(1886-07-19) (aged 41)
Virginia, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Georgianna Mapp
Maggie Treherne
Alma mater Hampton Institute
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1863–1866
Unit 10th U.S. Colored Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War

Peter Jacob Carter (May 29, 1845 – July 19, 1886) was an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Northampton County from 1871 to 1879. He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in Virginia's government.[1]

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