hi i too decend from john carter. we went to williamburg to see the carter there.very interesting things were brought to light.the first born son got the bulk of things.daughter were given a dowery.understanding this and the fact that there were many children in these famlies it easy to see why one son would disappear. carter grove was closed and will probably be gone in future but the shirley plantation is great. i hope some day to find a connection for john carter. but even in this generation john carter is a mystery. my husban's father john franklin carterhad been married two times we can't find information on his first wife except that she died of tb. and that is just what older family member say .no name or dates. shelby