Shelby, I went to Shirley Plantation last May when I went on vacation with a friend. I talked to the Carter family that lives and maintains the plantation.| The older Carter living their is 86 years old. I left my card and said if they found anything about our Gallia County John or the older man remembered to please drop me a line. They have no idea about any of their history. The tour guide probably knows more than them. I had a book about Carter's and I believe, just my opinion, that John/Mary Lehr Carter is the son of William Carter who squander the family fortune when he had a chance. This was brought out about him (William) in the Tour. This book said that William had 2 sons that were named in his mother's will. One of them was a John. I figure that John couldn't stand the reputation his father had given the name. John seemed to be an alright fellow, marrying Mary Lehr the way he did. But I just think that he came west to escape the bad name of his father. Cheryl Enyart SHELLB3264@aol.com wrote: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 ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== Check the address you are replying to before sending your message. Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page