James Earl Carter Sr.
James Earl Carter (September 12, 1894 – July 22, 1953) was an American politician, businessman, and farmer. He was from Plains, Georgia. He was the father of Jimmy Carter.
James Earl Carter Sr. | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives for Sumter County | |
| In office January 1953 – July 22, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Burgamy |
| Succeeded by | Thad M. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Earl Carter September 12, 1894 Arlington, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 22, 1953 (aged 58) Plains, Georgia, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pancreatic cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lillian Gordy Carter (m. 1923) |
| Children | Jimmy, Gloria, Ruth, and Billy |
| Parents | William Archibald Carter Nina Pratt |
| Profession | Politician, businessman, farmer |
| Known for | Father and namesake of Jimmy Carter |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Army Georgia National Guard |
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Carter was a conservative in his political views.
Carter, Sr. was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1953, as a Democrat, and served briefly representing Sumter County until his death later that year.[1] Carter had previously served on the Sumter County Board of Education.[2][3][4]
References
- ↑ "Members of General Assembly 1953-1954". State of Georgia. January 19, 1953. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ↑ 'J. Earl Carter of Sumner County Dies,' Thomasville Times Enterprise (Georgia), July 22, 1953, pg. 4
- ↑ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Carter, J." politicalgraveyard.com.
- ↑ "Jimmy Carter". Academy of Achievement. Archived from the original on February 22, 2010.
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