Preceded by James C. Toy Name Peter Carter Alma mater Hampton Institute | Political party Republican Succeeded by Thomas A. Downs | |
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Full Name Peter Jacob Carter Born May 29, 1845
Eastville, Virginia, U.S. ( 1845-05-29 ) Died July 19, 1886(1886-07-19) (aged 41)
Virginia, U.S. Spouse(s) Georgianna Mapp
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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.
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