Lemuel Allen Carter

Lemuel Allen Carter, son of John J Carter, CSA and Edrau V LNU, born 08 Aug 1888 Baxley, Appling CO, GA, died 28 Sep 1940 Bunnell, Flagler CO, FL, married Emma Darlye Sullivan, dau of Calvin Wylle (Wiley) Sullivan, DDS and Louisa (Louise) Courson, born Apr 1889, Baxley, Appling CO, GA, died 13 Jan 1927, Bunnell, Flagler CO, FL. Both buried Omega Cemetery, Appling CO, GA.

They are listed on page 56 of the 1910 census of St Johns CO, FL, as boarders with E. R. Eagerton, and his occupation was given as "Doctor. " This census also listed Corbert N. Sullivan, boarding with the Eagerton's and gave his occupation as "Drug Clerk." He was a brother to Mrs Carter.

Early newspaper accounts stated Dr L.A. Carter of Baxley, Ga. opened his office and a small drug store in the Bunnell State Bank Building.

Dr L.A. Carter and Dr Moses St. Peter began their medical practice in Bunnell prior to the 1910 census, thus are found to be Bunnell's first resident doctors, however their medical service included the surrounding areas.

The Bunnell Home Builder of April 1913 states that Dr L.A. Carter's drug store business has increased such that he will enlarge his space and increase his stock of drugs and add a complete line of paints, stationary and jewelry to his present stock.

On 14 Nov 1913 the St. Johns Tribune contained the following, "One of the latest enterprises that has been launched in Bunnell is that of Messrs Carter and Vincent who will develop an area of town lots agregating 11 1/2 acres. Dr Carter is one of the prominent physicians and druggists of this section while Mr. Vincent, in addition to his chosen profession, a barber, is also a good farmer and successful trader."

Emma Darlye Carter was a Charter Member of Bunnell Chapter No. 93 Order of The Eastern Star, chartered 19 April 1916.

The family is listed in the 1920 census of Flagler County on page 8 with his occupation given as "Physician and Surgeon." Issue;;

1. Lemuel Corydon (Doc) Carter, born about May 1916, Bunnell, Flagler CO, FL, died Sep 1962, Miami, Dade CO, FL, married 01 Aug 1932, Methodist Church, Manning, Clarendon CO, SC, Doris Coffey, dau of Thomas F Coffey and Blanche W (LNU), born 28 Jan 1912, Manning, Clarendon CO, SC.

He attended the University of Florida and Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. They made their home with Dr L.A. Carter in Bunnell, later residing in Flagler Beach and Daytona Beach during which time Corydon worked with the Naval Shipyard, the Electrolux Corporation and in sales.

Doris’ profession of Stenographer-Bookkeeper brought her to Bunnell prior to marriage, a career she pursued many years. She was the pianist for the Bunnell Methodist Church, as well as being active in various activities of the area. She returned to South Carolina and after retirement became a resident of the Methodist Home in Orangeburg, Orangeburg CO, SC where she continued to play for Sunday School and various worship experiences. Issue;

(1) Cean Darlye Carter, born 27 Jan 1937 St. Augustine, St Johns CO, FL, married Columbia, Richland CO, SC, Luther Allen Norris, born 09 Jun 1941, Warrenton, Warren CO, GG.

He was stationed in the US Army at Fort Jackson and she attended the School of Nursing, Columbia Hospital. During his service career they resided in Kansas, Maryland, Tennessee, Europe and he had tours in Iran and Vietnam. He was a major, US Army Retired and was president of Norris and Associates Inc in Columbia and she was secretary-treasurer of this family business. They were active in their church, the Gideon Ministry, and the Prison Fellowship. Issue;

A. Jennifer Darlye Norris

B. Julius Alton Norris

C. Jack Allen Norris

D. Luanne Cean Norris

(2) Lemuel Corydon Carter, Jr, born 1938 Estill, Hampton CO, SC, married 25 Nov 1961 Summerville, Dorchester CO, SC, Mary Harriet Wiggins, born 1941, Jefferson, Chesterfield CO, SC. He holds an A. B. Degree from Wofford College; a master’s from Emory University, Chandler School of Theology; and a Doctor of Divinity Degree from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. He served as a 1st Lt in the Army Adjutant General Corps.

He served as a Methodist pastor for over 29 years in local churches and in positions of Administrative leadership, which included Marion District Superintendent and the Director of the SC Conference Council on Ministries of the United Methodist Church. The latter position involved directing the program ministries of the conference and assisting the Resident Bishop of the church. Special opportunities for service included membership on a number of conference boards and agencies; representation on ecumenical agencies and participation as an elected delegate and observer to the 1992 Jurisdictional and General Conferences.

In 1986, he was named a Rotarian Citizen of the Year for his community service and in 1988 he was the recipient of the "Order of the Palmetto," the highest honor given by the Governor of SC to a citizen exemplifying outstanding service to the state and to her people. He chaired a Public Education Endowment Foundation and helped to raise substantial funds for the purpose of upgrading public school education. He also served as a trustee at Columbia College, Columbia, SC.

They resided in Columbia, SC and had a mountain cottage at Lake Junaluska, N C. Issue;

A. Mary Susan Carter

B. Alice Holler Carter, born 12 Jul 1966

C. Leila Harriet Carter

Source: The First Families of Flagler by Mary Ketus Deen Holland who cites as her sources, Census, Published Articles and Lemuel Corydon Carter Jr.

Additional sources used by the compiler were: Census, 1900, Appling CO, GA, Baxley City, Militia District 457, Dist 102, 1 Jun 1900; 1910 United States Federal Census, Manning, Clarendon, South Carolina;1920 United States Federal Census, Bunnell, Flagler, Florida ; 1930 United States Federal Census, Bunnell, Flagler, Florida; 1930 United States Federal Census, Manning, Clarendon, South Carolina; Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; U.S. Public Records Index; and The Flagler Tribune, 18 Jan 1962, 04 Aug1966.

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