From the Commemorative Biographical Record (source):
"Born in Ward, Mass. and died in Bristol. He inherited design and constructive ability from his father, and extensively pursued the vocation of builder and carpenter. He was quite popular, and active in the religious and musical development of his city. As a singer his services were much sought, and his musical compositions considerable. He was a member of the Congregational Church. He married Ruth Fay, born in Brimfield, Mass., Feb. 8, 1780, who died in Monson, Mass., Nov. 1, 1832."
Luther "married, for his second wife, Ruby Sherer, of Palmer, Mass.
She died in her native city, Palmer."
31.2.5.1. Timothy Carter - b. 7-10-1805 - d. 9-10-1838
31.2.5.2. Minerva Carter - b. 6-15-1807 - d. 1-20-1877
31.2.5.3. Sarah Fairbanks Carter - b. 2-10-1810 - d. af. 1904
31.2.5.4. Luther Fay Carter - b. 2-29-1812 - d. 3-11-1884
*31.2.5.5. William Walker Carter - b. 7-9-1816 - d. 8-23-1893
m. Clarissa Barnes 7-20-1841
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