Luther C. Carter
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Luther C. Carter | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on the District of Columbia | |
| In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | William Osborne Goode |
| Succeeded by | John F. Potter |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Searing |
| Succeeded by | Edward H. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1805 Bethel, Massachusetts, US (now Maine) |
| Died | January 3, 1875 (aged 69) New York City, US |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary L. Converse (m. 1829) |
| Children | 10 |
| Occupation | Businessman Farmer |
Luther Cullen Carter (February 25, 1805 – January 3, 1875) was a U.S. representative from New York.
Carter was born in Bethel in Massachusetts' District of Maine on February 25, 1805, a son of Dr. Timothy Carter and Frances "Fanny" (Freeland) Carter.[1] He was educated in Maine, and pursued a business and mercantile career in Saco.[2] At age 20, he moved to New York City, where he continued his business career and served as president of the Market Savings Bank.[2][3]
In addition to his business career, Carter served as a member of the Board of Education of New York City for several years beginning in 1853.[4] He later moved to Long Island City, where he lived in semi-retirement as a gentleman farmer.[4]
Carter was elected as a Republican to the 36th Congress (March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861).[4] During his term, Carter served as chairman of the Committee on the District of Columbia.[5] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1860 to the 37th Congress.[4]
Carter died in New York City January 3, 1875.[6] He was interred in Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery, Section 113, Lot 18623.[7]
