PVT John Melzie Carter

Son of Melza Carter and Abergail Durrett, Caroline County.
Brother of Privates Wallace Melvin Carter and William P. Carter, both of Company G, 30th Virginia Infantry; sisters were Tiny Carter Flippo, Lucy.
Married Texanna Payne 12/26/1872 in Spotsylvania County.
Father of Lewis, Rufus, Ernest, Bolden, Ohley, Anna, Capitola, Goldie, and Sallie.

Company G "Chilesburg Light Infantry" of Caroline County, 30th Virginia Infantry, Corse's Brigade, Pickett's Division, 1st Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A.

Residence Flippo's Store, Caroline County, VA.
Enlisted on 3/20/1863, he was mustered into "F" Co. VA 42nd Battalion Cavalry as a Private.
Exchanged for Marquis L. Young 12/22/1863 into "G" Co. VA 30th Infantry.
Present through Sept & Oct 1864 Roll.

The 30th Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Fredericksburg, Virginia, in June, 1861. Men of this unit were from Fredericksburg and the counties of Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford, and King George.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jul 5 2023, 16:57:13 UTC