Merlin
Arthur
Carter
Born in Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Theodore Carter
and Jessie Lena (Middleton) Carter
Brother of
Frank Rosalee Carter, Ruth Estelle (Carter) Tarbell, Louise Lena (Carter) Rippey, Beatrice Angela (Carter) Merritt [half], Edward Carter [half], Grace Cecelia (Carter) O'Neill [half] and David Louis Carter [half]
Husband of
Ruth (Keffer) Carter
— married
6 Dec 1919 (to 10 Sep 1961) in St. Johns, Florida, United States
Husband of
Helen (Linthicum) Carter
— married
about 1963 [location unknown]
Father of
Phylis Ann Carter
Died
at age 89
in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 2 Feb 2019
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Biography
This profile is part of the Carter Name Study.
Merlin Arthur Carter was born on August 14, 1900 in Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, United States, son of Theodore Carter (~1875–~1965) and Jessie Lena Middleton (1882–1972).
Merlin (19) married Ruth Keffer (19) (born on September 15, 1900 in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio, USA) on December 6, 1919 in St. Johns, Florida. Their daughter was Phylis Ann Carter (1931–>1932).
Merlin (62) married Helen Linthicum (52) (born on May 1, 1910 in United States) in 1963.
Merlin died on April 20, 1990 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, aged 89.
Merlin was in a military record in 1917-1918 in Volusia, Florida, United States.[1]
Merlin married Ruth Keffer on 6 December 1919 in St. Johns, Florida, United States.[2]
In the 1920 census Merlin (age 21) was the married head of household in Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, United States.[3]
In the 1930 census Merlin (age 29) was the married head of household in Eustis, Lake, Florida, United States.[4]
In the 1940 census Merlin (age 39) was the married head of household in Election Precinct 17, Palm Beach, Florida, United States.[5]
Merlin was in a military record on 15 February 1942 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States.[6]
In the 1945 census Merlin (age 46) was in Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States.[7]
Merlin died (age 89) on 20 April 1990 in Palm Beach, Florida, United States.[8][9][10]
Merlin was in an obituary in Florida, United States. Merlin died (age 89) on 21 April 1990.[11]
Merlin was mentioned in the obituary of his wife Helen L Carter on 21 December 1997 in Florida, United States. He died in April 1990.[12]
Sources
- ↑
Military:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005150545; FHL microfilm: 1556938
FamilySearch Record: K35F-CYJ (accessed 3 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTL-Z54 Image number 00633
Name: Merlin Arthur Carter; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Volusia, Florida, United States; Birth Date: 14 Aug 1900; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White. - ↑
Marriage:
"Florida Marriages, 1837-1974"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007621293; FHL microfilm: 964736; Record number: 110; Packet letter: O
FamilySearch Record: FW9C-ZJ2 (accessed 3 March 2024)
Merlin Carter marriage to Ruth Keffer on 6 Dec 1919 in St. Johns, Florida, United States. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 30; Digital film/folder number: 004964412; FHL microfilm: 1820230; Image number: 397; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01959-0
FamilySearch Record: MNBC-98P (accessed 3 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6H-SD7
Merlin A Carter (21), married head of household in Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, United States. Born in Tennessee. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 74; Digital film/folder number: 004950234; FHL microfilm: 2340057; Image number: 648; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03737-1
FamilySearch Record: STYD-8MM (accessed 3 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR4F-6ZQ
Merlin A Carter (29), married head of household in Eustis, Lake, Florida, United States. Born in Florida. - ↑
1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 40; Digital film/folder number: 005449597; Image number: 990; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: VTCD-8QM (accessed 3 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MR-29H9
Merlin A Carter (39), married head of household in Election Precinct 17, Palm Beach, Florida, United States. Born in Florida. - ↑
Military:
"Florida, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards for the State of Florida; Digital film/folder number: 102814940; Image number: 588
FamilySearch Record: Q2C5-JC6L (accessed 3 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSDB-499C-B
Name: Merlin Arthur Carter; Military Draft Registration Date: 15 Feb 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States; Residence Place: West Palm Beach; Birth Date: 14 Aug 1900; Birth Place: St Johns County, Florida; Race: White; Eye Color: Gray; Hair Color: Gray; Height: 5 8; Complexion: Light; Occupation Employer: Sewell Hardware Co; Weight: 194; System Of Record: SLS. - ↑
1945 Census:
"Florida State Census, 1945"
citing Line: 39; Digital film/folder number: 004280262; FHL microfilm: 2425202; Image number: 241; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01573-3
FamilySearch Record: MNNC-4DG (accessed 3 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-XHB7-V1N
Merlin A Carter (46) in Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States. Born in Florida. - ↑
Death:
"Florida Death Index, 1877-1998"
citing vol. , certificate number 45810, Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, Jacksonville
FamilySearch Record: VV88-PV6 (accessed 3 March 2024)
Merlin Arthur Carter death 20 Apr 1990 (born 14 Aug 1900) in Palm Beach, Florida, United States. - ↑
Death:
"United States Social Security Death Index"
citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
FamilySearch Record: V99K-PTL (accessed 3 March 2024)
Merlin A Carter death 20 Apr 1990 (born 14 Aug 1900) residing in Palm Beach, Florida. - ↑
Death:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KSB-M734 (accessed 3 March 2024)
Merlin Arthur Carter death 20 Apr 1990 (born 14 Aug 1900). - ↑
Obituary:
"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Affiliate Name: NewsBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 100670728; FHL microfilm: 100670728; Image number: 811
FamilySearch Record: QV53-K646 (accessed 3 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9LW-3QX1
Name: Merlin A Carter; Birth Date: 1901; Death Date: 21 Apr 1990; Obituary Date: 21 Apr 1990; Obituary Place: Florida, United States; Age: 89; Role Type: Deceased; Relationship To Head: Head; System Of Record: SLS. - ↑
Obituary of wife Helen L Carter:
"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Palm Beach Post, The, born-digital text
FamilySearch Record: QKLW-RB6S (accessed 3 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-V7T8-C Image number 02382
Name: Merlin A Carter; Death Date: Apr 1990; Source Newspaper: Palm Beach Post, The; Event Type: Obituary.
“Our Heritage, Volume III, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Jacob Carter of South Carolina” by Mary Ketus Deen Holland, 1974 and supplement dated January 1982.
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