Worrall Reed Carter Jr (abt. 1913 - 2000)

Born about 10 May 1913 in Norfolk, Virginia

Ancestors

Died 18 Mar 2000 at about age 86 in Suffolk, Virginia

Biography

• Married Margaret Williamson Mackechnie (23) (1914–1989), daughter of James Currie Mackechnie and Margaret Williamson Merry, on 11 Dec 1937 in Norfolk, Virginia.
• Buried Saint John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Chuckatuck, Suffolk City, Virginia

Returning to America from Brazil

Passenger list from the Pan American, sailing on 3 Feb 1923 from Rio de Janeiro arriving in New York on 16 Feb 1926.

Mary W Carter (39), born 8 Sept 1886, Norfolk, Virginia

Worral R Carter (12), born 10 May 1913, Norfolk, Virginia

Thomas H W Carter (11), born 24 Nov 1914, New York

Charles J Carter (2), born 10 May 1923, Long Beach, California

All with the US address 256 W. Freemason Street, Norfolk, Virginia

Obituary

Worrall Reed Or Nick Carter Jr, 86 W.R. CARTER JR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Tuesday, March 21, 2000

Worrall Reed Nick Carter Jr. died in his Suffolk home surrounded by his family on March 18, 2000.

Born in Norfolk on May 10, 1913, he was a longtime resident of that city until retiring to Suffolk in 1978. Nick had an indomitable spirit and exuberance for living that left an impression on everyone he encountered. His sense of humor and compassionate heart will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Nick had a long and distinguished career as an insurance claims adjuster. He owned and operated the Tidewater Adjustment Co. and worked as an independent for many of the nation's biggest insurance companies. Nick served as president of the Peninsula Claims Association, as well as having served in advisory roles related to the claims industry.

Nick spent 13 years as a scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and served as chairman to that organization's state Troop Committee. He was an active fund-raiser for the American Red Cross and participated in many other causes too numerous to list. One of his most fondly enjoyed associations was membership in the Swindlers golf club.

Nick was an active and beloved member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Chuckatuck, Va. He was married to the late Margaret MacKechnie Carter and is survived by their three children, W.R. Carter III, J. Currie MacKechnie Carter, Cary Ambler Carter and four grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church. Donations to the rector's discretionary fund of the church or to a charity of the donor's choice are encouraged in lieu of flowers.

Research Notes

• 1930 Census record finds W R Carter (45), head of household, born at sea, wife, Mary W Carter (43) born in Virginia, sons Worrall R Carter Jr. (17) born in Virginia, Thomas W Carter (18) born in New York, Charles J Carter (6) born in California and daughter, Mary C Carter (1) born in Virginia living in US Naval Academy and US Navy Hospital, Anne Arundel, Maryland
• 1920 Census record finds W R Carter (35), born in Maine, head of household wife, Mary W Carter (33), born in Virginia and sons W R Carter, Jr (6), born in Virginia and Thomas W Carter (5), born in New York living in Norfolk, Virginia

Source

• "Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988," database with images, FamilySearch
• "United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch
• "United States Census, 1920," index and images, FamilySearch
• Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, Virginia) 21 March 2000, obit for W.R. CARTER JR., GenealogyBank.com
• Find A Grave: Memorial #38549933
• Genealogical Notes About the Dunn Family of Petersburg, Virginia February 1959 By Richard McIlwaine DunnPage 43
• "New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957," database with images, FamilySearch