Karen Yvonne Hamilton, April 20, 2026

*To other researchers: All GEORGIA connections are not valid* Records are conflicting. Needs additional research.

BIRTH

From census records and obituary, Mary Jane Carter was born between 1849-1859. Census records list the place of birth as Alabama.

FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Mary Jane Carter was the mother of Laura Etta YOUNG Gomes who married Francisco GOMES in Fort Myers, Florida in 1889.

Laura and Francisco were the parents of my grandmother, Florinda GOMES Posey.

PARENTS

  • John D Carter and Jane Dodd. (Two census records confirm father’s name. Mother’s maiden name confirmed with Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978 Habersham Marriages, Book B, 1841-1874)
Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978 Habersham Marriages, Book B, 1841-1874

RESIDENCES

In 1860, Mary Jane (age 11) lived with her parents in Covington County, Alabama. Her father was a clergyman.

1860 United States Federal Census

In 1870, Mary Jane (age 18) lived in Walton County, Florida with her parents and siblings. Her father was a minister. All on this census are listed as born in Alabama.

1870 United States Federal Census

In 1898, Mary Jane Carter lived in Pensacola, Florida and worked as a seamstress.

Pensacola, Florida, City Directory, 1898

MARRIAGE

Mary Jane Carter married William Young in Santa Rosa, Florida, on March 25, 1874, when she was 15 years old. Wm Younge to Mary Jane Carter marriage document March 25 1874 Recorded May 2 1874 Frank Smith Clerk. I hereby certify that on the 25th day of march of 1874 I solemnized the rites of matrimony reference the above named parties JJ Cooper LLG

Florida, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1823-1982 (I am searching for the actual record and will update when I have it.)

CHILDREN

  • Laura Etta YOUNG was born on January 22, 1875, in Pensacola, Florida.
  • From her obituary in the Pensacola News, Mary Jane Carter married or had a child with (first name unknown) SAUNDERS. Year unknown. Martin Luther SAUNDERS was born on September 30, 1885, in Fort Myers, Florida.
Joe and Laura YOUNG Pacetti

MARRIAGE

From her obituary in the Pensacola News, Mary Jane Carter married (first name unknown) PETERSON.

DEATH

Mary Jane Carter died on January 1, 1929, in Pensacola, Florida, when she was 70 years old.

Pensacola News Journal 01 January 1929

From her obituary in the Pensacola News, Mary Jane Carter was buried in Roberts Cemetery Florida in Pensacola, FL.

SOURCES

FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY FACEBOOK GROUP: Consider joining our group for more on Florida Keys History.

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