Henry B. Carter was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania around 1838 and served in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. In February 1865 Carter joined Company E of the 24th USCT in Philadelphia. While promoted to corporal on February 26, 1865, Carter was reduced to ranks on April 30. Carter became a musician in August 1865, but two months later he was mustered out of service in Richmond, Virginia. (By Don Sailer)
Life Summary
Full name
Henry B. Carter
Place of Birth
Birth Date Certainty
Exact
Gender
Male
Race
Black
Sectional choice
North
Origins
Free State
Occupation
Politician
Relation to Slavery
Free black