Robert Carter III

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Robert Carter III born?February 28, 1728
2. Where was Robert Carter III born?Northern Neck of Virginia
3. What is the political service?Member of the Virginia Governor's Council for approximately two decades
4. What is the date of initial emancipation filing?September 5, 1791
5. Who was Robert Carter III?He was a Virginia planter and a long‑time member of the Governor's Council who later freed many enslaved people.
6. Why did he decide to free so many people?After becoming a Baptist, he felt his faith taught that all people should be free and equal, which made him want to act.

Planter Aristocracy: The wealthy elite class of plantation owners who held significant political and economic power.
Colonial Governance: The system of administration and law in place in the American colonies under British rule.
Manumission: The legal act of freeing an enslaved person from bondage.
Deed of Gift: A legal document used to transfer ownership of property or rights without compensation, often used for charitable purposes.