Hugh Carter
| Hugh Carter | |
|---|---|
| Official portrait, 1967 | |
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office January 9, 1967 – January 12, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmy Carter | 
| Succeeded by | Lewis H. McKenzie | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hugh Alton Carter August 13, 1920 Plains, Georgia, U.S. | 
| Died | June 24, 1999 (aged 78) Americus, Georgia, U.S. | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Spouse | Ruth Godwin Carter | 
| Children | 3; including Hugh Jr. | 
| Relatives | Jimmy Carter (cousin) | 
| Education | |
| Occupation | 
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States | 
| Branch/service | United States Army U.S. Army Reserve | 
| Rank | 
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Hugh Alton Carter Sr. (August 13, 1920 – June 24, 1999) was an American politician and businessman from Georgia. He was also the first cousin of former U.S. president Jimmy Carter.