James P. T. Carter
James P. T. Carter | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Secretary of Arizona Territory | |
| In office September 3, 1866 – April 14, 1869 | |
| Nominated by | Andrew Johnson |
| Preceded by | Richard Cunningham McCormick |
| Succeeded by | Coles Bashford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1822 Carter County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 1869 (aged 47) Rancho San Francisco, Sonora, Mexico |
| Political party | Whig/Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Margaretta M. Dunn
(m. 1851–1854)Margaret Letcher (m. 1856) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 2nd Tennessee Infantry Regiment 24th Brigade, Army of the Ohio |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James Patton Taylor Carter (July 30, 1822 – September 28/29, 1869) was a Union army officer during the American Civil War and led the 2nd Tennessee Infantry Regiment. He was also a politician who served as Secretary of Arizona Territory from 1866 to 1869.