J. P. Carter
J. P. Carter | |
|---|---|
Carter in 1992 | |
| Mayor of Madison | |
| In office 1978–1991 | |
| Succeeded by | George M. Hayes Jr. |
| Member of the Madison Board of Aldermen | |
| In office 1992–1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1915 Rockingham County, North Carolina, US |
| Died | December 19, 2000 (aged 85) Danbury, North Carolina, US |
| Resting place | Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Madison, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Nancy Elizabeth Martin |
| Children | 4 (including Linda) |
| Parent(s) | Yancey Ligon Carter Mary Elizabeth Morton |
| Alma mater | Wake Forest College UNC Greensboro |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1934–1958 |
| Rank | Private Staff sergeant Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II • North African campaign • Italian campaign Korean War |
James Pratt Carter (August 20, 1915 – December 19, 2000) was an American military officer, politician and educator. During his career in the United States Army, he served in World War II and the Korean War, retiring from the army in 1958 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was the mayor of Madison, North Carolina for twelve years and later served on the town's Board of Aldermen.