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Pilgrim Village Families Sketch: Robert Carter

Robert Charles Anderson

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Birth:

Robert Carter’s birth date is unknown.

Death:

He died during the first winter after William Mullin’s death on February 21, 1620/1, and probably after April 2, when the Mayflower left for England.

Ship:

Mayflower, 1620

Life in England:

Nothing is known of his life in England.

Life in New England:

Robert Carter came with William Mullins as a servant. Carter was referred to in Mullins’ will as “my man Robert” and was probably alive at the time the will was copied on April 2 to be taken to England.

Family:

Nothing is known of Robert Carter’s family. He was probably unmarried.