If you happen to run across this blog whilst Googling “Cartter,” then you probably have an interest in my family. Feel free to drop a comment here, or e-mail me directly. If you e-mail me, be sure you include “Cartter” in the subject. Spam is getting heavier and heavier, and I am loathe to stop using this e-mail account.

So – how are you related? What is your connection? Are you a direct member of my immediate family, or are you connected closer to the trunk of the family tree?

How are you keeping track of the connections? Software? What brand? Paper and Pencil like my grandfather did?

I am looking forward to hearing about you.

On a related note – how many times did you participate in this conversation:
BUREAUCRATIC DRONE: Last name, please…
YOU: Cartter, C – A – R – T – T – E – R
BD: C – A – R – T – E – R?
YOU: No, there are two “T”s in my last name.
BD: Two “T”s?
YOU: Yes, Cartter with two “T”s.
BD: That’s an unusual spelling.
YOU: Really? Everyone in my family spells it that way…

The Cartter family name was traced out by my paternal grandfather, Bruce Lanpher Cartter, in the book “The Wisconsin Cartters.” He included ancillary families and used the family farm in Black River Falls, Wisconsin as a starting point for the Wisconsin Cartters. I have been making some attempts to update his writings, but with working full time, chasing six dogs and five cats, serving on two boards, and being active in church I find I have very little spare time.

Let’s see what happens, shall we?