TelosianEmbrace
17th December 2014, 05:05
My paternal ancestors were upper middle class. Henry Carter and his family lived in Carlton House Terrace in Central London and had a holiday house, The Lake Country House, LLangammarch Wells. www.lakecountryhouse.co.uk I have a photocopy of the census report, and while at Carlton House Terrace they had something like thirty servants in the household.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlton_House_Terrace
The men were London Freemasons and over a number of generations, served in the army as officers. One of them was an alderman of the city of London, and next in line to be the Lord Mayor of London before he died of a heart attack.
Below is an image of the Carter Crest, which has passed to my older brother.
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All I know is the division and distrust in my family, the control and lack of love that goes with prestige and authority. My father was looked after by a virtual parade of nannies. He was never shown love and affection by his mother, and only remembers sitting on his father's lap as his most intimate memory. He was abused by catholic priests as a child. Despite a moderate intelligence he made it into Sandhurst Military Academy, where he spent only a term, before following his dream of becoming a farmer.
I just wanted to share this information and to see if there was anyone who could interpret the Coat of Arms or offer insightful comments, or help me to trace any of the names or places.
The men were London Freemasons and over a number of generations, served in the army as officers. One of them was an alderman of the city of London, and next in line to be the Lord Mayor of London before he died of a heart attack.
Below is an image of the Carter Crest, which has passed to my older brother.
http://i57.tinypic.com/xpabuh.jpg[/IMG]
All I know is the division and distrust in my family, the control and lack of love that goes with prestige and authority. My father was looked after by a virtual parade of nannies. He was never shown love and affection by his mother, and only remembers sitting on his father's lap as his most intimate memory. He was abused by catholic priests as a child. Despite a moderate intelligence he made it into Sandhurst Military Academy, where he spent only a term, before following his dream of becoming a farmer.
I just wanted to share this information and to see if there was anyone who could interpret the Coat of Arms or offer insightful comments, or help me to trace any of the names or places.