J Carter page 2

J Carter page 2 by ric Gustafson


Jimmy Carter was born on October 1 1924 in Plains Georgia. His father James Earl Carter was a southern farmer, entrepreneur and landowner. His mother Bessie Lillian Gordy was trained as a nurse. At four years of age, the family moved to nearby Archery Georgia. The family bought a 350 acre farm. They grew several crops including peanuts.
Jimmy helped his parents with their farm and their warehouse that was in town. The family belonged to the Plains Baptist Church which had three hundred members. There were many African Americans who were important in Jimmy's life.
When the Great Depression hit Plains Georgia, Jimmy was entering grade school.


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