City: Memphis
CARTER, Matthew E., wholesale grocer; born Louisville, Ky., June 25, 1853; Irish descent; son of Thomas W. and Ellen (Dunn) CARTER; father’s occupation, contractor and structural work; educated Christian Brothers College, Memphis, Tenn.; graduated from University of Georgetown, Washington, D. C., A. B., June, 1875; married Mary GAVIN, Feb. 22, 1887; entered grocery business in early life; director of Bank of Commerce & Trust Co., 1902-1910; member of Business Men’s Club, Tennessee Club, Country Club, Chickasaw Club, Memphis, Tenn.; Democrat; member of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic church, Memphis, Tenn.
