The couple came from Iowa in 1899 and settled on a farm west of Carrington, where they lived until 1927.
They had 8 children: Milton, Harold, Grace, Ruth, Mildred, Joseph, Gordon and Elwood.
Several of the Carter children attended high school in Carrington.
The Garters are buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 105B