Welcome to The Carters of Bell County Ky. site. Enjoy your search and leave a 
messsage in the guest book. The name Carter first appeared in England in 1361. The 
name is of Norman descent. The Norman's invaded England in 1066 from Normandy France. 
The Norman name for trailer pulled behind a horse is Cart. The Anglo Saxon term was 
known as "Craet" or Chariot and the Roman name (Latin) for chariot is "Carrus. The 
Gaelic term is "Cairtear" meaning tourist or sojourner.

From early on, the Carter family not only held lands and estates in Winchester, but 
were also actively allied with other influencial families.  They also branched out 
into other territories and holdings before taking the long voyage to the new world.