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In Memoriam: Richard Carter, C.E., J.P., F.G.S

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Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society, 13, 92-94, 1 January 1895, https://doi.org/10.1144/pygs.13.1.92
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Mr. Carter was born on April 18th, 1818, at Prospect House, Harrogate, which stood on what is now the site of the Prospect Hotel. After being educated at Harrogato, he was articled to Mr. Bulmer, Surveyor and Civil Engineer, York. Shortly after this time he joined his brother in travelling in the United States, notably in Texas. Returning home in 1841, he commenced practice in Halifax as a Civil Engineer, and became engaged upon the surveying and laying out of various lines of railway, which have subsequently been incorporated in the Lancashire and Yorkshire system. At this period, for about five years, his staff included Mr. Tyndall, afterwards Professor Tyndall, the eminent Physicist.

About the year 1856 he removed to Barnsley, where he and his brother, Mr. Nicholas Carter, owned a large linen factory. This town proved the scene of Mr. Richard Carter’s most active public life, and for more than twenty years he devoted great interest to its welfare and prosperity. He was a member of the Local Board of Health, and after the Charter of Incorporation was obtained he served the offices of Councillor, Alderman, and Mayor (two years). During this period his influence was paramount in connection with public works for the purposes of water supply and drainage of the Borough. The Messrs. Carter were, at this time, deeply interested in collieries, and Mr. Richard Carter devoted much time to geological questions and their technical applications.

In 1882 Mr. R. Carter joined his brothers and sisters in ...

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Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological and Polytechnic Society: 13 (1)
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