Ernest Victor Carter (October 13, 1860 – January 3, 1933) was an American politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives. He was chosen as Speaker of that body from 1898 to 1901.[1] He was the son of Henry B. Carter, a businessman and banker[clarification needed] from Iowa and former member of the Iowa State Senate and namesake of the Carter House in Ashland, Oregon which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]

E. V. Carter
Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
In office
1898–1901
Preceded byCharles B. Moores
Succeeded byLevi Branson Reeder
Personal details
Born
Ernest Victor Carter

(1860-10-13)October 13, 1860
Elkader, Iowa, U.S.
DiedJanuary 3, 1933(1933-01-03) (aged 72)
Ashland, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Professionbanker

References edit

  1. ^ "Historic Names and Timeline | the Carter House Inn".
  2. ^ "Portrait and Biographical Record of Western Oregon: Containing Original Sketches of Many Well Known Citizens of the Past and Present". 1904.