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Peter Cartwright--(1 Sept. 1785-25 Sept. 1872)
James River Rd,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 43' 9.606468",
-78° 49' 37.992936"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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Known for helping to develop Methodism as a circuit rider in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, Peter Cartwright was born three miles southeast. His library, which he carried in his saddlebag, included a Bible, a hymnal, and The Book of Discipline. Lacking formal education himself he encouraged it in others; several Midwestern colleges count him as a founder. In 1828 he was elected to the Illinois General Assembly. In 1832, he was one of four candidates elected in a field of thirteen; Abraham Lincoln ran eighth and lost. In 1846, Lincoln defeated Cartwright for Congress.
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Peter Cartwright--(1 Sept. 1785-25 Sept. 1872) Virginia Map
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