Maybe there is a connection. My greatgrandfather, William Carter Vandegrift, born April 1866/6, bucks. Pa. He was the 7th son of a 7th son (told its an old Pa good luck in life expression) of Edward Vandegrift and Sarah Carter (born respectively 18332 &1831)Bucks, Pa. Sarah Carter, on her marriage to Edward Vandegrift, gives David Carter and Mary as her parents names. Sarah born in Middletown, Bucks, Pa.
My grandmother, (dec.)that there was a Quaker connection on her fathers side. I am trying to find a church to place my gggrandparents in-so I can continue research that I just got curious again-with the internet and all. I can get back to the 1500's, properly documented on my Dad's side- would love to get somewhere on my Mom's Pa. side. Anyway, perhaps some of your research might assist me and any information would be appreciated. I figure perhaps William Carter, was given that name being named for someone in the line...
Thanks, Dean Reinauer