LEVI W. CARTER, M. D. Among the well-established physicians of Peoria none have a better reputation than the gentleman above named, who combines wit the technical knowledge acquired in the best schools, a practical skill partially the result of hereditary instincts and partially accruing from his careful experience. His fine personal appearance prepossesses strangers in his favor and acquaintance but strengthens their trust in him as his unassuming manner and unfailing courtesy become known. 

Dr. Carter was born in Essex County, Del., May 9, 1835, his parents, William and Susan (Wyatt) Carter, being natives of the same State. His father was a contractor and builder during his earlier life, later turning his attention tyo farming. His mother who is still living is now in her seventy-seventh year, but the father died in 1866. The parental family comprised ten children, six of whom are yet living. 

The boyhood days of Dr. Carter were spent in Bureau County, Ill., to which his parents had removed when he was bout four years old. His schooling was obtained in the district schools prior to his twentieth year, when he entered the academy at Galesburg. In that institution he pursued his studies a year after which he took up the study of medicine under Dr. V. S. Thompson, of Wyanet. When his reading was sufficiently advanced he entered Rush Medical College, in Chicago, subsequently changing to Hahnneman College from which he was graduated in March, 1871. 

Upon becoming the possessor of a diploma the young doctor formed a connection with his former preceptor, in Wyanet, Bureau County, but after a time went to Atkinson, Henry County, remaining there twelve years and gaining constantly in skill and repute. A removal was then made to Pekin, this State, and after ten years to Peoria, which has been his home since March, 1882, and the center of an excellent practice. Dr. Carter is a member of Pekin Lodge, No. 126,l F. & A. M. 

A well-built dwelling of planning architectural design at No. 900 Knoxville Avenue, set in the midst of attractive surroundings and presided over by a genial and cultured housewife, ins the home of Dr. Carter. His wife bore the maiden name of Mary S. Giles, her father, O. W. Giles, being a resident in Wyanet, Bureau County, at the time of her marriage November 2, 1858. She was born in Seneca County, N. Y., near Lake Geneva, February 10, 1838. 

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