Sara Dougherty (later Carter) was born in Wise County, Virginia.
Sara Dougherty, later known as Carter, was born on July 21, 1898, in Wise County, Virginia. Her early life in a modest farming family amidst the Appalachian region exposed her to rich cultural musical traditions that would profoundly impact her later works with the Original Carter Family, shaping their sound and setting the stage for their future success in country music.