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George CARR

Male 1599 - 1682  (82 years)


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  1. 1.  George CARR was born on 15 Aug 1599 in London, England; died on 4 Apr 1682 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.

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    George Carr, son of Sir William Carr of Northumberland County, England, was born in 1599 and, according to family records and tradition, which are borne out in published histories of the Carr families, was one of the shipwrights on board the "Mayflower" in 1620. He brought with him his bride, Lucinda (Davenport) Carr, and a copy of the coat-of-arms of his family, which is still in the possession of his descendants. The young wife of George Carr was among the unfortunate forty-one to died in the first sickness at Plymouth. William Carr, brother of George, came to new England in the ship "fortune" in 1621, bringing the old family Bible, still preserved by his descendants. In this Bible are the baptismal records of the brothers and also a diary kept by Susan (Rothchild) Carr, relating to the history of the family. Wm. Carr also brought a copy of the coat-of-arms of his line, which is still preserved and is an exact counterpart of that owned by George Carr's descendants. No other proof has been found of the "Mayflower" passengers of this name, but recent English research has strongly strengthened the family tradition.

    George Carr, first of the name in New England, remained with the Pilgrims at Plymouth the first winter, and soon after removed to Ipswich, locating later with the first settlers at "Colchester" (Salisbury), Massachusetts. Here he received land in the first division, and is honored with the title of "Mister," a distinguishing mark of respect in the days of Colonial settlements.....

    The importance of keeping the ferry established at Carr's Island, lopen for the transportation of troops and ammunition during the progress of King Philip's War, was carefully provided for in orders passed by the General Court, establishing a garrison of the full number of men, which Mr. Carr was to maintain at his own expense for the security of the ferry. (Massachusetts Colonial records, Vol. V, pg. 89) At this time and for many years after, the only route from Boston to the eastern frontier was by way of this ferry at Carr's Island. largely patronized by the settlers in this immediate vicinity, by soldiers engaged in various expeditions against the Indians, by any by traders and travelers of every description, the income derived from the "great ferry and the bridge and privileges thereunto belonging," rapidly increased the estate of Mr. Carr, and at his death, which occurred April 4, 1682, his real and personal property was valued at nearly fourteen hundred pounds, a very large estate for those early days.

    In the division of his property, made by a committee appointed by the county court, and recorded, Sept. 25, 1683, in Probate Records, the bridge and ferry were assigned to Richard and James Carr, sons of george Carr, and they continued in undisturbed possession for several years; but the establishment of the rival ferry in 1687 was the beginning of long and tedious litigation, with varying success to each of the contestants, until the increase of population gradually diverted the tide of travel from the old ferry and it was finally abandoned. A large part of the island remained in the possession of the lineal descendants of George Carr, but the subsequent division of his estate, resulting from inter-marriages and conveyances, largely increased the number of owners, and interfered with careful and prudent management of the property

    George Carr was born in London, Eng., about 1599. He married Lucinda Devenport and came to America in 1620, on the Mayflower, as a ship carpenter, bringing his young wife with him. He located with the pilgrims at Plymouth, and his wife was one of the unfortunate forty-one who died the following winter and early spring. A few years later he settled i Ipswich, and from there removed with the first settler of Cloechester, (Salisbury) Mass. He was granted an island in the Merrimac river for a home and the purposes of a shipyard, and it was called Carr's Island. The action of the town in relation to the grant of the island was as follows: "At a general meeting of the freeman of the town of Colechester, the 3rd day of the 5th month, 1640, it was ordered yt (that) George Carr shall have the island where he now dwells, as well as the marsh and upland, it being the greatest island within the town limits, in the Merrimack river, to him and to his heirs and assigns forever." Oct 7, 1640, it was ordered by the General Court that "Colechester is henceforth to be called Salisbury."

    The island was home of the Carrs for a number of generations, and the possession of this island gave the family the monopoly of the ferrying business across the river in ye olden times. This ferry at George Carr's death was considered to be worth L400. Two of the family were downed while attending the ferry. The large house on Carr's Island was destroyed by fire, May 9, 1797. George Carr died in Salisbury, April 4, 1682, and his second wife Elizabeth, died in the same place, May 6, 1691.

    Family/Spouse: Lucinda DAVENPORT. Lucinda died in 1620-1621. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth OLIVER. Elizabeth was born in 1600 in England; died in Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elizabeth CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1642 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Richard CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1646 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts; died on 25 Apr 1649 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. George CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1644 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. William CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1648 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
    5. 6. James CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1650 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Aug 1726 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Mary CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Feb 1652 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Sarah CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Dec 1654 in Salisbury, Massachusetts; died in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
    8. 9. John CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1656 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts; died on 25 Dec 1689.
    9. 10. Capt Richard CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1659 in Salisbury, Massachusetts; died on 11 Sep 1727 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
    10. 11. Ann CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1661 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elizabeth CARR Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 21 Apr 1642 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

    Elizabeth married John WOODMANSEY on 1 May 1662. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Richard CARR Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 16 Mar 1646 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts; died on 25 Apr 1649 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.

  3. 4.  George CARR Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 15 Apr 1644 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact: Son of George and Elizabeth (Oliver) Carr of Ipswich and Salisbury
    • Fact: Went to Amesbury, Massachusetts where he was aid to have had a ferry service
    • Fact: 1677, Took his oath of allegiance

    George married Anne COTTON on 08 Nov 1677 in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Anne (daughter of Rev. Seaborn COTTON and Dorothy BRADSTREET) was born on 22 Aug 1661 in Hampton, New Hampshire; died between 06 and 07 Dec 1702 in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 08 Dec 1702. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  William CARR Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 15 Mar 1648 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

    William married Elizabeth PIKE on 20 Aug 1672. Elizabeth died on 2 May 1715. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Sanders CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 May 1674 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

  5. 6.  James CARR Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 28 Apr 1650 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Aug 1726 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

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    Name:
    Subscribed to the oath of allegiance and fidelity at Salisbury in 1678. He was a soldier in King Philip's War and a part owner of the ferry and Carr's Island, where he lived.

    The estate of James Carr was administered Oct. 23, 1726.

    James married Mary SEARS on 14 Nov 1677. Mary (daughter of Thomas SEERS/SEARS and Mary HILTON) was born on 30 Oct 1657. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Mary CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1678 in Newbury, Massachusetts; died on 27 Jun 1744 in Salisbury, Massachusett.
    2. 14. Capt John CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1684 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 5 May 1753 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. 15. Hepzibah CARR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1692 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 06 Jul 1765 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

  6. 7.  Mary CARR Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 29 Feb 1652 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.

    Mary married Rev James BAILEY on 17 Sep 1672. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Sarah CARR Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 16 Dec 1654 in Salisbury, Massachusetts; died in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

    Family/Spouse: ? BAKER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Comfort BAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1684 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island; died in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

  8. 9.  John CARR Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 14 Nov 1656 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts; died on 25 Dec 1689.

  9. 10.  Capt Richard CARR Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 2 Apr 1659 in Salisbury, Massachusetts; died on 11 Sep 1727 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Dorothy ?. Dorothy died on 3 Aug 1694. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Richard CARR, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1693/4 in Salisbury, Massachusetts; died on 4 Mar 1733/4 in Drowned.

    Richard married Sarah ? on 26 Feb 1702. Sarah died on 8 Jan 1727. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Richard married Sarah GREELY on 10 Aug 1727. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Ann CARR Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 15 Jun 1661 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

    Family/Spouse: Thomas PUTMAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
  

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