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View Tree for Robert CARRRobert CARR (b. 04 October 1614, d. 04 October 1681)

Robert CARR (son of BENJAMIN CARR and MARTHA HARDINGTON) was born 04 October 1614, and died 04 October 1681 in Newport, Newport,Rhode Island, USA.

 Includes NotesNotes for Robert CARR:
Notes for ROBERT CARR: Came to America with his brother Caleb, on the ship Elizabeth Ann, commanded by Capt. Roger Cooper, which sailed from London, May 9, 1635. From an old shipping record in London, we find the following: "Calebb Carr, aged 19; and Robert Carr, aged 21, described as a 'tayler,' sailed for New England, on the 9th of May, 1635, in the Elizabeth Ann." These two brothers who were both minors, were sent to America after the death of their parents, to live with their uncle William, who had previously settled in Bristol, R. I. A few years later the two brothers settled in Newport, R. I. Robert Carr was admitted as an inhabitant in Portsmouth, Feb. 21, 1639, and a freeman in Newport, March 16, 1641. He was one of the original purchasers of the island of Conanicut in Narragansett bay, of the Indians, which contained about six thousand acres. He also acquired considerable property in Newport. His will was dated April 20, 1681, as he had determined on a voyage to New York and New Jersey. He died in 1681, and his will was proved, Oct. 4, 1681.

ROBERT CARR 11
Born in
the British Isles

Oct. 4, 1614



Died in
Newport, R.I.

Apr. 30 - Oct. 4 1681



Married in

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The date of Robert's marriage or the name of his wife has not yet come to light.

The first mention that is found of this emmigrant ancestor of ours is shown in the illustration opposite [note: the illustration was not in fact opposite, but was for some reason moved to just after the title page]. The story behind this permission for Robert and Caleb to "pass beyond the seas" still lies beyond our ken. For now it must suffice us that they came. The ship bearing our ancestors arrived in Boston in early midsummer of 1635 and both of the Carrs are lost to view for about two years.

On Feb. 21, 1638 Robert Carr is mentioned as an inhabitant of the new settlement of Pocassit (now Portsmouth, R.I.). See the introduction to this generation. Two years later, on Mar. 16, 1641 he is listed as a freeman in the then forming settlement at Newport, R.I. This last spot, Newport, became the permanent home of Robert Carr. Here he engaged in trade and thrived as is attested by his will which disposed of considerable property. See Appendix No. 1.

Robert Carr embraced the religion of the Society of Friends probably about the time of the visit of George Fox to Rhode Island.

He was involved in the purchase of the island of Conanicut (Jamestown) from the Indians but it is quite certain that he always remained a resident of Newport.

Walter Clarke, a son-in-law of Roger Williams and the brother, Caleb, were made overseers of Robert's will. This will places his death date between Apr. 30 and Oct. 4 in the year 1681 as it was executed on the first date and proven on the second.

The following six children were born to Robert and his wife:

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Caleb Carr
b.

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Elizabeth Carr
b. 1651

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Mary Carr
b.

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Robert Carr
b.

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Esek Carr
b.

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Margaret Carr




Children of Robert CARR are:
  1. Caleb CARR, d. date unknown.
  2. Elizabeth CARR, d. date unknown.
  3. Mary CARR, d. date unknown.
  4. Robert CARR, d. date unknown.
  5. Esek CARR, d. date unknown.
  6. Margaret CARR, d. date unknown.
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