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CARR (Soundex C600) — See also CAIRE, CARN, CARP, CARRA, CARRAHER, CARRANO, CARRARO, CARRAS, CARRASCO, CARRAWAY, CARREAU, CARREIRO, CARREKER, CARREL, CARRELL, CARRENO, CARRERE, CARRERO, CARRETTA, CARRICK, CARRICO, CARRIEL, CARRIER, CARRIERE, CARRIG, CARRIGAN, CARRIGER, CARRIGG, CARRILLO, CARRIN, CARRINE, CARRIOKS, CARRION, CARRO, CARROL, CARROLL, CARROLYN, CARROTT, CARROW, CARROZZA, CARRUTH, CARRY, CARRYL, CHAR, CORR, CZAR, GARR, KAIR, KARR, KAUER, KAUR, KEHR, KHARE.

  CARR: See also Roy Claxton Acuff — John Edward Charles O'Sullivan Addicks — Freeman Webb Allison — Pat Board, Jr. — Rosario Carr-Casanova — Clarence Carr Christian, Jr. — J. Carr Christian — Donald D. Doty — Melvin Carr Eaton — Samuel Carr Forker — David S. Gifford — Charles A. Goss — James Henry Hawley — Peter Carr Johnston — Presley Carr Lane — William Carr Lane — Carr K. Taylor — George B. Thatcher — Harry G. Thorley — Warren Truitt
  Carr, Albert J. — of Olean, Cattaraugus County, N.Y. Democrat. Mayor of Olean, N.Y., 1932-33. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Albertina L. — of Wayne County, Mich. American candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1938. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Alonzo F. — of Goffstown, Hillsborough County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate 8th District, 1875-77. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Andrew Jackson (1822-1885) — of Indiana. Born in Charlestown, Clark County, Ind., March 22, 1822. Served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War; candidate for U.S. Representative from Indiana, 1846; member of Indiana state house of representatives, 1859; served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Died in Clark County, Ind., September 22, 1885 (age 63 years, 184 days). Burial location unknown.
  Presumably named for: Andrew Jackson
  Relatives: Grandson of Thomas Carr; nephew of Thomas Carr, Jr.. See Carr family of Indiana.
  Carr, B. F. — of Homer, Banks County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Betsy B. — of Richmond, Va. Democrat. Elected Virginia state house of delegates 69th District 2011. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  Carr, Billie McClain (1928-2002) — also known as Billie Carr; Billie Jean McClain; "The Godmother" — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Born in Houston, Harris County, Tex., June 1, 1928. Democrat. Member of Texas Democratic State Executive Committee, 1964-66; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972, 1996, 2000; member of Democratic National Committee from Texas, 1972-2000. Female. Died, of complications from a stroke, in Houston, Harris County, Tex., September 9, 2002 (age 74 years, 100 days). Interment at Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Tex.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Carr, Bob See Robert S. Carr
  Carr, Bob See Milton Robert Carr
  Carr, Bob — of Michigan. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 1st District, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Carr, Bruce — of Sylacauga, Talladega County, Ala. Mayor of Sylacauga, Ala., 2000-. Still living as of 2004.
  Carr, Byron L. — of Colorado. Colorado state attorney general, 1895-98. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Byron O. — of St. Helena, Napa County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1884. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Caleb — of Rensselaer County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Rensselaer County, 1824. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Caleb — of Oswego County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Oswego County, 1837. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Charles E. — of Los Angeles County, Calif. Member of California state assembly 1st District, 1854-55. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Charles Hardy (b. 1903) — also known as Charles H. Carr — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn.; Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Coahoma, Coahoma County, Miss., August 18, 1903. Son of Charles Hardy Carr and MaiBelle (Landers) Carr. Lawyer; U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, 1943-46. Member, Kappa Alpha Order; Phi Alpha Delta. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, August 1, 1936, to Margaret (Applewhite) Cole.
  Carr, Charles V. — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1940 (alternate), 1944 (alternate), 1948 (alternate), 1952 (alternate), 1956, 1960, 1964, 1972. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Clarence Edgar (b. 1853) — also known as Clarence E. Carr — of Andover, Merrimack County, N.H. Born in Andover, Merrimack County, N.H., January 21, 1853. Democrat. Lawyer; candidate for Governor of New Hampshire, 1908; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1912 (speaker). Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Clarence Henry — also known as Clarence Carr — of New York. Communist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 30th District, 1934; candidate for New York state assembly from Fulton and Hamilton counties, 1935. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Clark Ezra (1836-1919) — also known as Clark E. Carr — of Galesburg, Knox County, Ill. Born in Boston Corners, Erie County, N.Y., May 20, 1836. Son of Clark M. Carr and Delia Ann (Torrey) Carr. Postmaster; U.S. Minister to Denmark, 1889-93. Died in 1919 (age about 83 years). Interment at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Ill.
  Relatives: Married, December 31, 1873, to Grace Mills.
  Carr, Courtney C. — of Ocean County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Ocean County, 1899-1901. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, D. R. — of Kentucky. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Kentucky 3rd District, 1870. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Dabney (1773-1837) — Born in Richmond, Va., April 27, 1773. Son of Dabney Carr (1744-1773) and Martha (Jefferson) Carr. Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals, 1824-37. Died in Richmond, Va., January 8, 1837 (age 63 years, 256 days). Interment at Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Va.
  Relatives: Nephew of Thomas Jefferson; son of Dabney Carr (1744-1773) and Martha (Jefferson) Carr; married 1800 to Elizabeth Carr; uncle of Dabney Smith Carr. See Livingston-Seymour-Lee-Williams family of New York.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Carr, Dabney Smith (1802-1854) — Born in Albemarle County, Va., March 5, 1802. Son of Peter Carr and Hester (Smith) Carr. Newspaper publisher; U.S. Minister to Turkey, 1843-49. Died in Charlottesville, Va., March 24, 1854 (age 52 years, 19 days). Interment at Monticello Graveyard, Near Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Va.
  Relatives: Grandnephew of Thomas Jefferson; son of Peter Carr and Hester (Smith) Carr; nephew of Dabney Carr; married to Sidney Nichols. See Livingston-Seymour-Lee-Williams family of New York.
  Carr, David A. — of Bronxville, Westchester County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Carr, David G. — of Petersburg, Va. Born in New York. U.S. Collector of Customs, 1879. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Diane (born c.1944) — of Gilbert, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born about 1944. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Carr, Don — of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Carr, Dudley C. — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Mayor of Chattanooga, Tenn., 1867-68. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, E. M. — of Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1908, 1916, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, E. R. — of Illinois. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1892. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Edgar L. — of New Hampshire. Prohibition candidate for Governor of New Hampshire, 1888, 1892; Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from New Hampshire 1st District, 1902. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Edward Ellis — of Illinois. Farmer-Labor candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois at-large, 1922. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Edward J. — of Keene, Cheshire County, N.H. Democrat. Candidate for New Hampshire state house of representatives from Keene 4th Ward, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Edward Q. — of New York. Democrat. Candidate for New York state senate 33rd District, 1962. Still living as of 1962.
  Carr, Edwin S. — of Illinois. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 16th District, 1930, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Eleanor C. — of Peabody, Essex County, Mass. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Elias (1839-1900) — of Edgecombe County, N.C. Born in Edgecombe County, N.C., February 25, 1839. Farmer; Governor of North Carolina, 1893-97. Died July 22, 1900 (age 61 years, 147 days). Interment a private or family graveyard, Edgecombe County, N.C.
  See also National Governors Association biography
  Carr, Elizabeth Stephens — of Illinois. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois at-large, 1942, 1944, 1946. Female. Still living as of 1946.
  Carr, Ellsworth — of Albany, Albany County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Albany County 3rd District, 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Eugene — of Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1960 (member, Credentials Committee). Still living as of 1960.
  Carr, Ezra S. — of California. Republican. California superintendent of public instruction, 1875-80. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, F. N. — of Kanawha County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1911. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Francis (1751-1821) — of Haverhill, Essex County, Mass.; Orrington, Penobscot County, Maine. Born in Newbury, Essex County, Mass., December 6, 1751. Democrat. Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1791-95, 1801-03, 1806-08; member of Massachusetts state senate, 1809-11; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 17th District, 1812-13; defeated, 1812. Died in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, October 6, 1821 (age 69 years, 304 days). Original interment in unknown location; reinterment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Maine.
  Relatives: Father of James Carr.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Carr, Francis — of Redding, Shasta County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1912 (alternate), 1940, 1944. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Frank — of England, Lonoke County, Ark. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arkansas, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Carr, Frank — of Hazen, Prairie County, Ark. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arkansas, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Carr, George — of Norfolk, Litchfield County, Conn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 1944 (alternate), 1948. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, George Bradford — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, George E. — Republican. Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 6th District, 1934. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Campaign slogan (1934): "A Square Deal for All."
  Carr, George H. — of Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa. District judge in Iowa 14th District, 1887-94. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, George W. — of Lawrence County, Ind. Democrat. Delegate to Indiana state constitutional convention, 1850-51. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, H. W. — of Connecticut. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Connecticut, 1868. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Harvey D. — of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Carr, Harvey F. — Progressive. Candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Henry C. — of Cayuga County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Cayuga County, 1909. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Henry T. — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Herbert — of Fulton, Fulton County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Homer M. — of Proctor, St. Louis County, Minn. Born in Malta, Morgan County, Ohio. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; member of Minnesota state house of representatives, 1933-34; member of Minnesota state senate 59th District, 1935-59; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1952. Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Disabled American Veterans; American Legion. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Homer S. — of Niles, Berrien County, Mich. Democrat. Mayor of Niles, Mich.; elected 1910; candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 4th District, 1922. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, I. T. — of Monroe, Green County, Wis. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1876. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, J. A. — of Frederick, Tillman County, Okla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oklahoma, 1916, 1928. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, J. D. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1892. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, J. F. — of Corbin, Whitley County, Ky. Republican. Member of Kentucky state house of representatives 82nd District, 1938-39. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, J. Wingate See Joshua Wingate Carr
  Carr, Jacob W. — Republican. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 41st District, 1941-48. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, James (1777-1818) — of Massachusetts. Born in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, September 9, 1777. Son of Francis Carr. Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1806-11; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 17th District, 1815-17. Drowned in the Ohio River, August 24, 1818 (age 40 years, 349 days); his body was apparently not recovered. Cenotaph at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Maine.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Carr, James — of Colorado. Democrat. Secretary of state of Colorado, 1935-37. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, James See N. James Carr
  Carr, James — of Cleveland, Bradley County, Tenn. Mayor of Cleveland, Tenn., 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Carr, James D. — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, James E. — of Michigan. Candidate for Judge, Michigan Court of Appeals 3rd District, 1970. Still living as of 1970.
  Carr, James F. — of East Haven, New Haven County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from East Haven, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, James Osborn (b. 1869) — also known as James O. Carr — of Wilmington, New Hanover County, N.C. Born in Duplin County, N.C., September 6, 1869. Son of Joseph H. Carr and Mary Susan (Dickson) Carr. Democrat. Lawyer; member of North Carolina state house of representatives, 1899; member of North Carolina Democratic State Central Committee, 1908-28; member of North Carolina Democratic State Executive Committee, 1908-36; U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, 1916-19, 1934-45. Presbyterian. Member, Phi Beta Kappa. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, June 18, 1907, to Susan Parsley.
  Carr, Jesse — of Goffstown, Hillsborough County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate 3rd District, 1832-35. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Jesse D. — of California. Member of California state assembly 6th District, 1851-52. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Joe Cordell (b. 1907) — of Tennessee. Born in Cookeville, Putnam County, Tenn., June 20, 1907. Son of Sidney Forrest Carr and Laura (Burton) Carr. Secretary of state of Tennessee, 1941-44, 1945-77; served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Baptist. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Jesters; Elks; American Legion; Forty and Eight; Exchange Club. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, September 12, 1934, to Mary Oliver Hart.
  Carr, John (1793-1845) — of Charlestown, Clark County, Ind. Born in Uniontown, Perry County, Ind., April 9, 1793. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Indiana, 1831-37, 1839-41 (2nd District 1831-33, 3rd District 1833-37, 1839-41). Died in Charlestown, Clark County, Ind., January 20, 1845 (age 51 years, 286 days). Interment at Old Cemetery, Charlestown, Ind.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Carr, John — of Meadville, Crawford County, Pa. Burgess of Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1848. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, John — of Enid, Garfield County, Okla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oklahoma, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, John C. — of Medford, Middlesex County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1940, 1952; Massachusetts Democratic state chair, 1955. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, John C., Jr. — of Medford, Middlesex County, Mass. Democrat. Mayor of Medford, Mass., 1953-55; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Carr, John F. — of Indiana. Delegate to Indiana state constitutional convention, 1850-51. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, John F. — of Indiana. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1868. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, John H. — of Elizabethtown, Essex County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, John I. — of Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928, 1940 (alternate). Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, John P. — of Brookston, White County, Ind. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, John R. — of Cassopolis, Cass County, Mich. Circuit judge in Michigan 36th Circuit, 1900-05; defeated, 1905. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, John R. — of Ordinary, Gloucester County, Va. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Virginia, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Carr, John W. — of Jamestown, Stutsman County, N.Dak. Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota, 1929. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, John Weber III — also known as John W. Carr III — of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Mich. Democrat. University professor; candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Washtenaw County 1st District, 1954. Still living as of 1954.
  Carr, Joseph B. — of Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y. Secretary of state of New York, 1880-85. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, N.Y.
  Carr, Joseph E. — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Joseph P. — U.S. Vice & Deputy Consul in Windsor, 1897. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Joshua Wingate (c.1796-1879) — also known as J. Wingate Carr — of Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. Born in Haverhill, Essex County, Mass., about 1796. Whig. Mayor of Bangor, Maine, 1839-40. Died in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, August 18, 1879 (age about 83 years). Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Maine.
  Carr, Jule See Julian Shakespeare Carr
  Carr, Julian Shakespeare (1845-1924) — also known as Julian S. Carr; Jule Carr — of Durham, Durham County, N.C. Born in Durham, Durham County, N.C., October 12, 1845. Son of John Wesley Carr (1814-1889) and Elizabeth Pannill (Bullock) Carr (1815-1906). Democrat. Co-owner and president of the company which made "Bull Durham" tobacco; founder of the Durham Cotton Manufacturing Company and Durham Hosiery Mills; involved in railroads, utilities, and banking; delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1888, 1912 (Honorary Vice-President), 1916. Member, United Confederate Veterans. Died, of pneumonia, in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., April 29, 1924 (age 78 years, 200 days). Entombed in mausoleum at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, N.C.
  Relatives: Son of John Wesley Carr (1814-1889) and Elizabeth Pannill (Bullock) Carr (1815-1906); nephew of Robert Bullock; married, February 18, 1873, to Nancy Graham 'Nannie' Parrish (1853-1915); first cousin of William Simeon Bullock. See Bullock family of Florida.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Carr, Juliette — of Revere, Suffolk County, Mass. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Katherine Fox — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Indiana 5th District, 2002, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Carr, Kenneth (born c.1941) — of El Paso, El Paso County, Tex. Born about 1941. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Carr, Laura Ann — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Carr, Laurence W. — of Redding, Shasta County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Carr, Leland Walker (1883-1969) — also known as Leland W. Carr — of Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Born in Livingston County, Mich., September 29, 1883. Son of Eli French Carr and Eva (Walker) Carr. Republican. School principal; superintendent of schools; lawyer; circuit judge in Michigan 30th Circuit, 1921-45; appointed 1921; justice of Michigan state supreme court, 1945-63; appointed 1945; chief justice of Michigan state supreme court, 1947, 1955, 1962-63. Methodist. Died May 30, 1969 (age 85 years, 243 days). Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Mich.
  Relatives: Married, August 6, 1913, to Roxie Irene Lindow (1889-1982).
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Carr, Lewis E. — of Albany, Albany County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Luvenia — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Carr, Mary — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Candidate for Arizona state house of representatives 23rd District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Carr, Maxine Moore See Maxine Waters
  Carr, Michael — of Flint, Genesee County, Mich. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1980. Still living as of 1980.
  Carr, Mike (born c.1947) — of Naples, Collier County, Fla. Born about 1947. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Carr, Milton Robert (b. 1943) — also known as Bob Carr — of East Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Born in Janesville, Rock County, Wis., March 27, 1943. Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from Michigan, 1975-81, 1983-95 (6th District 1975-81, 1983-93, 8th District 1993-95); defeated, 1972, 1980; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1980; candidate for U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1994. Baptist. Member, American Civil Liberties Union; American Bar Association; Common Cause; NAACP. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Carr, N. James — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1952, 1956, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Carr, Nathan Tracy (1833-1885) — also known as Nathan T. Carr — of Midland County, Mich. Born in Corning, Steuben County, N.Y., December 25, 1833. Democrat. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Midland County, 1859-60; served in the Union Army during the Civil War; U.S. Representative from Indiana 3rd District, 1876-77; defeated, 1876; circuit judge in Indiana, 1878. Died in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Ind., May 28, 1885 (age 51 years, 154 days). Interment at City Cemetery, Columbus, Ind.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Carr, Otto C. — of Terre Haute, Vigo County, Ind. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, P. J. — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1924. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, P. M. — of Fort Sumner, DeBaca County, N.M. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Mexico, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Carr, Paul J., Sr. (1893-1957) — of Hinton, Summers County, W.Va. Born in Roanoke, Va., April 4, 1893. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Summers County, 1957; died in office 1957. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Elks; Moose; Pi Gamma Mu; Sons of the American Revolution; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Rotary; Blue Key. Died March 24, 1957 (age 63 years, 354 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Father of Paul John Carr, Jr..
  Carr, Paul John, Jr. (b. 1924) — also known as Paul J. Carr, Jr. — of Hinton, Summers County, W.Va. Born in Hinton, Summers County, W.Va., March 23, 1924. Son of Paul J. Carr, Sr.. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Summers County, 1957-60; appointed 1957. Presbyterian. Member, Elks; Phi Alpha Delta; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars. Still living as of 1960.
  Carr, Peter P. — of Janesville, Rock County, Wis. Republican. Member of Wisconsin state senate 15th District, 1955-66. Still living as of 1966.
  Carr, Philip — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Candidate for superior court judge in Pennsylvania, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Carr, Ralph Lawrence (1887-1950) — also known as Ralph L. Carr — of Antonito, Conejos County, Colo. Born in Rosita, Custer County, Colo., December 11, 1887. Son of William Frank Carr and Mattie (Kimberlin) Carr. Republican. Lawyer; newspaper editor; Conejos County Attorney, 1922-29; U.S. Attorney for Colorado, 1929-33; Governor of Colorado, 1939-43; delegate to Republican National Convention from Colorado, 1940, 1948; candidate for U.S. Senator from Colorado, 1942. Christian Scientist. Member, Order of the Coif; American Bar Association; Delta Tau Delta; Phi Delta Phi; Freemasons. Died in Denver, Colo., September 22, 1950 (age 62 years, 285 days). Interment at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colo.
  Relatives: Married, February 1, 1913, to Gretchen Fowler (1889-1937).
  Cross-reference: William S. Hill
  See also National Governors Association biography — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Carr, Ray — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 1st District, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Carr, Richard (born c.1969) — of Haltom City, Tarrant County, Tex. Born about 1969. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Carr, Robert — Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, 1821-24. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Robert A. — of McGill, White Pine County, Nev. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nevada, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Carr, Robert C. — of Andover, Merrimack County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate 5th District, 1887-88. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Robert F. — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. University of Illinois trustee, 1915-19; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1932. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Robert H. — of Baltimore, Md. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Robert S. — of Kanawha County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state senate 9th District, 1887-90; President of the West Virginia State Senate, 1889. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Robert S. (d. 1967) — also known as Bob Carr — of Orlando, Orange County, Fla. Mayor of Orlando, Fla., 1956-67; died in office 1967. Died January 29, 1967. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Robert W. — of Washtenaw County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate for delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Washtenaw County 1st District, 1961. Still living as of 1961.
  Carr, Robert W. — of Oakland County, Mich. Candidate for circuit judge in Michigan 6th Circuit, 1976. Still living as of 1976.
  Carr, Samuel — of South Carolina. U.S. Consul in Tangier, 1832-34. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Samuel S. — of Allegany County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Allegany County, 1909. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Sarabeth — of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich. Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Carr, Seymour — of California. Member of California state assembly, 1880-81, 1887-89 (18th District 1880-81, 20th District 1887-89). Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Shelton M. — of Michigan. American Independent candidate for Michigan state senate 22nd District, 1970. Still living as of 1970.
  Carr, Sherman S. — of Illinois. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 25th District, 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Stephen — of West Virginia. Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for West Virginia, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Stephen C. — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Utah 2nd District, 1986. Still living as of 1986.
  Carr, Sterling Douglas (b. 1876) — also known as Sterling Carr — of San Francisco, Calif. Born in Monterey County, Calif., November 25, 1876. Son of John Sterling Carr and Florida Nichols Carr. Republican. Lawyer; U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, 1924-25. Episcopalian. Member, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, July 18, 1927, to Mary Grayson Hinckley.
  Carr, T. H. — of California. Member of California state assembly 25th District, 1880-81. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, T. R. — of Hazelwood, St. Louis County, Mo. Candidate for mayor of Hazelwood, Mo., 2009. Still living as of 2009.
  Carr, Thomas (1755-1822) — of Clark County, Ind. Born in Maryland, June 23, 1755. Served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War; delegate to Indiana state constitutional convention, 1816; member of Indiana state house of representatives, 1816-18. Baptist. Died in Charlestown, Clark County, Ind., October 26, 1822 (age 67 years, 125 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Father of Thomas Carr, Jr.; grandfather of Andrew Jackson Carr. See Carr family of Indiana.
  Carr, Thomas, Jr. (b. 1801) — of Clark County, Ind. Born in Pennsylvania, 1801. Son of Thomas Carr. Clark County Sheriff, 1826; postmaster; member of Indiana state house of representatives, 1846-48, 1850-51. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Uncle of Andrew Jackson Carr. See Carr family of Indiana.
  Carr, Thomas G. — of Jamestown, Newport County, R.I. Member of Rhode Island state senate, 1901. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Thomas S. — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Maryland 5th District, 1950; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Maryland, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Carr, Troy J. — of Gassaway, Braxton County, W.Va. Democrat. Chair of Braxton County Democratic Party, 1983. Still living as of 1983.
  Carr, Vincent Waggoner (1918-2004) — also known as Waggoner Carr — of Lubbock County, Tex. Born in Fairlie, Hunt County, Tex., October 1, 1918. Son of Vincent Carr and Ruth (Warlick) Carr. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II; lawyer; Lubbock County Attorney, 1948-50; member of Texas state house of representatives, 1951-61; Speaker of the Texas State House of Representatives, 1957-61; Texas state attorney general, 1963-67; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964; candidate for U.S. Senator from Texas, 1966; candidate for Governor of Texas, 1968. Member, American Legion; Freemasons; Knights of Pythias; Lions. Breakfasted with Pres. John F. Kennedy, in Dallas, Texas, on the morning of his assassination, November 22, 1963. Died, of cancer, in Austin, Travis County, Tex., February 25, 2004 (age 85 years, 147 days). Interment at Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Tex.
  Relatives: Married, December 21, 1941, to Ernestine Story.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Carr, Waggoner See Vincent Waggoner Carr
  Carr, Wilbur John (1870-1942) — of Washington, D.C. Born near Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, October 31, 1870. Son of Edward Livingston Carr and Catharine (Fender) Carr. Assistant U.S. Secretary of State, 1924-37; U.S. Minister to Czechoslovakia, 1937-39. Died in 1942 (age about 71 years). Burial location unknown.
  Carr, William — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Mayor of Austin, Tex., 1866-67. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, William — of Center Moriches, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, William — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 12th District, 1970. Still living as of 1970.
  Carr, William F. — of Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Carr, William J. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Justice of New York Supreme Court 2nd District, 1907-13. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, William P. — of Kingman, Mohave County, Ariz. Delegate to Arizona convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, William S. — of Washtenaw County, Mich. Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention, 1850. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, William U. — of Wrightsville, York County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Carr, Wingate See Joshua Wingate Carr
  Carr, Wooda Nicholas (1871-1953) — of Pennsylvania. Born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., February 6, 1871. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 23rd District, 1913-15. Died in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., June 28, 1953 (age 82 years, 142 days). Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page



 

 


 
   
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