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Thomas Giles Carr

Birth	:	16 Jan 1843 Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Death	:	23 Nov 1927 Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial	:	Wivenhoe General Cemetery, Burnie, Burnie City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-41.0722433, 145.9305850
Description	:	Mr. Thomas Giles Carr has died and his funeral was held from his late home on east shore road Saturday. Burial was in Cedar cemetery. Newport Daily News, November 26, 1927 from "The Electric Spark" A monthly chronicle of Jamestown Happenings put out by the Dr. Bates Sanitarium, Jamestown, RI Vol. XI, No. 12, December 1927 "Death of Thomas Giles Carr Mr. Thomas Giles Carr, one of the oldest citizens of Jamestown, and whose ancestors have been prominently connected with the affairs of the town and state for many years, died at his home in that town Nov. 23d. He was in his 85th year and had been in... Read More	Mr. Thomas Giles Carr has died and his funeral was held from his late home on east shore road Saturday. Burial was in Cedar cemetery. Newport Daily News, November 26, 1927 from "The Electric Spark" A monthly chronicle of Jamestown Happenings put out by the Dr. Bates Sanitarium, Jamestown, RI Vol. XI, No. 12, December 1927 "Death of Thomas Giles Carr Mr. Thomas Giles Carr, one of the oldest citizens of Jamestown, and whose ancestors have been prominently connected with the affairs of the town and state for many years, died at his home in that town Nov. 23d. He was in his 85th year and had been in failing health several months. Mr. Carr was born January 16, 1843, in Jamestown, a son of Peleg Cross and Catherine Watson (Weeden) Carr, and had spent the larger part of his life in the town. He was a descendant of Caleb Carr, one of two brothers who came from England and settled in Newport, and was governor of the colony in 1695, holding that position at his death. Caleb Carr was granted land for the first ferry operated between Jamestown and Newport and the mainland, and it was he for whom the new ferry-boat Governor Carr was named. Descendants of Caleb Carr have held prominent places in public life through the poast two centuries. Thomas Giles Carr was educated in the town schools and at East Greenwich Academy. Returning to his home from the latter institution he remained with his father until the early seventies, when he went to South Carolina and located near Charleston, being engaged for two years in the growing of cotton. Returning to Jamestown, he located on the Knowles property, where he farmed a tract of 70 acres until his death, being specially interesting in sheep raising. He was active in public life, being a tax assessor 20 years, a member of the town council and school committee, and for 10 years surperintendent of public schools. Elected a member of the State house of representatives in 1869, he served two terms. In 1872 he was elected to the senate and served in that body two years. In 1895 he was again elected to the house and, in 1902 was once more sent to the senate. He was a charter member of Conanicut Grange, and had held various offices in that organization. In 1883 he married Lucy J. Cory, daughter of Captain Andrew Cory, who died several years ago. He is survived by two sons, Mr. George C. Carr of Jamestown and Mr. Nicholas Carr of Providence, and two daughters, Miss Maria A. Carr of Jamestown and Mrs. Edward W. Higbee, Jr. of Hasbrook Heights, New Jersey." Death record: CARR, Thomas Giles, of Peleg C. & Catherine Weeden, Nov. 23, 1927, Jamestown

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Where is Thomas Giles Carr's memorial?
Thomas Giles Carr's memorial is located at: Wivenhoe General Cemetery, Burnie, Burnie City, Australia.
When did Thomas Giles Carr death?
Thomas Giles Carr death on 23 Nov 1927 in Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Thomas Giles Carr's memorial?
Latitude: -41.0722433
Longitude: 145.9305850

Family Members:

Parent

Peleg Cross Carr

(1807 - 1884)

Catherine Watson Weeden Carr

(1816 - 1871)

Spouse

Lucy J Carr

(1856 - 1915)

Siblings

Henry Clay Carr

(1839 - 1890)

Mary Catharine Carr Gardiner

(1840 - 1898)

Abby Francis Carr

(1843 - 1932)

Sarah Weeden Carr

(1847 - 1937)

Clarence Edward Bristed Carr

(1850 - 1928)

Isabella Carr “Bella” Watson

(1856 - 1947)

Hannah Carter Carr Clarke

(1844 - 1931)

Children

Louise Cory Carr Higbee

(1889 - 1964)

Kathleen Carr

(1891 - 1895)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wivenhoe General Cemetery
Burnie, Burnie City, Australia
Coordinate: -41.0722433, 145.9305850

2. Burnie Anglican Church Cemetery
Burnie, Burnie City, Australia
Coordinate: -41.0523570, 145.9045550

3. Burnie Lawn Cemetery
East Cam, Burnie City, Australia
Coordinate: -41.0583700, 145.8518460

4. Somerset Cemetery
Somerset, Waratah-Wynyard Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.0434790, 145.8292770

5. Penguin General Cemetery
Penguin, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.1118724, 146.0646653

6. Ridgley General Cemetery
Ridgley, Burnie City, Australia
Coordinate: -41.1506070, 145.8236570

7. Lower Mount Hicks Cemetery
Lower Mount Hicks, Waratah-Wynyard Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.0422810, 145.7384950

8. Central Coast Memorial Park
Ulverstone, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.1397940, 146.1081230

9. South Riana Uniting Church Cemetery
Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.2351280, 145.9792410

10. Jenner Street Old General Cemetery
Wynyard, Waratah-Wynyard Council, Australia
Coordinate: -40.9851700, 145.7277810

11. Wynyard General Cemetery
Wynyard, Waratah-Wynyard Council, Australia
Coordinate: -40.9820596, 145.7179781

12. St. John's Anglican Churchyard
North Motton, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.2076090, 146.1088350

13. North Motton Methodist Cemetery
North Motton, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.2091270, 146.1096290

14. Ulverstone General Cemetery
Ulverstone, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.1625310, 146.1637200

15. Table Cape Cemetery
Table Cape, Waratah-Wynyard Council, Australia
Coordinate: -40.9463750, 145.7279330

16. Ulverstone Anglican Church Cemetery
Ulverstone, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.1584540, 146.1683450

17. Henrietta Cemetery
Henrietta, Waratah-Wynyard Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.1543686, 145.6882431

18. George Woodhouse Lookout
Riana, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.2818184, 145.9948120

19. North West Crematorium and Memorial Garden
Ulverstone, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.1592500, 146.1943370

20. Flowerdale Cemetery
Flowerdale, Waratah-Wynyard Council, Australia
Coordinate: -40.9679460, 145.6740580

21. McCulloch Family Cemetery
Ulverstone, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.2289670, 146.1591010

22. Sprent Uniting Church Cemetery
Sprent, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.2491180, 146.1722070

23. St. Andrew's Churchyard
Sprent, Central Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate: -41.2596490, 146.1593130

24. Forth Methodist Cemetery
Forth, Devonport City, Australia
Coordinate: -41.1797840, 146.2435630