Benjamin Carr 1786–1861
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Carr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
Benjamin Carr was born in 1786 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland USA, the child of gen joshua carr and mary rachel price. In 1800, Benjamin Carr resided in Anne Arundel, Maryland. Benjamin Carr married mary ann jennings, and had children including nancy carr. Benjamin Carr passed away in 1861 in Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana, United States of America.
Sources
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1Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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5Death Records Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
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6Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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7Probate/Wills Indiana, Wills and Probate Records
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8Census Ohio, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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9Marriage Records Maryland, Compiled Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Carr
This ancestor line traces from Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States (1710) to Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland USA (1786) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Carr (1786–1861) was born in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland USA and died in Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
Benjamin Carr's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record