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Benjamin Kerr\Carr 1697–1779

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Kerr\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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Nov 1697 · Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 4 Feb 1779 · Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Father Nicholas Carr (1654–1709)
Mother Rebecca Nicholson (1656–1703)
Spouse Juliatha Ruth Hooker
Children Dr Thomas Carr

Researchers connected through Benjamin Kerr\Carr 1697–1779

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Biography

Benjamin Kerr, Carr was born in 1697 in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of nicholas carr and rebecca nicholson. Benjamin Kerr, Carr married juliatha ruth hooker, and had children including dr thomas carr. Benjamin Kerr, Carr passed away in 1779 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Benjamin Kerr, Carr in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1779
Death of Benjamin Kerr, Carr in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Kerr\Carr

This ancestor line traces from Bootle, Cumberland, England (1628) to Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1697) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Kerr\Carr (1697–1779) was born in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Benjamin Kerr\Carr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Kerr\Carr PTP
1697–1779
Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Nicholas Carr PTP
1654–1709
Jamestown, RI, USA
Rebecca Nicholson PTP
1656–1703
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Kerr\Carr's Descendants

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Benjamin Kerr\Carr PTP 1697–1779