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Edward Carr 1666–1711

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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.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Carr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 06 Oct 1666 · Newport, Rhode Island Colony
Died 14 Oct 1711 · Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island Colony
Father Caleb Carr Sr 16Th Governor Of The Colony Of Rhode Island Sr
Mother Mercy Vaughn
Spouse Hannah Stanton (1670–1712)
Children James Carr 1277

Researchers connected through Edward Carr 1666–1711

and 2 more tree owners connected with Edward Carr 1666–1711

Biography

In 1666, Edward Carr entered the world in Newport, Rhode Island Colony, born to caleb carr sr 16th governor of the colony of rhode island sr and mercy vaughn. Edward Carr married hannah stanton, and had children including james carr 1277. Edward Carr passed away in 1711 in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island Colony.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Edward Carr in Newport, Rhode Island Colony
Birth
1711
Death of Edward Carr in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Carr

This ancestor line traces from Ford,,Northumberland,England (1415) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1666) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Carr (1666–1711) was born in Newport, Rhode Island Colony and died in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island Colony. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 9 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.

Edward Carr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Carr PTP
1666–1711
Newport, Rhode Island Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Carr's Descendants

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Edward Carr PTP 1666–1711 m. Hannah Stanton PTP 1670–1712