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John Carr 1706–1778

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Dec 1706 · Virginia, USA

Died 17 Dec 1778 · Bear Castle, Spotsylvania, King William, Virginia, British Colonial America, Bear Castle, King William County, Virginia, USA

Father Thomas Carr

Mother Mary Lady Of Bear Castle Spotsylvania Virginia Dabney

Spouse Barbara Overton

Children Overton Carr

Siblings Sarah Carr, Thomas Carr, William Carr

Records

U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Carr

Mary Lady Of Bear Castle Spotsylvania Virginia Dabney

Spouse(s)

Barbara Overton

Children

Overton Carr

Biography

In 1706, John Carr entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to thomas carr and mary lady of bear castle spotsylvania virginia dabney. John Carr married barbara overton, and had children including overton carr. John Carr passed away in 1778 in Bear Castle, Spotsylvania, King William, Virginia, British Colonial America, Bear Castle, King William County, Virginia, USA.

Sources

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1706

Birth of John Carr in Virginia, USA

Birth

1778

Death of John Carr in Bear Castle, Spotsylvania, King William, Virginia, British Colonial America, Bear Castle, King William County, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Carr

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1475) to Virginia, USA (1706) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Carr (1706–1778) was born in Virginia, USA and died in Bear Castle, Spotsylvania, King William, Virginia, British Colonial America, Bear Castle, King William County, Virginia, USA. 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 John 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 8 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.
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