John Jr (1776–1850) was born in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Moolsbaugh Cemetery Ankenytown, Ohio, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Karr Jr 1776–1850

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1776 · Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 25 Dec 1850 · Moolsbaugh Cemetery Ankenytown, Ohio, United States

Father Capt John Karr

Mother Mercy Karr

Spouse Sophia Jennings

Siblings Dr Thomas Karr, Jacob Karr, John Karr, Joseph Karr, Mary Eleanor Karr, Mercy Karr, Nancy Van Horn Karr, Rebecca Karr, Thomas Karr, Walter Karr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Capt John Karr

Mercy Karr

Spouse(s)

Sophia Jennings

Children

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Biography

The story of John Karr Jr began in 1776 in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States. John Karr Jr married sophia jennings. John Karr Jr passed away in 1850 in Moolsbaugh Cemetery Ankenytown, Ohio, United States.

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1776

Birth of John Karr Jr in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

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1850

Death of John Karr Jr in Moolsbaugh Cemetery Ankenytown, Ohio, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Jr

This ancestor line traces from Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA (1730) to Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA (1776) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Jr (1776–1850) was born in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Moolsbaugh Cemetery Ankenytown, Ohio, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 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.
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