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Richard Carr 1659–1727

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Carr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Apr 1659 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Sep 1727 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father George William Carr
Mother Elizabeth Oliver Dexter
Siblings Ann Carr, Elizabeth Carr, George William Carr Jr, James Carr, John Carr, Mary Carr, Richard Carr, Sarah Carr, William Carr
Records
Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories New England, the Great Migration … Cole Web Site
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Researchers connected through Richard Carr 1659–1727

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Richard Carr was born in 1659 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of george william carr and elizabeth oliver dexter. Richard Carr passed away in 1727 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  4. 4
    Record Cole Web Site

Life Timeline

1659
Birth of Richard Carr in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1727
Death of Richard Carr in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Carr

This ancestor line traces from Dorchester, Dorset, England (1522) to Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1659) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Carr (1659–1727) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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 5 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.

Related Records

George William Carr
Father
Elizabeth Oliver Dexter
Mother

Richard Carr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Carr PTP
1659–1727
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Carr's Descendants

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Richard Carr PTP 1659–1727