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Richard Carr Sr 1621–1689

Public Tree Person

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Sr 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 JAN 1621 · London, England
Died 17 MAY 1689 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Benjamin Carr (1592–1672)
Mother
Children ,
Siblings , ,
Records
Global, Find a Grave® Index … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Researchers connected through Richard Sr 1621–1689

and 3 more tree owners connected with Richard Sr 1621–1689

Immediate Family

Parents
Benjamin Carr
1592–1672
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children

Biography

Richard Carr Sr was born in 1621 in London, England, the child of benjamin carr and martha hardington. Richard Carr Sr had children including elizabeth carr, samuel carr. Richard Carr Sr passed away in 1689 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1621
Birth of Richard Carr Sr in London, England
Birth
1689
Death of Richard Carr Sr in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Sr

This ancestor line traces from Polwarth, Berwickshire, Scotland (1460) to London, Middlesex, England (1621) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Sr (1621–1689) was born in London, England and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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

Benjamin Carr
1592–1672 · Father

Richard Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Carr Sr PTP
1621–1689
London, England
Parents
Benjamin Carr PTP
1592–1672
London, Middlesex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Sr's Descendants

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RS
Richard Carr Sr PTP 1621–1689