YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Theresa Octavia Carr 1832–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 November 1832

Birth Location: White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 22 June 1917

Death Location: White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Benjamin III

Mother: Marilla Smith

Spouse(s): William Carr

Children(s): Luella Carr, Frank Carr, Irene Carr, Herbert Carr, Angie Carr

The story of Theresa Octavia Carr began in 1832 in White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America. In 1860, Theresa Octavia Carr resided in White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA. In 1870, Theresa Octavia Carr resided in White Hall, White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA. Theresa Octavia Carr married William Carr, and had children including Angie Carr, Frank Irving Carr, Herbert Carr, Irene Carr, Luella Carr. Theresa Octavia Carr passed away in 1917 in White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for Theresa Carr
TC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • The story of Theresa Octavia Carr began in 1832 in White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America.
  • In 1860, Theresa Octavia Carr resided in White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1870, Theresa Octavia Carr resided in White Hall, White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA.
  • Theresa Octavia Carr married William Carr, and had children including Angie Carr, Frank Irving Carr, Herbert Carr, Irene Carr, Luella Carr.
  • Theresa Octavia Carr passed away in 1917 in White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin III
1796–1879
Birth Location: Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
BI
Marilla Smith
1799–1894
Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States of America
MS

Spouses(s)

William Carr
1816–
Birth Location: North Carolina
WC

Children(s)

Luella Carr
1863–
Birth Location: Illinois
LC
Frank Carr
1864–
Birth Location: Illinois
FC
Irene Carr
1866–
Birth Location: Illinois
IC
Herbert Carr
1868–
Birth Location: Illinois
HC
Angie Carr
1875–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
AC

Theresa Carr's Ancestors

Self
Theresa Carr
1832–1917
Birth Place: White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin Alford Smith III
1796–1879
Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Marilla (Eunice Bacon) Smith
1799–1894
Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Benjamin Smith,
1753–1796
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Sarah Kimberly
1758–1830
Wallingford,New Haven County,Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Smith
1724–1792
Abigail Smith
1724–1812
Israel Kimberly
1724–1768
Mary Tolles
1729–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Kimberly
–1780
Hannah Candee
1703–1781
Henry Tolles
1669–1750
Mary Goodsell
1686–

Theresa Carr's Descendants

1.
TC
Theresa (Octavia) Carr (1 November 1832–22 June 1917) m. William Carr (abt 1816–)
  1. 1. Luella Carr 1863–
  2. 2. Frank (Irving) Carr 1864– m. Dora Carr 1872–
    1. 1. Wanda Carr 1900–
    2. 2. Meta Carr 1904–
    3. 3. William (Isaac) Carr 1905–1985 m. Martha (Etta) Gunn 1912–2003
      1. 1. Susan (Harriet Carr) Wahlbrink 1936–1998
    4. 4. Theresa (Harriet) Carr 1912–
    5. 5. Fred Carr 1914–
    6. 6. Irene Carr 1915–
  3. 3. Irene Carr 1866–
  4. 4. Herbert Carr 1868–
  5. 5. Angie Carr 1875–

Theresa Carr's Timeline

6 Records

1832
1 November 1832
Birth of Theresa Octavia Carr in White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 28
Theresa Octavia Carr resided here in White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA
White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
Theresa Octavia Carr resided here in White Hall, White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA
White Hall, White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA
1880
12 Sep 1880
Age 48
Theresa Octavia Carr was married
None
1900
1900
Age 68
Theresa Octavia Carr resided here in Santa Ana, Dewitt, Illinois, USA
Santa Ana, Dewitt, Illinois, USA
1917
22 June 1917
Age 85
Death of Theresa Octavia Carr in La Salle, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States of America
La Salle, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 November 1832
    Event Place: White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: White Hall, Greene, Illinois; Roll: M593_224; Page: 125B
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Santa Ana, Dewitt, Illinois; Roll: 297; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0044
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Greene, Illinois; Roll: M653_178; Page: 633; Family History Library Film: 803178
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Farmer City Journal; Publication Date: 29 Jun 1917; Publication Place: Farmer City, Illinois, USA; ,0.09013462,0.3619513,0.40559024&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1880
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Farmer City Journal; Publication Date: 29 Jun 1917; Publication Place: Farmer City, Illinois, USA; ,0.09013462,0.3619513,0.40559024&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Greene, Illinois; Roll: M653_178; Page: 633; Family History Library Film: 803178

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: White Hall, White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: White Hall, Greene, Illinois; Roll: M593_224; Page: 125B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Santa Ana, Dewitt, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Santa Ana, Dewitt, Illinois; Roll: 297; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0044

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: White Hall
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Farmer City Journal; Publication Date: 29 Jun 1917; Publication Place: Farmer City, Illinois, USA; ,0.09013462,0.3619513,0.40559024&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 June 1917
    Event Place: La Salle, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Farmer City Journal; Publication Date: 29 Jun 1917; Publication Place: Farmer City, Illinois, USA; ,0.09013462,0.3619513,0.40559024&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Theresa Carr

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE