YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Carr 1859–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 January 1859

Birth Location: Borrans Hill, Sebergham, Cumberland, England

Death Date: 17 January 1954

Death Location: Dalston, Cumberland, England

Father: John Carr

Mother: Mary Gardhouse

Spouse(s): Mary Reay

Children(s): Lizzie Carr, Margaret Carr, William Carr, Mary Carr, Edith Carr, Catherine Carr, John Carr, Thomas Carr, Joseph Carr

William Carr was born in 1859 in Borrans Hill, Sebergham, Cumberland, England, the child of John Carr And Mary Elizabeth Gardhouse. In 1861, William Carr resided in Sebergham Low, Cumberland, England. In 1871, William Carr resided in Cumberland, England. William Carr married Mary Reay, and had children including Catherine Mary Carr, Edith Hannah Carr, John Carr, Joseph Robert Carr, Lizzie March Carr, Margaret Isabella Carr, Mary Carr, Thomas Carr, William Carr. William Carr passed away in 1954 in Dalston, Cumberland, England.

Find more search results for William Carr
WC

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

  • William Carr was born in 1859 in Borrans Hill, Sebergham, Cumberland, England, the child of John Carr And Mary Elizabeth Gardhouse.
  • In 1861, William Carr resided in Sebergham Low, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1871, William Carr resided in Cumberland, England.
  • William Carr married Mary Reay, and had children including Catherine Mary Carr, Edith Hannah Carr, John Carr, Joseph Robert Carr, Lizzie March Carr, Margaret Isabella Carr, Mary Carr, Thomas Carr, William Carr.
  • William Carr passed away in 1954 in Dalston, Cumberland, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Carr's Ancestors

Self
William Carr
1859–1954
Birth Place: Borrans Hill, Sebergham, Cumberland, England
Parents
John Carr
1828–1907
Mawbray Cumberland England
Mary (Elizabeth) Gardhouse
1835–1918
Dalston, Cumberland, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Carr's Descendants

1.
WC
William Carr (28 January 1859–17 January 1954) m. Mary Reay (17 September 1862–12 December 1915)
  1. 1. Lizzie (March) Carr 1884–1971 m. Joseph Little 1881–1959
    1. 1. John ((Jack) Carr) Little 1913–1960 m. Elizabeth Mellish 1913–1995
      1. 1. Dorothy (Ann) Little 1935–2000
    2. 2. Joseph (William) Little 1911–2003 m. Mary Rae 1913–2002
      1. 1. Winnifred (Mary) Little 1950–2016
    3. 3. Mary (Catherine Irving) Little 1918–2009
    4. 4. Thomas (Henry George) Little 1924–2010
    5. 5. Elizabeth (March) Little 1914–1915
  2. 2. Margaret (Isabella) Carr 1888–1961
  3. 3. William Carr 1891–1965
  4. 4. Mary Carr 1892–1981
  5. 5. Edith (Hannah) Carr 1894–1959
  6. 6. Catherine (Mary) Carr 1897–1989
  7. 7. John Carr 1899–1973
  8. 8. Thomas Carr 1901–1968
  9. 9. Joseph (Robert) Carr 1904–1992

William Carr's Timeline

8 Records

1859
28 January 1859
Birth of William Carr in Borrans Hill, Sebergham, Cumberland, England
Borrans Hill, Sebergham, Cumberland, England
1861
1861
Age 2
William Carr resided here in Sebergham Low, Cumberland, England
Sebergham Low, Cumberland, England
1871
1871
Age 12
William Carr resided here in Cumberland, England
Cumberland, England
1891
1891
Age 32
William Carr resided here in Southernby, Castle Sowerby, Castle Sowerby, Cumberland, England
Southernby, Castle Sowerby, Castle Sowerby, Cumberland, England
1901
1901
Age 42
William Carr resided here in How, Castle Sowerby, Cumberland, England
How, Castle Sowerby, Cumberland, England
1911
1911
Age 52
William Carr resided here in Dalston, England
Dalston, England
1954
17 January 1954
Age 95
Death of William Carr in Dalston, Cumberland, England
Dalston, Cumberland, England
1954
2 Apr 1954
Age 95
William Carr - Probate in Carlisle
Carlisle

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 January 1859
    Event Place: Borrans Hill, Sebergham, Cumberland, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Sebergham Low, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3931; Folio: 17; Page: 7; GSU roll: 543208

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 5205; Folio: 80; Page: 15; GSU roll: 849459

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Southernby, Castle Sowerby, Castle Sowerby, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 4277; Folio: 150; Page: 10; GSU roll: 6099387

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: How, Castle Sowerby, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4856; Folio: 143; Page: 7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Dalston, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 January 1954
    Event Place: Dalston, Cumberland, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1954
    Event Place: Carlisle
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

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