Hi, all -
from "The Electric Spark"
A monthly chronicle of Jamestown Happenings
put out by the Dr. Bates Sanitarium, Jamestown, RI
Vol. XI, No. 12, December 1927
"Death of Thomas Giles Carr
Mr. Thomas Giles Carr, one of the oldest citizens of Jamestown, and whose
ancestors have been prominently connected with the affairs of the town and
state for many years, died at his home in that town Nov. 23d. He was in his
85th year and had been in failing health several months.
Mr. Carr was born January 16, 1843, in Jamestown, a son of Peleg Cross and
Catherine Watson (Weeden) Carr, and had spent the larger part of his life in
the town. He was a descendant of Caleb Carr, one of two brothers who came
from England and settled in Newport, and was governor of the colony in 1695,
holding that position at his death. Caleb Carr was granted land for the
first ferry operated between Jamestown and Newport and the mainland, and it
was he for whom the new ferry-boat Governor Carr was named. Descendants of
Caleb Carr have held prominent places in public life through the poast two
centuries.
Thomas Giles Carr was educated in the town schools and at East Greenwich
Academy. Returning to his home from the latter institution he remained with
his father until the early seventies, when he went to South Carolina and
located near Charleston, being engaged for two years in the growing of
cotton. Returning to Jamestown, he located on the Knowles property, where
he farmed a tract of 70 acres until his death, being specially interesting
in sheep raising.
He was active in public life, being a tax assessor 20 years, a member of the
town council and school committee, and for 10 years surperintendent of
public schools. Elected a member of the State house of representatives in
1869, he served two terms. In 1872 he was elected to the senate and served
in that body two years. In 1895 he was again elected to the house and, in
1902 was once more sent to the senate. He was a charter member of Conanicut
Grange, and had held various offices in that organization.
In 1883 he married Lucy J. Cory, daughter of Captain Andrew Cory, who died
several years ago. He is survived by two sons, Mr. George C. Carr of
Jamestown and Mr. Nicholas Carr of Providence, and two daughters, Miss Maria
A. Carr of Jamestown and Mrs. Edward W. Higbee, Jr. of Hasbrook Heights, New
Jersey."
Death record:
CARR, Thomas Giles, of Peleg C. & Catherine Weeden, Nov. 23, 1927, Jamestown 2
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Johnston, RI USA
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