Sidney Forrest Carr (1868 - 1931)

Born 12 Jul 1868 in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States

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Died 30 Apr 1931 at age 62 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Carr Name Study.

Sidney Forrest Carr was born on July 12, 1868 in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States, son of James R. Kerr (~1811– ).

His siblings were:

• Joseph C. Kerr (<1840 – unknown)
• William Henry Kerr (~1844 – ~1878)
• Harvey M. Kerr (~1848 – unknown)
• Winfield Scott Kerr (~1849 – null)
• Albert A. Kerr (~1851 – unknown)
• Jesse H. Kerr (null – unknown)
• Laura H. Kerr (~1856 – unknown)
• Stephen P. Kerr (~1858 – unknown)
• James H. Kerr (1863 – unknown)
• Robert Lee Kerr (~1865 – unknown)
• Sidney Franklin Kerr (null – null)

Sidney died on April 30, 1931 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, aged 62. He was buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Sidney married Laura Ann Burton (born about January 20, 1865).^{[4] [5] [6]} Their daughter was Vada Carr (null – null).

In 1900, Syd F (32), married head of household in Putnam, Tennessee, United States. ^[7]

In 1910, Sid F (38), married head of household in Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee, United States. ^[8]

In 1920, Sid (49), married head of household in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States. ^[9]

In 1930, Sidney (65), married head of household in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States. ^[10]

Research Notes

Name: Sidney Forrest Carr Death Date: 30 Apr 1931 Death Place: Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Race or Color: White Age: 66 Estimated Birth Year: 1865 Birth Date: Birth Place: Tenn. Spouse: Laura Carr Father: William Carr Father's Birth Place: Tenn. Mother: Susie Allen Mother's Birth Place: Tenn. Occupation: Inspector - Plumbing Burial Place: Cookeville Burial Date: 01 May 1931 Collection: Tennessee, Death Records, 1914-1955 b. 12 July 1868, Silver Point, TN – d. 30 April 1931, md on the 16th of February 1893 to Laura Ann (Burton) Carr, b. 20 January 1865, Putnam Co., TN – d. 13 November 1952, Nashville, TN, d/o Alexander Monroe Burton & Elizabeth McKinley. Sidney "Sid" Franklin Carr, s/o James R. Carr & Caroline Allen. Infant Carr, b. 9 April 1896 – d. 10 April 1898 buried next to them. Children of Sidney F. Carr & Laura Ann Burton: 1. Vada Mai Carr, b. 28 December 1893 – d. 12 August 1976, md on the 24th of May 1913 to Henry Grady Maddux. 2. Infant Carr, b. 9 April 1896 – d. 10 April 1896. 3. Albert Allen Carr, b. 8 June 1897 – d. 26 May 1955. 4. Dimple Carr, b. 18 February 1900 – d. 1 May 1997, md H. Letcher Grigg. 5. Alta Carr, b. 1 May 1903 – d. 14 October 1986, md James Campion. 6. Joe Cordell Carr, b. 20 June 1907 – d. 12 October 1981, md Mary Oliver Hart. 7. Shelton Sidney Carr, b. 27 August 1910 – d. 30 August 1969. Cookeville Citizen May 7, 1931 Sidney F Carr, 66, former State representative from Putnam County, and for many years prominent in politics, died at 6:00 a.m. Friday morning at his home at 516 Boscobel Street, Nashville. Mr. Carr, who at the time of his death was employed as a clerk at the Nashville City Hall, had an unbroken record of many years of service with the State and with Putnam County. A native of Silver Point, Mr Carr was elected Putnam County Registrar while still a young man, serving in that capacity for several years. His connection with the State government began about 1903, when he accepted the position of clerk in the office of the Secretary of State. He remained in that position for 14 years. Later he was elected representative from Putnam County for 1919-21. At the expiration of his term, he became involved with the State Board of Equalization, serving for 3 years; afterward taking up the position of clerk of the State Department of Institutions, in which he continued until 1928, when he accepted his post with the City of Nashville. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Laura Burton Carr, and the following children: Mrs. H G Maddox, Buffalo Valley; Joe C Carr, Nashville, Clerk of the House of Representatives; Mrs. James Champion, Mrs. H L Griggs, Sheldon and Albert Carr of Nashville. Family Members

Spouse

Laura Ann Burton Carr 1865–1952 Children

Vada Mai Carr Maddux

1893–1976

Infant Carr

1896–1896

Albert Allen Carr

1897–1955

Dimple Carr Grigg

1900–1997

Joseph Cordell Carr

1907–1981

Shelton Sidney Carr

1910–1969

• The events of Sidney's life were either witnessed by Holly Knight or Holly plans to add sources here later.

• Fact: Residence (1900) ED 71 Civil Districts 9, 13, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
• Fact: Residence (1910) Cookeville, , Tennessee
• Fact: Residence (1920) Nashville Ward 19, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
• Fact: Residence (1930) Nashville, 75, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
• Fact: Burial (1 May 1931) Cookeville
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch Ann (Burton) Carr, b. 20 January 1865, Putnam Co., TN – d. 13 November 1952, Nashville, TN, d/o Alexander Monroe Burton & Elizabeth McKinley. Sidney "Sid" Franklin Carr, s/o James R. Carr &

Caroline Allen. Infant Carr, b. 9 April 1896 – d. 10 April 1898 buried next to them.

Children of Sidney F. Carr & Laura Ann Burton: 1. Vada Mai Carr, b. 28 December 1893 – d. 12 August 1976, md on the 24th of May 1913 to Henry Grady Maddux. 2. Infant Carr, b. 9 April 1896 – d. 10 April 1896. 3. Albert Allen Carr, b. 8 June 1897 – d. 26 May 1955. 4. Dimple Carr, b. 18 February 1900 – d. 1 May 1997, md H. Letcher Grigg. 5. Alta Carr, b. 1 May 1903 – d. 14 October 1986, md James Campion. 6. Joe Cordell Carr, b. 20 June 1907 – d. 12 October 1981, md Mary Oliver Hart. 7. Shelton Sidney Carr, b. 27 August 1910 – d. 30 August 1969.

Cookeville Citizen May 7, 1931

Sidney F Carr, 66, former State representative from Putnam County, and for many years prominent in politics, died at 6:00 a.m. Friday morning at his home at 516 Boscobel Street, Nashville. Mr. Carr, who at the time of his death was employed as a clerk at the Nashville City Hall, had an unbroken record of many years of service with the State and with Putnam County. A native of Silver Point, Mr Carr was elected Putnam County Registrar while still a young man, serving in that capacity for several years. His connection with the State government began about 1903, when he accepted the position of clerk in the office of the Secretary of State. He remained in that position for 14 years. Later he was elected representative from Putnam County for 1919-21. At the expiration of his term, he became involved with the State Board of Equalization, serving for 3 years; afterward taking up the position of clerk of the State Department of Institutions, in which he continued until 1928, when he accepted his post with the City of Nashville. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Laura Burton Carr, and the following children: Mrs. H G Maddox, Buffalo Valley; Joe C Carr, Nashville, Clerk of the House of Representatives; Mrs. James Champion, Mrs. H L Griggs, Sheldon and Albert Carr of Nashville.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57407973/sidney-forrest-carr: accessed), memorial page for Sidney Forrest “Sid” Carr (12 Jul 1868–30 Apr 1931), Find a Grave Memorial ID 57407973, citing Cookeville City Cemetery, Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by imagal49 (contributor 47223808).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Death: "Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004184119; FHL microfilm: 1876776; Image number: 230; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: B06462-8
   FamilySearch Record: NSW1-Y9B (accessed 2 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D1NQ-SD1
   Sidney Forrest Carr death 30 Apr 1931 (born 12 Jul), son of William Carr & Susie Allen, husband of Laura Carr, in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Death of son Albert A Carr: "Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004181442; FHL microfilm: 1512772; Image number: 1276; Packet letter: G; Indexing batch: I08614-2
   FamilySearch Record: NS97-CGH (accessed 2 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DR89-D9F
   Sidney Carr in death record for son Albert A Carr 26 May 1955 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007621989; FHL microfilm: 979723
   FamilySearch Record: XDQL-6MB (accessed 2 January 2024)
   S F Kerr marriage to Laura Burton on 16 Feb 1893 in Putnam, Tennessee, United States.
5. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007621989; FHL microfilm: 979723; Record number: 683; Packet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: X8BZ-W3G (accessed 2 January 2024)
   S F Kerr marriage to Laura Burton on 16 Feb 1893 in Putnam, Tennessee, United States.
6. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee State Marriage Index, 1780-2002"
   FamilySearch Record: VNXL-ZNQ (accessed 2 January 2024)
   S F Kerr marriage to Laura Burton on 16 Feb 1893 in Putnam, Tennessee, United States.
7. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 100; Digital film/folder number: 004118706; FHL microfilm: 1241593; Image number: 74; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00796-2
   FamilySearch Record: MSCT-XLF (accessed 2 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D185-MQ
   Syd F Carr (32), married head of household in Putnam, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
8. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004985572; FHL microfilm: 1375529; Image number: 86; Sheet number: 19; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03635-6
   FamilySearch Record: MGFQ-SJ4 (accessed 2 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9T6J-WCG
   Sid F Carr (38), married head of household in Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
9. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 17; Digital film/folder number: 004968774; FHL microfilm: 1821734; Image number: 1102; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03108-4
   FamilySearch Record: MNGN-C26 (accessed 2 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RNZ-LD9
   Sid Carr (49), married head of household in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 31; Digital film/folder number: 004953892; FHL microfilm: 2341976; Image number: 898; Sheet number: 28; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03692-5
    FamilySearch Record: SPWJ-897 (accessed 2 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RC8-97Z
    Sidney Carr (65), married head of household in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 02 January 2024, 10:33), entry for Sidney Forrest Carr (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:L7KS-G5C ); contributed by various users.

See also:

• Legacy NFS Source: Sidney Franklin Carr - Government record: birth: July 1868; Tennessee, United States
  

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Government record: birth: July 1868; Tennessee, United States

• Birth of son Shelton S Carr:

"Tennessee, Birth Records (ER Series), 1908-1912"
citing Page: 35138; Digital film/folder number: 007794309; FHL microfilm: 001308024; Image number: 1249
FamilySearch Record: Q2HP-RRTL (accessed 2 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS97-1SYC-R
Shelton S Carr born to Sidney F Carr on 27 Aug 1910 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States.

• Birth of son Albert Allen Carr:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6K79-B3KZ (accessed 2 January 2024)
Albert Allen Carr born to Sidney F Carr.

• Birth of daughter Dimples Carr Grigg:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KQB-GRJ2 (accessed 2 January 2024)
Dimples Carr Grigg born to Sidney F Carr.

• Birth of daughter Vada Mai Maddux:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KQG-D6GQ (accessed 2 January 2024)
Vada Mai Maddux born to Sid F Carr.