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Robert was born the son of Robert Carr, I and Mary Sission in about 1710. He married Mary Williams.
I'd like to make the observation that based upon his will and other documentation the Carr's were large plantation owners in Virginia. This means they were probably slave owners. If this is the case we shouldn't hide the fact. That's not the scientific way. This kind of past can only hurt us if we look away and try to cover it up. That's what our Ancestor's did.
The parents of Robert Carr, II Carr-2721 (and Carr-5367 after a pending merge) are in question ? That also means from research that Thomas Carr Carr-3106, which is proven from all accounts of the family, to be the brother of Robert Carr-2721 would need to have the same parents making his parents also n dispute....
First : Case for this profile, Robert Carr, I Carr-5199 being correct as father of Carr-2721 and mother Mary Sisson Sisson-1406 would need more research. So far have found this land record that seems to prove he had a son Robert Carr, Jr. as they are both listed in the record: Land record listed in Virginia Genealogy Society Quarterly's, page 140: " Robert Carr, Jr. 240 a. Nansemond Co. W side Blackwater R and bounded by Jacob Darden's line crossling Mirey Br Cedar Marsh (p 587) Robert Carr, Senior Line', Jacob Darden's c in Stephen Darden's line (p. 588) 30 Aug 1743. (note that the date is too late to mean Robert Carr, the Second, & his son Robert, the 3rd, as Robert the 3rd was not born until about 1740.).
Second Scenario: See profile of PROVEN Brother Thomas Carr Carr-3106 which if correct would make the father of Robert Carr, II Carr-2721, Thomas Carr, Sr. Carr-3105 born abt 1665, that being the case then Thomas Carr Carr-5369and Thomas CarrCarr-3106 will need merged retaining Thomas Carr, Sr Carr-3105 as the father of both brothers.
Thomas Carr was born in England, about 1679, and married Mary Dabney. She was born Jan. 22, 1680, and died in Virginia, Sep 7 1748, Thomas is supposed to have come from the border land between England and Scotland, and had a grant of land from the King consisting of 25,000 acres in the counties of Louisa and Albermarle in Virginia. This ancient document was written on parchment, granting to "our trusty and well beloved Thomas carr, gentleman, a tract of land in our colony of Virginia." continued:
"It is supposed that two brothers came over from England with Thomas [ see profile Carr-3106] and his wife namely: Robert and John. Robert settled in another part of the colony and John died without issue. Thomas died May 29, 1738. Thomas and Mary's children were: 1. John Carr b June 25 1706 2. William Carr b abt 1707 3. Thomas Carr b 1709 4. Sarah Carr b Nov 14 1714."
"Will Written 1 May 1773 Nansemond County, Virginia
In the name of God Amen. I, Robert Carr of Virginia, and County of Nansemond, being sick and weak in body, but in perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God for it, and calling to mind the mortality of my body, and knowing it is appointed for all men to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. Principally, and first of all, I recommend my soul into the hands of God and my body to the ground to be buried in a Christian-like manner at the discretion of my Executors; and as to such worldly estate which it has pleased to bless me with in this life, I give in the following manner and form:
First: I give to my loving son,JOSHUA CARR, all my lands on the south side of Nottoway river in the county of Nansemond, except the pine wood land, he allowing his mother the free use and liberty of the one half thereof together with the Plantation I now live on during her natural life or widowhood, and after her death or widowhood, to him the said Joshua Carr and his heirs forever. I also give him my Still and one third part of all the liquors made on the said Plantation, he stilling the other part for his mother toll free. I likewise give him two cows and calves, one feather bed and furniture, one iron pot, one pan, one pewter dish and basin, half a dozen plates, one negro boy called Harry, after his mother's death or widowhood, to him and his heirs for ever.
Secondly: I give to my loving wife, MARY CARR, during her natural life or widowhood the rest of my negroes, to-wit: One negro fellow called Sam, one called Pompy, one negro wench called Kate, one called Rose, and one called Venus; I also leave to my loving wife MARY CARR, all my household furniture except such as shall hereafter to be mentioned or given to my children the use of them during her natural life or widowhood for the help and maintenance of all my daughters during the time they remain single.
Thirdly: I give to my loving daughter ELIZABETH CARR, one feather bed and furniture, one pewter dish, one basin, six plates, two cows and calves, one negro girl called Jenny, to her and her heirs forever.
Fourthly: I give to my loving daughter MARY CARR, one feather bed and furniture, one pewter dish, one basin, six plates, two cows and caves and fifty pounds cash, the cash to be paid when she shall come to the age of eighteen years, or a negro girl of the value of fifty pounds if she should choose it rather than the cash to her and her heirs forever.
Fifthly: I give to my loving daughter MARTHA CARR, one feather bed and furniture, one pewter dish, one basin, six plates, two cows and calves, one negro boy Jim, to her and her heirs forever.
Sixthly: I give to my loving daughter LYDIA CARR, one feather bed and Furniture, one pewter dish, one basin, six plates, two cows and calves, one negro boy Abram, to her and her heirs forever.
Seventhly: I give to my loving son Titus Carr, five pounds cash, him and his heirs forever
Eighthly: I give to my loving son MATTHEW CARR, the Plantation whereon he now dwells, together with half my land, or near it that lies in Hertford County, North Carolina, it being that part of my land lying on the south side of the water hole branch to the head of the northeast prong to a pine a made corner, then along a line of marked trees near a southwest course to a red oak standing at the fork of the roads, one to Hill's bridge, and the other to Washington's and Brown's, then running on Hill's road near south to my line; also a fishing place on Meherrin river; also the particulars which I have already put in his possession to him and his heirs forever.
Ninthly: I give to my loving son ROBERT CARR, the Plantation he now dwells on, And all the other part of my land in Hertford County; also the particulars which I have already put in his possession to him and his heirs forever.
Tenthly: After wife's death or widowhood, I give to my three sons, ROBERT CARR, MATTHEW CARR, and TITUS CARR, three of my negroes, one a piece, which they may make choice, to them and their heirs forever. And the rest of my Negroes and their increase I leave to be squarely divided among my children then living. Likewise all the rest of my estate in any kind or quality whatsoever, land excepted, to be squarely divided among all my children then living, to them and their heirs forever.
Eleventhly: My will and desire is that my pine wood land bought of Col. Jesse Brown, be sold by my three sons, ROBERT CARR, MATTHEW CARR, and TITUS CARR, and the money arising thereby to be squarely divided among them three, to them and their heirs forever. I do hereby appoint my two sons, TITUS CARR and JOSHUA CARR, my whole and sole Executors to this my last Will, revoking and disannuling all other former Wills by me made, ratifying this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, I, the said ROBERT CARR, have hereunto set my hand and seal the first day of May and in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and seventy-three.
Signed ROBERT CARR
Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for my Last Will and Testament in presence of HENRY STEVENS, JOHN EVERITT,
WN. CURLE, JOSIAH WILLIAMS"[1]
Land record listed in Virginia Genealogy Society Quarterly's, page 140: "Robert Carr, Jr. 240 a. Nansemond Co. W side Blackwater R and bounded by Jacob Darden's line crossling Mirey Br Cedar Marsh (p 587) Robert Carr, Senior Line, Jacob Darden's c in Stephen Darden's line (p. 588) 30 Aug 1743.
Page 52 "CARR FAMILY RECORDS—FOURTH GEXERATION. lY. Robert Carr, brother of the foregoing Thomas Carr,[ see profile Carr-3106] and see disputed parents sections] settled in Nansemond county, Va., where he died in 1773. He married Mary Williams in 1785. His will is a unique document, and its minute details are amusing to the present generation. He speaks of being "the author of eight children andt he possessor of much plunder." His children were, 509 1. Joshua Carr, b. 1736. 510 2. Mathew Carr, b. 1738. 511 3. Robert Carr, b. 1740. 512X4. Titus Carr, b. 1743. 513 5. Mary Carr, b. 514 6. Elizabeth Carr. 515 7. Lydia Carr. 510 8. Martha Carr [2]
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I have adopted many of the profiles of what were previously listed as siblings of Robert born 1710 and fixed them by making them his children. Also messaged the PM for Lydia as to the change that needs made. The only one other than Lydia I question now is Thomas born 1736 that is too late a birth date for Mary Sisson's son she would have been 50. I think Thomas belongs as a brother of this Robert, with a much earlier birth date ? Help from the PM's is appreciated !
edited by Loretta Morrison