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Caleb Carr

1624 – 1695

Rhode Island colonial governor

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About Caleb Carr

Lived 1624 – 1695 (aged 70–71). Caleb Carr was an American politician and governor.

Caleb Carr (1616 – 17 December 1695) was a governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, serving a very short term prior to his death. In 1635, at the age of 19, he sailed from England on the ship Elizabeth and Ann with his older brother Robert.

Carr became governor of the colony in 1695, and in this capacity he wrote to Governor Fletcher of New York in answer to a request for 48 men from Rhode Island to assist in the defense of New York. He agreed to either send the men, or some comparable assistance. Carr died late in 1695 and was buried in a family cemetery in Newport. He was succeeded as governor by Walter Clarke.

Carr had 13 children, nine with his first wife, Mercy (three died young), and four with his second wife, Sarah Clarke. His second wife was the widow of John Pinner and a daughter of Frances Latham and former colonial President Jeremy Clarke.

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1624, London
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Colonial governor of Rhode Island

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Caleb Carr?

Rhode Island colonial governor

When was Caleb Carr born?

Caleb Carr was born in 1624 in London.

When did Caleb Carr die?

Caleb Carr died on 17 December 1695 in Newport.

What was Caleb Carr's occupation?

Caleb Carr was a politician and governor.

What nationality was Caleb Carr?

Caleb Carr was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Caleb Carr

· Wikidata: Q5019222

· DBpedia: Caleb Carr (governor)

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