William F. Carr

William F. Carr (August 4, 1910 – October 31, 1998) was an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Boston School Committee.

Early life Carr was born on August 4, 1910, in South Boston. He graduated from South Boston High School and Boston College and later earned a master's in education from Boston Teachers College. During World War II, Carr served with the 45th Infantry Division. He earned five battle stars for action in Sicily, Italy, Southern France, and Germany. After the war, Carr worked in the transportation industry. He was reelected in 1953 and was named chairman of the board. In 1954, Carr was a candidate for State Treasurer. He finished a close third in the Democratic primary behind John Francis Kennedy and Clement A. Riley. He was reelected to the school committee again in 1955, finishing ahead of every other candidate. In 1956 he ran for Sheriff of Suffolk County. He finished behind incumbent Frederick R. Sullivan and Joseph C. White in a twelve candidate Democratic primary. Carr's tenure on the school committee ended following the 1957 election when he finished in eighth place.

Later life After his political career ended, Carr served as executive secretary of the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds, ran a flower business, and worked at Wonderland Greyhound Park. He died on October 31, 1998, in South Boston.