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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—MassachusettsFrancis CARR
(1751-1821)
CARR, Francis, (father of
James Carr), a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Newbury,
Mass., December 6, 1751; attended the common schools; engaged in
the mercantile business; member of the State house of
representatives from Haverhill 1791-1795 and 1801-1803, and from
Orrington, Maine (then Massachusetts), 1806-1808; served in the
State senate 1809-1811; elected as a Republican to the Twelfth
Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Barzillai
Gannett and served from April 6, 1812, to March 3, 1813;
unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1812 to the Thirteenth
Congress; resumed mercantile pursuits; died in Bangor, Maine,
October 6, 1821; interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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