US Congressman. The son of Congressman Francis Carr, he began his political career as secretary to the United States consul at Algiers in Northern Africa. From 1806 to 1811 he served as a member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives. He was elected as a Federalist to represent Massachusetts' 17th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1815 to 1817. While traveling with his family on a steamboat on the Ohio River, he drowned when he entered the water in a failed attempt to save his daughter whom fell overboard. His remains were never recovered.
US Congressman. The son of Congressman Francis Carr, he began his political career as secretary to the United States consul at Algiers in Northern Africa. From 1806 to 1811 he served as a member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives. He was elected as a Federalist to represent Massachusetts' 17th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1815 to 1817. While traveling with his family on a steamboat on the Ohio River, he drowned when he entered the water in a failed attempt to save his daughter whom fell overboard. His remains were never recovered.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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