Michael Carr

CARR, MARTIN

Posted By: DJ Scieszinski
Date: 12/12/2015 at 18:24:24

CARR, MICHAEL, farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Georgetown; born in County Donegal, Ireland; came to this country in 1854; in 1856, to this State; in 1860, crossed the plains to Pike's Peak; traveled extensively through California, Oregon and Idaho; in 1862, returned to this State. He married Miss Ann Martin in this county in 1864; she was born in Upper Canada Nov. 13, 1842; they have eight children - Charles, Mary, Michael, Thomas, John, Willie Steven, Joseph and Daniel. Members of the Catholic Church. He owns 440 acres of land. He has held various township and school offices. Democrat.

SOURCE: THE HISTORY OF MONROE COUNTY, IOWA
CHICAGO: WESTERN HISTORICAL COMPANY, 1878
Directory of Monroe County, Wayne Township, Page 502