Samuel Carr
Born: 02 Jan 1834 in Ohio1
Died: 08 Jan 1903 in Jasper Co., Iowa1
Buried: Lot 36, plot 17
Lot Owner: Samuel Carr
Married: Sarah Bevard on 28 Jun 1858 in Guernsey, Guernsey Co., Ohio 2
Parents: Samuel and Jane Carr3
Death of Samuel Carr
Samuel Carr, one of the old citizens of Jasper county, died at his home in Sherman township, Wednesday, January 7, 1903 in the sixty-sixth year of his age. He was a highly respected citizen and will be greatly missed. Besides his wife he leaves four children, Marion, Monroe and Viola who are at home and a married daughter who resides in Pueblo, Colorado.
The funeral was held Friday in Sugar Grove church, conducted by Rev. Stahl of Colfax. ~ The Newton Journal, January 14, 1903, page 3.
1. Jasper Co., Iowa Death Record, Book 2, page 98
2. Family Search Records Search at familysearch.org
3. 1850 U.S. Census, Wheeling Twp., Gurensey Co., Ohio
4. Jasper Co., Iowa Death Record, Book 2, page 24
5. Jasper Co., Iowa Death Record, Book 2, page 81
Sarah (Bevard) Carr
Born: 07 Oct 1833 in Ohio4
Died: 13 Aug 1907 in Jasper Co., Iowa4
Buried: Lot 36, plot 6
Lot Owner: J. A. Merriweather (brother-in-law)
Married: Samuel Carr on 28 Jun 1858 in Guernsey, Guernsey Co., Ohio 2
Children: James Monroe, William Marion, Mary Jane and Viola
Parents: Samuel and Sarah (Miller) Board4
Aged Woman Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Sarah Carr Succumbs to Heart Trouble -- Passed Away Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs. Sarah Carr, widow of the late Samuel Carr, died at her home one and one-half miles east of Goddard Tuesday afternoon about five o'clock. For some time she had not been very well and had suffered with some heart trouble.
Tuesday she had been walking out in the yard and had come in and gone to her bedroom and laid down. When the daughter went into the room a little later she found that her mother had passed away.
Mrs. Carr was a woman 74 years of age. She had lived a long time northwest of Newton. She is survived by four children, two daughters, one who made her home with the mother, and another who resided in Pueblo, Colo. The two sons, Marion and Monroe live on a farm a mile from their mother's home.
The funeral was held this afternoon at the Sugar Grove school house in Sherman township and the interment was in the Metz Cemetery. ~ The Newton Daily News, August 15, 1907.
James Monroe Carr
Born: 07 Jul 1857 in Wheeling Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio1
Died: 24 Feb 1934 in Jasper Co., Iowa 1
Buried: Lot 36 plot 4
Lot Owner: Samuel Carr
Married: Laura Howe 19 Aug 1886 in Adair Co., Iowa2
Children: Ora and Edith
Parents: Samuel and Sarah (Bevard) Carr
Monroe Carr Took His Own Life Satur'y
Services Held Monday From Christian Church
Monroe Carr, pioneer resident of Jasper county and a resident of this city, took his own life Saturday before noon by hanging himself.
Mr. Carr had been in poor health for almost a year and part of the time was confined to his bed. He had told friends that he was ready to pass on, on different occasions during his illness.
Monroe Carr was born July 7, 1857, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Carr of Ohio. The family came to Jasper county where they have since presided.
Monroe was married in 1887 to Miss Laura Howe. To this union was born two children.
Since 1898 he has lived in the old homestead with his sister Viola. In 1920 the three moved to Colfax. Since the death of his brother Marion in last June, he seemed to lose his interest in life with this loss of companionship in the home.
Though he had brotherly love for his sister, he often spoke that due to his poor health, he wished he could leave this life. Business matters and the home work was the past few months entirely dependent on his sister, for at times hismind was not clear for a day or two at a time.
Mr. Carr passed away in his home Saturday, February 24, about 10:00 a.m.
Leaving to meet this loss to the community are his two children, Mrs. Edith Valentine, Benchland, Mont. and Mrs. Ora Bidleman of Coffeeville, Kan., one sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Christenson of Colorado and sister, Miss Viola Carr, at home in Colfax. Being a long resident near Colfax, he leaves many friends to mourn his passing.
He was a faithful member of the Christian church for several yaers.
Though not active in community life, he took a great interest in his home and was every ready and willing to help his neighbors in any way he could.
Rest brave heart, your work is done
No more in life, from sun to sun.
Will joy or trouble, grief or pain,
Affect your burning brain.
Friend, your weary hours and days of pain,
And your troubled nights are past.
Your ever patient worn out frame,
Has found sweet rest at last.
--A Friend and Neighbor.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Christian church with Rev. J W. Taenzier officiating. Interment was made at the Metz cemetery.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Geo. Robinson, Mrs. George Rinker, Maynard and Chester Binkerd, with Mrs. E. C. Calhoon accompanist.
Memoriam of Monroe Carr
It is a sad duty for me to say a few words of his good quality, being a neighbor and spend many evenings with him in his home. He was a true Christian, a good neighbor, father and citizen. He loved his friends and neighbors. He was a great home man. Those who knew him best felt the inspiration of his character.
"He has just gone on before us,
But he turns and waves his hand;
Pointing to that glory o'er us,
On that happy spirit land."
--S. C. P.
William Marion Carr
Born: 09 Mar 1859 in Wheeling Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio5
Died: 07 Jun 1933 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 36 plot 5
Lot Owner: Samuel Carr
Married: Never married
Parents: Samuel and Sarah (Bevard) Carr
Funeral Services of Marion Carr Held Fri.
Had Been In Ill Health For Past Few Months
Marion Carr
Funeral services for Marion Carr of this city were held Friday afternoon from the Christian church with the Rev. J. W. Teanzeler officiating.
Mr. Carr had been in poor health for several months and during the past few weeks his condition became more serious and he passed away at the Carr home on Locust street Wednesday afternoon June 7.
He spent most of his life in Sherman township until about fifteen years ago when he, with his brother, Monroe and sister Viola, moved to Colfax where they have since made their home.
Marion Carr, son of Samuel and Sarah (Bavard) Carr was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, on March 9, 1859, and passed away at his home in Colfax June 7th, 1933, being 74 years 2 months and 28 days of age.
At the age of 11 years, with his parents, he came to Jasper county settling in Sherman township, and here Mr. Carr grew to manhood and spent most of his mature life.
He is survived by his brother, Monroe, two sisters, Viola of Colfax and Mrs. Mary Jane Christensen of Denver, Colo., and two nieces, Mrs. Viola Bidleman of Coffeeville, Kans., and Mrs. Edith Valentine of Benchland, Mont.
Burial was had at the Sugar Grove cemetery. ~ The Colfax Tribune June 15, 1933