Goodspeed's Biography of J. P. Carr, Grant Co, AR

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        Date: 27 Jul 2003

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Prominent among the leading planters of Grant County, and a popular
citizen of that place, is Mr. Carr, who was born in the state of Alabama, July
28,1838, and is a son of Harris T. and Pollie (Young) Carr, of South Carolina
and Alabama, respectively.  Seven children were born to the parents, of whom six
are living, and all residents of Alabama, except J. P. Carr, the principal in
this sketch.  The father was a prosperous and enterprising planter during his
life, and a very influential man in his community.  His death occurred in 1884,
while the mother still survives him, and resides on the old homestead.  J. P.
Carr was educated in the schools of his native State, and acquired a fair
English education.  In 1860 he moved from Alabama to Tennessee, where he resided
until the year 1865, when he came to Arkansas.  On arriving in that State his
possessions were somewhat small; in fact all they amounted to was a good horse,
a little money and a change of clothing.  It was not long, however, before his
industry and good sense placed him on an independent basis, and at present he is
one of the leading planters in that section.  On December 12, he was married to
Miss Frances Reynolds, a daughter of Henry and Nancy J. Reynolds, and this union
give them eight children:  Mollie B., Martha E., Hettie L., Henry H., William
S., Benjamin H. and Columbia F.  Seven of them are yet living, and five reside
at home.  The other two are both married and reside in Arkansas.  Mr. Carr now
owns about 586 acres of land, and out of that amount has placed some sixty-five
acres under cultivation.  He is a member of the Wheel, and has held the offices
of Chaplain and Lecturer in that order.  In religious faith he and wife attend
the Methodist Church, and take deep interest in all religious and educational
enterprises.  He is one or the most popular citizens in the community, and a man
of considerable influence in that section.