NameJames Burley Carr
Birth16 Oct 1858, Randolph Co., (W) Virginia
Birth Memoanother source says b. 1856
Death13 Oct 1936, Wymer, Randolph Co., West Virginia
Alias/AKAJames B. Carr
FatherSolomon “Sol” Carr (1834-1909)
MotherSusannah Simmons (1833-1911)
Spouses
Birth1 Mar 1864, Upshur Co., West Virginia
Death27 Sep 1947, Wymer, Randolph Co., West Virginia
FatherAmby H. White (1840-1924)
Marriage1 Nov 1881, Wymer, Randolph Co., West Virginia121
ChildrenSusanna “Susan” (1890-1979)
 Columbia Elizabeth (1882-1965)
 Solomon (1892-)
Notes for James Burley Carr
497Carr.-James B. Carr was born near Harman, W. Va., Sept. 15, 1853; died Oct. 13, 1936; aged 83 y. 28 d. About 57 years ago he was married to Mahala White. To this union were born 10 children. He leaves his wife, 4 sons, 2 daughters, 1 brother, 3 sisters, a number of grandchildren, and some great-grandchildren. He was. preceded in death by 1 brother, 2 sisters, and 4 children. He was a member of the Mennonite Church years ago, then was out for some time, but in the last year he was reclaimed but was unable to attend Church services on account of ill health. Funeral services were conducted by Hiram Weaver at the Amby White Cemetery, where the body was laid to rest.
Gospel Herald Dec 1936



another source says: b. 1858; 16 Oct 1853; 1856

121James B Carr is said to have made coffins for all his neighbors in Wymer and Middle Mountain, West Virginia
498Children
1. Leokey CARR
2. Solomon CARR b: 5 May 1892
3. Flurnoy CARR
4. Clyde O CARR b: Abt. 18 Jan 1897 in Laurel Fork, WV
5. Edward CARR
6. William Thaddeus CARR b: Aug 1878
7. James Burley Jr CARR b: 1902 in WV
8. Columbia Elizabeth CARR b: 27 Jul 1882 in Wymer, Randolph, WV
9. Jacob Cleveland CARR b: 23 Nov 1884
10. George Washington CARR b: 1885
11. Susanna CARR b: 1 Jun 1890
Notes for Mahaley Catherine “Haley” (Spouse 1)
497Carr.--Mahaley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amby White, was born at Wymer, W. Va., March 1, 1864; died at the home of her daughter, near Wymer, Sept. 28, 1947; aged 83 y. 6 m. 27 d. She was united in marriage to James Carr, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Noil and Burley, Wymer, W. Va.; George, Morgantown, W.Va.; and Okey, Pittsburgh, Pa.), 2 daughters (Susan--Mrs. Albert Summerfield, Wymer, W.Va.; and Elizabeth--Mrs. Miles Lambert, Cumberland, Md.), 4 half brothers, 3 half sisters, 42 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for a number of years. Funeral services were conducted by Hiram Weaver, Sept. 30, at the White Cemetery, where interment was made.
Gospel Herald Dec 1947






498Children
1. Leokey CARR
2. Solomon CARR b: 5 May 1892
3. Flurnoy CARR
4. Clyde O CARR b: Abt. 18 Jan 1897 in Laurel Fork, WV
5. Edward CARR
6. William Thaddeus CARR b: Aug 1878
7. James Burley Jr CARR b: 1902 in WV
8. Columbia Elizabeth CARR b: 27 Jul 1882 in Wymer, Randolph, WV
9. Jacob Cleveland CARR b: 23 Nov 1884
10. George Washington CARR b: 1885
11. Susanna CARR b: 1 Jun 1890
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