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CARR, R. W. drugs and groceries, Sec. 13, P.O. Fayette. The subject of this sketch is a grandson of James Carr, who was one of the early pioneers of Morgan County, who made the first purchase of land on which Jacksonville now stands; he was Gen. Jackson’s cook during the war of 1812, and was at all the battles that took place during that time; remembers very distinctly of seeing Gen. Packenham fall from his horse. Upon his return from the war he settled in Macoupin County; this hardy pioneer and notable character died in the Fall of 1874, in his 79th year. R. W., who heads this page, is a son of Archibald and Mary Carr, who was born in Tennessee, and came to this State at an early age, and settled in the vicinity of Carrollton, and subsequently in Macoupin County, where R. W. was born, which was at a point two miles east of Fayette; his ancestors were among the most wealthy and influential citizens of their time, and trace their antecedents to the land of the immortal Brace and Burns; R. W. had excellent advantages for obtaining an education, which he improved, and in addition to those afforded at the common district school, he attended the Blackburn University four years, taking the scientific and classical course; in the winter of 1871, Jan. 29, he was united in marriage to Mary Kennedy, daughter of Jackson Kennedy. Three children have blessed this union: Lindell L., born Feb., 1872; Ollie, born Oct. 12, 1874; Herman, born Feb. 5, 1876; Lindell died Feb. 4, 1874. After his marriage he moved to the farm where he remained three years, then moved to Carrollton, where he staid one year; was engaged in painting; then returned to the farm, where he remained until the Spring of 1878; then he began business in Fayette, and has since continued at the above named business. Is a member of the M. E. Church.