Carr, James O. (James Ozborn), 1869-1949

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Carr, a lawyer of Wilmington, N.C., was a state legislator, served as U.S. District Attorney, 1916-1919 and 1933-1945, and was a leader in the North Carolina Democratic Party.

From the description of James O. Carr papers, 1743-1938. WorldCat record id: 24864362

James O. (James Ozborn) Carr (1869-1949), a lawyer of Wilmington, N.C., was a state legislator, 1898; chairman of Board of Education, New Hanover County, N.C., 1909-1916 and 1927-1931; and United States District Attorney for eastern North Carolina, 1916-1919 and 1933-1945. Carr was active an active member of the Democratic Party and attended state and national conventions and was involved in the campaigns of several Democratic candidates.

Carr was born near Kenansville, N.C., to Joseph H. and Mary Susan Carr. He was educated at the University of North Carolina, graduating in 1895. His wife was Susan LeRoy Parsley Carr.

From the guide to the James O. Carr Papers, ., 1743-1938, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

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Birth 1869-09-06

Death 1949-03-07

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