Caleb Carr (governor)

Caleb Carr (1624 – December 17, 1695) served as the Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations from 1695 to 1695. He was born in London, England, and emigrated to the American colonies with his father, Robert Carr, and other family members. Carr became a freeman in Newport, Rhode Island in 1655.

Carr held several positions in the colonial government before becoming governor. He served as a Commissioner, Assistant, and Deputy Governor, gaining experience in the administration and governance of the colony.

His term as Governor was brief, lasting only a few months due to his death in December of the same year he was elected. Little is recorded about specific policies or events during his short tenure. He was succeeded by Walter Clarke.

Carr was a prominent figure in Newport and a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. He married Mercy Vaughn and had several children, contributing to the Carr family's presence in Rhode Island. His legacy primarily lies in his long period of service in various colonial offices and his culminating, albeit brief, role as Governor.