Arthur married Mary Amelia Beairsto (Minnie) of Baltic, a granddaughter of Rev. John Keir. Together, they raised a family of two daughters and four sons. Arthur was one of the guest speakers at the opening of the new Presbyterian church in Lot 16 in 1877. In October of 1889, he accepted a call to St. Andrew’s Church in Carnpbellton, New

Mrs. Carr was described Brunswick where he served for twenty-one as a woman of “rare years finishing out his ministerial career. In intelligence and deep and 1901, he was appointed Moderator of the genuine piety.” She died Synod of Maritime Provinces. In 1904, the April 2, 1888. Her obitu— Senate of Pine Hill Divinity Hall conferred on ary read, “Acquainted with Rev. Arthur a Doctor of Divinity Degree.18

her for more than thirty Rev. Arthur F. Carr died February 15, 1910 years, we knew nothing in after a brief illness at the age of sixty-six years. her character as a He was in the thirty-ninth year of his ministry. Christian woman to fault, Only weeks before his death, Rev. Carr had but much to commend.” received nomination for Moderatorship of flora the Hesbytery Magazine General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church

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in Canada. At the time of his death the follow- ing was written of Rev. Arthur F. Carr.

He was an earnest and eloquent preacher, a faithful and sympathetic pastor, an eminently successful minister, who was greatly beloved by his two congregations and by his brethren in the ministry. His life has been a blessing to hundreds and will be an inspiration to many for years to come. ‘9

Rev. Arthur Lee Carr, B.A. B.D. (1882-1945)

Arthur Lee Carr, the third child of George Washington Carr (see Carr history) and Sarah Compton, was born on February 21, 1882 at Carr’s Corner Farm in North St. Eleanor’s. Arthur Lee had three brothers: Evan, Villiers, and Austin (twins) and four sisters: Olive, Mary, Sophia, and Irene.20

Arthur Lee, as a boy, kept a diary which reflected his Christian devotion and his insights into the daily life of his family and community. He attended school in St. Eleanor’s and at the age of seventeen was accepted into Prince of Wales

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