Ralph Carr

(b. May 31, 1728, Durham, County Durham, England – d. Sept. 11, 1788, Durham, County Durham, England )

Gender: M

Ralph Carr was the son of Ralph Carr and Margaret Paxton. He married Mary Vane (1730-1781), daughter of Henry Vane (1705-1758) of Raby Castle, 1st Earl of Darlington, on 17th October 1753. They had no children. His main residence was Cocken Hall, a 17th century house on the banks of the River Wear near Chester-le-Street, County Durham, opposite the ruins of Finchale Priory. He owned a one-third share in the estate of East Denton, which Montagu purchased from him in November 1760 for £2,500.

Mentioned in 3 letters

Title	EMCO ID
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Charles Lyttelton, Bishop of Carlisle	2435
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Charles Lyttelton, Bishop of Carlisle	2437
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Charles Lyttelton, Bishop of Carlisle	4594

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