Joe R. Carr, son of Joseph M, and Mabel Backlund Carr, born April 13, 1934 a! Carrington, married on October 3, 1964, Mary T. Voglewede, daughter of Dr. William C. and Rosemary Voglewede, who was born August 17, 1945, at Toledo, Ohio. Mary T. came to Carrington with her parents as a small child. Joe and Mary T. were educated in the Carrington schools and Mr. Carr attended the North Dakota State School of Science at Wahpeton. He served in the Army in Korea.
The family purchased in 1974 the original homestead of Joe's father, the south half of Section 31 in Nordmore Township. Joe belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Elks, and is a life member of the V.F.W. Club.
They have four children: Theresa, Christina, Stephan and Alicia.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 89B