Barr - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Barr family of London England and Toronto Canada

griffin8AJ — 2012-05-04 11:26:05Z

I am just beginning work on the family of John Alwyn Barr, who was born in Sidcup (London), England - in January 1900. He immigrated to Detroit where he worked as a automotive engineer. He married a woman, Phyllis Prince from Toronto, Ontario so wonder if he may be related to this Barr family? My e-mail is janetmarrs@hotmail.com

Re: James Barr

Schallans — 2012-04-28 19:36:27Z

I have lots of information on James Barr married to Rachel Barr. I just went looking for the grave site in Back Creek and went to the library in the county. Never found the grave, but the library has a ton of information. I also have a copy of the letter James wrote to the army asking for his 1000 acres of land for serving in the Revolutionary War. Peters wife is Elizabeth and she remarried after Peter died to a Henry Printz on March 22 1815. The county court house the bricks were made and still used by Hugh Barr his brother. I think I have also found Peters Dad, but not sure of it yet.

Re: Simon Barr,Lincoln's pallbearer

bzauner1222 — 2012-04-15 04:37:30Z

Hi there, I noticed that you have a Joseph Dulin in your tree. Can you tell me if this person was married to a MAry Evans? TXS
B

Barr Family

aju03 — 2012-04-13 11:22:38Z

Can anyone go back further than John Godfrey Barr and Julia Lydia (Moor)? Children names are: John Barr, Isebella Barr and Mathusala Barr. Please contact me at aju03@stny.rr.com. Thank you.

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

amdphillips — 2012-04-10 13:30:32Z

I have always supposed Bob was a scoundrel, as you say. I have been unable to find his parents. Do you have anything about them? I am wondering if he might have been illegitimate.
My email is amdphillips@gmail.com.

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

melis181 — 2012-04-10 03:14:53Z

I have some of this and a bit more. I know that Bob was a bit of a scoundral. He was in debtor's prison for a bit. He shot himself in the foot to avoid the Civil War. I am guessing that he was considered rather low bred from the prespective of the Barr's. They were on the higher end of the socioeconomic rail. In my photo he has a long beard. I will gather my info in a more formal format and get it to you. Is there an e-mail I can contact you at mine is melis@arn.net. Mel.

Jim Childs

amdphillips — 2012-04-09 19:31:22Z

who is the father of Jim Childs who married Angelique Jackson 19 October 1884?

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

amdphillips — 2012-04-09 14:22:21Z

Isaac Walter Owens b. 15 Dec. 1873; d. 11 Feb. 1958
m.Catherine (Kate) Thrash 10 Feb.1898
m. willie Belle Sanders Faulk 14 Jan. 1906
My mother was the last child born to Walter and Willie; she was Katie Belle b. 18 Feb. 1922; d. 27 Feb. 1995
The information I am about to send to you came from Julia Killingsworth, daughter of Emma.
Walter Owens was the son of Bob Owens and Molly Barr. they had these children:
Etta, married George Baston Oct. 11, 1886
Nettie Morris
Isaac Walter
Emma Griswold
Family legend says that Bob was first married to a Smith, and had two sons by her, but after her death, the maternal grandparents took the boys away. One boy might have been named John.

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

melis181 — 2012-04-09 01:38:00Z

Thank you so much. I too work but do genealogy on the side. E-mail me when you get a chance. The will I have definately makes the Barr Connection but I have lots of questions. Who was your mom?

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

amdphillips — 2012-04-08 23:07:32Z

These are the same people. My grandfather's sisters were
Etta, Emma, and Ida. Robert Owens, son of Walter, painted the name on Bob's grave. It isn't there now because he died several years ago.
As soon as I have time, I am still working for a living, I will send you everything I have. I always knew I was related to the Barrs, but my mother did not say much about it.
I hope we can help each other.

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

melis181 — 2012-04-08 04:00:36Z

My greatgrandmother was Emma Lavinia Owens Griswold. She was the daughter of Robert Eugene or R.(middle name in question) Owens and Anne Barr. I have no further information on Robert and believe Anne to be Mary Barr, daughter of Issac and Elizabeth Barr. Walter Owens was to my knowledge Emmas brother while the other siblings were half brothers. I was told that the unmarked grave lying near Walters Owens at Richland was of Robert Owens' grave. Walter used to paint the name on it. When I was there two or three years ago the name was no longer on it. I remember as a child going to meet Molly Dansby, his daughter. She had an old wooden flour dish that had belonged to her grandmother or greatgrandmother. I have court records giving guardingship of Emma, Walter, Ida A, and Mary E. Eddy to RR Owens which has caused me some confusion. I also have a will connecting RR Owens & wife Mary T Owens to Isaac & Elizabeth Barr in 1887. I have pics of Walter, Robert, and possibly George the half brother. I would love some help on this. Let me know if we are talking about the same people.

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

adpjrp — 2012-04-07 14:40:13Z

Unles we are talking about different people, I am right. I have visited the cemetery and seen the grave.

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

melis181 — 2012-04-06 17:49:17Z

It was my understanding that Issac and his wife were buried at Sardis Cemetery between Shiloh and Richland. I learned this from a local historian in the area. Thanks again for the post.

Where is Annie Barr Owens buried?

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

melis181 — 2012-04-06 17:45:43Z

I am very excited to hear from you. I have some pics of some of the Owens I would like to share. I have hit a wall with Robert Eugene Owens. I can't seem to go beyond him. My email is melis@arn.net. Jot me a line I'd love to chat.

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

amdphillips — 2012-04-05 16:41:40Z

Isaac Barr is buried at Richland Cemetery near Monticello, Alabama; so are Walter Owens and his wife Willie Belle Sanders. The Barrs are at the back of the cemetery.

Re: Pike County, Alabama Barr's

amdphillips — 2012-04-05 16:35:11Z

Isaac Walter Owens was my grandfather. What do you know about him? What can I help you with?

Re: francis marion barr

barrref — 2012-03-30 17:42:44Z

great. tell her i am a 80 year distant cousin who lives near where philip lived. my e mail is barrref@webtv.net if you send me a email i will be able to send you the obit in an attachment right away .for the other it would better if i copied if and snail mailed it to you .

Re: francis marion barr

BruceYoung54 — 2012-03-30 15:53:42Z

Philip Barr Shenandoah SALE 1831 WBQ:294 Settlement 1831 WBQ:295 Inventory 1831 WBQ:293

Re: francis marion barr

sassien24502 — 2012-03-30 08:20:06Z

I am doing genealogy on this family for the young 16 year old lady next door who is a descendant of Philip Barr. Her last name is Funk and Philip Barr's grandaughter, Elizabeth Barr, married Joseph Funk. The young lady has a paper to write for her advanced history class and she has chosen to write about some of her relatives. I am pleased that she is so excited about her family's history. So many young people now are not.

Re: francis marion barr

BruceYoung54 — 2012-03-29 18:39:53Z

Stephen Bond Barr b Va 6-9-1808 d 8- 1858 or 1860 wife Rachel Caroline Hester b Va 3-11-1802 d 6-1882 children

Rebecca Jane, Joseph Bond, James William, Ellen Martha, Francis Marion, Sarah Elizabeth

Re: francis marion barr

BruceYoung54 — 2012-03-29 15:39:28Z

p 284 - 285 Adam and Magdalene ( Munch ) Ridenour and some related families 1973 Phillip Barr son of Barnett Barr

Re: francis marion barr

BruceYoung54 — 2012-03-29 15:29:38Z

b 5-10-1837 d 4-14-1910 Powells Fort wife Anna Elizabeth dau Silas Munch par Joseph and Rachel Barr child William, Leonard,George,Stanley,Curtis and Lee PA Mrs Oscar Taylor, Mrs Austin Munch, sis Mrs George Dellinger buried Munch graveyard

Re: francis marion barr

barrref — 2012-03-29 14:53:19Z

are you a descendent of philip barr ? i have the info you asked for. need to dig it up . i found philips obit in a richmond va news paper.

Re: francis marion barr

sassien24502 — 2012-03-29 12:23:57Z

Hi Bruce - I've read the section on the Barr family in the Shenandoah Valley Pioneers; however, it doesn't address Philip and his wife, Mary Bond. I am specifically looking for Philip Barr info such as his obituary and estate sale information. Thanks.

Re: francis marion barr

BruceYoung54 — 2012-03-29 02:21:18Z

The Barr Family p 466-67 T K Cartmell Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants

Re: francis marion barr

BruceYoung54 — 2012-03-29 02:11:25Z

Revolutionary pensioners in Shenandoah Co 1835 Philip Barr VA Line Pensioners act 1818
George Barr about 1800 was school teacher New Market. He was one early English before that it was german

Re: francis marion barr

sassien24502 — 2012-03-29 01:04:02Z

I am researching Philip Barr and I would be interested in having his obituary and estate sale information. I have his revolutionary war info. I would also be interested in anything you might have on his wife, Mary Bond, and his parents. Thank you so much.

David Orrin Barr, Jr. 1918-2012 Richland County, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2012-03-16 12:37:51Z

David Orrin Barr, Jr.

BELLVILLE: David Orrin Barr, Jr., age 93 of Bellville, Ohio passed away Thursday morning, March 15, 2012 in Lexington Court Care Center following a long illness.

He was born October 24, 1918 in Lucas, Ohio the son of David Orrin, Sr. and Minnie E. (Hoops) Barr and was graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1937.

David worked at Empire Detroit Steel as a crane operator for 43 years, retiring in 1980.
He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America Union.

On March 5, 1951 he married Cora Bella Haws who preceded him in death.

A lifelong area resident, David enjoyed traveling.

He is survived by his nephews and nieces Kenny (Nancy) Barr of Bellville, Ohio, Maxine (Ralph) McMahon of Goodrich, Michigan, David B. (Barbara) Barr of Lexington, Ohio, Richard (Jan) Emling of Florida, Juanita (Richard) Wilson of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mary (Doug) Argo of Michigan; numerous extended family.

David was preceded in death by his siblings Lewie Barr, Ethel Emling, Cleora Kissel and an infant brother Arthur; nephews and a niece Ted and Mary Barr, Russell Barr, Marvin, Bob, Daryl, and Don Emling.

The funeral service will be held Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11 am in the Bellville Snyder Funeral Home.
Friends may call the hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville, Ohio.

Memorial contributions to the Jefferson Township-Bellville Rescue Squad may be made through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made by visiting:www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

JOHN PETER BARR

kwbarr — 2012-03-11 12:50:55Z

Looking for information on my G. Grandfather John Peter Barr. Born somewhere in North Carolina Jan. 1860. He was living in Rex GA at his death in the 1900’s and is buried at the Rock Baptist Church in Rex GA. He was married to Annie B Barr who was born Aug 1857 and died April 8, 1930. Their children were Samuel Walter Barr (my grandfather), William Emory Barr, Maggie I Barr, Mary Tempie Barr, and Robert Monroe Barr. Any help anyone can give me on John Peter Barr and Annie B Barr will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Simon Barr,Lincoln's pallbearer

searching74 — 2012-02-17 00:32:17Z

This Simon Barr is the older brother of my great-great grandmother Matilda Henrietta Barr, aka Hattie Barr.

Re: Hyder Edward Barr, Sr

1_mgibbs7 — 2012-02-16 19:45:14Z

Hyder barr was my moms dad
reach me at mgibbs7@satx.rr.com

John Guy Barr, b. 1825 VA, Barbour Co., Pike Co., AL

Hymnsinger — 2012-02-15 08:21:00Z

Hi Barr Cousins,

It's been a long time since I posted so I thought I would renew my search for this branch of my family.

I'm looking for John Guy Barr b. probably in VA in 1825. He may have gone by the name Guy Barr.

He married Ellender Francina Silas on Dec. 12, 1857. She was found on the census in the family of George W. Hollingsworth. Her possibly adoptive or step brother James Hollis Hollingsworth, Sr. was born in NC but died in Mt. Andrew, Barbour Co., Sep 18, 1900 indicating that her family at least lived there for a time. Francina Silas was b. Feb. 3, 1838 in Barbour County. On the 1900 Census her DOB is Nov. 1837. I would love to unravel that mystery as well!

John was 5'5", dark complected with auburn hair and grey eyes (per Civil War documents). In 1850 and 1860 he was listed on the census in Barbour, Co.

The Children of John Guy and Ellen Francina Barr were (as far as we know, w/some census mistakes):

James F. Barr b. ~1854 in Mt. Andrew, Barbour Co., AL

Georgia A.B. Barr M b. ~1859 " " " " " (One of these 2 is a transcription error)

Georgia A. D. Barr F b. ~1859 " " " " "

Alonzo (Trans. error: Alonza) B. Barr M. b. 1861 " " " " " d. Apr 14, 1943 Barbour, AL

Edward D. Barr b. 1863 " " " " "

Luther O. Barr b. Oct. 1864 " " " " " d. 1929 Barbour, AL

Lula Jane Barr b. 1867 " " " " " d. Jan 1958 Jacksonville, Duval, FL

Anna Josephine Barr b. 1869 " " " " "

Notes: Civil War records state that he was enlisted as John G. Barr, Pvt. Co. H 61st Reg't, AL. He enlisted July 25th 1863 in Tuskeegee and was last paid from that Reg't on Oct. 31, 1863.

He was admitted to General Hospital # 9 in Richmond, VA on Apr 16 1864 then Chimborazo Hospital #2 Richmond, VA On Apr. 17, 1864, transferred to Farmville, VA. Disease listed was dyspepsia.

He apparently stayed on at the hospital as he was listed afterward on "list of white attendants on duty in second division." His name also appears on a receipt roll for "clothing" on May 10, 1864 He must have returned from Farmville at some point.

On Apr. 3, 1865 Richmond fell and he was captured, again a patient in the hospital and still suffering from "dyspepsia," probably ulcers due to the chronic nature of the illness. He was turned over to the Provost Marshall Apr. 19, 1865 at Libby Prison in Richmond then transferred on Apr. 23 to Newport News, VA. He was released at Newport News on June 14, 1865 and made his way home.

John Guy Barr died in 1868, after Anna was conceived. The only J.G. Barr I could find is buried in Pike Co., in the Richland Baptist Church Cemetery. The dates partially match, DOB on the gravestone is May 12, 1813, but the death date is right on (Oct. 16, 1868). A relative by marriage, Nancy (an aunt?) lived in Pike, so there's a firm connection with that area.

Ellender (Ellen) is found next 0n the 1870 census living in Monticello, Pike, AL with Nancy Barr (unk relative by marriage I think) b. in VA. making the VA to AL connection, Alonzo, Eddie, Luther, Lula, and (Anna) Josephine (age 2), as well as another boy, Thomas Barr (age 16), perhaps Nancy's son.

She is next found in 1880 living as a widow, her name on the census F. Ellender Barr, in Barbour Co., AL. with Alonzo, Edward, Luther, Lula, and Anna (Josephine).

In 1900 she is listed as Ellendor, head of household, in Barbour, Co living with 35 yr old son Luther. The census states that she had 7 children, 5 living. Luther is listed as a "merchant." She owns the home, a farm and Luther rents from her.

As I write, I'm discovering even more . . . In 1910 she is called Ellenda Barr on the census, visiting the J.H. Hollingworth family in Mt. Andrew. At 72 perhaps she was in ill health. J. H. Hollingworth's mother Amanda, age 69 is also there. George W. Hollingsworth (sic) had a daughter named Abbie! (Remembering that she was raised by a Holling(s)worth family.

So, does anyone recognize this fellow and his family? Do we know of any Silas families in Barbour Co.? I'm as interested in her as I am him! It would be great to trace both families!

Thanks!!
Tracey Miller Edwards

Re: Pike, Barbour, Russell, Choctaw Co., AL

Hymnsinger — 2012-02-15 07:31:13Z

Hi Tom,

According to Ancestry, Maurice hasn't been active in over a year. You might try to contact him directly. My Barr dead end is related to this branch somehow. I'm looking for John Guy Barr, b. 1825 VA, d. in 1868 in AL. I'm going to start a new thread with more detailed information.

Good Luck!
Tracey

Re: Pike, Barbour, Russell, Choctaw Co., AL

Hymnsinger — 2012-02-15 07:31:12Z

Re: Pike, Barbour, Russell, Choctaw Co., AL

tccalhoun1 — 2012-02-14 19:34:25Z

Maurice, My GGGrandfather was Umphry Griffin Barr. I have a little information of Mary Ellen and Francis Isabella:

Mary Ellen: b 1855, Choctaw, AL
m William B Cleveland on 6/1/1874
d 1930, Choctaw, AL

Francis Isabel: b 1857, Chactaw, AL
m John A Alderman on 1/6/1879 in Leake, MS
d 1932

Hope this is useful.

I have traced lineage back through Issac Barr 1802 to William Barr 1754. At this point things get a little confusing, some list William's father as John Barr born 1730 in Nansemond, VA while others list William's father as William Barr born 1700 in Ireland. Haven't been able to verify either. Do you have any insight?

Regards,
Tom

Albanian Ancestry

litehauscoll1 — 2012-02-03 18:18:07Z

Searching for surname BARR, through Ellis Island in 1907.

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

lcalaway99 — 2012-01-29 03:09:12Z

Thank you for the tip. As she hasn't posted in years, i wonder if she is still out there looking.
Can you tell me how you came upon the photos?
Louise Calaway

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

abbe_gore — 2012-01-28 19:32:08Z

Here is the easiest way to find her. : Click on my user name in the list on this board and you will see a number of messages something like 15. Click on that and you will see all my messages to the Hathaway Wilder (I think) message board. You can try messaging her directly from there. Hope that helps.
Abbe

wmjohn1879

lcalaway99 — 2012-01-28 17:57:37Z

I am searching for "Norma?", the person who is/was known as wmjohn1879 in Ancestry.

Norma replied in 2007 to a post regarding pictures of the Barr family. I have seen the few pictures posted with the original request and know that some of those pictures are of my family -- probably from the "other" side of the Barr family. Clarissa Ethel Barr (know to me as Aunt Toot) married her cousin, Fredrick Barr. She had one son, Dale Mervin Barr who died in Los Angeles in 1972.

There are pictures with photographer in Kewanee, Illinois. Those would be of the Whiffen family, i believe.

Any help would be appreciated in locating wmjohn1879.

Louise Calaway

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

lcalaway99 — 2012-01-28 17:45:21Z

sorry for stupidity, but i do not know how to search for Ancestry user names. How would i go about finding user name wmjohn1879?
Louise Calaway

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

lcalaway99 — 2012-01-28 16:12:11Z

Nothing like being years too late. The story of my life. Would you have the name and address of the person to whom you sent the pictures?
Louise Calaway

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

abbe_gore — 2012-01-28 16:04:47Z

Here is the person who has the album maybe they can make copies for you. Her name is Norma. She was part of the other side of the family. Her user name here on Ansestry is: wmjohn1879

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

abbe_gore — 2012-01-28 15:57:33Z

Sorry, I no longer have this photo album. Another family member came forward a few years ago and I sent it to them overseas I believe to Sweden.
Sorry...

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

lcalaway99 — 2012-01-28 15:32:43Z

This is my third post regarding the pictures:
I indicated that i did not know the identity of the three people to the left of the tall man in the back row in the family photo. As i look at the picture again, i believe that the young woman standing to Lester "Pat" Barr is his daughter-in-law, Ruth Thatcher Barr, maried to Harry Gardner Barr.
I am convinced that all of these photos belonged to Aunt Ethel. And, i would appreciate getting "the box" or copies of its content.
Louise Calaway

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

lcalaway99 — 2012-01-28 15:23:55Z

This is my second post regarding the Barr pictures.
Ethel Barr's son was Mervin Barr. He is no longer living, having died in California. He had no children.
The Kewanee connection was through Ethel's mother, Sarah Amelia Whiffen Barr. Sarah was born in Kewanee.
Ethel lived in South Dakota with her husband John Fredrick Barr.
Again -- these pictures probably all belonged to my Aunt Ethel who lived in a nursing home in Downers Grove before she died.
Louise Calaway

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

lcalaway99 — 2012-01-28 15:19:36Z

The pictures are of my family, most of them being the children and grandchildren of James Moses and Amelia Whiffen Barr -- at least the large family photo. I recognize most of the people in the picture.

Starting at the bottom row left:
small child is Jack Moore -- he is sitting on his mother's lap. Her name is Edith Harris Moore.
Then, continuing on in that row:
Roy Moore (son of Charles Warren Moore & Elizabeth "Nell" Barr Moore, Edith Geraldine Young (daughter of Emma Edna Barr & Jerry W Young), Harry Gardner Barr (son of Bertha & Lester Barr), Jerry W Young.
In the back row from left to right:
I do not recognize the three people left of the tall man.
The tall man is Lester "Pat" Barr who is standing next to his wife Bertha White Barr.
To Bertha's right is Elizabeth "Nell" Barr Moore, Emma Edna Barr Young, Ethel "Toot" Barr. Ethel Barr, maiden name Barr, was married to a Barr.
This family lived at 76 Grove St, Downers Grove, Illinois. I visited that home many many times and understand it has been torn down. Edith Geraldine Young is my mother.
I live in California now and would appreciate the pictures. To my knowledge, none of the Barr family lives in Downers Grove presently. The only possibility would be Jack Moore and his descendants.

My mother looks to be about 4 years of age, so that puts the photo at around 1923.

Louise Calaway

Re: Connie Barr

Bfnelson1 — 2012-01-28 02:32:20Z

Nope I am no longer looking for Harri J.D.Roach

Re: Connie Barr

eGENEee — 2012-01-28 02:25:47Z

When googling Connie Barr I saw your other message. Are you still looking for Harri J. D. Roach?

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

thomasbarr87 — 2012-01-28 02:05:00Z

Abbe. While I don't think the pictures are my family but two of the people look so much like my grandfather and an aunt. Are you still in the Donners Grove area? If so would it be possible for me to bring my camera and copy the photos? The names listed in one of the posts sounds like a Barr family in my area. I have not yet tied theirs and mine togeather but may be of some help. Also a lot of the names are in my family. I live in Odin, Il.

Re: Barr Family Photos found are they yours?

Puentev — 2012-01-28 00:41:05Z

Sorry it has been several years since I last contacted you. I don't know if you may still be in possession of the old Barr photos. My Aunt Francis Opal said that they had an Aunt by the name of Ethel. If you still have these photos, please contact me! She said she would be able to reunite them with the proper families. I appreciate your post and may you sprout leaves in abundance on all of the branches of your tree!