Farr - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

William Farr (1910-1989) Bristol, Mass.

unahutchinson — 2012-05-19 12:13:33Z

William Farr (24 Jan 1910 - 10 Feb 1989) son of William Farr (born 1873 Ireland) and Martha E. Moore (born 1870 Canada). He married Lily Pereira Silvia on 18 Jan 1942 in Peterborough, Hillsborough, NH.

I would like to know if he and Lily had children.
William's social security nbr was 015 10 2658

Edward Farr (Jun 1875 - Jul 1962) Cork, Ireland and Mass. USA

unahutchinson — 2012-05-19 11:45:53Z

Edward Farr was born on 20th Jun 1875 in Ballineen, County Cork, Ireland. His parents were Edward Farr (1846-1903) and Mary Mills (1843-1881). Following the death of his mother, Edward immigrated to the United States with his father and some of his siblings (William and Samuel). He lived in Mass. right up to the time of his death (Essex area). He was married to Josephine Thompson (born 1884) and had four children:
Marion Farr (1903)
Edward Farr (1904)
Irving George Farr (1906)
Albert Mills Farr (1910)
I am keen to find out his children and siblings - they were:
Margaret Farr (born 1867)
William Farr (born 1873)
Samuel Farr (1877-1938)

Albert M Farr (20 Aug 1910 - 5 Mar 1993) looking for descendants

unahutchinson — 2012-05-19 10:46:05Z

Albert Mills Farr was born 20 Aug 1910 in Malden, Middlesex, Mass. He was resident in Volusia, Florida at the time of his death in 1993.

Albert was 1 of 4 children born to Edward (1875-1962)and Josephine (nee Thompson born 1884 in Essex, Mass.) Farr. His siblings were:
Marion Farr (born 1903)
Edward Farr (1904-1967)
Irving George Farr (born 1906)

Albert's father was born in County Cork, Ireland. I would love to hear from any descendants of this Farr family. Thank you

Re: Texas FARRS Alfred Farrsville Farrs Chapel Reunion

jancea52 — 2012-05-16 14:51:07Z

June 10th.

We are flying into Dallas on the 2nd then doing a road trip through Mississippi to do some geneaology research on Alfred Farr before we come back to Texas.

Hope to see you at the chapel on the 10th.

Jan

Re: Texas FARRS Alfred Farrsville Farrs Chapel Reunion

1texasgal — 2012-05-15 19:53:45Z

Hi,

This year's homecoming will be Sunday, June 10, 2012.

If you need more info, please email us at FarrsChapel@gmail.com

or visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/farrschapel

Thanks for your interest!

Re: Texas FARRS Alfred Farrsville Farrs Chapel Reunion

anporta — 2012-05-15 19:18:21Z

What is the date and I will try to come?

Re: Texas FARRS Alfred Farrsville Farrs Chapel Reunion

jancea52 — 2012-05-15 16:54:32Z

Hello Annella,

We are going to the Farr Chapel Reunion this year and someone is going to take us to Alfred Farr's gravesite. I hope you make it this year.

Jan

Farr

edithwolfe2103 — 2012-05-14 23:38:21Z

I am looking to see if there is a connection between William Richard Farr,born about 1851 Mississippi and Albert Turner Farr who was born about 1856 in Illinois. I believe both of them died in Texas. Any help is appreciated. I can be contacted at Ewolfe19@aol.com

Re: Farr

edithwolfe2103 — 2012-05-10 13:58:58Z

Hello, I am looking for information on Archer Lee Farr. He had a son Oliver Lynn Farr. I would appreciate any info you could give me. I know Archer Lee was born in Denton Co Tx in 1904. He had a twin brother Argus L. Farr. I can be reached at Ewolfe19@aol.com

Re: FARR/PIERCE Families from Wales to Lackawanna County, PA

yaksichs — 2012-04-04 04:59:43Z

Does anyone know who the parents of Ann Pierce were? I am trying to figure out if they were my relations - Richard Pierce & Margaret Watkins. From what I know, Richard & Margaret emigrated from South Wales to Pennsylvania in the 1860s (Richard came first and then Margaret came with their 3 children - Ann, Elizabeth, and David - in 1862). Margaret had a total of 6 children, 4 of whom were living at the time of the 1900 census. In the 1920 census, David W. Pierce is living in the household of Thomas & Anna Farr, and is listed as Thomas' bro-in-law. Therefore, I am assuming that this would account for David and Anna. Mary, Richard, and Maggie were born in Pennsylvania, as shown in the 1880 census of Scranton. I'm not yet sure which of the other 4 children died prior to 1900. Anyhow, I'd be happy to contribute more information about the Watkins family (my line) to anyone interested. Thank you.

Re: James Albert Farr

ValarieGray — 2012-03-28 09:46:15Z

Linda,

I have lots on the family. I know you are the daughter of Loren and Janet Romens Potter. I havent worked on the "tree" in some time, but am happy to share what I have. You may email me directly at valariegray@hotmail.com
My grandmother was Margaret and I am Joans oldest

Re: James Albert Farr

SUNSETLADY172 — 2012-03-28 00:46:12Z

I AM ALSO RESEARCHING MY ANCESTRY AND JAMES FARR AND SALINA VANCASTER ARE MY GRANDMOTHERS PARENTS. mY GRANDMOTHER IS HAZEL MARY FARR

Re: Samuel Farr and Elizabeth Boren

jesusisthesavior777 — 2012-03-23 21:03:04Z

I don't live in missouri, but i am a descendant of Samuel and Elizabeth. I come from their youngest child, Francis Minerva Farr. What info do you have on the Farrs and relatives?

Farr's Chapel Cemetery, Newton County, Tx

1texasgal — 2012-03-23 13:26:32Z

2012 Homecoming at Farr's Chapel in Newton County Texas will be on Sunday June 10, 2012.......................Surnames of original settlers in the Farrsville TX area:
Farr
Westbrook
McMahon
Powell
Stewart
Holmes
Hardy
Starks
Langham
Gilchrist
Ford

>>>>>>>>>>For more information contact FarrsChapel@gmail.com and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farrschapel

Re: Iowa Elsie,Nola,Hattie Farr

SusanGrandon — 2012-02-28 06:25:57Z

Iowa Elsie Farr is my Grandmother. How can I be of assistance? Susan Grandon Burkhart

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

sarahmomacgregor — 2012-02-14 23:42:45Z

Many thanks, again.

Best wishes.

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

lafarr22 — 2012-02-14 23:27:57Z

Nothing about Henry Morgan or Henry Morgan Farr, however one of Amanda Farr Clower’s sons was Morgan Clower. I suspect this is your family based on the names, but you need to look at some census and wills to be sure. Two books you might find helpful are Holmes County Mississippi Pioneers (pub by Pioneer Pub Co.) and Mississippi Index of Wills: 1800-1900 (Pub by Heritage Books). Both are by Betty Couch Wiltshire. The Holmes book has information on the Holmes Co Farrs and the Clowers. The index of wills book lists several Farr and Clower wills including the will of Susan Farr, wife of William H. Farr. Good luck in your research.

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

sarahmomacgregor — 2012-02-13 23:27:04Z

Thank you! My grandfather was Geo Clower Farr... (one of his sisters was Amanda) so there's another interesting name link. Have you ever come across a Henry Morgan or Henry Morgan Farr?

Re: FARR, England

dennisagrubb — 2012-02-13 21:22:11Z

Thanks Beverly for the reply,
How dissapointing to be so close yet so far (sorry for that). My Edwin James was born in Cleeve Prior but the family came from nearby Alcester.

It might be the same family with earlier links.
His father was Henry Thomas Farr 1819 Alcester - 23 Mar 1885 Evesham. He married twice Mary Bradley and Hannah Ankers.

Rehgards
Dennis

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

lafarr22 — 2012-02-13 20:48:26Z

James Wilson Farr’s daughter Amanda Elizabeth Farr was born 28 Feb 1837 and died 17 Apr 1909 both in Hinds Co. She married Benjamin F. Hall. Their children were Emma, James F., Thomas R., Martha E., Nonnie F., Maggie C., Hiram L., and John W. E. Hall. Wm. H. Farr’s daughter Elizabeth Amanda Farr was born in 1838 in Holmes Co and Died in 1926 in Attala Co. She married Benjamin R. Clower. Their children were William, Mary, Franklin, Susan, Morgan, and Sillie Clower. At least those are the ones I’m aware of. James W. Farr, Amanda’s father, had a brother named Charles Kavanaugh Farr (b. 1817 in TN, d. 1861 in VA during Civil War). He had no children. He had married a 70 yr old woman when he was 33 yrs old. She filed for divorce a few years later but it was never granted. James W. Farr’s brother George Washington Farr named one of his sons Charles K. Farr (b 1848, d. 1912) after his brother. He married and had several children but none were named Amanda. One of his sons was Charles R. Farr but he didn’t have a daughter named Amanda either. As I said, I’m not able to find any connection between James W. Farr of Hinds Co and William H. Farr of Holmes Co. Perhaps they were distantly related through the SC connection.

Re: FARR, England

sarahmomacgregor — 2012-02-13 19:09:07Z

Hi,

If you've got dates and places of major life events of your relatives, you'll likely find some information via: https://www.familysearch.org/ -- I think it is free, as well.

Best wishes.

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

sarahmomacgregor — 2012-02-13 18:45:53Z

Interesting because one great aunt of mine was Amanda Farr.. I would guess that she was born around 1910.... and I think that Charles Farr was her father.....

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

lafarr22 — 2012-02-13 18:27:44Z

Thanks for reminding me of Lexington’s location. I’ve only been to MS a few times and spent all my time in the State Archives and the Edwards & Bolton area of Hinds Co. What started my interest in Holmes County was a missing Farr brother search. I think we have found the missing brother in Warren Co now and I was never able to find a connection between William H. Farr of Holmes Co and my husband’s gr-grandfather James Wilson Farr of Hinds Co. In the Hinds Co MS Old Series Estate files for 1862, James W. Farr wrote a letter asking to administer the estate of his brother Charles K. Farr. In the letter, he said that CKF had died without children and his heirs included 3 brothers 2 sisters and 2 children of a deceased brother and sister. We know all of the living children but are still working to confirm the deceased brother. Wm H. Farr of Holmes Co was born in SC in 1805 died in MS in 1845. What is especially interesting is that he had a daughter named Elizabeth Amanda Farr. James W. Farr had a daughter named Amanda Elizabeth Farr. Both girls were born within a year of each other. Also, WHF paid taxes in Hinds Co in the 1840s. However, all of our siblings were born in NC, GA & TN. Our family lived in SC only until 1800 when they moved to NC. I’ve gone through mountains of microfilm and original documents and can’t find any connection between them.

Re: FARR, England

beverleymayowens — 2012-02-13 08:53:34Z

Hello Dennis
Thanks for your reply. My G G Grandfather, Edwin J Farr was born 1843 in Hanbury, Worcs so we are referring to two different guys here. I believe this part of my family were living 'on the water' at this time. Edwin worked in Worcester as a railway labourer, married in Dudley then moved to Aston where he became a railway guard and several of his sons worked on the railway too. It's all very interesting, isn't it?
Thanks again
Beverley (nee Farr)

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

sarahmomacgregor — 2012-02-13 05:09:31Z

Thanks for your reply. Apparently Yazoo City, per se, was founded in 1824.. so it's the right time period, and Lexington is another town mentioned in the family---which IS in Holmes County, not too far(r).

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

lafarr22 — 2012-02-13 04:44:32Z

I'm afraid not. I've done some research on the Farrs of Holmes County and the Farrs of Perry County to look for connections. My Farrs were in Warren County in the 1820s. We have a branch in TN as well as a more distant branch in Indiana.

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

sarahmomacgregor — 2012-02-13 00:42:56Z

Thank you for your reply. My Farr family was just north, in the Yazoo City area, mostly, I believe, and near Lexington and Oxford. Are you familiar with any Farrs from that area?

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

lafarr22 — 2012-02-13 00:32:21Z

I believe they did. Most into SC & NC and then their descendents spread to GA & TN. Eventually my husband's line into MS ending up in Hinds Co. The whole story is in Pharrs & Farrs. The book was originally written in the late 1890s and then updated in 1953. I have added a supplemental chapter on the James Bradley Farr line recently. Barry Farr & I also added a chapter about the Farr DNA project. The book is available on DVD from Cecil Pharr.

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

sarahmomacgregor — 2012-02-12 23:52:41Z

That sounds very interesting! Did the 4 brothers all head South? I keep thinking there just weren't that many people, so probably most settlers were related, following one another through word of mouth... they'd have given their own family members leads on grant opportunities, etc..

Francis Pharr, Francis Pharr & John Pharr in Elbert Co GA

lafarr22 — 2012-02-12 23:35:20Z

Recently I found this will in Elbert Co GA Microfilm. Here is a transcript.

Elbert Co GA Will Book 1803-1806, page 58, LDS Film # 209537
In the Name of God Amen—
I Francis Pharr being week in body though of sound mind do constitute this my last will & testament.
First I bequeath unto my nephew Francis Pharr son of Jonathan Pharr all that I possess of every description of estate over & above what is necessary to pay my just debts. Witness my hand this 24th day of April 1803.
His
Francis X Pharr
Mark

William Holt
The word first erased before signed. William Holt
Registered the 5th day of August 1803

W. Higginbotham, C.G.C.

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

lafarr22 — 2012-02-12 20:59:15Z

I've been working on the MS Farrs for years now. My husband had his DNA done and is descended from one of the 4 Farr brothers who arrived in PA around 1749. I believe he is descended from George Farr through James Bradley Farr. There were two Farrs in the Alabama part of MS territory in the early 1800s. James Farr in the lake Tensaw region was in MS territory in 1795 according to his US Territorial land claim. James Bradley Farr came to the Baldwin Co area around 1810. He petitioned for land there in 1809. Both James Farrs signed a petition to limit immigration into the territory in 1810. The two signitures are "James Farr" and "James B. Farr" so I'm sure there were two different James Farrs in the territory during that time. James B. Farr fought in the MS Territorial Militia during the War of 1812. He first belonged to a Militia unit in Baldwin Co and then transferred to Hind's Militia Unit. I have his service records and am looking for a pension now.

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

WynetaMiller — 2012-02-12 17:33:34Z

You can see my tree under Farr-McKenzie-Miller-Milner...and yes we have had our last living uncle tested....DNA is on the Farr portion of the site.

Wyneta McKenzie Miller/WMiller994@aol.com

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

Krony55 — 2012-02-12 16:49:51Z

My email is: ropycomp@swbell.net. Yes, I have Henrys in my tree. Henry Morgan is the father and gran dfather of Julia Ann Morgan who married my Richard E Farr 1874 Chickasaw Co MS. There are descendants named Henry Farr. Then, of course, there is the Henry Farr, grandson of Col Wm Farr of Union Co, SC. Stay in touch and I will send you an invitation to my tree personnally.

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

sarahmomacgregor — 2012-02-12 16:27:38Z

I don't have a tree. Do you have Henrys in your family? And have you come across Yazoo City in your searches? We have no males left in the immediate family, so no, we've not had any DNA testing.

How can I find your tree?

Many thanks,

Sarah

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

Krony55 — 2012-02-12 15:41:05Z

Thanks so very much for your reply. You sound like your line may be directly related. My father was DNA tested for links to other Farrs. Have any of the male descendants been tested in your line.
My Richard E Farr married Julia Ann MORGAN in MS 1874, Chickasaw Co. They lived near Hohenlinden on the SW border of that County, next to Calhoun Co formed about 1853, so that the records were found in Houston, Chickasaw Co.
My tree is on ancestry.com; where can I see your tree?
Kro

Re: James Farr in Mississippi in 1797, Richard Edward Farr MS b. 1854

sarahmomacgregor — 2012-02-12 02:09:20Z

I traced our Farr family from Mississippi backwards....

Farrs in and around Oxford and Yazoo MS came from the Carolinas, from Pennsylvannia (with Quaker roots and connections to Wm Penn), but were originally from Wales. in fact, there were a number of Welsh families that migrated en masse from Wales to PA to the Carolinas to Mississippi) as land grants became available. The Farrs from the Carolinas arrived in MS in the 1830s, I think I remember. I'd be glad to hear of any more recent connections. My late Uncle (b. 1937)had once been in touch with his father's cousins, his Farr father, my grandfather, born in Oxford in, I think 1910. Other family names of the migrating clans: Morgan and Clower, that I know. Clower was actually Klauer, from Rotterdam before emigrating to Wales. These ancestors traveled!

Re: FARR, England

dennisagrubb — 2012-02-07 23:13:18Z

Hello Beverly,
Just saw your old post
I hav Edwin James Farr as my GG father but b1847 in Cleeve Prior
let me know if they are the same
Dennis Grubb

Re: greatgrandparents

jlouise3565 — 2012-02-03 01:09:31Z

yes lymon farr and ella farr are my great grandparents i do have some information very useful and wonder ful you may contatc me at jlouise1965@yahoo.com

Re: FARR'S FROM ENGLAND

PB18377 — 2012-01-13 12:18:05Z

My grandmothers Farrs are supposedly from Chippenham ... if you come accross a George Thomas Farr (abt 1827) son of James Farr I would be most interested !!!

Farr families of Indiana, Illinois, Arkansas

shashie50 — 2011-12-30 06:44:19Z

Descendant of John W. Farr, born 1885 Clark Co., Illinois, died 1945 Randolph Co., Arkansas; interested in info on ancestors and looking for descendants of his siblings. I think this is accurate:

Levi Farr (b. 1848, Indiana) married Sarah Elizabeth Boatman (b. 1850, Indiana), in Knox County, Indiana on 5 Apr 1873.
His parents: John N. Farr & Grace (?) of North? Carolina

Children of Levi Farr & Sarah Elizabeth Boatman:

William Riley Farr (b. 1874)
Elva Farr (1876-1926)
Nola Farr (1879-1917)
Effie Estella Farr (b. 1881)
John Winnie Farr (1885-1945), married Lora Stanley
Levi Farr, Jr. (b. 1887)

Thanks!

Re: Farr's from England

dorispine — 2011-12-26 08:43:36Z

Thanks for your info. Both myself and sister are the only link in my immediate family and Im not going to bother asking anyone else because Im pretty sure Id be wasting my breath. Very few males left now and Ive lost touch with the others completely.
You can contact me via soowoo3333@hotmail.com if you like.

Farr connection

dkarkau — 2011-12-15 17:41:55Z

I have two (2) Farr's in my family. I am trying to see if they are connected at some point. My 4th ggrand mother was Eunice Farr, was married to Harcourt Morey, living in western New York born 1780 died 1876. The other was Trevor W. Farr (My uncle) born 1928 died 2000, who married my father's sister, Lorraine Karkau,living and died in the Lansing , Michigan area.

Re: Farrs

chopperjoc — 2011-12-15 05:10:20Z

The link for JackieHamblin is broken. She died in 2010. She was my wife. Any future inquiries may be made to chopperjoc@excite.com

Re: Samuel and Elizabeth Farr

chopperjoc — 2011-12-15 05:09:22Z

The link for JackieHamblin is broken. She died in 2010. She was my wife. Any future inquiries may be made to chopperjoc@excite.com

Samuel Hampton Farr

sagechick1970 — 2011-12-14 03:17:24Z

I am looking for any information about the parents of Samuel Hampton Farr/Pharr. Samuel Hampton Farr was born on 7 Mar 1884 in Georgia and died 13 Aug 1943 in Greene County, Alabama. He is buried in Boley Springs, Alabama. He married Mary Elizabeth Westbrook (1899-1987). I cannot seem to locate the name of his father/mother. There is a family story "clue" that he ranaway from home with a brother. This brother was said to have died/drown while swimming across a river. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you!!! - Carrie

Re: Farr's from England

derrellann — 2011-11-28 02:48:25Z

Sue, Males are tested for Y-dna which follows the male line and yes we use it for genealogy. It does not tell who you and someone else are related but does give years. With a match you and the other person do plain old genelogy research to connect.
Example: A friend and I for a lot of years tried to connect our Oakley families cause they lived in same area, but lived there in different time period and named children almost the same. We were sure that mine was a son or grandson of his ancestor. After we tested (tested my brother) our results came back...no way were we related, maybe at the Ark. We were so disappointed, felt like I lost a brother, angry at all the time & effort, and the money over the years.
If at anytime you consider it..please contact Tim and test.
My Farr male cousin tested for me and so far no matches, so I try to encourage anyone to test. My James Farr born England about 1766 came USA & I cant find anyone who he connects to...
Derrell, 68 y/o female

Re: Farr's from England

dorispine — 2011-11-27 19:52:23Z

Thank you for your reply. I THINK that some of them may have gone to the US but not sure. I havent got that far as yet.

When it comes to DNA projects, it seems that the males have to give the DNA. The females cant be traced back. Its not fair but we cant do anything about that. You males have the upper hand when it comes to that.

Thanks again.

Sue W

Re: Farr's from England

derrellann — 2011-11-26 17:02:48Z

I'm the 5th great-granddaughter of James Farr born guessing mid 1760's England and died 1829 in South Carolina USA.

I have no clue who his parents were or where in England they lived or how old he was when he came here. I know he/they lived in PA at some time, since his wife was from there and most children were born there before moving to SC.

There is a FARR DNA project run by Tim Farr, he is trying to connect fmailies from all over the world.

If you can please consider testing thru his project, FTDNA has a great sale going on right now...very cheap price.
Tim Farr [dustyhills@hotmail.com]

With you help and others maybe we connect some families.
Derrell

Re: Farr's from England

dorispine — 2011-11-26 15:04:43Z

Hi,
Im trying to trace my Farr relatives. Ive only just found that my G g/father Samuel FARR was born in Wiltshire. He married a Frances E ? and lived in Dorset where my Grandmother Alice Rose FARR was born along with a few more siblings.
She then married an Alfred Malcolm POLAND in LONDON and they, with 5 children (one other one was deceased), sailed to Australia in 1911. This POLAND family disembarked in Adelaide.
'I have also managed to find an extensive connection of the FARR family to Australia from the late 1800's.' Im wondering if any more of the Farrs that are in my line, also migrated to Australia.
Also, in the POLAND side of my family, I have a Lily Lee whom my G g/father Charles POLAND married. Have you got any information on whether your Ann Lee and my Lily Lee are connected.
Much appreciated if you have any information whatsoever.

Re: Iowa Elsie,Nola,Hattie Farr

SusanGrandon — 2011-11-25 19:55:16Z

Iowa Elsie Farr was my maternal grandmother. My Father Raymond Farr Grandon, is 87 years and lives in Fleming, Ohio