Oren - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Albert Oren of Kansas

cato5104 — 2012-05-10 20:35:54Z

am looking on any info on alberts first and second wives. His first was Barbara Ann possibly Grafs, born in indiana abt 1846. His second wife was Beda A., dont know last name, born in Iowa. who he married sometime around 1875 when she was abt. 15 & he was 29. I need any info on their births, parents, marriage dates, etc.

Re: George Oren

cato5104 — 2012-03-16 14:42:27Z

just saw your post as I have just started researching my oren side of family, so hope you are still looking. I also have george oren & elizabeth fraim in my family line. I did not know of his first marriage so that was a help. Have you found anything else out about these two. I know they ended up in Wabash Cty, Indiana & are buried there in Citizens Cemetery. Any info,as to where in Pa & Va. they are from & their parents would greatly help. Thx.

Re: Abigail Oren York Co PA>Decatur, Ill

shahn85 — 2012-02-17 21:48:21Z

I do not have information on Abigail, but I have information on Gotlieb Fisher/Fischer. I am a descedent of the Fisher/Fischer line. If you are interested, please email me at svidal0785@gmail.com.

Stacy

Re: Andrew Jackson Daugherty & Mary Oren

gadrifters — 2011-12-06 15:32:26Z

Linda,
Thank you for your response and the invite. I have since discovered that Joseph Oren is one of my grandfathers. I'll definetly take a look at your tree.

Irene Daugherty Rude

Re: Andrew Jackson Daugherty & Mary Oren

strmfam1 — 2011-12-06 05:18:23Z

Irene, I sent you an invite. Please let me know if you do not get it. Sincerely, Linda Oren Strum

Re: Andrew Jackson Daugherty & Mary Oren

gadrifters — 2011-11-23 17:39:10Z

Linda,

It was great hearing from you. How do I access your tree?

Irene Daugherty Rude

Re: Searching for connection between Oren and Wright families

strmfam1 — 2011-11-23 05:12:35Z

The other day I uploaded a significant update to my Oren family file, Joseph Oren 1730. If interested please enjoy and I would be happy to hear from you. Linda Oren Strum

Re: Abigail Oren York Co PA>Decatur, Ill

strmfam1 — 2011-11-23 05:06:22Z

The other day I posted a significant update to my family file Joseph Oren 1730. I hope you find it interesting and look forward to hearing from you. Linda Oren Strum

Re: Andrew Jackson Daugherty & Mary Oren

strmfam1 — 2011-11-23 05:02:26Z

The other day I posted a significant update to my file titled Joseph Oren 1730. I hope you find it interesting and would enjoy hearing from you again. Linda Oren Strum

Re: Joseph Oren Family Tree

strmfam1 — 2011-10-11 16:20:41Z

Sorry for the delay in responding. I am working hard to tidy up some easy documentation on my file before posting again and then moving back into more research. In the new file, should be posted very soon, you'll be able to see more of what I got and some compelling information about the Russia connection. I've also recently found some other information on that front, though circumstantial also, that I need to do more research on so it wont be mentioned in the next update. Thanks for your help on this. I'm certain working together we can all get a great family history out of this. Linda

Re: Joseph Oren Family Tree

strmfam1 — 2011-10-11 16:19:26Z

Re: Joseph Oren Family Tree

djohnson10139 — 2011-09-28 15:15:53Z

Since I first posted, I have learned a lot about the Orens. But mostly what I know is that no one knows for sure who the first Oren was to America, or exactly where he came from.

My thoughts on the theory that Orenburg, Russia, is the root location: I found a site online that lists scores and scores of place names that use "Oren", some in Scandinavian countries, some Slavic, some French. There's the first proof that one can't assume that the city name alone confirms the Oren family stemming from Orenburg. Actually, I found strong evidence that the city's name isn't connected to an Oren surname. The city name comes from the river "Or," according to Wikipedia's page on Orenburg: "The Russian Empire began plans for the expansion into Asia by construction of an eastern frontier fortress town in the southern Ural region to be named Orenburg in 1734. The colonists originally founded a settlement in 1735 at the confluence of the Ural River with the Or River. The town's name meant "fortress near the Or," as Burg is German for fortress."

So to me the origin of the American Orens is all still a mystery. Do you have any clues?

My lineage is the Pennsylvania Orens. I know for sure about my great-grandfather, Jesse Patton Oren, a Civil War vet, silver prospector out West after the war, and then a businessman in New Cumberland, Pa. I can also trace back to a Joseph Orin/Oren, born in 1730 in York County, Pa. !!!!Note that 1730 predates the founding of Orenburg, Russia. so there's another piece of evidence that Orenburg, Russia, has noting to do with my American Orens.
Thought?

Re: Joseph Oren Family Tree

lizaoren — 2011-09-28 05:27:10Z

I was reading this...I am part of this ancestry. Where was the father from? What are his ethnic origins and the origins of the family name Oren?

Re: Joseph Oren Family Tree

djohnson10139 — 2011-01-04 19:40:31Z

Where is the tree you mentioned in your Jan 2010 post? I can't find it on this site.

I'm new, so pls help. My mother was an Oren, and I'm solid to Jesse Patton Oren B. 1839. Trying to see if John Oren b. 1792 was Jesse Patton's father -- and was John Oren b. 1792 married to Elizabeth or Lydia? I see both wives in trees on this site.

Thanks!

Andrew Jackson Daugherty & Mary Oren

gadrifters — 2010-05-31 18:26:23Z

Hi,
My name is Irene Daugherty Rude. I am the great, great granddaughter of Andrew Jackson Daugherty & Mary Oren. I have records that indicate Mary Ann "Drew"Oren was born in March 28, 1835 and died in April 26, 1909 or 1910 in Rochester, IN Fulton County. A past review of the Daugherty geneology indicate that Mary Ann Oren was born in PA and lived in OH. However, the difference between your family tree lies with the her father's name. A Mr. William Dubois was retained by Dr. Bowen a distant cousin of mine to research the geneology of the Daugherty's. His research and an article found in Ohio indicates that Mary Jane's father was Elihu Oren born in Greene County, TN March 3, 1809. In the fall of 1810, his father John Oren moved his family from TN to Clinton County Ohio. On August 1, 1830 he married Jane Newcomb. They had 5 childre; Charles, Elizabeth, Jesse, Mary Jane and Asenath Clarissa who died in 1862. The census from Fulton Cty. IN does show that Mary Oren was born in PA. I feel sure we are cousins, but wanted to confirm with you some of the information I've been provided. You may already know that our great grandfather and grandmother are buried in Starke County, IN in the North Bend, IN cemetary. I've been there a number of times with my parents Jay Andrew Daugherty & Beulah as a child and an adult. I look forward to hearing from you as I am not sure the info I have is correct and cannot complete my family tree for the Oren side of the family.

Thank you.

Re: Joseph Oren Family Tree

strmfam1 — 2010-02-21 18:23:39Z

Hi there John,

The originator of the Oren's to America comes from an old family bible not in my possession. My original information came from a study put together by Ira Oren. I have taken it much more beyond that. Joseph is the originator but no one I know has proof of his origination. I am determined to find where where he originated from before America as well but so far an still hunting. I have a copy of an article from the Pennsylvania Gazette asking for his return to his master. He was a bond servant or convict that came to America at 16 in 1746 but unfortunately that is all I have right now. The next record of him is his marriage to Abigail December 11, 1754 in Wilmington Delaware. As you no doubt know, the story passed down through the generations is that three brothers came to America, yet for some reason the ancestry immigration record based on the previously mentioned article states he was the primary immigrant at 16. My records show he and Abigail had three sons, which is corroborated by a 1790 census. I'm wondering if the three brothers are actually the sons of Joseph.

I also have a lot of information on the wives, particularly the Kirk's, Frazier's, Atkinson's, and White's. And some information on different direct lines than my own. I would like this genealogy to be as complete as possible as there are so many Oren's looking for the information, so I would love to collaborate with you however we can. Where are you located geographically? I am in Colorado. Perhaps we can devise an approach to divide and conquer different aspects of the genealogy.

I am a granddaughter of Jesse Myron Oren, son of Ira Oren, son of Absalom Oren, son of Joseph Oren, son of John Oren and Ruth Frazier, son of Joseph Oren and Abigail Kirk.

You can reach me directly at strmfam@mesanetworks.net.

Thanks for your query,

Sincerely,
Linda Strum

Re: Joseph Oren Family Tree

orenja1 — 2010-02-21 15:37:22Z

If you have information that Joseph was the first immigrant, I am most interested. I have been trying to find the first Oren immigrant and his origin without success.

I have my Oren tree back to Oren (Christened 1730, Newcastle, DE), John (b. 1765), James (b. 1797), John Atkinson (b. 1817), Alfred (b.1845), John Atkison (b. 1877), etc. I have significant amount of information on this line and would be happy to share. A small book has been written on this line which I could provide.

I also have much more information on the ancestry of the wives of the above Oren’s, if this would be of help.

Joseph Oren Family Tree

strmfam1 — 2010-01-25 19:15:07Z

Hi All, I am getting close to posting the family tree on the first ancestor to America, Joseph Oren. He was the father of Joseph b)1755, Jesse b)1757, and John b)1765. It is a fairly extensive tree and I still have so much to do but I have so much information that others don't I thought it would be good to get it our here so hopefully we can collaborate.

Re: Abigail Oren York Co PA>Decatur, Ill

strmfam1 — 2010-01-12 18:03:49Z

I have lots of Oren Genealogy information dating from the first Oren to America in 1730 or so. The line I have starts with Jesse Oren and Abigail Kirk. Their first son, John Sr. was born 6/10/1765 in York Co., PA. The genealogy goes on from there. It was compiled by my great uncles from family bibles and other relatives. While I have a tremendous amount of information I am still trying to find where Jesse Oren came from, which was also where my great uncles had trouble. I am hopeful however that the mystery will be solved soon.
I am in the process of developing a family tree scrapbook for all lines within this family and would be happy to help you with any questions you might have. My email address is strmfam@mesanetworks.net.

Sincerely,
Linda (Oren) Strum

OREN Joann Lorene 1966-1967

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-25 02:45:14Z

OREN Joann Lorene 1966-1967

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,767 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: John Birdsell Oren

jerryoren — 2009-05-06 23:47:57Z

Yes , I would like some more information on the picture of my father, John Birdsell Oren. Please get in touch with me as I would like to see about getting a copy.

Re: Searching for connection between Oren and Wright families

Janetssewing — 2008-01-15 03:27:51Z

My Oren and Wright families are:
Absalom H. Oren married Susannah Wright, they had a daughter named Delilah Oren (she was my great great grandmother).
Apparently Susannah Wright's parents Empson Wright his wife
Rachel Ruble.
Absalom Oren's parents: Joseph Oren who married Sarah Hayworth .

Oren's in Southwestern Ohio

StephSH — 2006-08-02 16:38:50Z

Hi, I’m currently in the process of putting together a book on my family and am interested in any information anyone can provide on the children/grandchildren of Meander Oren and Melvia Doughman Oren. I have the names of all 11 of their children, and information on their ancestors, what I’m missing and hoping some folks can provide are their descendents names. Would love to include all of their grandchildren and such, and would be willing to share my book when I print it (hopefully around 1/1/07) I’m going to be distributing the book to the Warren & Clinton County Genealogy Societies and Libraries.
In addition, any one with information on the Oren’s from New Castle DE, Pennsylvania, Greene County TN, or Southwestern Ohio can submit their info to be included, I have a very comprehensive genealogy but am missing a lot of people born after about 1875.
Please email me at StephSH@yahoo.com if you have any information.
Thanks
Steph

Re: melvia doughman

StephSH — 2006-08-02 16:38:12Z

WOW, this is so exciting, I just started my family tree and most of my info came from my grandma, Anna Armstrong Oren, wife of George Oren, son of Mevia and Meander Harrison Oren. Since there is so much interest, I am going to post what I have. If anyone has info on a branch that I dont, please share! I know several Orens married several Armstrongs, so this may help in a couple directions :)
William Doughman m Mary "Etta" Doughman abt 1885,
children: Lizzie DOB 7/1885,Bertina(?) DOB 8/1887,
Edna 9/1891,Melvie 10/1892, Robie 6/1896, and Chester 8/1899. This info is on the 1900 census.
Meander Harrison Oren married Melvia (Melvie) abt 1911?
children : Florence DOB May 12, 1912, Inez DOB October 10, 1914, Virgil DOB April 25, 1916, George William DOB December 10, 1917, Orland DOB February 25, 1920, Mary DOB May 20, 1922, Herbert Clifford (Chick) DOB July 14, 1924, Etta DOB March 23, 1926, Viola DOB September 29, 1927, Melvia DOB March 12, 1930, kathryn DOB January 09, 1932. George Oren married Anna Armstrong on 3/7/42, they are both still living, their children are Joy Oren Jones, and Nancy Oren Sherwood, their grandchildren are Gordon Smith, Stephanie Smith Helwig, and Jeffrey Allen Smith.
Great Grandchildren are Cassie Helwig, Jason Helwig and Georgianna Smith (Gordon)
I have more info on the Armstrong side, and also more on the Orens, such as spouses names, children, ect, as this is getting pretty lengthy, I will either post more next weekend or email you more. Again, please share what you have. I have been told that both lines can be traced to the Revolution. Does anyonehave it back that far??
Thanks
Steph

Re: melvia doughman

StephSH — 2006-08-02 16:38:12Z

Would love to share info with you, I am just starting on the family tree and am the great granddaughter of Melvia and Meander, George is my Grandpa. Please contact me :)

Re: melvia doughman

StephSH — 2006-08-02 16:38:12Z

I am Melvia and Meander Oren's great granddaughter and would apreciate any info you have that you can share with me on the family tree.

Re: Meander Melvia Oren

StephSH — 2006-08-02 16:38:12Z

This is my grandpa George Oren's parents,
email me and I will let you know what I have.
Thanks
Steph
StephSH_71@hotmail.com

Re: melvia doughman

2006-05-04 16:05:33Z

seen your post on the rootsweb and was wondering if there was maybe any info on the White family...Josephine {White}Doughman is a sister to my grandfather,William {Bill}R.White.
Clayton Doughman married Josephine White...she was born in 1905 to Charlie White and Iona {Buchanan} White....all I know is the family lived in Ohio...Josephine and Clayton had a son named Dick I think...sorry,I know it isn't much to go on but it is all I have..any help would be great...I have a photo of Jo and Clayton,and I beleive I have photos of there grave site I would be happy to send you if you would like them..I am trying to find out about my grandfathers father,Charles(Charley)White that was married to Iona Buchanan...any thing is more then what I have....thanks again for any help...Mary

Re: James Oren _ Civil War

burghroots — 2006-03-14 14:55:19Z

Hi,

I am working on the OREN families in York County, PA. I am descended from Mary Oren who married John Arthurs and moved to Bedford, PA. I am searching for her parents and would like to see the material you have from the Newberry Township researcher or make contact with that person.

Hoping you can help me,

Clare
Clare@kc.rr.com

John Birdsell Oren 1933 Coast Guard/Chicago

tiriba — 2005-12-28 03:12:39Z

I have a photo of John Oren from the 1933 graduation book of the Coast Guard Academy. He was from Chicago, Illinois.

Reply if interested.

John Birdsell Oren 1933 Coast Guard

tiriba — 2005-12-28 03:12:39Z

There is no genealogical info on John Oren in the write-up accompanying his picture, other than the "Chicago Illinois". He spoke Spanish very well. He ran cross country and swam.

just starting

donnieoren — 2005-07-11 02:22:16Z

hi my name is donnie oren and my family that i know of is from dayton and springfild Ohio
and im startting to surch there history
eney info will help thank you donnie_oren@yahoo.com

Re: Oren of the 87th PA Inf - Civil War

donnieoren — 2005-07-11 02:15:56Z

i dont know much but i think my gfother has his sword
my family is from dayton ,springfild and london ohio

Re: Abigail Oren York Co PA>Decatur, Ill

csachan_1 — 2005-06-30 14:45:31Z

Updated e-mail address.

Re: Oren Relations

2004-06-08 01:59:09Z

I am a cousin of Glade's. I do have info on his pasrents & family, including both maternal & paternal sides. If you are still looking for info on your sons linage, please contact me at henthornd@yahoo.com

Glade Leroy Oren

2004-06-08 01:47:26Z

I am a cousin of Glade's and I do have information about his parents & family. Including both maternal & paternal sides to about the 1930's. If you are still looking for info, please contact me at henthornd@yahoo.com.

Re: family members

orenja1 — 2004-04-17 14:26:49Z

My name is John Oren and I suspect we are related. My ancestry goes back through Ohio and Pennsylvania to John Oren, Sr. born in York County Pennsylvania on 10 Jun 1765 and his father, Joseph Oren or Jesse Oren (origin unknown). I suspect your ancestry also includes John Oren, Sr.

John Oren, Arlington, Texas

Re: family members

orenja1 — 2004-04-17 14:26:49Z

I have many Oren ancestors who lived in Clinton County Ohio. My Great-Great-Great Great Grandfather, John Oren, Sr. moved to Clinton County in 1810 with his wife, Ruth Frazier and eleven children, from Greene County, Tennessee. Five generations later, my Grandfather, John Adkinson Oren moved from Clinton County, Ohio to Oklahoma in 1902. To the best of my knowledge, all the Orens in Clinton County were decendants of John Oren,Sr. John Oren, Sr. was born in 1765 in York County, Pennsylvania. He married Ruth Frazier there and moved to Greene County, Tennessee some years later in 1793. He moved to Ohio because of the slavery issue. Ruth Frazier died in 1811 by falling into a fire and John Oren Sr. married Lydia Ladd. Four children were bonn to the second marriage. In all John Oren, Sr. had 16 children and 105 grandchildren. Ten of his grandchildren say civil war action and three lost their lives.

I have record of many of the decendants of John Oren, Sr. in Clinton County, but none named Roland Oren (b. 1852). My great Grandfather, Alfred Oren (b. 1845) was near the same age as Roland, so I believe he was either a cousin of Alfred Oren (his father could either be Joseph Oren, Elijah Oren or William Oren - Alfred's uncles and sons of James Oren) or a distant cousin of Alfred Oren (his grandfather would then be either an earlier Joseph Oren, Elihu Oren, John N. Oren, Alexander Oren, Jesse B. Oren, Jacob Oren, Ephrain Oren, or David Oren - all children of John Oren, Sr.)

Thats all I have -- Good luck

John Oren

Re: family members

2004-04-14 21:53:36Z

Looking for relatives of Roland Oren b. 1852 m. Della Brown in Clinton county, Oh. In the 1880 census they are living in Washington Twp., Clinton, Oh. They had a daughter Mary who m. Thomas Quigley. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: Oren Relations

SheilaNadoroznyOreilly — 2004-03-20 20:46:04Z

Thank you Susan for posting about the boys wanting to know more about their grandfather. It gave me the chance to know more about them. As you know I am your x-husband's niece, Mikey and Bobby's cousin. It's been great to meet them and finally see the lil cousins I've wondered about since I knew they existed. Seeing as how were only 15-20 mins away in drive time, maybe we can all keep in touch a bit better.
They have my cell phone # call me anytime!!

_Sheila_

Fred W. Oren/b.1866/died/1942/Leonora Oren/Florida

Dorothy9723 — 2003-11-01 05:54:39Z

I was searching for some ancestors in an old cemetary here in Florida. I came across a grave site of Fred W. Oren. Born 1866..died..1942. His wife's grave is beside him..Leonora
Oren. ..born ..1874...died...1946. The cemetary is in Winter Haven, Florida. Hope this helps someone. Dorothy.Aunelm@aol.com

Re: Oren Relations

SheilaNadoroznyOreilly — 2003-08-20 02:28:36Z

Hello Susan,

I am Mikey and Bobby's cousin Sheila(Sissy). I live in Detroit MI. My cell phone # is 313-289-0864. Call me anytime please. I'm not sure how old I was but I have seen pics of the boys. It had to have been after g-ma Mikey passed away.
Please respond to me or have the boys! I am so curious....

Re: Oren Relations

khonkneee471 — 2003-05-22 14:16:07Z

Hi Susan, My younger brother is an Oren. He was born in 1966 in Mi. His father was a Glade Leroy Oren. Glade worked for the railroad in Chicage,Ill. Glade moved to Michigan where he met my mother in the 1960"s. Later Glade lived in Kentucky and Florida.

Re: melvia doughman

KathyDonald — 2003-05-10 02:56:10Z

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I am the great-granddaughter Meander and Melvia, I am the grandaughter of their daughter Inez Oren Clifford. I have been trying to get all the information together I can find. Would love to hear from you. Am trying to compile pictures, papers and anything of that sort for my family records.

Re: melvia doughman

KathyDonald — 2003-05-10 02:56:10Z

I am granddaughter of Inez Emily Pearl Oren. I can fill in the names of all the children and most birth and marriage dates. I can fill in 99 percent of the Inez lineage. email me at KathyDonald@msn.com and can't wait to get your lineage. I have slowly been filling in information but had none on the Melvia & Meander Oren children's lineage. Kathy Black

Re: melvia doughman

KathyDonald — 2003-05-10 02:56:10Z

My email address is KathyDonald@msn.com. I have been in touch with a few relatives. My mother, Melvie Kathryn Clifford Oren says that she thought Katie had a collection of records. I don't personally know. Email me and I will supply information from my branch if you are interested. Nice talking with ya. Kathy

Oren family

cabost58 — 2003-01-05 23:28:24Z

Joan:
I would sure like to get ahold of you see
if we can connect. We may be long lost cousins.
My email is cabost58@hotmail.com
Please leave me a message or your email
I will get right back to you.
I check email once a week, usually on Friday.
Blessings, Cyn

Re: George Oren

@@Sadahar67@aol.com — 2002-12-04 03:44:49Z

Jane,
I just recently found I had a great great grandmother, Margaret Oren. Born June 20, 1839 and died April 19, 1923. She married John Lewis Wright. Could she possibly be related to your line. The Wright family is mostly from Cumberland County, Pa. for many , many generations. I would appreciate any info. Thank you. You may email me at sadahar67@aol.com

OREN / WATT IN FLORIDA

mommazerk1 — 2002-10-17 17:06:25Z

Sorry, Glenn Oren & Margaret Weisensee Watt Oren were married/living in FLORIDA.

OREN / WATT

mommazerk1 — 2002-10-17 17:03:50Z

Looking for Margaret Weisensee Watt Oren. Married to bartender Glenn Oren. Left Glenn and moved on (Arizona?). Sister (Jeanne) and niece are searching. Thank you.