Orr - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Leonard Elwood Orr

jomathes1 — 2012-05-23 20:18:33Z

Hello,

After doing some research myself into the Orr side of the family I came across an Elwood Orr that had a sister, Donna Stimac (possible not her last name). Their mother and father were Hazel V and John E. If this is the right line, they were my fathers great Aunt and Uncle. They lived in White City and are both buried there. I have information going further back from them if this is the correct line.

JoAnna Mathes

Re: Leonard Elwood Orr

jomathes1 — 2012-05-22 20:35:25Z

I will ask my father and see if this could be a relative. Have you found out any information about the Orr side of the family? I am currently doing research myself, but have just begun. Any information that you may have would really help me on my search and I will provide any information to you that I come up with if there is in fact a link.

Thank you,
JoAnna Mathes (Orr)

ORR Byron D - Vietnam Wall section 9E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-21 18:59:11Z

ORR Byron D - Vietnam Wall section 9E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,291 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

Re: Orr, Mae or Anna Mae. and died in Alameda, CA

CarolW16 — 2012-05-21 05:52:57Z

Anna May Orr was first married to my grandfather's cousin, Harry Cornelious Klapp in Washington State. They had two sons. They were evidently married for only a short while. She is the daughter of Francis Patrick Orr and Agnes A. Todd. See my Klapp Family Tree.

Re: IRISH ORR"S

nsmurray1 — 2012-05-21 04:24:43Z

My grandfather Wilbert Orr. Born in
Ontario. Grandson of Charles Orr from Ireland any connections or information would be great.

Re: Pennsylvania Orrs

Gary50601 — 2012-05-20 16:26:05Z

Thanks for the message. James and John Orr are not my direct descendants or relatives. None were born in Indiana.

Re: Pennsylvania Orrs

Skipandsherry — 2012-05-20 16:08:53Z

My maiden name is Orr. My father, James, was born in Monon, Indiana. His father's name was John. I remember going to the cemetery in Monon on memorial day to put flowers on my grandfather's parents graves. There was also a James Orr in the cemetery that was my dad's uncle. Is this the family you are looking for.

Re: Orr - Renfrewshire - Scotland

lizziefairie — 2012-05-12 02:52:40Z

Hi there - My Father was James Orr (now passed) as was his father (my grandfather) who married Elizabeth Monteith and lived in Greenoch. I have a surviving cousin whos name is also Jimmie Orr and (last heard) married to Beatrice and living in Kilmacolm Renfrewshire, jimmies dad (my Uncle Willie) now also passed as is his wife Isobel - they also lied in Kilmacolm all their lives. I ws named after my paternal grandmother (Elizabeth) and I have a sister Margaret. Mu father James married Gladys Brackenridge (a first generation NZ's of Scottish parents).

Re: John & Mary ann Orr

lizridlington — 2012-05-11 18:01:49Z

This is a message for Mike Adams. My gggrandfather was Robert Adams of Glenavy, born 1811. His twin was Thomas Adams who lived at Hillhead. There was another brother, John, who was born in 1803. Thomas' boys, Nathaniel, Thomas, and John, came to Liverpool. My ggrandfather, Thomas a son of Robert, also came to Liverpool and became a Police Officer in 1877. He married Annie McMahon in 1880. They had 3 sons, Thomas Francis, Robert Johnston (my grandfather), and William Ernest.
It is exciting to read messages from family members.

Orr of Kilbirnie

JamesECraig09 — 2012-05-08 22:38:10Z

ttwc499 re your Ancestry message concerning the above ...
"New message sent to you on Ancestry.co.uk"
I'm not a paid up member of Ancestry so can not reply to your message except on here - Rootsweb though board messages are duplicated to the other site.

Alternatively, please visit my forum:

http://gatheringoforrs.proboards.com/

Re: IRISH ORR"S

barebeauty2 — 2012-05-05 13:12:37Z

Hi Ann,

My family is from Belfast Ireland.

My nan was Isabella Wilson Campbell Orr and her brother was John Campbell Orr.
Their parents were Samuel Orr and Mary Elizabeth G Orr nee Campbell.
They lived in Antrim and Sam, John and Isabella migrated to Australia in 1916 after Mary died.
Sam also made the propellers that were used on the Titanic.

If any of this info rings a bell to you please let me know :)

Re: Matilda and Elisa Orr - S.C. - prior to 1800

cynthiahat — 2012-05-04 12:12:30Z

Hi,
I found on ancestry that you corrected the spelling of the name of Henry T. Orr in the 1920 or 1930 census. Henry was my great grandmother's brother. Nancy Jane or Jane Nancy Orr daughter of William H. Orr and Cynthia Moore was born 9.8.1859 died 10.2.1898 married John T. Long. I have William H. Orr as son of William B. Orr, Sr. born 3.19.1789 in Ireland married Nancy Clardy. Can you verify this info? I have many family connections in Anderson County, SC area.

Re: Looking for Orr relatives of Pennsylvania

MarileeMarshall — 2012-05-03 22:18:01Z

We have communicated before but couldn't find a family connection. Samuel Orr, my paternal Grt. Grandpa, was a jewelry/watchmaker in Allegheny City ( Pittsburgh ) about 1860 to 1900 and had his own shop. They then moved to the West Coast where my Grandmother had settled. Samuel's uncle was named James. He was married to a Maria. They also lived in Allegheny City and may have had a son James. It is very likely there were relations there and Samuel's parents, John and Fannie, chose that city to settle in when they came from Tyrone Co, Ireland in 1826 because of the presence of other family members. There was a plethora of Orrs in that city. I have a map of the area that was sent to me by another kind Ancestry member. It shows Samuel's shop. If you would like, I think I can forward it. We are traveling at present so I may need reminding. Marilee

Orr Cemetery

rosslynn7 — 2012-05-02 17:35:34Z

Seeking address to Orr Cemetery in Delaware County, Indiana. That is all I have at this point. Want to travel there to photograph the graves of my family there, Orr, Muchmore, Whitney, and Martin. Would also like to find where the cemetery records are held if not at a location at the cemetery. Any help appreciated. Thank you. Jerrie Lynn

Re: Looking for Orr relatives of Pennsylvania

scarletpelicannj — 2012-05-01 13:58:23Z

Where was he a watchmaker? Name? Dates? I have a James Orr who lived near Pittsburgh, PA who was a watchmaker/dentist (?). b. abt 1826 d. 1888. Was married to a Kate maiden name unknown.

Re: Looking for Orr relatives of Pennsylvania

MarileeMarshall — 2012-04-30 20:40:32Z

My paternal grandmother was Agnes Orr. She, her parents and grandparents are from Allegheny City ( Pittsburgh )The grandparents came from Tyrone Co, Ireland. There are lots of Orrs from this city, many of whom were professionals. my Grt grandfather was a watchmaker and jeweler. Check out my tree. If you know of ancestors in Ireland I would love to share information.

looking for help with campagna and orr family

TarrahaBranch — 2012-04-23 19:07:56Z

I am hoping someone can help me . I am researching my family Helen Orr b 1904 to Thomas Orr and Anna Lynch , she was committed to Grafton Hospital in 1941 by her brother in law Edward Campagna than trasferred to Florida State hospital . Now Helen had only one sister Lenora Veronica Orr who was born 1908 in Boston . I cannot find a marriage on Edward and Lenora so I am at a stand still .
Helen married a Ellery Westphal in 1928 in Dade county florida . they had a son Ellery Jr. in October 1928 in Lynn Massachusetts . I am thinking maybe they married after the child was born . Not sure . They are in the 1930 census in Hialeah Florida . The child died in florida in 1932 . she was in the 1945 census of the state hospital .
I am not trying to babble on ...... But Helen was born Almira F Orr but her committment papers say Helen I know that it is the same person because the papers I have lists her parents as Thomas J Orr and Anna Lynch .
I got in touch with Florida Archives and they said patients at the state hospital did not have obituaries . But she died in 1981 in Gadsden County Florida .
Any help is appreciated

thank you Tee
irishgirl1@frontiernet.net

Re: Deciphering the Orrs 1790 Mecklenburg, NC

geordiscott04 — 2012-04-19 05:14:37Z

Sample Austin Orr was born in 1882 and died in 1959 if you go to the sos.mo.gov website and click death certificates and search his name you will find his death cert. there....The Only Orr who died from that line in 2009 was his son Bulis Jewel Orr My Grandfather. It appears you confused son and father...Hope this helps If you ever need info on my part of the Orr Line email me @ geordiscott04@hotmail.com

Orr's from Ohio

calikat249 — 2012-04-18 01:15:42Z

any Orr's from Salem Ohio, late 1800's onto 1900's and who are still there

Re: Looking for Orr relatives of Pennsylvania

Ultra429 — 2012-04-17 04:38:14Z

Myron Orr is my great-grandfather. I have found some info on the Orr line, including a history with a picture of Albert Skeer Orr. My email is english429@yahoo.com

Betsy E Quass Orr

calikat249 — 2012-04-14 01:21:07Z

I am looking for any one that is related to Betsy Quass Orr, she was the mother of Wayne Harrison Orr and Luella Beatrice Orr Barnett

Re: Orr Family Histories

preiss4747 — 2012-04-06 20:02:17Z

My mother is Christina Orr whose father, Joseph D. Orr is from Renfrewshire. Joseph's father, John Charles Orr I think maybe from there as well. I have dates, etc. Would you be able to help me find more info?
Thank you.

Re: Luella Beatrice Orr

calikat249 — 2012-03-27 00:52:08Z

My grandfather was Wayne Harrison Orr, he was born in Salem Ohio Feb 16 1915, died in Riverside/Hemet California in May 15, 1995. He would ask his father about his family, but he would never tell him anything. My dad never met any of his dads family, never knew his grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins. He is in his early 70's and want to meet that part of his family before he leaves this world. Any information would be great.

Re: Joseph Orr m Elizabeth Hanson

orrxml — 2012-03-26 22:16:37Z

Not sure if you are still researching but I have found holes in the Joseph being Davids father theory... my main reason for disbelief is that Josephs wife Nancy Agnes McElhaney was born in 1787 making her 12 when David would have been born. I cant say with certainty that they arent his parents but I have yet to find documentation to support it and the ages seem odd to me.... just my thoughts. Would love any insight you may have
Sincerely
Heather

Re: David Orr/Eliza T Caldwell Orr

orrxml — 2012-03-26 21:41:13Z

This is my line also.. I have yet to be able to find out who Davids parents were. Do you know?

Re: Orr Family in Indiana

orrxml — 2012-03-26 21:00:36Z

Linda,
I think I am researching the same line as you... David Orr born 1799? in Bourbon County Kentucky? I would love to chat
Heather

Re: Orr Family Histories

orrxml — 2012-03-26 20:47:42Z

Hello Peter.
I am an Orr and would love any info you have. I have No idea how I may fit into this as I have only gotten back to a David Orr my Gr grandfather by 6 who was born in 1799 in Kentucky.. I dont know his parents names. Would love to know info you may have. Thank you So much!!
Heather

Dr. David Orr 1799 Bourbon County Kentucky-1849

orrxml — 2012-03-26 19:22:55Z

Hello there,
I am looking for any info on David Orr that I can find. I am his gr. gr. gr. gr. gr granddaughter. I have had very little luck finding info on his parents. I do know he was a doctor, and most known by his work as a preacher/ministry. I know he was born in Kentucky but did ministry work in Arkansas. He married Eliza(beth)Caldwell. Any info is appreciated.
Heather

Re: Luella Beatrice Orr

scarletpelicannj — 2012-03-26 14:41:37Z

Locations???? Dates?? Name of grandfather, etc.?

Re: Orrs

orrxml — 2012-03-26 01:04:11Z

Hi there.. I am a decendant of David Orr b 1799 also, and I have been trying to find info on his parents. I saw your post was from several years ago and was hoping maybe your research has lead to something as mine has not. I had origionally thought as I see many people do that David was the son of Joseph Orr but what I have found is that Joseph would hve had to be 17 and his wife altho they wouldnt have been married yet would have been 12 when David was born. Im not sure that it is correct info and was wondering what you may have found. Any help or hints would be appreciated.
Thank you
Heaather

Janet Lynn Orr

janice4911 — 2012-03-25 02:04:22Z

I was born Janet Lynn Orr/Woolens on 27 May 1959 in San Diego, CA. I was placed up for adoption. My birth mother was from Missouri and moved to San Diego to have me and then moved back to Missouri. She was 20/21, French Soctchish, and mixed american. 5'6" about 105 lbs, medium brown hair, green eyes. She had polio when she was 12.
My Maternal grandfather was 60 and grandmother was 55.

My birth mother had 2 brothers and 4 sisters. One of her sisters had a 13 year old daughter.

My birth father was born in Indiana and was living in Missouri and when he found out she was pregnant he left.
He was 22/23 when I was born.

I don't want to hurt anyone, I just want to know if I have any brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, etc...

Re: Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Francis-Orr and Phillip Sheridan Orr - NC

ancestry3900 — 2012-03-25 01:46:51Z

John Miller Francis II (11/15/1859-3/18/1920)Lattimore, Cleveland Co., NC married Rebecca Lucinda Street (10/14/1860-
2/26/1946)Buladean, Harrell, Mitchell Co., TN) children:
Ruben Glen(1880-1962);Mary Elizabeth "Lizzy"(1884-1964);
George Wesley (1885-1977); John Miller II (1888-1977); Sarah
Alice (1889-___); Hester Cathrine (1891-1955);Lydia (1893-1989); Sariah M. (1998-___); Thomas Garland (1900-1988);
Bertha (1903-1915).
John Miller Francis (3/27/1829-2/26/1946)Rutherford Co., NC
married Lydia Etters in 1848 York, SC; (9/8/1815-8/20/1892);
from Yorkville, SC died Red Hill, Mitchell Co., NC; children
Roxanna (1848-1929); Cathrine (1849-___); Robert Glen (1852-1915); Glenn (1854-___); Margaret"Maggie"Lucinda (1854-___);
John Miller II (1859-1920); Ruben Lewis Francis (b. 8/15/1807) (d. 1885) Cleveland Co., NC; married 5/5/1828 Mary Ann Long (b. 1/16/1807-d. 1884) b. Lincoln Co., NC; d. Cleveland Co., NC; children: John Miller (1829-1882); Thomas Alvin (1831-___); Sarah (1835-___); James Perry (1838-1911); Elizabeth (1838-1905);Cathrine Roxanna (1842-___);Margaret Lucinda (1845-1926); Martha Ann (1848-__);
John Francis, Jr. b. 1780, Virginia d.1833 Iredell Co., NC;
married Dedema Judkins b. 1785 Virginia, d. 1850 Cleveland Co., NC; children: Mary Polly (1806-1884);Ruben Lewis (1807-1885); Rebecca (1809-1880); Lucinda "Lucy" (1812-__);John Miles (1821-1896);
John Francis b. unknown, d. 1792 Campbell Co., VA; married
Mary_____b.1756,Virginia d. 4/3/1816; Iredell Co., NC;
children: Mildred"Milly" (unknown); John Francis (1780-1833)

Luella Beatrice Orr

calikat249 — 2012-03-25 00:22:22Z

Luella Beatrice Orr was my grandfathers sister, I am looking for anyone who is related to her or knows of her family...

Mary E Orr b. 1817 in New Lisbon, Ohio

MarileeMarshall — 2012-03-23 04:42:14Z

A colleague on ancestry sent me an article titled "History of Daviess and Gentry Counties" with reference to the above Orr married to James Clark. It isn't "my" Orrs, that I know of, but I think I have seen reference to her in the threads. Apparently you can read it by googling the title.

Re: Orr Family Histories

penadrgn01 — 2012-03-23 01:31:21Z

I have traced my family to John Orr b 1787 in Scotland, married to Annie Kyle. There was a family kilt donated to a museum years ago from the description my grandmother gave me it had a lot of red in it. I am trying to find out which museum it went to. She did not remember and since has past away. From what I can find that would mean my family branch would be a sept of Macgregor or Mactavish. Do you have any information on John Orr?

Re: Surname ORR originates from Scotland.......

StuartOrr645 — 2012-03-19 01:20:34Z

Are you still writing your book on family history?

ALEXANDER ORR was my Great Great Great Grandfather.
He was born 1810 in London, Middlesex, England, and died 1873 in Victoria. He married HARRIET BYRON 07 May 1839 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, daughter of CHARLES BYRON. She was born 1820 in Islington, London, England, and died 1868 in Victoria.

I have further information on him and his brother William Morgan Orr including some hand written letters that I recently uncovered. You can contact me directly on shorr4@bigpond.com.

Wayne Harrison Orr

calikat249 — 2012-03-18 02:54:26Z

I am looking for any family members to Wayne Harrison Orr from Salem Ohio, He was my grandfather and I really knew nothing about him or his family. He was Born Feb 16, 1915 and passed away in California in about 1985, If anyone has any info on him or any family members I would love to get in touch with them, Thanks Kathy

Joseph D. Orr

preiss4747 — 2012-03-14 19:41:39Z

Looking for my grandfather Joseph D. Orr. Had my mother in 1938, Francis Christina Vivian Orr. Story is he never married my grandmother Dorothy Rosie Harmsworth. They lived in London Ontario Canada until he died in a bus accident there around 1944-1955. Help!

Re: looking for info on Jane Orr (died in Ireland)

MarileeMarshall — 2012-03-14 14:39:16Z

My email is marshma4@gmail.com. If you email me directly I can share the letter. I also wrote a query a day or so later on Ancestry .com naming the relatives mentioned in the letter--there was a Jane in Ireland. Marilee

Re: looking for info on Jane Orr (died in Ireland)

bcoug — 2012-03-14 14:22:19Z

I just did a test on my email and it looks like somehow // gets inserted just in front of the s for sherlock ... perhaps you could try again and be sure those slashes are not there. I'm very interested in your letter. Thanks.

barbara

John Orr b abt 1792 Francis Rodgers b abt1803

MarileeMarshall — 2012-03-13 15:50:52Z

Hello,
My ancestor John Orr came with his new bride Francis Rodgers to Allegheny City ( Pittsburgh) abt 1826. I know their history here in the US, but am trying to discover relatives, stories, of them in Ireland. He wrote a letter back to a Mrs. Rebecca Orr, Glencordial, Omagh, Co Tyrone dated 1848. In it he mentions a brother James and wife Maria ( here also in Allegheny City per census, b 1801 and 1808 respectively), a brother Samuel, sister Jane, mother ( no name) and grandmother (no name) all in the Omagh area. The letter was made public in 1993 by a Ms. Elizabeth Orr, Woodhouse Gardens, Rostrevor, Co. Down. I would enjoy sharing info with anyone who knows these folks or info abt how to do research in Ireland. I'm fairly new at ancestry searches and very new at researching other countries.

Re: looking for info on Jane Orr (died in Ireland)

MarileeMarshall — 2012-03-13 08:44:15Z

I tried sending to your email but my message would not go through. I would like to share a letter from my Orr ancestor back to Ireland. He mentions family and friends back there. would like to compare it with your tree. Marilee

Re: Surname ORR originates from Scotland.......

MarileeMarshall — 2012-03-12 05:46:45Z

Hello Peter,
My ancestor, John Orr, came from Omagh, Tyrone Co. to Allegheny City ( Pittsburgh) about 1825. I have a letter that he wrote back to a sister or sister in law Rebecca Orr. He talks about other family members and friends in the area of Tyrone Co. Would like to confer with you on these names to see if I can trace him back to Northern Ireland. I know his history after he arrives in the USA. He is my 2 Grt Grandfather. My email is marshma4@gmail.com. Please answer back on that email. Thanks so much!

Orr Family History

mousetale85 — 2012-03-07 00:41:34Z

Hello ,

I am looking for any information of the Orr family . My family connection comes from Samuel Orr and Elizabeth Barry. Their daughter Eudora Orr Kennedy was my 4th maternal grandmother . Any websites ,pictures , and such would be wonderful .Please contact at mousetale85@hotmail.com.

Sincerly
Rhonda jeffery

Re: Surname ORR originates from Scotland.......

tiffsta6715 — 2012-02-28 14:35:18Z

Was anyone able to get documenets from Peter? His email is no longer valid.

Re: looking for info on Jane Orr (died in Ireland)

keithhanna64 — 2012-02-19 16:26:47Z

It doesn't ring any bells Annie. There are quite a few Ballykeels in Ulster.

keith

Re: Orr Family

Sam_Orr — 2012-02-18 15:42:30Z

This is Sam Orr again & I now have a email address of poppy1sam@yahoo.com I am still looking for info on Nathaniel Taylor Orr Not Nathaniel Murray Orr. My Nathaniel was born 14 Feb. 1822 in Ontario died May 1888. I suspect that his Father was Daniel Orr of Storrington, Ontario, Canada. Storrington is just North of Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Sam Orr

Re: looking for info on Jane Orr (died in Ireland)

ajaray1121 — 2012-02-18 04:46:24Z

Keith thankyou for that info.my Orrs were supposed to have come from BallyKeel and it was my understanding that it was in Co Cavan.I have a john orr married to mary mcilwain.sons being william,john and hugh.Have you come across anything of that.From what I can gather is they arrived in Canada abt 1839(that is the date of the deed of the farm in Quebec)

Annie

Re: Orr Name

ajaray1121 — 2012-02-16 16:14:20Z

Charles,

I too am descendant from the Orr's in Quebec ,although I have not come across an Archibald Orr.I know there are a few differnt Orr lines around Hemmingford.My grandfather Fred E Orr being one.At least one other line is connected .The orginal Orr that I have are John,William and Hugh buying land Oct 1839.We have figured that they had at least one other brother(or cousins) either being Samuel or Alexander already here when they arrived.

Re: Orr Family from IreLand

ajaray1121 — 2012-02-16 15:57:50Z

gayle and anyone else out there.I have three brothers ORR coming to Quebec Canada,JOhn,William and Hugh.they bought land in Barrington(Hemmingford)in 1839.Hugh and John stayed but william took off to upper canada and was never heard from again.I do know that they were origanally from Co Cavan Ire.I also know that they held land.Their ancestors were orgiannlly from Renfewshire,Scot ,moved to Co Cavan thtan arrived in Canada.Any info would be helpful.John Orr married Mary mcilwain and down through my graqndfather who is Fred E Orr and still lives on the farm that john and hugh bought in Oct 1839.I also have English thrown in there