Parr - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Parr family

Suzie2931 — 2012-05-21 17:29:32Z

that's the wrong Parr family, but thanks. I have found lots of info since that was posted, so that's very helpful!

Re: Parr family

1_alison95 — 2012-05-08 08:53:24Z

Carol, are you still searching for Parrs? Your father was the brother of my grandfather, Reg Parr, who is buried in Trane Cemetery. His grave is not too far from the Gilfach Road entrance - just up on the right. I can't be more specific than that, I'm afraid, because I haven't been there since I was a child.

Parr Louth Lincolnshire

philjos1 — 2012-05-07 20:48:55Z

Anyone have any connection or link to Mary Elizabeth Parr born Thursby 1850 and her sister Harriet Helena born some years letter

Re: My Grandmother was Fannie L (Parr) Black

OSgrad — 2012-05-06 03:55:49Z

I am not related to this Parr line, but was able to find information through familysearch.org

Fannie Parr, age 23, married Carless Black, age 21, 4 March 1920, Vernon, Lamar Co. AL. (His given name is probably often misspelled.)

Lamar Co. AL borders Fayette Co. Al, where Fannie’s family lived in 1920. Here is a link to information about her parents found at the rootsweb Search Family Trees. By clicking links you can take the line further back.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

My Grandmother was Fannie L (Parr) Black

kristieh1960 — 2012-04-30 04:52:16Z

Any one related to Fannie (Parr) Black married to Carlas Black they had a 2 daughters jettie (Black) Roach, Helen Harper and 1 son Arnald Black they lived in Devalls Bluff, Arkansas

Re: John William Parr, descendant of John Parr, 1790 England

rbartlett41 — 2012-04-12 02:53:31Z

Hi Amy...the following are a series of e-mails I had with Ken Nordtvedt. Ken is one of the more knowledgeable people in the DNA genealogy arena and particularly with regard to our I1 Haplogroup. http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index/Y-DNA-HAPLOGR....
Two new SNPS, Z58 and Z63, have been identified which are useful in dividing Haplogroup I1 into small subdivisions.
I recently test both and was found to be Z63+, as has Mr Coe. As Ken answered in response to my initial question this provides additional proof of our relationship despite the difference in surnames. It would be useful if your Dad would also test Z63 at FTDNA. They recently began offering this SNP test at a cost of US$29. No new sample would need to be provided.
The following is a YAHOO group website that is investigating new SNPs: http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/I1-Z58andZ63/?yguid=2548000...

best regards
Ron

all three of you with 12 at 393 and 20,20 at YCAIIa,b are related. You should have the same Z series SNP result.

- - - -
Kenneth Nordtvedt

See:
"Tree for I1"
"Tree and Map for haplogroup I"
"The I1modalities"
all at http://knordtvedt.home.bresnan.net

These files are periodically updated as new information is obtained.

From: Ron Bartlett
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7:06 PM
To: Kenneth Nordtvedt
Subject: Re: re my e-mail 0f 2/19/2012 and your 2/19/2012

At YSearch Coe is JNAJF and Parr is 9QYT2
----- Original Message -----
From: Kenneth Nordtvedt
To: Ron Bartlett
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: re my e-mail fo 2/19/2012 and your 2/19/2012

I suppose Coe and Parr are brand new entries in I1 project? I can not find them in my download version of a couple weeks ago.

- - - -
Kenneth Nordtvedt

See:
"Tree for I1"
"Tree and Map for haplogroup I"
"The I1modalities"
all at http://knordtvedt.home.bresnan.net

These files are periodically updated as new information is obtained.

From: Ron Bartlett
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 6:44 PM
To: knordtvedt@bresnan.net
Subject: re my e-mail fo 2/19/2012 and your 2/19/2012

Hi Ken
The two 35/37 matches I refer to are FTDNA Kit#s 196797 (Coe) and 121068 (Parr). I am Bartlett 99448 or RQD7Y/
They may be reluctant to test 38-67 or more. Would testing Z63 and achieving a Z63+ result (my recent result) provide a higher level of confidence of relationship than further STR testing?
Thanks\Ron

Re: John William Parr, descendant of John Parr, 1790 England

iamjuls_1 — 2012-04-11 16:43:12Z

Hi I have a John Parr in my tree with a son named William and another son named John who were tailors in Nottingham. The sons were born around 1805-07. Do you have any connection to this John Parr, who was also a tailor

thanks
Julia in canada

Re: John William Parr, descendant of John Parr, 1790 England

rbartlett41 — 2012-04-11 14:56:35Z

Hi Amy
I'm in the process of reviewing e-mails which I received in the past from researchers who are much more knowledgeable than I with regard to how we might try to sort out our "tangled web". Soon as I've done that I'll forward their comments to you and we can see where we go from there.
For now, can I ask how solid you feel your paper trail is back to John Parr, 1790?
We Bartletts feel ours is very solid back to Oliver, 1743. In fact, the one 37/37 match I have is with a line that goes back to a known brother of Oliver, Daniel, who was born about 12 years after Oliver in 1755. This would seem to rule out a one-time paternal event or an adoption.
So from our side, the unknown father of Oliver and Daniel may have, genetically speaking, been a Parr. How or why he carried the surname Bartlett is the question.
From your side, the same questions arise depending on how solid your paper trail is and how far back.
As you know from FTDNA, we also have a 35/37 match with another surname, Coe. Any link that you know of? Unfortunately, I've never been able to get a response from Mr Coe to explore things with him.
I'll be in touch again soon
Ron Bartlett

Re: John William Parr, descendant of John Parr, 1790 England

thatgirl101 — 2012-04-11 10:51:10Z

Hi,

I think it's my family that match yours on the DNA testing site (I am John William Parr's daughter).

I would love to know how the Bartletts and the Parrs connect, but have no idea how we could go about doing this!

Any tips gratefully received.

Kind regards,

Amy Parr

John William Parr, descendant of John Parr, 1790 England

rbartlett41 — 2012-04-11 01:20:49Z

From FTDNA testing, John William Parr was a 25/25 and 35/37 match with my small group of Bartletts originally from South Hadley, Ma. Our earliest known ancestor from there and our BrickWall, Oliver Bartlett, was born circa 1743. While believed to have originated in the UK, we've been unable to verify that origin. Most of our line can be traced to Mass, Vt, NY and Ohio.

As in many cases like this there may have been a paternal event, adoption, etc.
Any help would be appreciated.

Re: PARR Family New York or Illinois and Wisconsin

KthomasGregorio — 2012-03-22 03:04:31Z

Meant to reply to this and accidently posted a thread.. oops.

Anyways. the Wickwire's and Parr's appear to have a long Connection. I have a Great Grandmother Named Lottie Wickwire, Her parents were Edwin Wickwire and Elizabeth Parr. Both from ILL. Elizabeth Parents are Greensville Parr and Helen Keller (which I haven't found more info on) Then I Traced the Parr line so far to Thomas Parr in the 1400's married to Elizabeth Shakerly

Wickwire/Parrs

KthomasGregorio — 2012-03-22 03:00:02Z

The Wickwire's and Parr's must have a long history together
because I have My Great Grandma was Lottie Wickwire, whose parents were Edwin Wickwire and Elizabeth Parr. Both from Ill. the Parr side I traced all the Way to Thomas Parr in 1400's England... Now Question, Just a Statement.

Re: Roy Braxton Parr, AL & FL

2busyforyou — 2012-02-25 21:05:14Z

Hi Lori
Thanks for getting back with me. Did your family ever lived in Alabama?

Re: Roy Braxton Parr, AL & FL

LoriSorrells2011 — 2012-02-25 17:57:02Z

My Parr Family - Maud Parr married Ralph Lane in 1542 in England.

Re: "Alabama Parr's" Marion, Fayette, Walker Co.'s, 1900 - 1930

2busyforyou — 2012-02-25 04:14:40Z

Hello Viola

My mothers father was John A Parr. How are related to the Parr family.

Judy

Re: Obit needed Alabama; Ray Alexander Parr

2busyforyou — 2012-02-24 04:37:00Z

Hello

I know its in Alabama not sure of the name though. I attended the funeral, this is his niece. I will have to get back to you.

Thanks, Judy

Re: Roy Braxton Parr, AL & FL

2busyforyou — 2012-02-24 04:22:10Z

HELLO

How far do the Parr's go back that you know or have any info on.

Thanks Judy

Re: Mary Martelia Parr

svhous — 2012-01-28 19:40:14Z

How about some dates and places? With the family bible you must have good dates, and any clues as to places where she lived would be helpful.

Mary Martelia Parr

NPark7000 — 2012-01-28 19:09:43Z

Does anyone have any info on Mary Martelia Parr? She was my ggrandmother. She married William Samuel Green Wesson. According to my grandmother's bible her brothers were Milton & Franklin Parr.

Sarah Parr Haygood 1928-2011 Obituary

ILMartin — 2012-01-27 07:10:32Z

"Sara Haygood
Ila, GA Sara Parr Haygood, died Thursday, December 22, 2011. Born in Magnet, Georgia on December 28, 1928. The daughter of William and Ida Parr. She survived her siblings, Charles Parr, Mary Smith, Linda Bussey and her husband, Thomas Converse Haygood to whom she was married to for over 30 years. She is survived by her loving family: Daughters Beverly Haygood Benjamin, Harriet H. Johnson, and son-in-law James E. Johnson; Grandchildren David Benjamin, Daniel Benjamin, Andrea Whiddon , and Thomas Johnson; Great-grandchildren Josh Benjamin, Jeremy Benjamin, Zac Whiddon, and Jake Whiddon; Nieces and nephews Wayne Parr, Michael Parr, David Smith, and Beth Smith. Sara and her husband founded the Silver Skillet in Atlanta, GA in May of 1956 and operated the restaurant until 1967. During her life she had been involved with the Girl Scouts of America, The Friends of the Madison County Library, the Pilot Club, and the Presbyterian Woman of Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church in Ila, GA where she remained an active member until her death. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Herman Presbyterian Church, 5560 Commerce Street, Ila, GA at 11AM, Friday, December 23, 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Madison County Library, P.O. Box 38, Danielsville, GA 30633. Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements."
Published in Athens Banner-Herald on December 23, 2011

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/onlineathens/obituary.aspx?...

Thomas Converse Haygood was my G-grandfather. If any one has any info on the family, please contact me.
Thanks,
Ilene Haygood Martin

Re: PARR , JAMES from Lancashire, England to Pennsylvania

wpparr77 — 2012-01-23 21:59:33Z

Susan,

Sorting through possibilities – there may have been a James Parr born about 1641-1650 in Boston, probably son of Abel Parr and maybe Ann “Widow” Simmons. Maybe have died in Rhode Island – so would have been one of the Puritans who left the Mass Bay Colony for the more liberal religious environment of Rhode Island. Maybe a Roger Williams follower?

I see a James Parr born about 1680 in Lancashire and died 02 Oct 1740 in Somerset, Pennsylvania. His spouse Elizabeth Docking and they were the parents of Richard William Parr 1722-1785, Samuel Parr 1728-1811, William Parr 1730-??, Mary Parr 1735-??

You might see if there are any clues on the Parr DNA site. Slowly we are picking up more information that will eventually be a huge benefit to researchers.
http://www.eparrs.com/ProudParr/pages/DNAproject.html

Share your success. Good luck.

Robert S Parr

wpparr77 — 2012-01-11 20:09:19Z

There is confusion on line about Robert S Parr, buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, IN. There are several Robert S Parr men, so I created the following bio based on just the one person, as far as I can tell. Please let me know if you sense a problem.

Birth: 1835
Johnson County
Indiana, USA
Death: Aug. 26, 1922
Noble Township
Wabash County
Indiana, USA [Edit Dates]

Robert S Parr is the son of James Pleasant Parr (1800-1864) and Eleanor Israel (1806-1876). His grandfather is Matthias Parr (1757-1846); great grandfather Matthias Parr (est. 1725-1770); great great grandfather John Parr (1692-1746). Robert S Parr is my 2nd cousin, 3 X removed. There seems to be confusion among researchers about several Robert Parrs'. Ancestry.com researchers have combined several Robert Parr's as one. I thought I would try to clarify who this Robert S Parr is, to assist other family researchers. Please let me know if you believe my information is in error. We find this Robert S Parr living in Franklin in the 1850 census. On Sept 19, 1859 he married Rachel Alexander. in the 1860 census we find them living in Franklin. In 1861 they are the parents of George Washington Parr. On Aug 16, 1861 Robert S Parr enlisted in Indiana's 18th Infantry, Company I. August 18, 1864 he is mustered out. Rachel V Alexander Parr dies in 1865. On March 10. 1868 Robert marries Rebecca Alexander, Rachel's sister. Both girls are the daughters of George Alexander and Margaret Farnsworth of Johnson County. They originally migrated to Indiana from Tennessee with the Parr's and other family members. In the 1870 census we find children George and James living with Robert and Rebecca. This would be George from the earlier marriage and new child James. In 1880 there are four children: George, Harry, Riley and Roscoe and the family is in Jackson, Newton County. There is no 1890 census and no record of them anywhere else. They are not included in the 1900 census based on my research. in 1910 we find Robert S Parr living with his son Ira in Needham, Johnson County. in 1920 Robert is in Franklin again, living with his son, Harry G Parr. One researcher indicates that Robert S Parr died August 26, 1922 while living in Noble, Wabash County and that he is buried in Franklin. This was an interesting mystery based on all the misinformation on line, and maybe we are still not 100% accurate. Robert was obviously a Patriot and Father and we needed to clarify his burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, a wonderful facility.

Re: Parr/ Benson

DKrout18 — 2012-01-04 02:12:16Z

I don't have any additional information on the Benson line but was wondering if you had any information on the Parr line past Gideon's Grandfather Henry Parr. Henry Parr was born on 19 Nov 1823 and was married to Catherine Caroline Smith on 27 Aug 1850. Henry was John Parr's father and Gideon Parr's grandfather. I've hit a brick wall on that line and can't find a birth certificate or any information on Henry's parents. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Wilmon Pervus Parr and Glenn Wilmon Parr

roslenlisa — 2011-12-29 19:12:52Z

William, I am trying to find info on Glenn Wilmon Parr. I have just learned he is my biological father. He and my mother were married on 1-9-59 in Scott Co. MO. Can you give me any info or point me in the right direction?

African-American Parr Family from Lauderdale County, TN

djunne — 2011-12-10 20:19:16Z

I am searching for my ancestors. Sallie Parr born a slave about 1840 in Caroline County, VA. According to the 1870 Census she and her children are living in Ripley, Lauderdale County, TN. Her children are Julian, Mittie, Emma, Delia, Jetson, Masella, John L. Currie, Mandenia, and John W. In 1910 Census Currie Parr is married to Delia Bonds and their children are Mary, Jack, and Lon. Currie is my great-grandfather.

djunne

Sergeant Parr, M 75 Squadron RNZAF 1945

simonbgizmo — 2011-11-24 11:05:49Z

Hello everybody
I am trying to find details of the above named individual. I am currently researching my Fathers wartime career in the RAF. He flew 2tours with the 75 New Zealand squadron. His second tour from Mepal in Cambridgshire at the start of 1945.

He returned to join an existing crew who had lost their bomb aimer. Through a photo sent by the some of Dad's pilot and research into the operational histories at the start of 1945, I have identified the above individual as performing the role of wireless operator in my Fathers Lancaster crew.

Does anybody know of a relative that might be this man ?

I look forward to hearing from somebody !!

all the best

Simon

Re: John Parr b. 1760; North Carolina

KParr48 — 2011-11-02 12:46:35Z

Hello Patrick so far the only info I found on your John Parr
is in::::::::Revolutionary War Soldiers
Pierces Register::::Continental John Parr
also went by the name of John Poor
Hillsborough District North Carolina
Date :::1784

When I put together other info I will send to you. I hope this
helps.

Thanks

Kathleen Parr

John Parr b. 1760; North Carolina

2011-11-02 12:46:10Z

Thanks for helping. I am looking for info on John Parr b. 1760 to Arthur Parr and Margaret? in Hillsborough NC. Arthur died in 1764 and Margaret married Peter Starnes and moved to Fairfield District, Abbeville, SC. John married ? and had several children, one named William Henry Parr. I would also like a look-up on William Henry as to date of birth and marriage in SC. John and William Henry migrated to Greene County, Alabama, in 1835. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Re: William Parr, born in James County, VA 1681

jophillips1960 — 2011-10-30 03:15:05Z

I am a decendent of Giles Smith Parr. His son Benjamin Franklin Parr is my great grandfather. I am looking for Benjamin's real mother. All of the trees have Matilda Dodd as his mother but that is not correct. Giles married Matilda Dodd in 1856 in Texas. Benjamin was born in 1851 in Mississippi, and Matilda would have only been 11 years old when Benjamin was born. My mother (who has now passed away) had made notes that Benjamin's mother died when he was approx 11 years old. He did not come to live with Giles and Matilda until he was 18. I cannot find him on an 1860 census anywhere, but he is living with Giles and Matilda in the 1870 census. There is a Benjamin Franklin Parr on an 1860 census but parents are Jeramiah and Mahala I think. This is not the same Benjamin Franklin Parr. If anyone has any information I would love to know it.

Re: William Parr, born in James County, VA 1681

kathrineparr1 — 2011-10-25 04:01:08Z

I am also a descendant of william and giles smith parr,and james monroe, but I can't find anything before 1681.

Obit of Mrs. Oliver (Mary Parr) Makinson 1885

lilmar1942 — 2011-10-23 23:07:04Z

From the Chatsworth Plaindealer
Chatsworth,Livingston,Illinois

MRS. OLIVER (MARY PARR) MAKINSON
FEBRUARY 6, 1885

At her home in Charlotte township, January 31, 1885, Mary A., wife of Oliver Makinson, aged 23 years.
Mary A. Parr was born Jan. 21, 1862 and was married to Oliver Makinson in Lancaster county, Penn., Jan. 21, 1884 and died at her home north of Chatsworth Jan.31, 1885. Mrs. M. was of a pleasant disposition, loved and esteemed by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance; led a prayerful life and was a constant reader of the holy scriptures.
She leaves a babe six days old, a husband, and a large circle of friends, who deeply feel their loss.
The funeral services were held at the M.E. church in Chatsworth on Sunday, Feb. 1 conducted by the pastor, who delivered a sermon from Jer. 15-9 - "Her sun is gone down while it was yet days'--after which a large procession followed the remains to their last resting place in the Chatsworth cemetery.

Re: PARR family - Licking County Ohio connections

Danimom — 2011-10-12 18:38:39Z

Susan - I believe everyone has tried to find that same connection to Catherine Parr but to no end. After Henry died, I think she married someone named Seymour and had children with him. Not sure though. Wasn't her brother named Thomas Parr??? You might find something along those lines but not even sure of that. Good Luck....Dani

Re: PARR family - Licking County Ohio connections

SusanParrMontague — 2011-10-11 23:02:37Z

I have connection to all the folks you menntion. My father was Leon C Parr b. 1908 in Arkansas. My grandfather was Franklin P Parr/g.grandfather: John William Parr/ g.g.grandfather: Richard William Parr b. 1822/ g.g.g.grandfather: John Parr b. 1789/ his father: John Parr Sr. b. 1748/ Richard William Parr b. 1722/ James Parr b. 1680, married Elizabeth Docking. No other information on E. Docking or James Parr. I Assume they came from England. I also tried to get a connection to Katherine (Catherine) Parr who married Henry VIII, but no luck!!!
My family tree on Ancestry.com is: Parr - Jarvis Family Tree. My name is Susan J. Parr Montague, b. 1943 in Stockton Calif.

Re: Parr From Crediton, Devon

grendav2001 — 2011-10-06 09:23:03Z

margaret

there are four ww1 local newspaper reports available to send regarding n g, norman and william parr of west hartlepool.
if they are your line then please reply to grendav2001@yahoo.co.uk and i will send.

Henry Parr b: 1823

DKrout18 — 2011-10-05 02:36:16Z

I've been researching my geneology for a few years and have hit a brick wall with Henry Parr b: 19 Nov 1823 and married to Catherine Caroline Smith. I cannot find anything that supports his birth or who his parents might be. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Parr From Crediton, Devon

margaretstacey131 — 2011-09-21 14:26:54Z

Hello Mel
I am a descendent of the Devon Parr family. My grandmother was Lily Parr, born 1876 born in Buckland Brewer, Devon, The family moved to Swansea then Moss End Glasgow, Jarrow and then to West Hartlepool in Durham. I have quite a bit of info about the Parrs and the families connected to them.
Margaret Stacey

Lillian Parr of San Antonio, TX 1917

drbrownlee — 2011-08-31 03:58:43Z

Lillian is pictured in the 1917 Huisache, yearbook of Main Avenue High School in San Antonio, Texas, and is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might be helpful to someone researching the family.

Eliza Parr

fweno — 2011-08-20 12:08:16Z

I'm looking for info on Eliza Parr, born about 1815 in PA. She was married to Alfred Wright 6/4/1840 in Ohio. That all I have. Anyone with more?

Parr From Crediton, Devon

MDunstan8482 — 2011-08-04 13:13:12Z

Looking to contact anyone with information regarding to the Parr family in Devon England.

Thanks in Advance

Mel

PARR Robert H. 1911-2011 Pa. to Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-07-23 14:02:03Z

CRESTLINE, Ohio: Robert H. Parr, Sr., 89, of 312 West Thrush Ave., Crestline, died Friday, July 22,2011 at Heartland of Bucyrus.

Bob was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on July 20, 1922 to the late Charles and Rosalind (Unkefer) Parr.
He married Martha J. Holcker on July 25, 1948 at the German Reformed Church in Crestline, Ohio and she preceded him on July 8, 2008.

Bob graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C., and Ohio University, Athens.

Bob managed the Holcker Hardware Store in Crestline from 1955 until he and his wife Martha purchased the store in 1964. Bob and Marty retired in 1988. He was a member of Calvary United Church of Christ, American Legion Post #488, V.F.W. Post #2920, Crestline Lion's Club, Galion Lodge #414, Free and Accepted Masons, Crestline Investors Investment Club, volunteered with the Boy Scouts, was a life-time member and served on the Walton Lake Board of Directors, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #859.

First Lieutenant Robert H. Parr, 3rd Army, 417 Infantry, 76 Division, Anti-Tank Co., Mine Platoon was first committed after the Battle of the Bulge, and fought in France, Luxembourg and Germany. He ended the War at Triebes, Germany when the Russian Army arrived. Bob was awarded the Bronze Star for leading a squad in a night action to mine an intersection under enemy fire. Bob was very proud to have served in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law; Robert and Eileen Parr, Jr., Crestline, and his daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Greg Bigam, Circleville, Ohio, four grandchildren; Melissa (Jeremy) Stahley, Brian (Nicole) Bigam, Matthew Bigam, Kathy (Jake) Speck, six great grandchildren; Hailey Speck, Jonah Speck, Josie Speck, Maddux Bigam, Lydia Stahley, and Glavine Bigam.

The family will receive friends on Monday July 25, 2011, from 11 :00 am to 1 :00 pm at Calvary United Church of Christ, Crestline where a Memorial Service will be held at 1 :00 pm with Rev. Dr. Ronald A. Kline officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Crestline, where full military honors will be given by the U.S. Army and the Crestline/Galion Veterans Groups.

Memorial contributions may be to the V.F.W. Post #2920 in care of the funeral home.

The Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert H. Parr, Sr.

On line condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com

Crawford

Re: Parr

OSgrad — 2011-07-14 14:03:57Z

i posted to your e-mail address but I will post here also. Other researchers might find names that have meaning. I have found additional information that I will post later. Savanna Bailey Parr's father was Edward Bailey, b. 1803, VA. Here is my first response:

Here is the link to a great research site:

https://www.familysearch.org/

When you put in his name for a search there are several entries for Willis Grover Parr (or Grover Willis Parr).

In looking through all of them you will find that his mother’s name was Savannah (or Savanah) Bailey.

Willis G. Parr married Nora L. Fogle, 12 March 1910, Wood Co. OH. His parents: William Parr and Savannah Bailey; her parents Alonzo Fogle and Minnie Jones. In the 1910 census for Wood Co. OH they were living with his parents, William and Savanah.

There is an entry for the marriage of William Parr and Savanah Bailey for 7 April 1885 in Marion Co. OH. However, the 1910 census states that they had been married for 26 years. In light of the birth of Willis G. Parr in 1885, I would question whether or not there was a mistake in the transcription and it should have been 1884.

Another warning about the site I have given you: if there is not an image for the census, use it as a guide and go to another census site to look at the image. Sometimes names are left off at the familysearch.org transcription site.

I hope you find this helpful in your research.

Parr

DebbieHalfhill45 — 2011-07-08 23:08:47Z

Does anyone have a Grover Willis or Willis Grover Parr whose father is William Parr and mother was Savanah ?? We are really stuck on this one. Can reply at maidmollie51@aol.com. Thank you

Re: Raymond and Estell Parr

OSgrad — 2011-07-02 20:11:09Z

You might be interested in knowing that the 1940 U. S. Census will be released in 2012, I think about midyear. It will take awhile before the indexing can be done to place it online, but once those records are readily available it should be easier to find Raymond and Estell Parr, and their son Kenneth.

Re: Raymond and Estell Parr

OSgrad — 2011-07-02 20:05:13Z

The following information is from the Social Security Death Index:

Estell Parr, b. 20 Jan 1915, d. Nov 1983, Detroit, Wayne Co. MI Her SS number was issued in MN.

Raymond Parr, b. 22 Feb 1911, d. Dec 1976 in Dearborn, Wayne Co. MI. His SS number was issued in MN.

Kenneth H. Parr, b. 17 March 1933, d. 11 Feb 2005, Taylor, Wayne Co. MI.

There are many sites with the Social Security Death Index but here is one that I like to use:

http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Click on the Advanced Search then fill in a name and the birth and death information and you should get it right away.

I have never sent for a Social Security application but I have read that they are often better than a death certificate because the individual was giving the information. The form asks for names of parents, including the mother’s maiden name.

The cost is $27.00 if you provide the SS number (which you will see in the index). In the Tools link click on the image that looks like a letter. You will get a printable form that you can send in with your check. Do not use the “Order copy.” That is a business that will get it for you, for an additional fee over the $27.00. But you can send for it on your own.

In doing a Google search for these names I see that there has been a search for half brothers, sons of Kenneth Harry Parr. I was unsuccessful at finding an obituary for Kenneth H. Parr, which might include where they lived in 2005. It might be difficult to get a start on the ancestral line for Raymond Parr and his wife, Estell, without going the Social Security copy route. Raymond and Estell probably married around 1932 but I did not find an online marriage record. I thought maybe Raymond might be in the U.S. by 1930. I did find a few men named Raymond Parr, b. 1911, but none had listed Canada as a birth place, and none were in MN or MI.

Re: Parr - McClelland

Danimom — 2011-07-01 01:16:29Z

Hi There - my husband is also from the same Parr line. I happen to have a copy of the Descendants of Richard Parr and will be happy to look up any info in it for anyone.

Dani Parr - California

Parr - McClelland

Kimette62 — 2011-06-30 17:43:53Z

> GGGGG-Grand: Richard Parr (abt 1722 probably England - Ohio - married Judith (1723 ? - 1802 PA), children, Judith, Thomas, William, John, and Samuel.

This is also my GGGG-Grandfather... so, hello, Cousin! Richard and Judith Parr's son, John Parr, married Jane McClelland, date unk. Their son, John McClelland, b. 1734, was a Revolutionary War soldier killed by Indians at Sandusky, Mingo Bottoms, Ohio Territory, June 5, 1782.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._McClelland

Re: Thomas Parr/Frederic Parr

JoshuaParr01 — 2011-06-26 23:14:26Z

I too am descended of Thomas Parr the first.
i have a a lot of information on their family and the line descended of david. if anyone is looking.

Re: Mary Elizabeth Parr 1880-1957, married to William Danner

CaroleWilliams76 — 2011-06-19 03:36:05Z

I am looking for information re Margaret Elizabeth Parr, born Feb 21, 1875 in England. She married Arthur James Staniland . They moved from Llincolnshire, England to Canada in 1913 with their six children George, Arthur, Doris, Frank, Francis, and Evelyn. I can find no other record of her or her parents. Her grandmothers sir name may have been Kem. Margaret Elizabeth also seems to appeared out of thin air! Margaret Elizabeth was my grandmother. Any information would be appreciated

Re: Parr's from Reading, Berkshire, UK

CaroleWilliams76 — 2011-06-19 03:22:19Z

Margaret Elizabeth Parr, born Feb 21, 1875 - married Arthur James Staniland born in Lincolnshire, England on August 16, 1866. I think that her grandfather's name was George Kem. Margaret and James came to Canada in 1913 with their sons George, Arthur and Frank and daughters Doris, Francis, and Evelyn. I am a grandaughter of Margaret Elizabeth and can not find any information on her. Any help would be appreciated

Margaret Elizabeth Parr/Staniland

CaroleWilliams76 — 2011-06-07 17:48:22Z

My grandmother Margaret Elizabeth Parr, born Feb 21, 1875, married Arthur James Stanniland,of Lincolnshire, England, born August 16, 1866. They and their six children, George, Francis, Arthur, Doris, Frank and Evelyn emigrated to Manitoba Canada in 1919. Any informatiion would be appreciated.