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Charles Govener Orr 1878–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jul 1878

Birth Location: Jefferson, Texas

Death Date: 13 Sep 1965

Death Location: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Charles Orr

Mother: Mary Orr

Spouse(s): Maurita Smith, Eva Spicer

Children(s): Forest Orr, Wilson Orr, Maurita Orr, Eva Orr

In 1878, Charles Govener Orr entered the world in Jefferson, Texas, born to Charles Edward Orr And Mary A Orr. In 1880, Charles Govener Orr resided in Precinct 2, Marion, Texas, United States. Charles Govener Orr married Eva Spicer, Maurita Louise Smith, and had children including Eva Augrey Orr, Forest Ellena Orr, Maurita Louise Orr, Wilson A Orr. Charles Govener Orr passed away in 1965 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Charles Govener Orr entered the world in Jefferson, Texas, born to Charles Edward Orr And Mary A Orr.
  • In 1880, Charles Govener Orr resided in Precinct 2, Marion, Texas, United States.
  • Charles Govener Orr married Eva Spicer, Maurita Louise Smith, and had children including Eva Augrey Orr, Forest Ellena Orr, Maurita Louise Orr, Wilson A Orr.
  • Charles Govener Orr passed away in 1965 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Orr
1843–1912
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
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Mary Orr
1855–1943
Birth Location: Alabama
MO

Spouses(s)

Maurita Smith
1892–1916
Birth Location: TX
MS
Eva Spicer
1882–1918
Birth Location: Culpeper County, Virginia, USA
ES

Children(s)

Forest Orr
1913–1986
Birth Location: Dallas, Texas
FO
Wilson Orr
1916–
Birth Location: Texas
WO
Maurita Orr
1911–1964
Birth Location: Pittsburg,Camp,TX
MO
Eva Orr
1912–1912
Birth Location: Dallas County, Texas, USA
EO

Charles Orr's Ancestors

Self
Charles Orr
1878–1965
Birth Place: Jefferson, Texas
Parents
Charles Edward Orr
1843–1912
Georgia, United States of America
Mary (A) Orr
1855–1943
Alabama
Grandparents
William (G) Orr
1797–1857
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Jans (N) Harris
1800–1868
Shoulderbone Creek, Greene, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Orr
1772–1849
Sarah (Orr)
1784–1859
Matthew Harris
1754–1845
Hannah Ross
1765–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Sr
1730–1805
Mary Tassey
1734–1831
Samuel Harris
1715–1789
Martha Laird
1719–1787
Nicholas Ross
1742–1767
Elizabeth Conger
1742–1796

Charles Orr's Descendants

1.
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Charles (Govener) Orr (10 Jul 1878–13 Sep 1965) m. Maurita (Louise) Smith (AUG 1892–1916) m. Eva Spicer (12/01/1882–May 13, 1918)
  1. 1. Forest (Ellena) Orr 1913–1986
  2. 2. Wilson (A) Orr 1916–
  3. 3. Maurita (Louise) Orr 1911–1964
  4. 4. Eva (Augrey) Orr 1912–1912

Charles Orr's Timeline

9 Records

1878
10 July 1878
Birth of Charles Govener Orr in Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States of America
Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States of America
1878
10 Jul 1878
Birth of Charles Govener Orr in Jefferson, Texas
Jefferson, Texas
1880
1880
Age 2
Charles Govener Orr resided here in Precinct 2, Marion, Texas, United States
Precinct 2, Marion, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 22
Charles Govener Orr resided here in Justice Precinct 1 (All North of G&D R.R. & West of Sabine River), Hunt, Texas
Justice Precinct 1 (All North of G&D R.R. & West of Sabine River), Hunt, Texas
1900
1900
Age 22
Charles Govener Orr resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Charles Govener Orr resided here in Dallas Precinct 1, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas Precinct 1, Dallas, Texas, USA
1965
13 September 1965
Age 87
Death of Charles Govener Orr in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States of America
Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States of America
1965
13 September 1965
Age 87
Death of Charles Govener Orr in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States of America
Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States of America
1965
13 Sep 1965
Age 87
Death of Charles Govener Orr in Kerrville, Kerr, Texas, USA
Kerrville, Kerr, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 July 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dallas Precinct 1, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T625_1791; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 208
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Dallas; Roll: 1952763; Draft Board: 1
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Marion, Texas; Roll: 1318; Family History Film: 1255318; Page: 367A; Enumeration District: 85; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T623_1647; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 118.
    [6] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Marion, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Marion, Texas; Roll: 1318; Family History Film: 1255318; Page: 367A; Enumeration District: 85; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1 (All North of G&D R.R. & West of Sabine River), Hunt, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T623_1647; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 118.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dallas Precinct 1, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dallas Precinct 1, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T625_1791; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 208

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Dallas; Roll: 1952763; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 September 1965
    Event Place: Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 September 1965
    Event Place: Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1965
    Event Place: Kerrville, Kerr, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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