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James Orr 1810–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 February 1810

Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 9 June 1904

Death Location: Toro, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: David Jr.

Mother: Nancy Pyron

Spouse(s): Sophia Alexander

Children(s): Mary Orr, Nancy Orr, Nathan Orr, William Orr, Elizabeth Orr, Martha Orr, Joseph Orr, James Orr, Sarah Orr, Lenora Orr

The story of James Orr began in 1810 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. In 1810, James Orr resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States. In 1820, James Orr resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. James Orr married Sophia Jordon Alexander, and had children including Elizabeth Orr, James W Orr, Joseph Orr, Lenora Sapphire Nora Orr, Martha Cornelia Orr, Mary Emeline Emily Orr, Nancy Jane Orr, Nathan James Orr, Sarah Ann Orr, William Pirount Orr. James Orr passed away in 1904 in Toro, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Orr began in 1810 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1810, James Orr resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, James Orr resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Orr married Sophia Jordon Alexander, and had children including Elizabeth Orr, James W Orr, Joseph Orr, Lenora Sapphire Nora Orr, Martha Cornelia Orr, Mary Emeline Emily Orr, Nancy Jane Orr, Nathan James Orr, Sarah Ann Orr, William Pirount Orr.
  • James Orr passed away in 1904 in Toro, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Jr.
1783–1860
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
DJ
Nancy Pyron
1782–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
NP

Spouses(s)

Sophia Alexander
1808–1882
Birth Location: South Carolina
SA

Children(s)

Mary Orr
1846–1922
Birth Location: Rapides, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
MO
Nancy Orr
1832–1912
Birth Location: Mississippi
NO
Nathan Orr
1835–1912
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
NO
William Orr
1837–1862
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
WO
Elizabeth Orr
1842–1919
Birth Location: Melder, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
EO
Martha Orr
1844–1925
Birth Location: Near Bayou Clear, Louisiana, USA
MO
Joseph Orr
1855–
Birth Location: La.
JO
James Orr
1856–1938
Birth Location: Dry Prong, Grant, Louisiana, USA
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Sarah Orr
1830–1913
Birth Location: Lafayette County, Al
SO
Lenora Orr
1847–1922
Birth Location: , North Carolina, United States
LO

James Orr's Ancestors

Self
James Orr
1810–1904
Birth Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
David Orr Jr.
1783–1860
South Carolina, United States
Nancy (Ann) Pyron
1782–1860
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
David (Robart Orr) Sr.
1753–1800
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Susannah Dicks
1759–
Virginia
William (Charles) Pyron
1757–1850
Lunenburg Co., VA, Virginia, USA
Mary (Jane) Powell
1755–1845
Mecklenburg Co., NC, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Orr
1720–1779
Mildridge Greenwood
1722–1792
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Greenwood
1695–1740
Anne Baskett
1698–1731

James Orr's Descendants

1.
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James Orr (10 February 1810–9 June 1904) m. Sophia (Jordon) Alexander (15 December 1808–8 March 1882)
  1. 1. Mary (Emeline "Emily") Orr 1846–1922 m. Thomas (Henry) Barker 1844–1905
    1. 1. Emmeline ("Emma") Barker 1866–1961
    2. 2. James (Wesley) Barker 1872–1952
    3. 3. Richard (Randolph) Barker 1877–
    4. 4. Ida (Virginia) Barker 1874–1954 m. Joseph (Levis) Vastine 1860–
      1. 1. Ben (Wille "Bennie") Vastine 1902–
      2. 2. Archie Vastine 1903–
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Vastine 1905–
    5. 5. Taeville Barker 1876–1916
    6. 6. Charles (Thomas) Barker 1883–1962 m. Emma (V) Barker 1881–
      1. 1. Ellis Barker 1910–
      2. 2. Eva Barker 1913–
      3. 3. Elma Barker 1917–
      4. 4. Charlie (C.) Barker 1919–
    7. 7. Coatney (Lorina) Barker 1869–1954 m. Joel (Barney) Whaley 1865–1921
      1. 1. 1901–1993 m. 1891–1973
        1. 1. Beverly Ann 1928–2015 m. Katherine (Oleta) Nelson 1926–2015
        2. 2. Joseph (Barney "JB") Dubrock 1922–1996 m. Jessie (Lee) Land 1921–2007
      2. 2. Mary (Agnes) Whaley 1895–2001 m. Jefferson (Monroe) Howard 1889–1981
        1. 1. Dewitt Howard 1913–1976
        2. 2. Evelyn (Lillian) Howard 1920–1999
      3. 3. Albany (Catherine "Carrie" G.) Whaley 1902–1992 m. James (Wesley "Wes") Howard 1887–1966
      4. 4. John (Dewey "Dewey") Whaley 1898–1958 m. Edna (May) Ponthieux 1902–1947
        1. 1. Rubye (Mae) Whaley 1922–1998
        2. 2. John (Wayne) Whaley 1935–1977
      5. 5. Evetton (Scott "Scott") Whaley 1909–2004
      6. 6. Tone Whaley 1899–1985
      7. 7. Gogan Whaley 1899–1910
  2. 2. Nancy (Jane) Orr 1832–1912
  3. 3. Nathan (James) Orr 1835–1912
  4. 4. William (Pirount) Orr 1837–1862
  5. 5. Elizabeth Orr 1842–1919
    1. 1. Ellen (Boyd) Derrick 1878–
  6. 6. Martha (Cornelia) Orr 1844–1925
  7. 7. Joseph Orr 1855–
  8. 8. James (W) Orr 1856–1938
  9. 9. Sarah (Ann) Orr 1830–1913
  10. 10. Lenora (Sapphire “Nora’) Orr 1847–1922

James Orr's Timeline

12 Records

1810
10 February 1810
Birth of James Orr in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
1810
1810
James Orr resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 10
James Orr resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 20
James Orr resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 30
James Orr resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1842
16 Aug 1842
Age 32
James Orr resided here in Orrville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Orrville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 40
James Orr resided here in Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 50
James Orr resided here in Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 60
James Orr resided here in Lamourie, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Lamourie, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1872
20 Jul 1872
Age 62
James Orr resided here in Alexandria, Louisiana, USA
Alexandria, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 70
James Orr resided here in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1904
9 June 1904
Age 94
Death of James Orr in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA
Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 February 1810
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 466; Family History Film: 1254466; Page: 673B; Enumeration District: 040; Image: 0350
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lamourie, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M593_528; Page: 109B; Image: 91621; Family History Library Film: 552027
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M653_423; Page: 140; Image: 140; Family History Library Film: 803423
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M432_239; Page: 69A; Image: 142
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: 42; Page: 457; Image: 00047; Family History Library Film: 0337915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Page: 191; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 197

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 122; Page: 360; Family History Library Film: 0018088

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: 365; Page: 317; Image: 644; Family History Library Film: 0018095

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1842
    Event Place: Orrville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M432_239; Page: 69A; Image: 142

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M653_423; Page: 140; Image: 140; Family History Library Film: 803423

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lamourie, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lamourie, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M593_528; Page: 109B; Image: 91621; Family History Library Film: 552027

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1872
    Event Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Rapides Gazette; Publication Date: 20 Jul 1872; Publication Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 466; Family History Film: 1254466; Page: 673B; Enumeration District: 040; Image: 0350

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 June 1904
    Event Place: Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Toro, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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