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James David "Dave" Orr 1843–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1843

Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 18 Jan 1912

Death Location: Graham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Cunningham Orr

Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary Orr, Alzena Orr, Mary Medlin

Children(s): Bartley Orr, Gery Orr, Patrick Orr, Nora Orr, Easter Orr, Andy Orr, Charles Orr, Charles Orr, Jerry Orr, Andy Orr, Charles Orr, Easter Orr, Patrick Orr, Nora Orr, Elizabeth Ore, George Ore

James David "Dave" Orr was born in 1843 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States, the child of Cunningham James Orr And Mary Orr. In 1850, James David "Dave" Orr resided in Western Division, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. James David "Dave" Orr married Alzena Orr, Mary Medlin, Mary Orr, and had children including Andy Orr, Bartley M Orr, Charles Franklin Orr, Easter Orr, Elizabeth Ore, George Ore, Gery Orr, Jerry Marr Orr, Nora Orr, Patrick Orr. James David "Dave" Orr passed away in 1912 in Graham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James David "Dave" Orr was born in 1843 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States, the child of Cunningham James Orr And Mary Orr.
  • In 1850, James David "Dave" Orr resided in Western Division, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • James David "Dave" Orr married Alzena Orr, Mary Medlin, Mary Orr, and had children including Andy Orr, Bartley M Orr, Charles Franklin Orr, Easter Orr, Elizabeth Ore, George Ore, Gery Orr, Jerry Marr Orr, Nora Orr, Patrick Orr.
  • James David "Dave" Orr passed away in 1912 in Graham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cunningham Orr
1799–1863
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
CO

Spouses(s)

Mary Orr
1864–1924
Birth Location: North Carolina
MO
Alzena Orr
1846–1924
Birth Location: Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
AO
Mary Medlin
1853–1924
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MM

Children(s)

Bartley Orr
1864–1918
Birth Location: Robbinsville, Graham, North Carolina, USA
BO
Gery Orr
1883–
Birth Location: North Carolina
GO
Patrick Orr
1887–1955
Birth Location: North Carolina
PO
Nora Orr
1891–
Birth Location: North Carolina
NO
Easter Orr
1896–
Birth Location: North Carolina
EO
Andy Orr
1873–1931
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
AO
Charles Orr
1877–1963
Birth Location: –
CO
Charles Orr
1877–1963
Birth Location: , North Carolina, United States
CO
Jerry Orr
1883–
Birth Location: Graleance C, North Carolina
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Andy Orr
1873–1931
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
AO
Charles Orr
1877–1963
Birth Location: –
CO
Easter Orr
1896–
Birth Location: North Carolina
EO
Patrick Orr
1887–1955
Birth Location: North Carolina
PO
Nora Orr
1891–
Birth Location: North Carolina
NO
Elizabeth Ore
1865–
Birth Location: North Carolina
EO
George Ore
1869–
Birth Location: North Carolina
GO

James Orr's Ancestors

Self
James Orr
1843–1912
Birth Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Cunningham James Orr
1799–1863
South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Emily (Ann) Cunningham
1760–1848
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Orr's Descendants

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James (David "Dave") Orr (Feb 1843–18 Jan 1912) m. Mary Orr (Feb 1864–02 Jan 1924) m. Alzena Orr (1 June 1846–1 January 1924) m. Mary Medlin (abt 1853–02 Jan 1924)
  1. 1. Bartley (M) Orr 1864–1918 m. Matilda (J.) Colvin 1862–1951
    1. 1. William (Posey) Orr 1884–1973 m. Callie (Malinda) Phillips 1890–1973
      1. 1. Aud Orr 1912– m. Jonnie (Ruth) Orr 1911–
        1. 1. Betty (Z.) Tarwater 1936–2016 m. Jack (H) Tarwater 1931–1999
    2. 2. Roco Orr 1898–
    3. 3. John Orr 1886–
    4. 4. Oliver Orr 1887–
    5. 5. David Orr 1890–
    6. 6. Juley Orr 1891–
    7. 7. Shenna Orr 1894–
    8. 8. Dillard (G) Orr 1896–
    9. 9. Orr 1899–
  2. 2. Gery Orr 1883–
  3. 3. Patrick Orr 1887–1955
  4. 4. Nora Orr 1891–
  5. 5. Easter Orr 1896–
  6. 6. Andy Orr 1873–1931
  7. 7. Charles (Franklin) Orr 1877–1963 m. Amanda Orr 1883–1944
    1. 1. Roy (W.) Orr 1908–1986
    2. 2. Love Orr 1913–1927
    3. 3. Grover (D.) Orr 1911–1984
    4. 4. Harvey (Dock) Orr 1905–1968
  8. 8. Charles (Franklin) Orr 1877–1963
  9. 9. Jerry (Marr) Orr 1883–
  10. 10. Andy Orr 1873–1931
  11. 11. Charles (Franklin) Orr 1877–1963 m. Amanda Orr 1883–1944
    1. 1. Roy (W.) Orr 1908–1986
    2. 2. Love Orr 1913–1927
    3. 3. Grover (D.) Orr 1911–1984
    4. 4. Harvey (Dock) Orr 1905–1968
  12. 12. Easter Orr 1896–
  13. 13. Patrick Orr 1887–1955
  14. 14. Nora Orr 1891–
  15. 15. Elizabeth Ore 1865–
  16. 16. George Ore 1869–

James Orr's Timeline

10 Records

1843
Feb 1843
Birth of James David "Dave" Orr in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1844
15 Sep 1844
Age 1
James David "Dave" Orr was baptized in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 7
James David "Dave" Orr resided here in Western Division, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Western Division, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
James David "Dave" Orr resided here in Stecoah, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Stecoah, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 27
James David "Dave" Orr resided here in Welchs, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Welchs, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1890
1890
Age 47
James David "Dave" Orr resided here in Yellow Creek Township, Graham County, NC
Yellow Creek Township, Graham County, NC
1900
1900
Age 57
James David "Dave" Orr resided here in Yellow Creek, Graham, North Carolina, USA
Yellow Creek, Graham, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
James David "Dave" Orr resided here in Yellow Creek, Graham, North Carolina, USA
Yellow Creek, Graham, North Carolina, USA
1912
18 Jan 1912
Age 69
Death of James David "Dave" Orr in , Graham, North Carolina, USA
, Graham, North Carolina, USA
1912
23 Aug 1912
Age 69
James David "Dave" Orr - Probate in St Lawrence, New York, USA
St Lawrence, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1843
    Event Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the AGO, 1780s-1917; Record Group #: 94; Series Number: M395; Roll #: 0143
    [3] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 11
    [4] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1078
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Welchs, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1146; Page: 344B; Family History Library Film: 552645
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Graham, North Carolina; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1241196
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stecoah, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: M653_892; Page: 2; Family History Library Film: 803892
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Graham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1113; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375126
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: M432_857; Page: 390A; Image: 240
    [10] North Carolina, Deaths
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1844
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1078

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western Division, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: M432_857; Page: 390A; Image: 240

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Stecoah, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stecoah, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: M653_892; Page: 2; Family History Library Film: 803892

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Welchs, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Welchs, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1146; Page: 344B; Family History Library Film: 552645

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Yellow Creek Township, Graham County, NC
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Yellow Creek, Graham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Graham, North Carolina; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1241196

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Yellow Creek, Graham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Graham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1113; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375126

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cherokee County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: North Carolina; Enlistment date: 17 Jun 1861

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1912
    Event Place: , Graham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1830-1919; Indexes, 1830-1955 [St. Lawrence County, New York]; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (St. Lawrence County); Probate Place: St Lawrence, New York
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Graham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1912
    Event Place: St Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1830-1919; Indexes, 1830-1955 [St. Lawrence County, New York]; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (St. Lawrence County); Probate Place: St Lawrence, New York
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