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John Edward Orr 1897–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Aug 1897

Birth Location: Edgewood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 29 Apr 1963

Death Location: Verona, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: David Orr

Mother: Louisa Lehrian

Spouse(s): Dorothy Hilterman

Children(s): David Orr, Edward Orr, Dolores Orr

In 1897, John Edward Orr entered the world in Edgewood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to David Henry Orr And Louisa Lehrian. In 1900, John Edward Orr resided in Wilkinsburg Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, John Edward Orr resided in Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. John Edward Orr married Dorothy Marie Hilterman, and had children including David Bernard Orr, Dolores Ann Orr, Edward Clifford Orr. John Edward Orr passed away in 1963 in Verona, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1897, John Edward Orr entered the world in Edgewood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to David Henry Orr And Louisa Lehrian.
  • In 1900, John Edward Orr resided in Wilkinsburg Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, John Edward Orr resided in Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John Edward Orr married Dorothy Marie Hilterman, and had children including David Bernard Orr, Dolores Ann Orr, Edward Clifford Orr.
  • John Edward Orr passed away in 1963 in Verona, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Orr
1860–1939
Birth Location: Manchester, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Louisa Lehrian
1864–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Dorothy Hilterman
1901–1973
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DH

Children(s)

David Orr
1921–1990
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DO
Edward Orr
1923–1990
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
EO
Dolores Orr
1930–1988
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DO

John Orr's Ancestors

Self
John Orr
1897–1963
Birth Place: Edgewood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
David Henry Orr
1860–1939
Manchester, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Louisa Lehrian
1864–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
David Orr
1815–1870
Ireland
Jane Clyde
1822–1914
Greenville, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary
1848–
Germany
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Orr's Descendants

1.
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John (Edward) Orr (18 Aug 1897–29 Apr 1963) m. Dorothy (Marie) Hilterman (1901–1973)
  1. 1. David (Bernard) Orr 1921–1990 m. Bernadette (E) Wetter 1923–
  2. 2. Edward (Clifford) Orr 1923–1990 m. Eunice (H.) Stotler 1924–2017
  3. 3. Dolores (Ann) Orr 1930–1988 m. Warren (Thomas) Brennan 1921–2007

John Orr's Timeline

7 Records

1897
18 Aug 1897
Birth of John Edward Orr in Edgewood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Edgewood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 3
John Edward Orr resided here in Wilkinsburg Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkinsburg Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
John Edward Orr resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
John Edward Orr resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
John Edward Orr resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 43
John Edward Orr resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1963
29 Apr 1963
Age 66
Death of John Edward Orr in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkinsburg, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1897
    Event Place: Edgewood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03661; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 69-331
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 034351-037200
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1522; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 531
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Allegheny; Roll: 1909160; Draft Board: 10
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilkinsburg Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0531; FHL microfilm: 1241372
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1303; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0452; FHL microfilm: 1375316
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wilkinsburg Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilkinsburg Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0531; FHL microfilm: 1241372

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1303; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0452; FHL microfilm: 1375316

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1522; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 531

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03661; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 69-331

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03661; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 69-331

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Allegheny; Roll: 1909160; Draft Board: 10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1963
    Event Place: Wilkinsburg, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 034351-037200
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Verona, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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