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Robert Alexander Orr 1887–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 September 1887

Birth Location: Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 27 July 1953

Death Location: Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: John Orr

Mother: Christina Paxton

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Sutherland

Children(s): Robert Orr

In 1887, Robert Alexander Orr entered the world in Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to John Orr And Christina Paxton. In 1891, Robert Alexander Orr resided in Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1901, Robert Alexander Orr resided in Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Robert Alexander Orr married Elizabeth Rowan Sutherland, and had children including Robert Orr. Robert Alexander Orr passed away in 1953 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Robert Alexander Orr entered the world in Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to John Orr And Christina Paxton.
  • In 1891, Robert Alexander Orr resided in Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1901, Robert Alexander Orr resided in Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • Robert Alexander Orr married Elizabeth Rowan Sutherland, and had children including Robert Orr.
  • Robert Alexander Orr passed away in 1953 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Orr's Ancestors

Self
Robert Orr
1887–1953
Birth Place: Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
John Orr
1843–1890
Dunbar, Haddingtonshire
Christina Paxton
1848–1910
Kilmany, fife shire
Grandparents
Thomas Orr
1821–
Kirk of Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Agnes Scott
1825–
Berwick, berwick shire
William Paxton
1814–1893
Stenton, East Lothian, Scotland
May Baillie
1821–1902
East Lothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Orr
1791–
George Paxton
1774–
Agnes Dawson
1780–1868
Peter Baillie
1787–
Christina Fraser
1798–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Paxton
–1819
Marion Little
1744–1821
John Baillie
1753–

Robert Orr's Descendants

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Robert (Alexander) Orr (10 September 1887–27 July 1953) m. Elizabeth (Rowan) Sutherland (26 September 1885–3 March 1967)
  1. 1. Robert Orr 1914–1996 m. Pauline (C) Becker 1917– m. Elizabeth (Ann) Wright 1915–

Robert Orr's Timeline

10 Records

1887
10 September 1887
Birth of Robert Alexander Orr in Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 4
Robert Alexander Orr resided here in Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 14
Robert Alexander Orr resided here in Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1911
1911
Age 24
Robert Alexander Orr was employed
None
1920
1920
Age 33
Robert Alexander Orr resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Robert Alexander Orr resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Robert Alexander Orr resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 53
Robert Alexander Orr resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
Robert Alexander Orr resided here in Ocean Park, California, USA
Ocean Park, California, USA
1953
27 July 1953
Age 66
Death of Robert Alexander Orr in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 September 1887
    Event Place: Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 178
    [3] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Maryhill; ED: 10; Page: 21; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1901_240
    [4] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Barony; ED: 10A; Page: 1; Line: 25; Roll: CSSCT1891_220
    [5] Canadian Passenger Lists, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4774
    [6] U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Naturalization Index Cards of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Central Division (Los Angeles), 1915-1976 (M1525); Microfilm Serial: M1525; Microfilm Roll
    [7] U.S., Records of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Examination Record (Special Form 93) of Aliens Pre-Examined at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, before Admission to the United States; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A4091; NAI Number: 2990470
    [8] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00256; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 19-754
    [9] California, Death Index, Date: 1953-07-27
    [10] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_116; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 601
    [11] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1500; FHL microfilm: 2339910
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Barony; ED: 10A; Page: 1; Line: 25; Roll: CSSCT1891_220

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Maryhill; ED: 10; Page: 21; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1901_240

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1911

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 May 1911
    Event Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: Canadian Passenger Lists, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4774

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 April 1919
    Event Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 178
    [2] California, Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; NAI Number: 15; Record Group Title: M1524; Record Group Number: Naturalization Records of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Central Division (Los Angeles)
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_116; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 601
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1500; FHL microfilm: 2339910

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_116; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 601

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1500; FHL microfilm: 2339910

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00256; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 19-754

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00256; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 19-754

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ocean Park, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 July 1953
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1953-07-27
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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