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Wesley Herman Orr 1893–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 August 1893

Birth Location: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 30 November 1945

Death Location: Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA

Father: William Orr

Mother: Winifred McBride

Spouse(s): Gertrude Gilhooley

Children(s):

In 1893, Wesley Herman Orr entered the world in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA, born to William A Orr And Winifred Mcbride. In 1900, Wesley Herman Orr resided in Akron Ward 5, Summit, Ohio, USA. In 1910, Wesley Herman Orr resided in Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio, USA. Wesley Herman Orr married Gertrude Gilhooley. Wesley Herman Orr passed away in 1945 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Wesley Herman Orr entered the world in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA, born to William A Orr And Winifred Mcbride.
  • In 1900, Wesley Herman Orr resided in Akron Ward 5, Summit, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, Wesley Herman Orr resided in Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio, USA.
  • Wesley Herman Orr married Gertrude Gilhooley.
  • Wesley Herman Orr passed away in 1945 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Orr
1856–1937
Birth Location: Franklin (Coshocton County), Coshocton County, Ohio, USA
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Winifred McBride
1853–1927
Birth Location: Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA
WM

Spouses(s)

Gertrude Gilhooley
1893–1942
Birth Location: Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA
GG

Children(s)

Wesley Orr's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Orr
1893–1945
Birth Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Parents
William A Orr
1856–1937
Franklin (Coshocton County), Coshocton County, Ohio, USA
Winifred McBride
1853–1927
Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wesley Orr's Timeline

9 Records

1893
3 August 1893
Birth of Wesley Herman Orr in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 7
Wesley Herman Orr resided here in Akron Ward 5, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron Ward 5, Summit, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Wesley Herman Orr resided here in Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 24
Wesley Herman Orr resided here in 795 Princeton St., Akron, O.
795 Princeton St., Akron, O.
1917
1917-1918
Age 24
Wesley Herman Orr resided here in Akron, Summit, Ohio
Akron, Summit, Ohio
1920
1920
Age 27
Wesley Herman Orr resided here in Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Wesley Herman Orr resided here in Lakewood, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Lakewood, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1940
1940
Age 47
Wesley Herman Orr resided here in Marion, Ohio, USA
Marion, Ohio, USA
1945
30 November 1945
Age 52
Death of Wesley Herman Orr in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 August 1893
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Ohio Military Men, 1917-18
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1440; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 208; Image: 21
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lakewood, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 1786; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0630; Image: 154.0; FHL microfilm: 2341520
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Summit; Roll: 1819621; Draft Board: 4
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Akron Ward 5, Summit, Ohio; Roll: 1324; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241324
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T624_1234; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 1375247
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Web: Ohio, Find A Grave Index, 1787-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Akron Ward 5, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Akron Ward 5, Summit, Ohio; Roll: 1324; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241324

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T624_1234; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 1375247

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: 795 Princeton St., Akron, O.
    Record Source: Ohio Military Men, 1917-18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Summit; Roll: 1819621; Draft Board: 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Akron Ward 7, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1440; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 208; Image: 21

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lakewood, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lakewood, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 1786; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0630; Image: 154.0; FHL microfilm: 2341520

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 November 1945
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Web: Ohio, Find A Grave Index, 1787-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Ohio, Find A Grave Index, 1787-2012
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