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William Parr 1839–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1839

Birth Location: Lowden, Cedar, Iowa, United States

Death Date: 11 Apr 1912

Death Location: Webb, Clay, Iowa, USA

Father: William Parr

Mother: Sabra Cooley

Spouse(s): Emily Baker

Children(s): Matilda Parr, Silas Parr, Willis Parr, Matthew Parr, Truman Parr, Byron Parr, William Parr, Marcellus Parr

The story of William Parr began in 1839 in Lowden, Cedar, Iowa, United States. In 1850, William Parr resided in Springfield, Cedar, Iowa, USA. In 1856, William Parr resided in Monroe, Mahaska, Iowa, USA. William Parr married Emily Jane Baker, and had children including Byron C Parr, Marcellus C Parr, Matilda J Parr, Matthew M Parr, Silas M Parr, Truman D Parr, William A Parr, Willis Baker Parr. William Parr passed away in 1912 in Webb, Clay, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Parr began in 1839 in Lowden, Cedar, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1850, William Parr resided in Springfield, Cedar, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1856, William Parr resided in Monroe, Mahaska, Iowa, USA.
  • William Parr married Emily Jane Baker, and had children including Byron C Parr, Marcellus C Parr, Matilda J Parr, Matthew M Parr, Silas M Parr, Truman D Parr, William A Parr, Willis Baker Parr.
  • William Parr passed away in 1912 in Webb, Clay, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Parr's Ancestors

Self
William Parr
1839–1912
Birth Place: Lowden, Cedar, Iowa, United States
Parents
William Parr
1804–1874
Licking Co.Ohio
Sabra Cooley
1808–1839
Ohio
Grandparents
Samuel
1782–1842
Fayette County, PA
Mary Elliott
1783–1813
West Cumberland, Allegany, PA
Clark Cooley
1769–1845
Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Candasa Holcomb
1771–1831
Granville,Hampden,Massachusetts,USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Parr
1758–1844
Sarah Leonard
1759–1843
Samuel Elliott
1751–1831
Mary Campbell
1758–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Parr
1706–1759
Judith Fletcher
1726–1802
Samuel Robinson
1726–1814
Jemima Minthorn
1732–1768
Robert Elliott
1720–1763
Elizabeth Kemp
1722–1779
John Campbell
1735–1770
Mary Stuart
1736–1770

William Parr's Descendants

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William Parr (1839–11 Apr 1912) m. Emily (Jane) Baker (1840–)
  1. 1. Matilda (J) Parr 1858–
  2. 2. Silas (M) Parr 1861–
  3. 3. Willis (Baker) Parr 1861–1946
  4. 4. Matthew (M) Parr 1865–
  5. 5. Truman (D) Parr 1867–
  6. 6. Byron (C.) Parr 1869–
  7. 7. William (A.) Parr 1871–
  8. 8. Marcellus (C.) Parr 1873–

William Parr's Timeline

10 Records

1839
1839
Birth of William Parr in Lowden, Cedar, Iowa, United States
Lowden, Cedar, Iowa, United States
1850
1850
Age 11
William Parr resided here in Springfield, Cedar, Iowa, USA
Springfield, Cedar, Iowa, USA
1856
1856
Age 17
William Parr resided here in Monroe, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Monroe, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 21
William Parr resided here in Monroe, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Monroe, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 24
William Parr resided here in Springfield, Cedar, Iowa, United States
Springfield, Cedar, Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 31
William Parr resided here in Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 41
William Parr resided here in Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 71
William Parr resided here in Herdland, Clay, Iowa, USA
Herdland, Clay, Iowa, USA
1912
3 Apr 1912
Age 73
Death of William Parr in Blockton, Ringgold, Iowa, United States
Blockton, Ringgold, Iowa, United States
1912
11 Apr 1912
Age 73
Burial of William Parr in Webb, Clay, Iowa, USA
Webb, Clay, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Lowden, Cedar, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll: 362; Page: 11C; Enumeration District: 195
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll: M593_417; Page: 463A; Family History Library Film: 545916
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Monroe, Mahaska, Iowa; Roll: M653_334; Page: 220; Family History Library Film: 803334
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Herdland, Clay, Iowa; Roll: T624_397; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1374410
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Springfield, Cedar, Iowa; Roll: M432_182; Page: 126B; Image: 247
    [9] Iowa, Select Deaths and Burials
    [10] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Captain Samuel Elliott, Licking County pioneer & his descendants

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Springfield, Cedar, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Springfield, Cedar, Iowa; Roll: M432_182; Page: 126B; Image: 247

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Monroe, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Monroe, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Monroe, Mahaska, Iowa; Roll: M653_334; Page: 220; Family History Library Film: 803334

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Springfield, Cedar, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll: M593_417; Page: 463A; Family History Library Film: 545916

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll: 362; Page: 11C; Enumeration District: 195

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Herdland, Clay, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Herdland, Clay, Iowa; Roll: T624_397; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1374410

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Blockton, Ringgold, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Select Deaths and Burials

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Webb, Clay, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Select Deaths and Burials

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