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William Orr Sr.

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Birth	:	13 Mar 1826 County Down, Northern Ireland
Death	:	27 Jan 1899 Keg Creek Township, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Walnut Hill Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2719002, -95.8255997
Plot	:	section 1, lot # 011, grave # 1
Description	:	COLONEL WILLIAM ORR, of section 5, Keg Creek Township, the proprietor of Hardindale Farm, is one of the prominent citizens of the county. He came here in 1872 from Harrison Co, Iowa, where he has since made his home. He was born in Down County, near Belfast, Ireland, son of John and Elizabeth (Lamont) Orr. William lived in his native place until sixteen years of age, and then sailed from Belfast to Liverpool and from there to New York. He went to Harrison Co, Ohio, then to Tuscarawas Co, where he lived until 1844, then to Butler Co, Pennsylvania, until... Read More	COLONEL WILLIAM ORR, of section 5, Keg Creek Township, the proprietor of Hardindale Farm, is one of the prominent citizens of the county. He came here in 1872 from Harrison Co, Iowa, where he has since made his home. He was born in Down County, near Belfast, Ireland, son of John and Elizabeth (Lamont) Orr. William lived in his native place until sixteen years of age, and then sailed from Belfast to Liverpool and from there to New York. He went to Harrison Co, Ohio, then to Tuscarawas Co, where he lived until 1844, then to Butler Co, Pennsylvania, until 1847, then to Washington Co, Pennsylvania, until the fall of 1848, then returned to the old homestead in Ireland. After six months, he returned to Ohio and lived in Carroll Co until 1856, when he went to Nebraska; and in 1857, near Florence, and in 1861 to Harrison County, Iowa. Here he bought an improved farm four miles south of Logan, where he settled and lived until the fall of 1872, when he came to Pottawattamie County, purchasing the land where he now lives, which was partly improved. Hardindale now contains 590 acres in a body, and is one among the well improved farms of Keg Creek Township. The farm is fenced and divided into cultivated fields, meadows, and pasture, and everything about the Orr homestead shows thrift and enterprise of the owner. Colonel Orr is one of the prominent stock raisers and feeders in the county, making a specialty of Red Polled cattle, of which he has as good as can be found in Western Iowa. He was married in Belfast, Ireland, March 24, 1849, to Margaret Orr, daughter of John Alexander Orr. They have had 12 children, six of whom are still living: Margaret Anna, wife of D. S. Frank of this township, was born January 24, 1850; Elizabeth Jane born June 15, 1855, wife of H. B. Knowles, of this township; Mary wife of Artemus Ward; Lamont and Mary, twins; William, at home born May 12, 1861; and Emma, born February 27, 1865. they have lost six by death, namely: John Alexander, born July 25, 1851; Mary, born Nov 27, 1852, died when a child; William Orr born March 15, 1857, also died when a child; Edwin, born January 10, 1864; Hiram Woodworth born February 28, 1869; and Minnie, born January 15, 1871. The great loss of Colonel Orr’s life was in the death of his wife on May 6, 1888. They had lived together for nearly 39 years. She was reared a Unitarian and was a woman of many virtues, an affectionate wife and mother and a very estimable lady. Politically Colonel Orr is a Democrat and has served as Trustee and a member of the school board. He also served as Trustee of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum for 4 years, from 1874 to 1878. He is a man 64 years of age, has traveled extensively, and is well informed on all the questions of the day. source of biographical sketch: “Biographical History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa”, 1891, page 675 ******************************************************************************************* OBITUARY. --------------- William Orr. Col. William Orr died at his home in Keg Creek township yesterday morning at 9:30 o’clock, aged 72 years and 10 months. Colonel Orr was one of the most influential and best known citizen of Pottawattamie county and for has been an extensive farmer and stock raiser and feeder. He was a native of Ireland, having been born near Belfast March 16, 1826. When 16 years old he came to the United States and locate in Ohio, where he lived until 1844. In 1848 he returned to Ireland for a visit, where was married to Margaret Orr in 1849. Immediately after his marriage he returned to this country. In 1857 he located at Florence, Neb., and four years later he made Harrison county his home. He resided there until 1872, when he purchased an improved farm in Keg Creek township in this county, where he lived until the time of his death. Mr. Orr had travel extensively and was a well-informed man upon all questions of interest. During the term from 1874 to 1878 he was a trustee of the Iowa School for the Deaf. The deceased’s wife died in 1888; the loss was a severe shock to him and marked the beginning of his ill health. He leaves five children: Margaret, wife of D. S. Frank; Mary, wife of Henry Knowles; Lamont, William and Emma. The funeral will be held from the family residence in Keg Creek township tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock; the interment will be in Walnut hill cemetery. source of obituary (verbatim transcription including misspelled text): The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), Thursday morning, January 28, 1899, page 4, columns 3 & 4 ******************************************************************************************* ELDEST SON FAVORED. --------------- Will of the Late Colonel William Orr Filed. The will of the late Colonel William Orr was filed for probate in the district court yesterday. The will provides that life insurance shall be divided equally among the five children -- William Orr, Lamont Orr, Emma Orr, Mrs. Margaret A. Frank and Mrs. Elizabeth J. Knowles. Bequests in cash to be paid from the estate are as follows: To Lamont Orr, $7,500, to be held in trust by G. W. Crosley and Henry B. Knowles to be given to Lamont Orr at their discretion; Emma Orr, $8,000; Mrs. Margaret A. Frank, $1,000; to each five grandchildren, $500, , to be held in trust by the parents. After these bequests are all provided for the residue of the estate goes to William Orr, the eldest son. The estate consits of several hundred acres of land and other property. Samuel G. Underwood and Geo. W. Crosley are nominated as executors of the will. source of ‘the will filed for probate’ article (verbatim transcription including misspelled text): The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), Thursday morning, February 2, 1899, page 5, column 3

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Where is William Orr Sr.'s memorial?
William Orr Sr.'s memorial is located at: Walnut Hill Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA.
When did William Orr Sr. death?
William Orr Sr. death on 27 Jan 1899 in Keg Creek Township, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Orr Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.2719002
Longitude: -95.8255997

Family Members:

Spouse

Margaret Orr

(1826 - 1888)

Children

Margaret A. Orr Frank

(1850 - 1931)

Elizabeth Jane Orr Knowles

(1855 - 1924)

William Orr Jr.

(1861 - 1930)

Emma Orr Cleary

(1865 - 1936)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Walnut Hill Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2719002, -95.8255997

2. Bikhor Cholim Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2703670, -95.8229350

3. Ridgewood Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2694016, -95.8272018

4. Oak Hill Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2700900, -95.8226400

5. Green Valley Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2743988, -95.8225021

6. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2722015, -95.8208008

7. Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2694016, -95.8182983

8. Memorial Park Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2644005, -95.8261032

9. Clark Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2551610, -95.8223390

10. Fairview Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2703018, -95.8480988

11. Garner Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2956161, -95.8001709

12. Stoker-Graybill Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2532620, -95.7751770

13. Maple Grove Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2265560, -95.8187100

14. Evans Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3255997, -95.8368988

15. Lewis Township Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2117004, -95.7938995

16. Gregg Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3330000, -95.7931000

17. Council Point Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2110830, -95.8788610

18. Hazel Dell Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3489723, -95.7939911

19. Trinity Cathedral Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2603900, -95.9393660

20. Saint Columbanus Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3429440, -95.7435260

21. Crescent Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3664894, -95.8566208

22. Prospect Hill Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780991, -95.9593964

23. First Central Congregational Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2563456, -95.9658365

24. Nash Chapel Crypt
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2665090, -95.9721790