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     Johannes Peter Orndorff was born on 6 February 1744 at Germany. He married Hannah McIlwee in 1777 at Pennsylvania. Johannes Peter Orndorff was buried in January 1798 at Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hayfield, Frederick Co., VA, Findagrave #78493569. He died on 31 December 1798 at age 54.

     John Orndorff was born in 1766 at North Coventry Twp., Chester Co., PA. He married Margaret Renner on 5 June 1792 at Virginia. John Orndorff died in February 1853 at Frederick Co., VA.

     Mary H. Orndorff was born in August 1874. She was the daughter of William F. Orndorff and R. E. (?)¹ Mary H. Orndorff married Robert F. Shaffer, son of Benjamin Shaffer and Hannah Virginia McCauley.¹

     Nancy Ellen Orndorff was born on 27 June 1858 at Indiana.¹ She married George Allen Asher on 1 February 1880 at Knox Co., IN. Nancy Ellen Orndorff died on 13 December 1936 at Oaktown, Knox Co., IN, at age 78.

     Phineas Orndorff was born on 25 March 1793. He was the son of Johannes Peter Orndorff and Hannah McIlwee. Phineas Orndorff married Eleanor Borden, daughter of Augustine Reinhardt Borden Sr. and Anna Maria Wendel, in August 1823. Phineas Orndorff died on 3 March 1838 at age 44. He was buried in March 1838 at Borden Cemetery, Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #167832249.

     Phineas Morgan Orndorff was born on 21 August 1824 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Phineas Orndorff and Eleanor Borden. Phineas Morgan Orndorff married Amelia Propst, daughter of Elias Propst and Sarah Eye. Phineas Morgan Orndorff died on 31 March 1900 at Mount Joy, Scott Co., IA, at age 75. He was buried in April 1900 at Mount Joy Cemetery, Park View, Scott Co., IA, Findagrave #91573116.

     William F. Orndorff married R. E. (?). William F. Orndorff died before 1900 at Washington Co., MD.

     Anne Mae Orr was born on 18 June 1914. She was the daughter of Frederick Heywood Orr and Dove Mae Stephenson. Anne Mae Orr died on 24 December 1971 at age 57.

     Annie May Orr was born on 11 February 1896. She married Robert Church Barrow. Annie May Orr died on 8 March 1969 at age 73. She was buried in March 1969 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Findagrave #11511070.

     Beatrice Merle Orr was born on 1 June 1902 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.¹ She married Cletus Bartholomew Cutcher on 5 March 1919 at Brooke Co., WV. Beatrice Merle Orr died on 18 April 1993 at Massillon, Stark Co., OH, at age 90.

     Bertha Ann Orr was born on 27 March 1862. She married Samuel Francis Higens. Bertha Ann Orr died on 19 March 1946 at Mitchellville, Polk Co., IA, at age 83 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Tues., March 19, 1946
Des Moines Register

MRS. BERTHA HIGENS

Mrs. Bertha Higens, 83, of 123 Third St., West Des Moines, died of a stroke Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. E.M. DeVault, at Mitchellville, Ia. Time of services, to be at Norwalk, Ia., await the arrival of relatives from out of town. Burial will be in Webb cemetery near Norwalk.

Born at Osceola, Ia., Mrs. Higens had made her home with a son, Guy Higens, at the Third street address in West Des Moines the last seven years. She previously lived at Spring Hill, Ia., where she was a member of the Christian church.

Surviving are four other daughters, Mrs. Maude Bedwell and Mrs. Opal Kepley, both of Des Moines; Mrs. Sadie Williams, Worland, Wyo; Mrs. Hazel Garrison, Wilmington, Cal; four other sons, Frank, Dawson Creek, Canada; Harold, Denver, Colo.; Dean and Ralph Higens, both of Des Moines; 28 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

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March 28, 1946
Record Herald & Indianola Tribune

Prole - March 25 – Mr. and Mrs. Harold Higens of Pueblo, Colo., arrived in Prole Thursday. They were called here by the death of Mr. Higens' mother, Mrs. Bertha Higens. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Norwalk Christian church. Interment was in Webb cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Higens are remaining to visit the Thomas families before returning to Pueblo. Mrs. Higens is the former Miss Alice Thomas.

She was buried in March 1946 at Webb Cemetery, Norwalk, Warren Co., IA, Findagrave #27027398.

     Beryl Orr was born on 29 January 1902 at Celina, Mercer Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Stanmore Orr and Lillian E. Shank.¹ Beryl Orr died in April 1976 at Butler Co., OH, at age 74.
Note: Did not marry.

     Beula E. Orr was born in 1906. She was the daughter of Frederick Heywood Orr and Dove Mae Stephenson. Beula E. Orr died in 1971.

     Edgar R. Orr was born in 1924. He lived in 1958 at Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, city directory. He lived in 1968 at Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA.

     Edward Stanmore Orr was born in March 1872 at Ohio.² He was the son of William A. Orr and Sarah Matilda Petre. Edward Stanmore Orr married Lillian E. Shank, daughter of Olesus Shank and Margaret Price.¹ Edward Stanmore Orr lived on 2 June 1900 at Celina, Mercer Co., OH, cushion maker in carriage factory.² He lived on 6 January 1920 at Celina, Mercer Co., OH, farming.³ He lived in 1926 at Celina, Mercer Co., OH.¹ He died on 16 July 1939 at Mercer Co., OH, at age 67

Obituary -- The Dayton Herald, Dayton, Ohio; Wednesday, 19 JUL 1939, p.19 (Newspapers.com):

CELINA -- Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. H. J. Jewett, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Edward S. Orr 67, North Cherry street, who took his life by hanging Sunday. Rites will be held at the home and burial will be made in the North Grove cemetery, Celina. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Shank Orr; four children, Mrs. Howard Smith, East St. Louis, Ill; Miss Beryl Orr, a school teacher, of Middletown, O; Miss Nadien (sic) Orr, a student nurse, of Middletown, and Lowell Orr, East St. Louis, Ill; two brothers, Charles and Frank, of north of Celina, and one sister, Mrs. Wiro Pulskamp, Celina.

He was buried in July 1939 at North Grove Cemetery, Celina, Mercer Co., OH, Findagrave #34999517.

     Ernest Alphonzo Orr was born on 3 April 1853 at New York. He married Ida Lavena Kingery, daughter of Daniel G. Kingery and Susan Emmert, on 12 November 1885 at Carroll Co., IL. Ernest Alphonzo Orr died on 19 October 1924 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, at age 71.

     Ersel L. Orr was born in 1902 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Mash N. Orr and Irena Nettie Bragg.¹
Note: unmarried, age 37, living in her parents' home as of 1940 census. Ersel L. Orr married William Lower on 25 June 1955. Ersel L. Orr died on 2 May 1970 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH.

     Frederick Heywood Orr married Dove Mae Stephenson, daughter of Jacob Van Buren Stephenson and Trinvilla Tackett. Frederick Heywood Orr was born on 7 December 1874. He was the son of William Orr. Frederick Heywood Orr died on 2 October 1932 at Knox Co., IN, at age 57.

     Gertrude M. Orr was born on 14 October 1919 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Henderson Orr and Effa Azalia Roller.¹ Gertrude M. Orr married Charles VanHorn Rudge Sr., son of Joseph A. Rudge and Mae Elizabeth Van Horn, in 1946. Gertrude M. Orr died on 29 July 2011 at age 91. She was buried in August 2011 at Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, Findagrave #208392712.

     Harry Henderson Orr was born on 20 May 1884 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Henderson White Orr and Mary J. Atwood. Harry Henderson Orr married Effa Azalia Roller, daughter of Joshua L. Roller and Abbie M. Boston, on 12 June 1913 at Mahoning Co., OH. Harry Henderson Orr lived on 12 January 1920 at 201 West Glenaven Avenue, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, bookkeeper, steel mills.¹ He died on 9 October 1942 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, at age 58.

     Henderson White Orr was born on 7 November 1856 at New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA. He married Mary J. Atwood on 23 December 1880 at Mahoning Co., OH, Mary remarried to George Ashwood in 1891. Henderson White Orr died on 27 February 1888 at Ohio at age 31.

     Iva Orr was born on 11 September 1901. She married David William Crecelius, son of Steven Elias Crecelius and Anna Medora Baxley, on 3 September 1938. Iva Orr was cremated in 1975. She died in 1975.

     Jane Louise Orr was born on 11 May 1916 at Mahoning Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Henderson Orr and Effa Azalia Roller.¹ Jane Louise Orr began military service on 1 July 1943 WW II service, Nurse Cadets Corps, Youngstown Hospital Association, School of Nursing, graduated 2 FEB 1946. She married Robert George Mayer, son of George Martin Mayer and Emma Jane Rauschenberg, Robert remarried to Mabel Hall Frampton on 4 MAY 1971, Trumbull Co., OH. Jane Louise Orr died on 6 November 1969 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, at age 53.

     John Orr was born on 12 April 1832 at Guernsey Co., OH. He married Lydia Ann Walters on 1 September 1864 at Guernsey Co., OH. John Orr died on 13 August 1892 at Guernsey Co., OH, at age 60. He was buried in August 1892 at Irish Ridge Cemetery, Guernsey Co., OH, Findagrave #69584206.

     John Rollie Orr married Grace Irene Wilcher, daughter of James Harry Wilcher and Grace Irene White. John Rollie Orr was born on 14 June 1917. He was the son of Frederick Heywood Orr and Dove Mae Stephenson.

     John Wood Orr was born on 14 February 1881 at Black Hawk Co., IA.¹ He married Dora Gertrude Cleland. John Wood Orr lived on 8 April 1940 at Sumner Twp., Buchanan Co., IA, farming.¹ He died on 26 June 1971 at Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, at age 90. He was buried in June 1971 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, Findagrave #98543298.

     Leonora J. Orr was born on 2 March 1899. She was the daughter of Frederick Heywood Orr and Dove Mae Stephenson. Leonora J. Orr died on 14 March 1966 at age 67.

     Lillian B. Orr was born on 18 May 1911. She was the daughter of Frederick Heywood Orr and Dove Mae Stephenson.

     Lowell Dale Orr was born on 3 August 1909 at Celina, Mercer Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Stanmore Orr and Lillian E. Shank.¹ Lowell Dale Orr married Marjorie Fern Krebs before April 1940, Marjorie was first married to Jesse Coleman and had a daughter, Darlene Jean Coleman, who used the Orr surname after the April, 1940 census. Jean married Harold F. Uebel about JUN 1949 and had three children with him. Marjorie had no children with Lowell Orr.

Lowell Dale Orr lived in 1942 at St. Louis, MO, WW II draft registration. He died on 18 June 1968 at St. Louis Co., MO, at age 58. He was buried in June 1968 at Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Affton, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #121248568.

     Lula B. Orr was born on 6 October 1892 at Celina, Mercer Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Stanmore Orr and Lillian E. Shank.¹ Lula B. Orr married Howard Raymond Smith on 12 April 1924 at Mercer Co., OH. Lula B. Orr died on 16 March 1966 at Valhalla Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL, at age 73 Findagrave #130259646.