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William Horr

Male 1890 - 1959  (69 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Horr was born on 29 Jan 1890 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (son of Henry Horr and Elizabeth Herbrand); died on 3 Mar 1959; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900 1910 1920 1930

    Notes:

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    United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    https://www.familysearch.org/search/recordDetails/show?uri=https://api.familysearch.org/records/pal:/MM9.1.r/91RC-TCX/p1

    Cemetery:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Horr&GSiman=1&GScid=88776&GRid=109987715&

    [[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.

    Living with mother in 1930.
    1930 Census: Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin
    W. William Horr, son, age 40, single, bp WI, f's bp NY, m's bp WI, Machine Hand- motor co.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry Horr was born on 12 Oct 1839 in New York, USA (son of Levi Horr and Lucy Hart); died on 12 Apr 1914 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery).

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    • Census: 1850 [1860] [1870] [1880] 1900 1910

    Notes:

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    His marriage to Elizabeth Herbrand was his 2nd marriage.
    Marriage:
    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/MX1B-KV7/p4

    Served in the Civil War 10/04/61 to 07/18/65.
    Also:
    MILITARY RECORD OF BOYLSTON
    Information was obtained from the History of Oswego County, N. Y., 1789 - 1877, published by Everett & Ferriss, 1878
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyoswego/military/boylstoncivilwar.html
    HOR, Henry, enl in the 35th Inf., Jan 1, 1861; re-enl Feb 21, 1864; discharged in 1865
    ...also....
    Fold3.com
    Publication Number: T289
    Publication Title: Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900.
    Publisher: NARA
    State: New York
    Arm Of Service: Infantry
    Regiment: 94
    Company: A
    Name: Horr, Henry H.
    Rank: [BLANK]
    Date: 24-JUN-1914
    State/arm Of Service: N. Y. Inf.
    Company/regiment: A,94
    Roll Number: 336
    Collection Title: Civil War Pensions

    Obituary:
    Waukesha Freeman Newspaper (Wi.)
    Newspaper date: Thursday, April 16, 1914
    Henry Horr, a veteran of the Civil War and for many years a resident of Waukesha, died at his home on St. Paul Avenue Sunday [April 12, 1914]. He was 74 years old. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the residence, the Rev. W. Diehm officiating; interment at Prairie Home Cemetery. Mr. Horr's army service was as a member of the 94th New York regiment. He served four years.

    Obituary:
    http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.horr/178/mb.ashx
    Indexed in the collection: "Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" (1844-1950). Gary Rebholz, compiler/editor
    In Waukesha, Henry Horr, an old railway veteran passed from this life on Sunday at the age of 74 years. He was one of the oldest officials of the Milwaukee Road. He was a Civil War veteran and took part in campaigns with New York's 94th Infantry Regiment. Besides his wife, he is mourned by 3 children: Frank Horr, in Sioux, Falls, SD; George and Josephine Horr, at home. The burial will take place on Wednesday afternoon from the family home, with Rev. W. Diehm officiating, and from there to Prairie Home Cemetery.

    Cemetery:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Horr&GSiman=1&GScid=88776&GRid=109987681&

    [[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.

    Living with parents in 1850.

    Could not find him in the 1880 census.

    Transcribed as Harr
    image 18 of 52
    1900 Census: Ottumwa, Wapello Co, Iowa
    Henry Horr, Oct 1837, age 62, m 20 yrs, bp NY, p's bp NY, Gate Tender- Railroad
    Elizabeth Horr, wife, July 1858, age 41, 5 births 4 living, bp WI, p's bp GER
    Frank E. Horr, son, Jan 1882, age 18, bp WI, Laborer- ?? Shipping
    Josephine E. Horr, dau, July 1887, age 12, bp WI
    William W. Horr, son, Jan 1890, age 10, bp WI
    George H. Horr, son, Feb 1892, age 8, bp WI

    1910 Census: 2nd Ward, Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin
    Henry H. Horr, age 72, bp NY, p's bp NY, Gateman- railroad
    Elizabeth Horr, wife, age 51, bp WI, p's bp GER
    William W. Horr, son, age 20, bp WI, Laborer- lumber mill
    George H. Horr, son, age 18, bp WI, Janitor- club rooms
    Josephine E. Horr, dau, age 22, bp WI
    same location as his brother Eugene.

    Transcribed as HOW
    1920 Census: Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin
    Elizabeth Horr, age 61, widow, bp WI, p's bp GER
    Josephine Horr, dau, age 31, single, bp WI
    William Horr, son, age 29, single, bp WI, Day Laborer- ??
    James Allen [?], boarder, age 26, single, bp WI, Moulder- ??

    1930 Census: Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin
    Elizabeth Horr, age 71, widow, bp WI, p's bp GER
    W. William Horr, son, age 40, single, bp WI, f's bp NY, m's bp WI, Machine Hand- motor co.

    Henry married Elizabeth Herbrand on 25 Nov 1880 in , Milwaukee Co, Wisconsin, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Philipp Herbrand and Marie Anna Weifenbach) was born on 11 Jul 1858 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; died on 24 Nov 1935 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery). [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Herbrand was born on 11 Jul 1858 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (daughter of Philipp Herbrand and Marie Anna Weifenbach); died on 24 Nov 1935 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900 1910 1920 1930

    Notes:

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    Marriage:
    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/MX1B-KV7/p4

    Cemetery:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Horr&GSiman=1&GScid=88776&GRid=109987659&

    Children:
    1. Frank Horr was born on 24 Jan 1882 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; died on 31 Jan 1958 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co, South Dakota, USA (Hills of Rest Memorial Park).
    2. (Unknown) Horr was born about 1884 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; died on 31 Jul 1884 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery).
    3. Josephine Horr was born on 31 Jul 1887 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; died on 13 Apr 1929 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery).
    4. 1. William Horr was born on 29 Jan 1890 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; died on 3 Mar 1959; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery).
    5. George Horr was born on 23 Feb 1892 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; died on 7 Oct 1958; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Saint Joseph Cemetery).


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Levi Horr was born on 17 Jun 1798 in Massachusetts, USA (son of Israel Horr and Joanna Haskins); died on 2 Jul 1871 in ; was buried in Mannsville, Jefferson Co, New York, USA (Brewster Cemetery).

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    • Census: 1840 1850 1860 1870

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    [[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.

    1840 Census: Pinckney/ Denmark, Lewis co, New York
    Levi Horr
    1 male under 5 yrs.
    1 male 5 to 10 yrs.
    1 male 10 to 15 yrs.
    1 male 40 to 50 yrs.
    1 female under 5 yrs.
    1 female 5 to 10 yrs.
    1 female 30 to 40 yrs.

    1850 Census: Lorraine, Jefferson Co, New York
    Page:368, Image 26
    Note the ages of Levi & Lucy.
    Levi Horr, age 64, bp NY, Farmer
    Lucy Horr, age 43, bp NY
    Warren Horr, age 16, bp NY
    Martha Horr, age 14, bp NY
    Henry Horr, age 12, bp NY
    Otis Horr, age 8, bp NY
    Washington Horr, age 2/12, bp NY
    Of the 11 children; two moved from home, three died by 1850, and the twins were not yet born.
    http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~aliecor/1850_Census/Lorraine/page_368_lorraine.htm

    1860 Census: Boylston, Oswego Co, New York
    Post Office: Greenborough
    Levi Horr, age 62, MA
    Lucy Horr, age 52, NY
    Martha Horr, age 22, NY
    Charles Horr, age 10, NY
    Encington Horr, age 6, NY (clearly looks like this)
    Eugenia Horr, age 6, NY

    1870 Census: Redfield, Oswego Co, New York
    Transcribed as Hore
    image 2 and 3 of 34, June 14
    Levi Horr, age 72, bp NY, Farmer
    Lucy Horr, age 62, bp NY
    Charles Horr, age 20, bp NY, Farmer
    Escrington Horr, male, age 16, bp NY, Farmer
    Esmangena Horr, female, age 16, bp NY
    Martha Greenwood, age 33, bp NY, Domestic Servant
    Transcribed as:
    Everington Hore, male
    Emangend Hore, female

    Also in 1870 Redfield, Oswego, NY
    Written as Hore, Household of Felby R. Sheldon
    image 21 & 22 of 34, July 6
    Charles Hore, age 20, bp NY, farm laborer
    Emigene Hore, age 16, female, dosmestic servant
    Eugene Hore, age 16, bp NY, male, farm laborer
    [summer jobs?]

    Levi married Lucy Hart on 11 Jan 1829. Lucy was born on 22 Aug 1809 in Connecticut, USA Or New York, USA; died on 2 Aug 1872 in Lorraine, Jefferson Co, New York, USA; was buried in Mannsville, Jefferson Co, New York, USA (Brewster Cemetery). [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lucy Hart was born on 22 Aug 1809 in Connecticut, USA Or New York, USA; died on 2 Aug 1872 in Lorraine, Jefferson Co, New York, USA; was buried in Mannsville, Jefferson Co, New York, USA (Brewster Cemetery).

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    • Census: 1840 1850 1860 1870

    Notes:

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    Children:
    1. George Horr was born on 18 Nov 1829 in ; died on 12 Aug 1848 in .
    2. Polly Horr was born on 18 Oct 1831 in ; died on 27 Apr 1903 in .
    3. Warren Horr was born on 6 May 1834 in Sandy Creek, Oswego Co, New York, USA; died on 18 Jan 1907 in Mannsville, Jefferson Co, New York, USA; was buried in Mannsville, Jefferson Co, New York, USA (Brewster Cemetery).
    4. Martha Horr was born on 25 Dec 1836 in ; died in in .
    5. 2. Henry Horr was born on 12 Oct 1839 in New York, USA; died on 12 Apr 1914 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery).
    6. Otis Horr was born on 31 Mar 1842 in New York, USA; died on 18 Nov 1899 in Baraboo, Sauk Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Sparta, Monroe Co, Wisconsin, USA (Woodlawn Cemetery).
    7. Sophrona Horr was born on 12 Oct 1844 in New York, USA; died on 22 Jul 1848 in New York, USA.
    8. Lucy Horr was born on 22 May 1847 in New York, USA; died on 23 May 1849 in New York, USA.
    9. Charles Horr was born on 15 Apr 1850 in New York, USA; died on 23 Mar 1908 in North Prairie, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in , Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (North Prairie Cemetery).
    10. Emma Horr was born on 13 Feb 1854 in Boylston, Oswego Co, New York, USA; died in May 1920 in Wisconsin, USA.
    11. Eugene Horr was born on 13 Feb 1854 in Boylston, Oswego Co, New York, USA; died on 24 Aug 1946 in ; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery).

  3. 6.  Philipp Herbrand was born on 6 Dec 1820 in Darmstadt, Germany; died on 20 Jul 1873 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA.

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    Philipp married Marie Anna Weifenbach. Marie was born about 1825 in Darmstadt, Germany; died on 27 Oct 1900 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Marie Anna Weifenbach was born about 1825 in Darmstadt, Germany; died on 27 Oct 1900 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA.

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    Waukesha Freeman Newspaper (Wi.)
    Newspaper date: Thursday, November 1, 1900
    Mrs. Marie Anna Herbrand died at her home on Broadway on Sunday [October 28, 1900], aged nearly 75 years. She was a native of Darmstadt, Germany, came to America in 1855, and since that date has resided in Waukesha. Her surviving sons are Jacob, Simon and Frank, of this city, and her daughters, Mrs. A. Courtis, Mrs. Charles Middlestead and Mrs. Dora Doepke of Milwaukee, Mrs. William Buthorne of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Charles Horr, Mrs. Henry Keebler, and Mrs. Henry Horr of Waukesha. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the German Reformed Church, Rev. Mr. Diehn officiating.

    Children:
    1. 3. Elizabeth Herbrand was born on 11 Jul 1858 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; died on 24 Nov 1935 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery).
    2. Barbara Herbrand was born on 24 May 1863 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; died on 6 Aug 1947 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Waukesha, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA (Prairie Home Cemetery).


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Israel Horr was born on 10 Aug 1774 in Freetown, , New York, USA (son of Robert Hoar, Jr. and Sarah Reed); died on 31 May 1848 in Lorraine, Jefferson Co, New York, USA.

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    • Census: 1810 1820 1830 1840

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    Groom's Name: Israel Hoar
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    Bride's Name: Joanna Haskins
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    Marriage Date: 19 Jan 1796
    Marriage Place: Cheshire,Berkshire,Massachusetts
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    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M54110-1
    System Origin: Massachusetts-ODM
    Source Film Number: 250300
    Reference Number:
    Collection: Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910


    [[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.

    Could not find as a head of household in 1800.

    Israel is listed in the 1810 census of LeRoy, Jefferson Co NY, 10 people in his household.
    Israel Hoar
    1 male under 10 yrs.
    2 male 10 to 16 yrs.
    1 male 16 to 26 yrs.
    1 male over 45 yrs.
    4 females under 10 yrs.
    1 female 26 to 45 yrs.

    1820 Census: Watertown, Jefferson Co, New York
    Israel Hoar, image 1 of 12
    11*2013021//400

    Lived in Lorraine, Jefferson Co New York, which is about 20 miles west of Denmark, NY.
    1830 Census: Lorraine, Jefferson Co, New York
    Israel Hoar
    1 male under 20 yrs
    1 female under 15 yrs
    1 male 50 to 60 yrs.
    1 female 50 to 60 yrs.
    Next house hold is son Levi.

    The image itself does not list a town.
    Pinckney on other 1840 censuses images name town as Denamrk
    1840 Census: Pinckney, Lewis, New York
    Israel Horr
    1 male 30- 40 yrs
    2 males 60- 70 yrs
    1 feamle 60-70 yrs
    I suspect the other older male was his brother Willis.

    Census:
    All Jefferson Co, New York

    Israel married Joanna Haskins on 19 Jan 1796 in Cheshire, Berkshire Co, Massachusetts, USA. Joanna (daughter of Nathan Haskins and Phebe Lincoln) was born on 22 Jan 1774 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co, Massachusetts, USA; was christened on 26 Jun 1774 in New Salem, , Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Joanna Haskins was born on 22 Jan 1774 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co, Massachusetts, USA; was christened on 26 Jun 1774 in New Salem, , Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Nathan Haskins and Phebe Lincoln).

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    • Census: 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850

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    Groom's Name: Israel Hoar
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    Bride's Name: Joanna Haskins
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    Marriage Date: 19 Jan 1796
    Marriage Place: Cheshire,Berkshire,Massachusetts
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    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M54110-1
    System Origin: Massachusetts-ODM
    Source Film Number: 250300
    Reference Number:
    Collection: Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910

    Children:
    1. 4. Levi Horr was born on 17 Jun 1798 in Massachusetts, USA; died on 2 Jul 1871 in ; was buried in Mannsville, Jefferson Co, New York, USA (Brewster Cemetery).
    2. Alvin Horr was born on 5 Sep 1799 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co, Massachusetts, USA; died on 28 Apr 1849 in ~(Unmarked Grave).
    3. Albert Horr was born about 1800 in Lorraine, Jefferson Co, New York, USA; died in in .
    4. Lovina Horr was born on 17 Aug 1802 in Lorraine, Jefferson Co, New York, USA; died on 3 Feb 1879 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co, New York, USA.
    5. Ann Horr was born about 1805 in Lorraine, Jefferson Co, New York, USA; died in in .
    6. Warren Horr was born on 1 Aug 1807 in Lorraine, Jefferson Co, New York, USA; died on 31 Oct 1890 in Lincoln, Adams Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Richfield Twp, Adams Co, Wisconsin, USA (South Burr Oak Cemetery).
    7. Hannah Horr was born on 13 Dec 1810 in Watertown, Jefferson Co, New York, USA; died on 3 Dec 1887 in Nevada, Story Co, Iowa, USA; was buried in Watertown, Jefferson Co, New York, USA (Brookside Cemetery).
    8. Sophronia Horr was born on 5 Mar 1812 in Erie, Jefferson Co, New York, USA; died on 10 Mar 1882 in Almond, Portage Co, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Almond, Portage Co, Wisconsin, USA (Almond Village Cemetery).
    9. (Probable Daughter) Joanna Horr was born about 1814 in Lorraine, Jefferson Co, New York, USA; died in 1881 in .