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Marquis Horr

Male 1880 - 1955  (75 years)


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  1. 1.  Marquis Horr was born on 2 May 1880 in Munnsville, Madison Co, New York, USA (son of William Horr and Susan Thurston); died on 1 Jul 1955 in Central Square, Oswego Co, New York, USA; was buried in Syracuse, Onondaga Co, New York, USA (Onondaga Valley Cemetery).

    Other Events:

    • Census: [1880] 1900 [1910] 1920

    Notes:

    Syracuse University's first All-American football player. Two time medal winner for discus throwing in the 1908 Olympics in London, England.

    Photo:
    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6a/Marquis_Horr_1907.jpg/200px-Marquis_Horr_1907.jpg&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquis_Horr&usg=__mLFrTxPZ05E39sajPH05WSNwtb4=&h=275&w=200&sz=21&hl=en&start=45&itbs=1&tbnid=u2vlfozEAlLRgM:&tbnh=114&tbnw=83&prev=/images%3Fq%3D%252BHorr%2B-river%2B-race%26start%3D36%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D18%26tbs%3Disch:1

    http://www.suathletics.com/Sports/Football/2006/MarquisHorrbio.asp (With photo)
    Marquis Horr, Football
    Tackle
    1908 All-American
    Horr, a native of Central Square, New York attended Syracuse University from 1905-1908 where he played football, ran track, and graduated with a law degree. Horr anchored a young offensive line on a team that opened the newly built Archbold Stadium with a win against Hobart in 1907. One year later, Horr was honored as a team captain. He continued his football career as a line coach for Purdue University, Northwestern University, and Syracuse University. A national champion in the shot put, hammer, and discus throws, Horr's success allowed him to become a member of the 1908 U.S. Olympic team. He worked as an attorney for American Liability Insurance until he retired in 1946.

    Wedding announcement with a photo of a painting of bride, Mary Crandon: Post-Standard, The (Syracuse, New York) Published July 23, 1952

    http://www.syracusehalloffame.com/pages/inductees/1992/bill_horr.html
    Marquis Franklin "Bill" Horr
    Inducted in 1992
    1880: Born in Munnsville, New York.
    1903: Graduated from Munnsville High School.
    1904 :Attended Colgate Academy.
    1905-1908: Attended Syracuse University. Played football and ran track.
    1906-1908: Intercollegiate and AAU track and field division champion. Bill Horr won the Over 14 AAU Track & Field Medals on discus and hammer throw.
    1908 : Defeated Jim Thorpe in discus throw.
    1908: Set world mark of 142 feet 1 inches.
    1908 : Member of United States Olympic track team.
    1908 : Athletics Discus Throw - Freestyle Bronze Medal
    1908: Athletics Discus Throw - Greek Style Silver Medal
    1908 : Athletics Hammer Throw 6th Place
    1908 : Athletics Shotput 6th Place
    1909: Won National Championships in shot put, hammer throw and discus.
    1090 : Graduated from SU College of Law.
    1910 : Line coach at Northwestern University.
    1911-1913 : Line coach at Purdue University.
    1914-1923 : Line coach at Syracuse University.
    He was an attorney for American Liability Insurance until his retirement in 1946.

    Marquis married Mary Crandon on 19 Jul 1952. Mary was born about 1885; died on 23 May 1963. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Horr was born in Feb 1850 in Little Falls, Herkimer Co, New York, USA (son of Matthew Horr and Elizabeth Burdick); died on 31 Dec 1932 in ; was buried in ~(Central Square Cemetery).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850 1860 1870 1880 1900 [1910] 1920 1930

    Notes:

    Groom's Name: William H., Sen. Horr
    Groom's Birth Date: 1850
    Groom's Birthplace:
    Groom's Age: 61
    Bride's Name: Clara F. Becker
    Bride's Birth Date: 1858
    Bride's Birthplace:
    Bride's Age: 53
    Marriage Date: 18 Feb 1911
    Marriage Place: Oswego, New York
    Groom's Father's Name: Mathew Horr
    Groom's Mother's Name: Eliza Jane Burdick
    Bride's Father's Name: Martin Becker
    Bride's Mother's Name: Becker
    Groom's Race:
    Groom's Marital Status:
    Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
    Bride's Race:
    Bride's Marital Status:
    Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I00310-5
    System Origin: New York-EASy
    Source Film Number: 872941
    Reference Number: v 1 p 331
    Collection: New York Marriages, 1686-1980

    Obituary:
    http://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
    Newspaper Oswego Palladium Jan-March 1933 - 0010.pdf http://fultonhistory.com/Process%20small/Newspapers/Oswego%20Palladium/Oswego%20Palladium%20Jan-March%201933%20pdf/Newspaper%20%20Oswego%20Palladium%20Jan-March%201933%20-%200010.PDF

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    Is this him?
    Oneida NY Free Press 1880-1886 - 1386.pdf
    http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2018/Oneida%20NY%20Free%20Press/Oneida%20NY%20Free%20Press%201880-1886/Oneida%20NY%20Free%20Press%201880-1886%20-%201386.pdf
    About 1885
    William H. Horr of Munnsville received sexual services from the wife of James Wakefield with James Wakefield's ok. Mrs Wakefield stole a blanket from William H. Horr because he never paid her. The whole case went to court.

    Syracuse NY Daily Standard 1885 Grayscale - 2209.pdf http://fultonhistory.com/Newspapers%20Disk3/Syracuse%20NY%20Daily%20Standard%20Grayscale/Syracuse%20NY%20Daily%20Standard%201885%20Grayscale.pdf/Syracuse%20NY%20Daily%20Standard%201885%20Grayscale%20-%202209.pdf
    ONEIDA.? The wire of one Wakefield accompanied
    a man namod Horr, living near
    Munnsville, to a notorious house and during
    the trip stole a horse blanket from Horr's buggy.
    Aided by her husband, she concealed it. The
    officers recovered the stolen property and Horr
    entered complaint against tho man and wife for
    petit larceny. Tho woman pleaded guilty and
    the man stood trial. Each received a merited
    sentence of six mouths, tho man having an additional
    penalty of $50 or fifty days.

    William married Susan Thurston about 1876. Susan (daughter of Marquis Thurston and Elizabeth Wright) was born in Aug 1846 in Randolph, Cattaraugus Co, New York, USA; died in 1907 in . [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Susan Thurston was born in Aug 1846 in Randolph, Cattaraugus Co, New York, USA (daughter of Marquis Thurston and Elizabeth Wright); died in 1907 in .

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880 1900

    Children:
    1. William Horr, Jr. was born in Oct 1877 in New York, USA; died on 15 May 1964 in Central Square, Oswego Co, New York, USA; was buried in Central Square, Oswego Co, New York, USA (Hillside Memorial Cemetery and Park).
    2. Charles Horr was born in 1880 in Stockbridge, Madison Co, New York, USA.
    3. 1. Marquis Horr was born on 2 May 1880 in Munnsville, Madison Co, New York, USA; died on 1 Jul 1955 in Central Square, Oswego Co, New York, USA; was buried in Syracuse, Onondaga Co, New York, USA (Onondaga Valley Cemetery).
    4. Eugene Horr was born on 2 Mar 1884 in Stockbridge, Madison Co, New York, USA; died on 25 Jun 1939 in North Syracuse, Onondaga Co, New York, USA; was buried in North Syracuse, Onondaga Co, New York, USA (North Syracuse Cemetery).
    5. Birdie Horr was born in May 1892 in New York, USA; died in in .


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Matthew Horr was born about 1816 in , Herkimer Co, New York, USA (son of Lawrence Horr, Sr. and Polly Myers); died in 1878 in Phoenix, Oswego Co, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850 1860 1870

    Notes:

    Information on this family was kindly contributed by Patti VanWagner: sunshine360days@hotmail.com

    Wife is heir to $14, 000: http://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
    Newspaper Oswego Morning Post Feb-July 1882 - 0304.PDF http://fultonhistory.com/Process%20small/Newspapers/Oswego%20Morning%20Post/Oswego%20Morning%20Post%20Feb-July%201882%20pdf/Newspaper%20%20Oswego%20Morning%20Post%20Feb-July%201882%20-%200304.PDF

    Associated names:
    Rome NY Roman Citizen 1901 - 1902 Grayscale - 0503.pdf http://fultonhistory.com/Newspapers%20Disk3/Rome%20NY%20%20Roman%20Citizen/Rome%20NY%20Roman%20Citizen%201901%20-%201902%20Grayscale.pdf/Rome%20NY%20Roman%20Citizen%201901%20-%201902%20Grayscale%20-%200503.pdf
    SUPREME C O U R r - O N E I D A C O U N T Y . -
    Herbert Humphreys, plaintiff, against
    A l v a Adams and A u g u s t a Adams, h i s w i f e ,
    Lucy Potter, J. C. A d a m s and Emily Adams,
    h i s wife, Irving Adams and S a r a h Adams,
    h i s w i f e . Saran Wood, .Nellie Knauer, George
    M c i n t o s h a n d N e l l i e Mcintosh, his wife.
    Charles M c i n t o s h , John M c i n t o s h and F r i l l ie
    M c i n t o s h , h i s w i f e , Martha Hyke, Matilda
    Horr, W i l l i am H o r r a n d Susan Horr, h i s wife,
    Charles Horr a n d Ida Horr. h i s w i f e , Joseph
    Horr a n d Polly Horr, h i s w i f e , A d e l l a Allem,
    Walker Marsh, Ross W. Humphreys, ????
    P o w e r s , husband, Charles Powers, son, a nd
    various o t h e r c h i l d r e n , heirs-at l aw o f Laura
    Powers, deceased, w h o s e names are unknown,
    and the h e i r s - a t - l aw of L u c y Humphreys, d e ceased,
    whose names are u n k n o w n , defendants .
    To t h e a b o v e named defendants:
    You are h e r e b y summoned to a n s w e r t h e
    complaint i n t h i s action, a n d t o s e r v e a copy
    of your answer on t h e plaintiff's attorney
    w i t h i n t w e n t y days after t h e s e r v i c e of t h is
    s u m m d n s , e x c l u s i v e ol t h e d a y of s e r v i c e ;
    and,....
    To A l v a Adams, A u g u s t a Adams,
    Powers, husband, CharJes Powers, son, and
    various other c h i l d r e n , h e i r s - a t - l aw of Laura
    Powers, deceased,whose n a m e s are u n k n o w n ,
    and t h e heir? at 1-tw of Lucy Humphreys, decea8ed.
    whose names are unknown:
    The foregoing summons is s e r v e d upon y ou
    by p u b l i c a t i o n , pursuant t o a n order of H o n .
    W.E.Scripture, J u s t i c e of t h e Supreme Court,
    dated t h e 14th d a y of March, 1902. a n d filed
    w i t h t h e c o m p l a i n t , i n t h e office of t h e c l e rk
    of the c o u n t y of Oneida, a t U t i c a . N. Y (Etc.)


    Matthew married Elizabeth Burdick about 1849. Elizabeth (daughter of (Male) Burdick) was born about 1821 in Little Falls, Herkimer Co, New York, USA; died in in . [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Burdick was born about 1821 in Little Falls, Herkimer Co, New York, USA (daughter of (Male) Burdick); died in in .

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850 1860 1870

    Notes:

    Heir to $14, 000: http://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
    Newspaper Oswego Morning Post Feb-July 1882 - 0304.PDF http://fultonhistory.com/Process%20small/Newspapers/Oswego%20Morning%20Post/Oswego%20Morning%20Post%20Feb-July%201882%20pdf/Newspaper%20%20Oswego%20Morning%20Post%20Feb-July%201882%20-%200304.PDF

    Children:
    1. 2. William Horr was born in Feb 1850 in Little Falls, Herkimer Co, New York, USA; died on 31 Dec 1932 in ; was buried in ~(Central Square Cemetery).
    2. Charles Horr, Sr. was born about 28 Dec 1852 in , Herkimer Co, New York, USA; died on 16 Apr 1937 in Mentz, Cayuga Co, New York, USA; was buried in Throop, Cayuga Co, New York, USA (Pine Hill Cemetery).
    3. Sarah Horr was born in Apr 1856 in Delta (Near Rome), , New York, USA; died on 18 Aug 1928 in Phoenix, Oswego Co, New York, USA.
    4. Joab Horr was born about 1857 in <, Herkimer Co, New York, USA Of>; died in in .
    5. Joseph Horr was born in May 1858 in New York, USA; died on 10 Feb 1918 in Pennellville, Oswego Co, New York, USA.
    6. Mildred Horr was born about 1859 in <, Herkimer Co, New York, USA Of>; died in in .

  3. 6.  Marquis Thurston was born about 1807 in New York, USA.

    Notes:

    1860 Census - Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York
    Household Members:
    NameAge
    Margiris Thurston 53
    Betsey Thurston 42
    Ursula Thurston 25
    Ann Thurston 22
    George Thurston 20
    Susan Thurston 18
    Isabella Thurston 16
    Franklin Thurston 14
    Addison Thurston 11
    Adel Thurston 7
    Florentine Mghells 19

    Marquis married Elizabeth Wright. Elizabeth was born about 1818 in New York, USA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Wright was born about 1818 in New York, USA.
    Children:
    1. 3. Susan Thurston was born in Aug 1846 in Randolph, Cattaraugus Co, New York, USA; died in 1907 in .


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Lawrence Horr, Sr. was born about 1785 in ; died in Mar 1860 in Little Falls, Herkimer Co, New York, USA.

    Notes:

    Information on this family was kindly contributed by Patti VanWagner: sunshine360days@hotmail.com

    Lawrence married Polly Myers. Polly was born in Dec 1785 in Schuyler, Herkimer Co, New York, USA; died in Mar 1882 in Phoenix, Oswego Co, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Polly Myers was born in Dec 1785 in Schuyler, Herkimer Co, New York, USA; died in Mar 1882 in Phoenix, Oswego Co, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860 1870 1880

    Notes:

    Information on this family was kindly contributed by Patti VanWagner: sunshine360days@hotmail.com

    Living with her son Adam in the 1860 Census.

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Polly Horr
    Home in 1880: Phoenix, Oswego, New York
    Age: 93
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1787
    Birthplace: New York
    Relation to head-of-household: Mother [wife's grandmother]
    Father's birthplace: PRUSSIA
    Mother's birthplace: ---
    Occupation: At Home
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Household Members: Name Age
    Albert Snyder 23
    Jane Snyder 19
    Lizzie Snyder 3
    Polly Horr 93

    Died age 96yrs 3mos 4days.

    Death Notice: http://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
    Published April 1, 1882
    Newspapers Syracuse NY Daily Courier 1882 - 0254.PDF http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%202/Syracuse%20NY%20Daily%20Courier/Syracuse%20NY%20Daily%20Courier%201882%20pdf/Newspapers%20Syracuse%20NY%20Daily%20Courier%201882%20-%200254.PDF

    Children:
    1. Lawrence Horr, Jr. was born on 3 Jul 1815 in Little Falls, Herkimer Co, New York, USA; died in in Rome, Oneida Co, New York, USA; was buried in ~(Evergreen Cemetery).
    2. 4. Matthew Horr was born about 1816 in , Herkimer Co, New York, USA; died in 1878 in Phoenix, Oswego Co, New York, USA.
    3. Adam Horr was born about 1817 in New York, USA; died on 19 Dec 1898 in Phoenix, Oswego Co, New York, USA.
    4. Francis Horr was born about 1825 in New York, USA.
    5. Peter Horr was born in Aug 1831 in New York, USA; died on 23 Sep 1920 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co, New York, USA.
    6. Michael Horr was born in Apr 1840 in New York, USA; died on 24 Jun 1911 in Phoenix, Oswego Co, New York, USA.

  3. 10.  (Male) Burdick died about 1882 in Michigan, USA.
    Children:
    1. 5. Elizabeth Burdick was born about 1821 in Little Falls, Herkimer Co, New York, USA; died in in .
    2. Matilda Burdick was born in Feb 1826 in New York, USA; died in in .


 

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