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In 1886 lived in Worchester MA.
"Until 1882 he was a member of the Central New York Conference, taking the most important appointments within its bounds, and serving for years as Conference Secretary, an office entailing great responsibilities and affording large influence. In the fall of 1882 he was called to Walnut Street Church, Chelsea, Mass., in the New England Conference. Here he at once took high rank, and was greatly in demand as a platform speaker and lecturer. ......During his pastorate in Chelsea he was unanimously invited by the city government to give the oration at its memorial service for General [President] Grant." From, The Growth of a Century, by JOHN A. HADDOCK, 1895 >http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/hadwiln.htm
To read one of his speeches>(go to following four pages)
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REV. ELIJAH HORR, D. D., was the third son and fifth child of the family. He was born April 20, 1841. In early life he was very frail, and for some years it was doubtful whether he would grow to manhood. He early evinced a desire for an education, and availed himself of every opportunity for reading and study. At the age of 15 he began to attend the Gouverneur Seminary. Here he fitted for an advanced standing in college, teaching winters from the time he was 16, and attending the fall and spring terms. Circumstances prevented his completion of the college course, upon which he had set his heart, and after some time spent in teaching at Evans Mills and West Carthage, he entered what is now the Theological Department of Boston University, from which he graduated in 1863. He at once entered upon the work of the ministry in the Methodist Episcopal Church, having successive pastorates in Ilion, Syracuse and Auburn. While in the latter city, at the instance of the Presbyterian pastors, Hamilton College conferred upon him the degree of M. A., in recognition of his scholarly attainments. The same degree was also conferred, a few years after, by Syracuse University, which was founded while Dr. Horr was pastor in that city, and in which he has always taken a great interest.
Until 1882 he was a member of the Central New York Conference, taking the most important appointments within its bounds, and serving for years as Conference Secretary, an office entailing great responsibilities and affording large influence. In the fall of 1882 he was called to Walnut Street Church, Chelsea, Mass., in the New England Conference. Here he at once took high rank, and was greatly in demand as a platform speaker and lecturer.
One of the elements of Dr. Horr's popularity in the various cities in which he has labored, has been his interest as a citizen, as well as a public teacher and clergyman, in all public questions. These he has discussed in the pulpit and on the platform freely and fearlessly. During his pastorate in Chelsea he was unanimously invited by the city government to give the oration at its memorial service for General Grant.
In 1886 the Maverick Congregational Church of Boston gave him an unanimous call to become its pastor, and he remained with them between seven and eight years, when he was called to Piedmont Church, Worchester, Mass., where he now (1894) resides. The Boston Herald, on the eve of his departure from that city, said: "Without the slightest sensationalism he discusses all the topics of the day, and subjects that alike interests old and young. His popularity is by no means confined to his own congregation, or even to Boston. He is possessed of considerable reputation as an after-dinner speaker, and delivered many addresses in the late conflict on the school question. He is broad-minded and has a fine command of language, and as an extemporaneous speaker he has few superiors in Boston. He is especially popular with young people, in whom he takes a great interest, and he has addressed from the platform members of the Young People' Society of Christian Endeavor in all parts of the State."
His denomination has shown their confidence in his judgment and business sagacity by placing him upon some of the most important of their boards of trust. He is a corporate member and upon the prudential committee of the American Board; is a member of the executive committee of the American Association; also of the Sunday School and Publishing Society, and a director of the American Congregational Association.
In 1864 he married Miss Bessie Winslow, daughter of Hon. John Winslow, of Watertown. N. Y. They have three children, viz: Dr. Albert Winslow, of Boston; Katharine Pease, wife of Frederick B. Lovejoy, of Boston, and John W., now a lad of 15 years.
From, The Growth of a Century, by JOHN A. HADDOCK, 1895
[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
Transcribed as Eligah Horr.
1870 Census: Auburn Ward 2, Cayuga Co, New York
Elijah Jr. Horr, age 29, bp NY, Clergyman
Bessy Horr, age 27, bp NY
Albert Horr, age 5, bp NY
Kate Horr, 6/12, bp NY
Nora Burke, age 21, bp IRE, Dom Servant
1880 Census Place: District 1, Cortlandville, Cortland Co, New York
Elijah HORR Jr. Self M Male W 39 NY Clergyman NY NY
Bessie HORR Wife M Female W 37 NY Keeping House VT CAN
Albert W. HORR Son S Male W 14 NY At School NY NY
Kitty P. HORR Dau S Female W 10 NY At School NY NY
John W. HORR Son S Male W 11M NY At Home NY NY
Lena RAUHE Other S Female W 17 NY Domestic Servant GER GER
Lizzie WELCH Other S Female W 17 NY Domestic Servant IRE IRE
1900 Census: Malden, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts
Elijah J. Horr, Apr 1841, age 59, m 36 yrs, bp NY, p's bp NY, Minister
Bessie W. Horr, wife, Apr 1843, age 57, 3 births 3 living, bp NY, f's bp VT, m's bp NY
John W. Horr, son, July 1879, age 20, bp NY, Salesman- iron
Edith Johnson, servant, age 17, bp ME
1910 Census: 3-Wd Malden, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts
Bessie W. Horr, head, age 67, widow, 3 births 3 living, bp NY, f's bp VT, m's bp NY
John Winslow Horr, son, age 30, single, bp NY, p's bp NY, Salesman- iron & steel
No others listed.
1920 Census: Malden, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts
Bessie W. Horr, head, age 76, widow, bp NY, f's bp VT, m's bp NY
John W. Horr, son, age 40, single, bp NY, p's bp NY, Sales Agent- steel & iron
Blanche Kenmore, servant, age 27, single, bp IRE, p's bp IRE
Transcribed as Harr.
1930 Census: Malden, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts
Bessie W. Horr, head, age 86, widow, bp NY, f's bp VT, m's bp NY
John W. Horr, son, age 40, single, bp NY, p's bp NY, General Manager- iron factory
Mary Doris, servant, 26, single, bp CAN, p's bp CAN, Maid
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