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Robert Charles Horr, superintendent of streets in Aurora, was born in Earlville, La Salle county, Illinois. August 28, 1860. His parents were George Washington and Alvira (Ostrantler) Horr, the former a native of New York and the latter of Pennsylvania. The Horr family is of English lineage and was founded in America by the grandfather of our subject, who, on coming from the Merrie Isle to the new world, established his home in the state of New York. He afterward became one of the early settlers of La Salle county, Illinois, where he passed away at an advanced age. His wife also attained an old age. The maternal grandfather was of Pennsylvania Germail descent and was a millwright. He lived with his family at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and both he and his wife died in that state. George Washington Horr followed mechanical pursuits throughout his entire life, working as a carpenter, joiner, wagon-maker and in other capacities. When a very small boy he was brought to Illinois, the family home being established in La Salle county, where he was reared to manhood. He came to Aurora in 1887 and was foreman in the building department of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad shops for a number of years, but eventually his health failed and he gave up work, spending his last days in honorable retirement. He was a soldier of the Civil war, valiantly defending the Union cause. He died in 190G at the age of seventy-one years and is still survived by his wife, who is a graduate of the schools of La Salle county and a most estimable lady. They were the parents of four children: Robert C.; Mamie, the wife of C. D. Treman, of Aurora; Josephine, the wife of W. T. Saddler, of Aurora, and Carrie, who died in infancy. Robert C. Horr, whose name introduces this record, was reared in La Salle county, pursuing his education in the public and high schools of ! and when he had put aside his text-books he began learning the carpenter's and cabinet-maker's trades, which he has followed throughout the greater part of his life. Early in 1884 he arrived in Aurora, where he entered the employ of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company, being engaged in the shops until 1896. He then established a bicycle business, which he conducted for a time and later was offered a position as assistant city engineer, which he accepted. In I905 he was appointed city superintendent of streets and is now acting in this capacity. He is proving capable, reliable and efficient and is doing much for the improvement of the streets in his present capacity.
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294 KANE COUNTY HISTORY Mr. Horr has been married twice. He first wedded Miss Mabel Foote, of La Salle county, and unto them was born a daughter, Mabel, who is now the wife of 'George Kesel, of Aurora, and the mother of one son, George. On the 14th of October, 1885, Mr. Horr was again married. his second union being with Miss Carrie Elizabeth Allen, a daughter of Robert Clark and Alvira (Weaver) Allen. One son was born to that union, Allen Horr. Mrs. Horr is a Methodist in religious faith. Mr. Horr belongs to the Knights of Pythias, the Elks, the Owls, the Royal Arcanum and his
political allegiance is given to the republican party. He is recognized as one of the efficient workers in its ranks and whether in office or out of it he is a progressive citizen who desires the best interests of the community and labors toward that end. He is interested in all things that are a matter of civic virtue and civic pride and his worth is widely acknowledged
Name: Robert C. Horr
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Death Date: 17 Feb 1926
Death Place: Aurora, Kane, Illinois
Gender: Male
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Age: 65
Estimated Birth Year: 1861
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1860
Birthplace: Earlville, Illinois
Father: George Horr
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Father's Birth Place: New York State
Mother: Elvira Ostrande
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Mother's Birth Place: New York State
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Residence: Aurora, Kane, Illinois
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Spouse: Gertrude Horr
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Burial Date: 20 Feb 1926
Burial Place: Spring Lake
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Digital Folder Number: 4008163
Image Number: 2234
Film Number: 1613170
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: 5763
Collection: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947
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