The Orr Family of Steubenville
The Orr Family of Steubenville The Orr Family of Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio John Orr & Elizabeth (?) settled in Steubenville, Ohio prior to the birth of their eldest child, Sarah Orr, who was born in Steubenville, OH c1825 on Market St. No marriage record is known of John Orr & Elizabeth and Reid is of the opinion that they were likely married in Washington Co., PA c1824. John & Elizabeth Orr had 11 children (Steubenville Herald-Star & Steubenville Gazette obituary of Sarah [Orr] Lighthizer), all born in Steubenville, betwixt 1825 & 1842 of which only 4 were alive in 1846; namely Sarah, Samuel, William and Francis, mentioned as heirs in the 27 Jun 1846 deed transaction in selling of sections of lots #101 & 102 of deceased John Orr. Known issue of 11 children: i) Sarah b. c1825 on lower Market St., below Third St. Member of the First M E Church. 19 Sep 1848 Van B Lightizer m. Sarah Orr by E. Hays, M.G. 18 Sep 1848 in Steubenville. D. 20 Mar 1901 Steubenville, OH in 76th year. Issue Charles W., Pamelia, Emma, Edwin, Frank, Ida, George, Ella, Harry, Van & Orville. ii) Samuel b. c1827 Steubenville. Eldest s/o John & Elizabeth Orr. Samuel likely named after John Orr’s father as Samuel named his 1st born male after his father John. Painter by occupation, in 1850 residence Orr, Samuel (Painter) Fifth above Washington, Steubenville, OH listed with mother Elizabeth Orr & son John age 1 & brother Francis age 8. Samuel m. Maria c1848 in Steubenville. In Jun 1863 is recorded in Civil War draft, Samuel Orr, Salem Twp., Jefferson Co., OH age 36 painter.
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