Orr, Ellen (Callaghan) 1833 - 1892
ORR, CALLAGHAN, BOLAND
Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 2/6/2023 at 12:49:16
Elkader Register, Thur., 14 Jan. 1892.
Our community was burdened by sorrow Wednesday morning under the tidings that about 7 o'clock that day Mrs. Fred. Orr, of Highland, had quietly breathed her last. The lady was troubled by la grippe, but no thought was had that she was in a dangerous condition, until those in attendance found that her spirit had fled. The funeral will probably be held Friday morning.
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Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Jan. 1892.
Ellen Callaghan, wife of Fred Orr, whose death we announced in our last issue, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Callaghan, who were among the first settlers of Highland township. She was born in county Kerry, Ireland, in 1833, and came to this country with her parents about the year 1845; with them she settled in Highland in 1855. Her marriage with Mr. Orr was the first celebrated in Highland township. Deceased had borne to Mr. Orr seven children, four boys and three girls, two of the girls having preceded the mother to the spirit world. At her death, which occurred Wednesday, January 13th, deceased leaves to mourn her loss, an afflicted husband, a daughter, Mrs. John L. Boland, and four sons, John, who is in Manitoba, P. J., William and Fred., All of whom were able to be present at the last sad rites to the departed, except John. The funeral took place from the Catholic church at Elkader on Friday, the 15th inst.
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