John ORR (b. 1837)

ORR, DOUGLASS

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 6/9/2005 at 23:53:41

ORR, John, farmer and stock dealer, Sec. 21; P. O. Fayette; born near Montreal, Canada, Aug. 1, 1837; came to this county in 1857; bought part of farm where he now lives in 1859; has been increasing it until he now owns 230 acres. Was married July 4, 1860, to Martha J. Douglass; she was born in Pennsylvania, Sept. 9, 1838; they have three children - Ethelbert B., Minnie E. and James. Mr. Orr is the most extensive stock dealer in this part of the country; handles, on an average, from $70,000 to $90,000 worth annually. Is a Democrat.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Westfield Township
Page 691