Genesee-Washtenaw County MI Archives Biographies.....Orr, Robert 1846 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

ROBERT ORR. It is with sincere gratification that a biographer takes up his pen
to WV give the life sketch of a man whose character and life, not only reflect
honor upon humanity but have proved worthy of the emulation of all who know him.
This may be truly said of Mr. Orr, whose uprightness in business dealings and
true worth make him a man of mark in the community.

  The parents of our subject were Joseph and Ellen (McCracken) Orr, who were
residents of Argentine Township, this county, and the father of Joseph was Allen
Orr, a native of Scotland. The father of Ellen McCracken was also of Scotch
birth, and here both the parents of Robert Orr grew to maturity, and they were
married shortly before coming to America. They made their first settlement in
Washtenaw County, this State, and after living there for several years came to
this county, and settled in Argentine Township. They had a family of five sons
and two daughters and Robert was the youngest of the flock.

  Our subject was born near Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, April 9, 1846, and
lived with his father until he became of age, when he engaged in farming on his
own account. About the year 1868 he settled in Fenton Township, where he lived
upon a farm for ten years, and then sold it and removed to Mundy Township, which
has since been his home. He has always followed farming and agricultuial
pursuits and is the owner of one hundred and sixty acres. He was married
February 4, 1878, to Miss Betsey, daughter of the late Robert Newton, who had
died in Fenton Township, this county, January 15, 1870. The mother bore the
maiden name of Margaret Blinston and she had also passed from earth, dying in
Fenton Township, October 8, 1877. The father of Robert Newton was Thomas and he
lived and died in England. The maternal grandfather of Mrs. Orr was Thomas
Blinston who also spent his life in his native land, England.

  Robert and Margaret Newton had five children, two sons and three daughters,
and Mrs. Orr is the youngest in the family. She was born in Cheshire, England,
May 2, 1858, and was seven years old when she came to America with her parents.
The children who have come to brighten the home of our subject and his worthy
wife are four in number, George, Byron, Burns, and a little son who died in
early infancy. In his political preferences Mr. Orr is a pronounced Republican
and he is confident that the principles of that party are best adapted to bring
about true prosperity for our country.


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Extracted from:

Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892


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