In a message dated 12/25/01 11:26:25 PM Central Standard Time, msteffen@mmcable.com writes: > I am looking for info on the parents of Sidney Albert Farr born 1884 and > died in 1952. He is buried in Muleshoe TX, alongside his wife Bessie S. > (Whitsell) Farr. Do you have any information about John Lowery Farr (1827 TN-1913 TX), m. Martha Jane Dobbs? Jerry Blaylock

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farr Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pdV.2ACEB/624 Message Board Post: I am looking for info on the parents of Sidney Albert Farr born 1884 and died in 1952. He is buried in Muleshoe TX, alongside his wife Bessie S. (Whitsell) Farr. Sidney Albert Farr had several children, among them H.E. (Doug) Farr, Kenneth Farr, Dorothy Choate, and Julia Kamp. I would appreciate any leads. Thanks!

This is an important file. It records Mary Farr, James McCall marriage and disputes those researchers who claim she was the dau of George Farr of Lynn, Mass who m. Matthias Farnsworth. The Mary Farr who married Matthias Farnsworth died 1717 and left a will dated Dec 5, 1716, proved March 7, 1717 and died between these two dates. The will in full is listed p. 30 of the Farnsworth Memorial, 2nd Edition by R. Glen Nyes, 1974. "Captain John McCall, 1726-1812 His Ancestors and Descendants" by Clare M. McCall. "James McCALL, the progenitor of our family, was a captive Scotsman taken at Dunbar in Sep. 1650. He probably died at Braintree, Massachusetts in 1660. He married at Braintree, 11 Dec 1657 Mary FARR who died before 1694. The parentage of Mary or Mercy FARR is obscured by the loss of records. The name occurs in early Braintree as "FFAR" or "FFARRAR." A certain "olde FFARRAR" was an employee of the Braintree iron forge. The name is synonymous with "FARRIER" (hostler), or one in charge or horses, perhaps a blacksmith. James FARR of Braintree, an abuttor of Mary's 2nd husband [Joseph 2) NILES], may have been her father." page 5 Children born at Braintree of James 1) & Mary (FARR) McCALL 1. James 2) [twin] b 20 Jan 1658/9 md Anna WINTER widow Robert BATSON the d/o Christopher 1) & Jane (.......) WINTER of Marshfield. (he is carried on in the McCALL book) 2. Rebecca 2) [twin] b 20 Jan 1658/9 md 16 July 1679 Richard 3) THAYER s/o Richard 2) & Dorothy (PRAY) THAYER..[of Richard 1) THAYER] Rebecca and Richard were parents of 11 THAYER children, all born Braintree, Norfolk, MA. The first 8 children all bp 11 April 1697. 1. Rebecca b 16 Aug 1680 md Thomas BOLTER 2. Benjamin b 4 Oct 1683 md Margaret CURTIS 3. Richard b 26 Jan 1685/6 md1) Mary WHITE; md2) Sarah FORD md3) Lydia NEALE 4. John b 12 Jan 1687/8 md Rebecca FRENCH 5. Mary b Feb 1689/90 dy 6. James b 16 Nov 1691 d un-md between 1705 & 1713 7. Mary b ca 1693 md William COPELAND 8. Deborah b ca 1695 md Josiah FAXON 9. Anna b ca 1697 bp 14 Nov 1697 md Dependence FRENCH 10. Gideon b 26 July 1700 bp 28 July 1700 d 27 April 1709 11. Obadiah b 1 may 1703 bp 2 May 1703 living Aug 1712 page 1 "After the death of James 1) McCALL his widow Mary married a 2nd time at Braintree, 15 Nov 1661 to Joseph 2) NILES of Braintree, who was born there 15 August 1640 and died before 1694, son of John 1) & (REED?) NILES of Braintree. Joseph 2) NILES dissented from a vote of the town meeting of 19 November 1687 concerning the cutting of timber on town lands; this is the only time he is mentioned in town affairs. By Joseph NILES, Mary (FARR) (McCALL) NILES had the following children, all born at Braintree, who share a close kinship to the McCALLS through their mutual mother." 1. Hannah b 15 Feb 1663/4 2. Joseph b 21 Sep 1666 md Patience .............. 3. Mary b 8 Jan 1668/9 4. Peter died at Braintree 16 March 1691/2 5. John b ca 1671 md Catherine ............... 6. Benjamin b 2 Jan 1674/4 md1) Ruth SCOUT, md2) Lydia SECOMB & md3) Elizabeth JORDAN who md2) Thomas LEE of Brookline. http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CT-RIVER-VALLEY/1999-09/0936537224 If I can help any more, let me know Wilma Fleming Haynes gencon@harborside.com

Dear List First my greetings to one and all for the festive season. W W (o o) \o/ (\o/) / \ Pete Brown Groby Leicestershire, UK Over the past year I have corresponded with about 30 researchers of the family name in the UK and keeping in touch with them all is difficult. I am also aware that many of them do not subscribe to this list, because it is so dominated by New World family branches. For these reasons, I have just set up a new Rootsweb List for the FARR name (and variants) in UK and Ireland, to focus the efforts of this large group of people. In time we should be able to offer a much better service to family elsewhere who are trying to trace UK origins. It is my intention to ensure that any items that deal more widely than UK/Ireland are referred on to this list, or cross-posted. I will inform this parent list of useful developments, but please contact me if you have any queries. You can subscribe to the new list in mail mode by sending a message to FARR-UK-L-request@rootsweb.com that contains the word subscribe and nothing else. If you prefer digest mode, send the command instead to FARR-UK-D-request@rootsweb.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farr Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pdV.2ACEB/623 Message Board Post: Looking for parents of Samuel Farr, Born c 1786, in NH. Married Polly Messinger, then married Nancy Graves c 1845. Had 3 children, Sarah (from Nancy's previous marriage), Luman (Who married Emma Howe) and Samuel Jr. Luman & Emma Farr had 4 children: Charles, Bert, Blanche and Harry. Bert changed his name to Earle (supposedly took Emma's new husband's last name).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/pdV.2ACEB/622 Message Board Post: Researching the FARR family of NC. Trying to locate the father of DAVID FARR, born abt 1829. He had brothers, JOSEPH and JOHN. All served in the Civil War and DAVID and JOSEPH were both killed. Any info on the FARR family that lived in NC that migrated to Iredell County, NC would be most appreciated.

Susan Melvina Bingham (140.Susan5, 60.Benjamin4, 15.Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) born 23 Nov 1856, Ogden, Weber, Utah, married 5 May 1873, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, Winslow Farr, born 11 May 1837, East Charleston, Orleans, Vermont, died 18 Feb 1913, Ogden, Weber, Utah, buried 20 Feb 1913, Ogden, Weber, Utah. Susan died 6 Nov 1903, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, buried 9 Nov 1903, Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico. Winslow: Winslow Farr Jr. practiced polygamy and had three other wives in addition to Susan. Information from E.Mayray Payne; Mrs Maybeth Farr Reimann, 1526 S. 22nd E. Salt Lake City, UT Family bible; Film #23069, pt 3, Mesa sealings book 115; Film #6429, pt. 69, Ogden 3rd Ward records; Film #8304, Dublan Ward, Juarez Stake Rec. Living members of family. Children: + 346. i Heber Erastus Farr born 16 Aug 1875. 347. ii Joseph Alma Farr born 29 Jul 1877, Ogden, Weber, Utah, married 30 Sep 1900, Ocena Osmond. Joseph died 29 May 1925, Ogden, Weber, Utah, buried 1 Jun 1925, Ogden, Weber, Utah. + 348. iii Melvina Jane Farr born 14 Oct 1878. + 349. iv Lucy Alice Farr born 21 Jun 1880. 350. v Edith Farr born 6 Dec 1882, Ogden, Weber, Utah, married 15 May 1903, in Col Juarez, Mexico, Francis John Webb, born 30 Oct 1879, Orderville, Kane, Utah, died 26 May 1958, Tucson, Pima, AZ. Edith died 29 Jul 1935, Kaibab Forest, Coconino, Arizona, buried 3 Aug 1935, Tucson, Pima, Arizona. 351. vi Ernest Farr born 6 Dec 1882, Ogden, Weber, Utah, married (1) 28 Jul 1904, Viva Elizabeth Johnson, born 18 Mar 1886, Payson, Utah, died 17 Jun 1959, Salt Lake City, married (2) 22 Feb 1961, Alta Baxter Layton. Ernest died 23 Oct 1974, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, buried 26 Oct 1974, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah. 352. vii Belinda Hovey Farr born 8 Apr 1885, Huntsville, Weber, Utah, married 4 Jan 1904, in Col Dublan, Mexico, John Alma Young, born 20 Aug 1883, Moab, Emery, Utah, died 12 Nov 1964, Tucson, Pima, AZ. Belinda died 24 Oct 1968, Tucson, Pima, Arizona, buried 26 Oct 1968, Tucson, Pima, Arizona. 353. viii Mamie Viola Farr born 9 Dec 1890, Diaz, Chihuahua, Mexico, died 7 Nov 1943. 354. ix Chloie Amanda Farr born 16 Mar 1892, Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico, married 1 Aug 1912, John Joseph Stewart. Chloie died 19 Sep 1976. 355. x Wilford Winslow Farr born 7 Dec 1894, Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico, married 30 Jan 1928, Elizabeth Barnes. Wilford died 24 Jul 1956. 356. xi Asael Lorenzo Farr born 29 Sep 1896, Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico, married 6 Jun 1929, Vera Carma Bowland. Asael died 19 Sep 1976, Ogden, Utah, buried 22 Sep 1976, Ogden, Utah. http://www.jangaard.com/bengreen3.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Torrance, Farr, Kellam, Farquharson, McLellan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pdV.2ACEB/621 Message Board Post: Researching Farrs who married into the John Torrance Family of Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.

For those that were asking in the recent past about the Farr -Pharr book, I ran across the Intralibrary Loan Form that I used to borrow it. So here is the real title and other important things in regards to it. Author - Henry Newton Pharr Title - Pharrs & Farrs with Other Descendants.... I was able to borrow a copy from the library in Baton Rouge, LA. I believe that Henry Newton Pharr, published it, but some of the research was done by a cousin or uncle of his, and that they lived in LA or TX. Hope this will help some of you that think that you might descend from this family. Nancy Farr Bible

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pdV.2ACEB/620 Message Board Post: In November, I posted a message looking for a Donald M. Farr, in which I said that he was born in 1952, and served in the Air Force in the 50s. What I should have said was that he was born in 1932 (or possibly 1933. Sorry for the mistake. Butch Burkett

Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 - DAR FARR Abraham Old West (Goodrich) Cem, Chesterfield NH 36 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 FARR Daniel Corp Chesterfield Center Cem, Chesterfield NH 36 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 FARR Ebenezer Old fam cem, fam farm, Littleton NH 32 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 FARR Francis Harvard Common, Harvard MA 54 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 FARR Jacob Harvey, Woodbury VT 56 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 FARR John Toms River NJ 51 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 FARR Nathaniel Fam cem, Cavendish VT 59 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 FARR Samuel Old West (Goodrich) Cem, Chesterfield NH 36 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 FARR William Old West (Goodrich) Cem, Chesterfield NH 36 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 FARR William South St Cem, Fitchburg MA 55 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 2 FARR William Lt Col Sartor Cem SC 17

What county on Alabama was born? Do you know where he got married? When did he move from AL? In the 1880 census of AL, the only George Farr, about that age, (4 years difference) is the following: Canton, Wilcox, Alabama Page 476C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace George PHARR Self M M W 51 AL Fa: GA Mo: GA Occ: Teaching School Martha PHARR Wife F M W 49 MD Fa: MD Mo.MD Johnie PHARR Son M W 21 AL Bessie PHARR Dau F W 20 AL Nina PHARR Dau F W 19 AL Maggie PHARR Dau F W 17 AL * George PHARR Son M W 14 AL Joe PHARR Son M W 9 AL Kittie PHARR Dau F W 6 AL The above person does not seem to fit the bill since that Census shows that his father was born in AL as well. But with a sister named Bessie and a brother named John, which are two of the names of his children, it makes you think that it might be him. Also, there are two more George Pharrs in Wilcox County, AL that are mulatto. Could he be one of them? My Farr family came from SC to Shelby Co., AL, and I have tried to research most of the other Farrs in that county, because they all seem to be related. The only George Farr in my file whose age is close to this one is the following information that I have on him....... WILLIAM FARR was born Abt. 1799 in SC. He married (1) SARAH E. HARPER, daughter of BENJAMIN HARPER and SYLTHA HUGHES. She was born September 02, 1812 in West TN. He married (2) ELIZA. She was born Abt. 1832. Children of WILLIAM FARR and SARAH HARPER are: i. BENJAMIN2 FARR, b. Abt. 1832, AL; m. M.E., April 01, 1854, Wilcox Co., AL; b. Abt. 1835, AL. ii. CHARLOTTE FARR, b. Abt. 1835. iii. MARY E. FARR, b. Abt. 1836, AL; m. ? RODGERS. iv. MARTHA FARR, b. Abt. 1838, AL. v. GUSTAVUS FARR, b. Abt. 1839. vi. CAROLINE FARR, b. Abt. 1841, AL. vii. MELVINA FARR, b. Abt. 1841, AL. viii. FRANCES FARR, b. Abt. 1850, AL. ix. JOHN FARR, b. Abt. 1852, AL. * x. GEORGE FARR, b. Abt. 1858, AL. Children of WILLIAM FARR and ELIZA are: xi. WILLIAM2 FARR, b. Abt. 1860. xii. FANNY FARR, b. Abt. 1862. Hope this is some help to you. Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: <dennismk1@earthlink.net> To: <FARR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 11:42 AM Subject: Looking for George Farr cir 1862 > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Farr, Guthrie, Lasater, > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/pdV.2ACEB/619 > > Message Board Post: > > Looking for parents and siblings of George Farr, born abt 1862 in Alabama, and married Virginia M. abt 1888, she was born abt 1866 > > Their children were > Bessie A. Farr , b 1896 > Lizzie L. Farr, b1898 > Albert J. Farr, b 1900 and married Rubie Lee Guthrie > Andrey Farr, b 1903 > John H. Farr, born 1906 > > Their children were born in Texas, but George’s father was born in south Carolina, this is stated in the 1910 Census. > > If anyone can connect please email me at dennismk1@earthlink.net >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farr, Guthrie, Lasater, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/pdV.2ACEB/619 Message Board Post: Looking for parents and siblings of George Farr, born abt 1862 in Alabama, and married Virginia M. abt 1888, she was born abt 1866 Their children were Bessie A. Farr , b 1896 Lizzie L. Farr, b1898 Albert J. Farr, b 1900 and married Rubie Lee Guthrie Andrey Farr, b 1903 John H. Farr, born 1906 Their children were born in Texas, but George’s father was born in south Carolina, this is stated in the 1910 Census. If anyone can connect please email me at dennismk1@earthlink.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pdV.2ACEB/618 Message Board Post: I am looking for a Donald Morgan Farr. He was born in 1952, and lived in Somerset County, New Jersey. He served in the Air Force in the 50s. His parents were Martin and Hilda, and he was adopted. Thanks in advance. Butch Burkett

Boston, Mass City Directory for 1800 Farr, Elizabeth ~ Purchase Street http://www.distantcousin.com/Directories/MA/1800/Boston/F.html

Here is a good item found online by Anne Sennish (aka JMJJF@aolcom) Thanks Anne! http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohcuyaho/rockport.htm Mrs. Eliel FARR (Hannah GARDINER) was born in Boziah, Conn., 1769, married and came to Ohio 1819, and settled in Rockport, where she remained until her death. She was the mother of four sons, and adopted a girl, whose name was Jane. Her husband was as civil engineer, and among the relics of the FARR family are plans of the first bridge built across Rocky River. They kept store, and here are some items taken from an old account book: Oct. 15, 1816, 1 bbl. Salt…………………$8.25 Sept. 4, 1816, 5 ½ yds. Calico……………. 3.10 Aug. 27, 1816, 1 ½ yds. Broadcloth………10.50 Oct. 14, 1816, 3 ½ yds. cotton sheeting…… 1.75 For postage on letters………………………. .25 The FARRS, having their pewter dishes stolen by Indians and expecting company, resorted to the expedient of whittling some out of basswood chips.Mrs. Aurellus FARR (Marilla FOLLET) came in 1812 with her father’s family from Lenox, Mass., where she was born. After arriving at their destination, they at once set about making their home, and endured all the privations and hardships familiar to early settlers. Marilla married in 1821, and they moved on to a farm in Rockport, where she resided until her death, 1874. Her daughters were Amanda (Mrs. William BIDWELL) and Hannah (Mrs. Alfred KELLEY), now deceased. Emily, wife of D.K. HUNTINGTON, is now living in Olmsted, O. Mrs. FARR was a faithful friend and neighbor, a kind mother, and for many years gave to her husband’s aged father the tender care of a true daughter.

I am searching for information on David Farr/Pharr. Born about 1832 and died in the Civil War Battle of Seven Pines. He married Nancy Snow. His father was John Farr, born about 1802, who had a brother Clem/Clemon Farr. They were from Mecklenburg or Anson County, NC. Cannot locate a name for mother of John Farr or David Farr. . The only information that I have is that David's brothers were Joseph, John and Samuel Farr. Any information greatly appreciated. Please E-mail me at srg@conninc.com. Thanks, Selena Goodin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farr/Briggs/Moss/Woodbury/PurdyBurnham/Melick Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pdV.2ACEB/617 Message Board Post: Searching for 2 children of Jerome Farr and Amorett/Amorette Briggs. Ave/Avoureen Farr B Oct 1857 Ontario, Canada (possibly Haldimand Co.), md Mrs. Cora B Woodbury Purdy , 6 Nov 1893 Becker Co, Mn, living Becker Co, Mn on Mn 1900 Census and dropped from sight at this point. Jerome's daughter, Alfretta Farr b ca 1874 Ontario, Canada md 1st Jonathon Edward Moss, 23 Jun 1894 and md 2nd his brother, Frank Evan Moss . Alfretta died Dec 1899 Becker Co, Mn leaving a son Jerome b Mar 1898.The Jerome Farr and Amorette Briggs family left Haldimand Co, Ontario, Canada the latter part of 1870's and settled in Becker Co, Mn. Any info on these families much appreciated. Jerome Farr parents, Barton Farr and Maria Burnham. Amorett/Amorette Briggs parents, Nathaniel Clark Briggs and Hannah Melick, Both sets of parents from Haldimand Co, Ontario, Canada.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farr/Briggs/Moss/Woodbury/PurdyBurnham/Melick Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pdV.2ACEB/616 Message Board Post: Searching for 2 children of Jerome Farr and Amorett/Amorette Briggs. Ave/Avoureen Farr B Oct 1857 Ontario, Canada (possibly Haldimand Co.), md Mrs. Cora B Woodbury Purdy , 6 Nov 1893 Becker Co, Mn, living Becker Co, Mn on Mn 1900 Census and dropped from sight at this point. Jerome's daughter, Alfretta Farr b ca 1874 Ontario, Canada md 1st Jonathon Edward Moss, 23 Jun 1894 and md 2nd his brother, Frank Evan Moss . Alfretta died Dec 1899 Becker Co, Mn leaving a son Jerome b Mar 1898.The Jerome Farr and Amorette Briggs family left Haldimand Co, Ontario, Canada the latter part of 1870's and settled in Becker Co, Mn. Any info on these families much appreciated. Jerome Farr parents, Barton Farr and Maria Burnham. Amorett/Amorette Briggs parents, Nathaniel Clark Briggs and Hannah Melick, Both sets of parents from Haldimand Co, Ontario, Canada.

Hi Derrell! I did a double take, when I saw a mention of Shelby Co., AL mentioned in the Farr list. My Farrs were part of the group of Farrs that settled there in the early 1800's when the Indian lands were opened up for white settlers. I thought I was pretty well versed on the Shelby Co. Farrs, but seems you have brought in a new connection on me. A couple of years ago, I had worked with some other researchers on connecting our Farrs that went to Shelby Co., AL with those that came from the Lexington Co., area of SC. We have pretty well traced our branch back to a German immigrant that was given a land grant in Dutch Fork area of SC, by the name of John George Fahr, (notice the difference in spelling). We believe that most of the Farrs in Shelby Co. were from that family, because many of them had German given names. Apparently you descend from Margaret that married the Hodgens. Did her descendants stay in the Shelby Co. AL area, or did they move on to other places? Do you know of any other Farrs related to yours that lived in SC? I was under the impression that most of those that lived in the NW part of SC were descendants of Col. William Farr, that settled in Union Co., SC. Any thoughts on either connections that I have mentioned, i.e. John George Fahr or Col. William Farr? Thanks for your time. Nancy Farr Bible ----- Original Message ----- From: <derrell.teat@verizon.net> To: <FARR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 4:52 PM Subject: Re: Pharrs and Farrs Book > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pdV.2ACEB/539.542.1.2 > > Message Board Post: > > I'm looking for further info about James Farr, Sr. > b ? England d 1829 AL > James came from PA to Greenville, SC. with > wife Elizabeth b ? PA d ? AL > children: > James Jr. b 1789 PA d 1866 > Thomas, b PA d? > David, b PA d? > John , b SC d ? > Margaret b 1794/1799 SC d Shelby Co, AL > Margaret m James Madison Hodgens in Greenville SC and moved to AL. > According to a post by Rhonda Pittman May 2001 James Sr gave James Jr the right to sell his property on Saludy River, Greenville SC Nov 1817. James Sr was living in Washington Co, AL. I believe he & Elizabeth went there with Margaret. > 2 or 3 sons suppose to have gone to GA. > Any info you can provide is greatly appreciated, > Derrell Oakley Teat > > ______________________________