Karr - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Samuel Karr 1779 Orange Co., NY

Winx4459 — 2009-11-08 06:06:38Z

Hello, this is Kathleen E.(nee Kaar)Isleib.I am a descendant of Joseph Kaar/Elizabeth Dufford of Washington Twp., (German Valley/Drakestown Morris County) (Long Valley) NY. I have found that Joseph Kaar married 1st Mary Moore of Somerset County, NJ. He may have been a descendant of Joseph Kaars, Estonia. Who arrived in Philadephia, PA in 1725. Interestingly enough there was a Maria Karr with 2 male children who arrived in Philadelphia about the same time. Her children were mariners that travelled from Phila to NY and back. Here is the rub, she seems to have married Samuel Karr and had a son Joseph (1792-96). Samuel moved to NY after moving to Long Valley for a time. after that only Samuel moved to NY, Mary stayed behind or died.

During this time there was a family name Karr that lived in what is know Pt.Murray, Warren County, NJ and on one of the Census Joseph Kaar was added to his family farm.

Additionally, in 1796 there was a Census in PA that says Walter Kaar and Joseph Kaar were tennents on the Rittenhousse/Adams property on the Black River. There were Duffords, and many names that show up in German Valley Latter on, Such as Kisbaugh/Kishpaugh and several more.

in 1663 in NY on Southwald,theree are many names in like Schleighter (that changed to Sliker or maybe was Sliker) the Stillwells, and many more including a marriage of my GGGranddparents Wm & Martha (Sliker)Carr on the books. It should have been Kaar or Karr.

Isn't Genealogy Fun! By the way do either of you have a copy of the Kaar Kapers. It is sort of chronological and timeline guideline to those who are interested. It was started by the Cousins' Kaar/Hopler/Hoey/Griffith and others. If you would like I can send you a copy of the work.

Jeff and son Ira KARR

DADMB — 2009-10-09 00:16:43Z

Looking for Jeff KARR and family. Jeff and his wife and a daughter died before 1900 in MO. The son Ira stayed with an uncle Thomas P. Fisher. Also living with Thomas is listed a sister Effie M. KARR ? Does anyone have info on this family I cannot find Jeff anywhere before this.

Karr family in Arizona

bamboopanda13 — 2009-09-10 07:52:53Z

If anyone is looking for more Karrs some of my family are Karrs and live in Az. One lives in Maine, one in Indiana too.

Re: JAMES LAFAYETTE CARR/KARR

Annetta_Kelley — 2009-05-21 02:41:50Z

JMy husband is also a decedant of James L. Karr. His grandmother is James's granddaughter. The info we have about William J.Karr is he was born in 1818 in South Carolina and Died in 1900 in Arkansas City, Arkansas. He married Sarah J.MNU(Cherokee Name) in 1844, in Georgia. She was born in 1825 in GA. and died in Arkansas City, Arkansas in 1900 also.Some of this was passed down and some came from federal census. Please let me know if this helps any other info would be apreciated.

Re: Thelma M. GREGORY m2. Alfred Lee KERR

Diana_Gale_Matthiesen — 2009-05-19 00:41:49Z

It turns out Thelma's maiden name GREGORY. She married first Robert Franklin CORBIN and second to Alfred Lee KERR.

Re: Juul James (Carrey) Karr 1 Apr 1913 Thief River Falls, Pennington Co, MN

demikarr3364 — 2009-05-10 02:35:28Z

My name is Todd Karr. Grandson to Juul Karr. please contact me if you have any questions.

KARR Bank and Oma

t42Smithfield — 2009-04-04 02:31:51Z

KARR Bank and Oma

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KARR Sarah F and James

t42Smithfield — 2009-04-04 02:31:43Z

KARR Sarah F and James

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KARR Elizabeth 1840-1918

t42Smithfield — 2009-04-04 02:31:33Z

KARR Elizabeth 1840-1918

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KARR J B 1836-1915

t42Smithfield — 2009-04-04 02:31:24Z

KARR J B 1836-1915

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Re: Karr Family

crelli13 — 2009-03-22 23:37:00Z

I would love to exchange Karr info. Hopefully you get this.

Sincerely,
Cindy

Re: David Karr Mary Hammond

crelli13 — 2009-03-22 23:01:53Z

Hi,
I have Mary Levenia Hammond married to David Karr. Mary was born 16 Apr 1856 and David was born 29 Jan 1850. Both passed away in Texas. Is this your family? I do go back past this generation.

Thank you,
Cindy

Annie Jane Karr

indyhunters — 2009-03-17 17:21:46Z

Looking for relatives of Annie Jane Karr. Married William E. Chambers. Lived in Cameron, WV. Brothers, Darr Karr, Alvin Karr..

Re: Ohio Karrs

joankwg1940 — 2009-03-02 21:10:42Z

I am sorry. None of those names are on my database. Good luck. Joan Wipff Glasgow

Edward J Karr

teri56789 — 2009-03-02 19:02:39Z

Looking for an Edward J Karr who may have been born in Kentucky. Later moved to Indiana and was married to Carolyn. They had 2 daughters. They divorced sometime around 1960.

Ohio Karrs

guywkarr — 2009-02-27 04:18:19Z

Would appreciate any info on Harvey Lee Karr, b. 22 Aug 1815 in NY, but moved to Hamilton Co., OH. He died 19 May 1882. He married Charlotte Jones, b. 14 May, 1816, d. 9 Jan 1899. Their children were Jerome Jones, Viola McGill, Cordelia Elenor, Margaret Elizabeth, Edmund James and John Jones. John Jones Karr moved to Jefferson Co., AL. He married Francis Ida Bowen. They had 8 children. Thanks for your help.

KARR Dora P 1896-1983

t42NormanIOOF — 2009-01-27 18:12:12Z

KARR Dora P 1896-1983

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ANDERSON Orley KARR 1920-1967

t42Moore — 2009-01-07 15:45:22Z

ANDERSON Orley KARR 1920-1967

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Re: Samuel Karr 1779 Orange Co., NY

joankwg1940 — 2008-05-11 14:02:15Z

Thank you for your response to my query. The information you have does sound promising. I was actually in Orange Co. last spring and went to the librarys etc while there, be was unsuccessful in finding any more than what I have.

I would love to have anything you have on Karr/Kaar in that area as they are probably related some how.

My brother lives in Port Jervis, NY so it was nice to see that area.

Thanks for anything you can do to help me.

Joan Wipff Glasgow

Samuel Karr 1779 Orange Co., NY

joankwg1940 — 2008-02-20 21:07:50Z

I am searching for the parents of Samuel Karr. He was born about 1779 and lived in Florida, Orange, New York. He was married to Phebe Fenton and had two children, Margaret and James. I don't know if he remained in Ny or moved further west. Their son, James was married to a Sarah Cook and then a Sarah Thompson. He and his wife lived in Yates Co. NY and she died in Hancock Co., Illinosi. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I have lots of Karr genealogy and would gladly share.

Thelma KARR / KERR m. Robert Franklin CORBIN

Diana_Gale_Matthiesen — 2008-04-21 23:19:42Z

Seeking information on the Thelma KERR / KARR who married Robert Franklin CORBIN. At least one of their children was born in the 1950s, so Thelma was probably born ca. the 1920s. I'm trying to snag her in the 1930 census, but I don't have enough to go on to tell which Thelma KERR / KARR she is.

Re: Thelma KARR / KERR m. Robert Franklin CORBIN

Diana_Gale_Matthiesen — 2008-11-12 14:34:51Z

I found out their son was born in 1954 in Arlington, VA, so we know their location in at least one point in time.

Juul James (Carrey) Karr 1 Apr 1913 Thief River Falls, Pennington Co, MN

russjuhl — 2008-01-03 23:05:17Z

Jim was the son of George J. W. Carrey and Helga Erikson and raised by my grandfather ,Royal Scott Karr (his step father). He was my uncle but he is the one I have little info about. He died 14 Aug 1978 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI and was an autoworker from what I remember. He had two wifes , Lorraine Vokal and Thelma (Van ?) Conant. I seek info on his marriage and children. I have found little thus far. His younger brother ,Russell B. (Carrey) Karr stayed close to his mother (Helga)during her lifetime so I knew him well but Jim was someone I only meet once or twice during my lifetime. Please let me know if you have any info. Russ Juhl

Re: Karr Family

Nathaliekillian65 — 2008-10-05 21:41:48Z

There is a Benjamin Karr & Mary Francis Keel in Simpson County Ky....Listed as being the parent of a Pheba J. Karr b July 17 1854 Simpson Co Ky...I have often wondered if he is connected to My Aaron Karr b 1797& and Pheobe Wood Karr b 1804 & living in Simpson County 1850.They are the only 2 Karr households living in Simpson Co at the time.Benjamin could be Aaron and Pheobe son

Re: Samuel Karr 1779 Orange Co., NY

teddieryan — 2008-05-11 02:58:52Z

This may be just a strange coincidence, but a large Kaar/Karr family resided in and around Pleasant Valley/German Valley, NJ, which is adjacent to Orange Co, NY, in the late 1700's to the mid 1800's. Many of them moved to central Illinois in about 1855, including many of the children of Joseph Kaar (b. 1780, Warren Co, NJ; d. 1833, Butler, Pennsylvania) and Elizabeth Dufford (b. 24 Jul 1793, Pleasant Valley, NJ; d. about 1855).

Some sources say that Joseph Kaar/Karr's father was a John Kaar, but I have not been successful in substantiating that. I do have more information about this family, if you are interested.

Re: Karr Family - NE, IN, Ky, PA

2008-08-25 20:53:49Z

My family moved all over the place. Changed the spelling of our name - even in the same household.

Tabitha Williams was born Jan 6th, 1830 in White County ILL, her parents were Aaron and Mary (Hanna) Williams.

She married John Wesley Karr who was born in Ohio on Apr 27th 1823. His parents were John and Sophia (Jennings) Karr.

The marriage date is stated as Mar 4th, 1847 in White County ILL. He died Jan 31, 1903 McLean County ILL and is buried in Gilmore Cemetery.

Tab died April 11 1855 same as John.

Children were:
John B. - Aug/1848
Aaron - Sept/1850
Alice - Nov 18, 1851
Martha A. - 1854
Hiram C. - Nov 14, 1855
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2nd marriage to Nancy Jane Craig date Oct 3, 1858 and she was born June 19, 1840, parents not known at this time and died Jun 19, 1908 (I would be inclined to believe McLean County ILL).

Their Children were:
Mary S. 1859
Sarah 1860
Stephen D 1862
McLean 1863
William R. Mar 4, 1965
George S. 1867
Monroe 1869
Francis Marion 1871
Thomas Tipton Sept 8, 1873
Nellie 1875
? Infant 1882

As a comedian said along time (he was an immigrant too) "What a Country" I say Wow What a Woman!!

That is the best for now.
Need Kids relatives should I find them and you want I will check for you.

Sincererly KE - Kaar-Isleib

Re: Karr Family

marshahoelscher62 — 2007-11-30 02:02:09Z

Gene, that would be my dad family.. He is James Aaron Karr his father is James Calvin Karr b.8-10-1892 in Pottersville, MO. d. 3-22-1957 his father is John William Karr b. 9-13-1868 in Howell County, MO. d. 11-18-1933 in Peace vallely MO. He married Mary Elizabeth Fox... John William Karr - brother is James Calvin Karr who married Vollie... I have more would love to hear from you..
Marsha
marshahoelscher@sbcglobal.net

Re: Juul James (Carrey) Karr 1 Apr 1913 Thief River Falls, Pennington Co, MN

d2karr — 2008-12-26 22:10:38Z

Hi! I am Juul James Karr, Jr. Your posting is my dad, and Helga and Royal were my grandparents. What would you like to know? Regards, Jim

John B. Karr

KarenRogers76 — 2008-03-07 23:47:27Z

Looking for any information on John B. Karr/Carr, born abt 1872, where? when and where did he die? Believe he may have been married several times, does anyone have his wives and children?

Brickwall

blakerelle — 2008-03-01 02:44:08Z

My great-great grandfather was Joseph Karr. He was born around September 1852 in either Kansas, Missouri, or Mississippi. He died in either December 1928 or 1929. He is buried in either Ryan Jefferson County, OK or Waurika, OK. I have been trying to find out when Joseph Karr died. I have looked and looked and I do not know what else I can do in order to find his date of death.

Joseph Karr married Susan Deal on June 17, 1883 in Fannin County, Texas. They had four children George Washington Karr (born February 26, 1884), John Franklin Henry Karr (born May 10, 1891 in Winthrop, AR), Mattie Karr, and Alice Karr. Alice Karr died around 1903 in Caddo, OK. Susan Deal died in 1893 and is buried in Winthrop, AR.

Re: Sam George Karr

JHairfield — 2007-11-25 00:44:40Z

Thank You so much for your reply and help. I need info. for Lulu r/t, Her Date, place of Birth, and the name of Her Parents. Is She by any chance still alive? I also need the date and place of birth for George Dewey. George is my second double cousin. I would love to contact him. I have a picture of his Mom and Dad I would like to send him.
Please e-mail me at jjkh0831@arbuckleonline.com
Thank You Johnnie Karr Hairfield

Re: My long and lonely brickwall

dkarrjr — 2008-03-05 02:01:36Z

Seems a few days after making an inquiry, I have atlast found some new information. Knowing Robert Karr had been murdered, but never finding any info about it, I at long last have found his murderers name, and where the trial was held.
Only a little bit of info, but non the less, info!

My long and lonely brickwall

dkarrjr — 2008-03-02 16:31:34Z

I've been looking for info on Lon Robert Karr for over 20 years now...still nothing. His wife was Tabiatha Williams, then she remarried to Thomas Lang when Lon died. Lon and Tabiatha had a son, John Tilford Karr, whom I have lots of info on, but nothing much on Lon.
Anyone?

Re: Looking for Sarah Eliza Karr (alt. spellings Sara Elizabeth Carr)

BeulahKarr — 2008-08-24 17:50:26Z

Have you a lot of info on her siblings? I too am researching this Karr family. Perhaps we could share info.

Re: Karr Family

awd92 — 2008-10-05 23:12:12Z

I've looked longingly before at this Benjamin Karr in the 1860 Census. If the link were correct, it might get me past the brick wall on this line. However, the problem I have with it is that I have pretty good documentation going back to my Benjamin Karr and Fannie. My great-grandmother Maggie Carr was born September 15, 1846 to Benj. and Fannie. On the list of children in the Simpson Benjamin's house, the only child at all close in age (and she is four years off) is Mary E. Karr. Granted, names do transmute, and perhaps Mary E. became Maggie at some point. If it didn't then where is Maggie? Perhaps she had left the household, but I don't find her elsewhere.
I'm not ruling it out completely, but so far it's a maybe. I'll let you know if I make any progress.

Re: Karr Family

awd92 — 2008-10-08 14:57:49Z

I don't understand your comment. I don't see what relates in your comment.

Could you please be a bit more specific?

Re: Karr Family

awd92 — 2008-10-05 20:14:10Z

The most concrete Karr/Carr/Kerr evidence I have is a death certificate for my maternal great-great grandmother listing her parents as Benjamin Karr and Fannie Kiel, both born in Kentucky. Have

Have you seen anything about these names in your research?

Re: Karr Family

Betty_Cordial — 2008-10-05 18:27:18Z

Hi Greg,

Can you provide a time frame for when the three Karr brothers might have come to America? My illusive 3Xgrandfather (1776-1844) was in Pennsylvania before moving to Ohio. Family history indicates he was born in Ireland or possibly New Hampshire, but 1880 census records for his surviving children indicate he was born in Pennsylvania. After getting into the family genealogy, I've always thought about the possibility that his father was the one from Ireland or New Hampshire. When I was a child my father told a story about our oldest known ancestor coming from Ireland with a brother, but they were separated on a river trip and never saw each other again.

My grandfather used to also tell the story that everyone with the spelling of Karr in the US was somehow related. After a lot of research, it appears to me that the Karr spelling comes from the Kerrs of Scotland that changed the spelling after moving to Ireland.

James Karr - Guernsey County, Ohio

Betty_Cordial — 2008-12-30 02:55:47Z

Does anyone have information on a James Karr and family that appear in the 1840 Census for Wills Township, Guernsey County, Ohio. James is shown as age 30-40 in the 1840 Census.

Re: John KARR

Betty_Cordial — 2008-03-05 04:23:01Z

Sorry Claudia, we have the names of all of John and Nancy Welch Karr's children and none are Bonnie or Katherine.

Further information since I wrote the original post in 1999, is that our John Karr was born in the US (probably Pennsylvania) in 1776 or possibly as late as January 1777.
We believe his father's name was Robert, who was possibly in the Revolutionary War. Wife Nancy Welch apparently was born in Ireland, and then ended up in Washington County, Pennsylvania, where they were married in April 1800. They were living in Harrison County, Ohio before 1820.

Re: Looking for Sarah Eliza Karr (alt. spellings Sara Elizabeth Carr)

splayter — 2008-08-25 00:58:20Z

Yes I do. I have information on the children of Moses and Elizabeth Karr: David, Asahel Jerome, Julius, Jason, Frary, Elija, Amanda Mercy, Sarah Eliza, Lydia, Mary, Cinderella, and Parmer. It would be great to share information with you. I will contact you directly.

Re: Karr Family

gkarr3 — 2008-10-05 16:59:34Z

Hi my name is Greg Karr. I am also researching the Karr family. I am not sure if this is meaningful or not, but my grandfather told me that 3 brothers came from Ireland to US. There was bad blood between the brothers and they scatterd. What I recall is that there was a Karr brother in Pennsylvania, Missouri and Indiana. And when I look at all this I sorta am seeing a bit of a trail. My grandfather told me this when I was very young... so I am not exactly sure about the actual details... other than I know there were 3 brothers. I was also told that the actual name in Ireland was Kerr. I was also told that everyone with the Karr name is related as it was a unique name and spelling. But again, I can be certain of this as I was young. I have an ancestor that came from County Derry in Ireland by the name of James Karr who moved to Indiana. Whether there really is a Missouri connection to James Karr i.e. 3 brothers I am not sure at this point as I just started research. And unfortunately almost all of my aunts, uncles and grandparents are dead now... including my dad. So all I have are memories and I have found some very interesting information on Ancestry that matches what my grandfather told me to the letter.

Re: Karr Family

gkarr3 — 2008-10-05 19:04:44Z

I invited you to view my tree. James Kerr or Karr came over in the late 1700's it looks like and lived about the same time period you talk about plus it looks like he may have stopped off in Pennsylvania before moving onto Indiana.

Re: Karr Family

gkarr3 — 2008-10-08 15:14:58Z

there is discussion of your ancestors by Nathaliekillian65. If you can go to the series of what they call threads you will see the information. You had asked if anyone had seen anything, so I was just passing this along.

Re: Karr Family

gkarr3 — 2008-10-08 13:01:28Z

no but this individual has... Nathaliekillian65. See the thread.

Re: Sam George Karr

jigsawkarr — 2007-11-20 19:27:29Z

Any information you can give me about Sam George Karr would be greatly appreciated. A copy of the picture would be great. Please email me at jigsaw_karr@hotmail.com so I can give you my address.Thanks Cindy Karr

Re: John KARR

ClaudiaIlona — 2008-03-06 02:50:02Z

I don't know how to delete the previous post Betty, but after going back and reading the original thread I can say without doubt that we are talking about the same John Karr. My Great-Grandmother was Della Sollars. My Grandmother, Bonnie, was named Prudence Robertina but changed her name to Bonnie Kathleen as a young girl. I have family photos of Della and I am pretty sure my Dad has pictures of Uncle Ronald, whom I think was Bonnie's brother. Please feel free to email me at Claudih@Clemson.edu

Claudia Houck

Re: John KARR

ClaudiaIlona — 2008-03-06 02:43:12Z

Thanks Betty, I guess it's a different John Karr then. My great-grandfather came from Indiana, and lived in New York. But, he might have been from somewhere in Europe before living in Indiana. It's interesting to know that your John Karr was from Ireland, do you know which part? I have seen the Carr spelling being from there but not the Karr spelling. My family have never been quite sure whether Karr was Irish, Scottish or even German.

Anyway, thanks for repying.

Claudia

Re: Lamech Irad (Ted) Karr

marshahoelscher_1 — 2009-01-01 22:01:57Z

Any information regarding Karr's from Howell County Missouri,James calvin (Cale), James Aaron (son of Cale),John William, John M, Missouri Elizabeth, Vesta Melvetta, Lesta, Mary Elizabeth (FOX), Daniel Marion Karr,
Lamech Irad, and many others.

Marsha Hoelscher
marshahoelscher@gmail.com

Re: Karr Family

tnrwelch — 2008-10-07 17:21:43Z

My Mother's name is Karr. I have tried to find any realtions, no luck. I would love to share the story. I wish I could find where she fit in. She was adopted. Her Birth-name was Monica Karr.