Samuel FARR
(-)
Mary Ann ROGERS
(-)
George GILLARD
(Est 1791-)
Elizabeth STRAW
(1792-)
William FARR
(1814-)
Susan GILLARD
(1815-1864)
Charles FARR
(1849-1914)

 

Family Links

Spouses/Children:
Elisabeth Gibbs WILLS

Charles FARR

  • Born: 6 May 1849, Charleton, Devon, England 2 3
  • Christened: 26 Jul 1849, Charleton, Devon, England 4
  • Married: 11 Nov 1869, West Alvington, Devon, England 1
  • Died: 2 Apr 1914, Chicago, Cook, IL, USA 3

   Research Notes:

In 1869, Charles Farr was a witness at the marriage of his brother James to Fanny Rossiter.

In 1871, Charles Farr (21) of Charleton, carpenter, and wife Elizabeth (21) of East Allington, were living in Higher St., West Alvington. Present was son Francis (9m) of W Alvington.

In 1880, Charles Farr (31) of England and wife Elizabeth (30) of England, were living in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Present were children: Francis (9) of England, and born in Illinois: Minnie (8), Lillie (4), Fredrick (2), Herman (2), Edward (1)

In 1900, Charles Farr (51) of England, contract carpenter, and wife of 31 years Elizabeth (50) of England (mother of 8 children, 2 deceased), were living in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Present were children (born in Illinois): Herman (22), carpenter, Fred (21), plumber, Jessie (15), at school

In 1910, Charles Farr (61) of England, carpenter for self, and wife of 41 years Elizabeth (61) of England (mother of 8 children, 3 deceased), were living in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Present were son Herman (30) of Illinois, single, journey man carpenter, daughter-in-law Etta Farr (30) of Iowa, widow

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Charles Farr, of 6419 S. Henchester, carpenter, born in England 6 May 1849, died aged 64 years.

   Marriage Information:

Charles married Elisabeth Gibbs WILLS, daughter of Thomas WILLS and Ann PERRIN, on 11 Nov 1869 in West Alvington, Devon, England 1. (Elisabeth Gibbs WILLS was born on 24 Apr 1849 in East Allington, Devon, England 5 6 7 and died on 4 Jul 1910 in Chicago, Cook, IL, USA 7.)

   Marriage Notes:

Charles Farr, 20, bachelor, carpenter, of West Alvington, son of William Farr, carpenter, and
Elisabeth Gibbs Wills, 21, spinster, dress maker, of West Alvington, daughter of Thomas Wills

Married after Banns

Witnesses: James Farr, Fanny Farr

Sources


1 West Alvington Parish Registers, Marriages, p. 66, no. 131.

2 Compiler, 1900 U.S. Federal Census (May 1849).

3 Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1939, 1955-1994, no. 5903.

4 Charleton Parish Registers, Baptisms, p. 83, no. 660.

5 England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008, Kingsbridge district, 2nd Quarter, vol. 9, p. 367.

6 Compiler, 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Apr 1850).

7 Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1939, 1955-1994, no. 17561.


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