Thomas Orr

Brief Life History of Thomas

When Thomas Orr was born on 1 November 1797, his father, William Orr, was 36 and his mother, Caty Walker, was 32. He died on 1 October 1853, in Giles, Tennessee, United States, at the age of 55, and was buried in Old Bear Creek Cemetery, Marshall, Tennessee, United States.

Photos and Memories (1)

Do you know Thomas? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

William Orr
1761–1821
Caty Walker
1765–1806
Jennett Orr
1787–1821
James L Orr
1787–1876
Philip Orr
1792–1844
Mary Polly Orr
1795–1881
Thomas Orr
1797–1853
Ebenezer Walker Orr
1800–1842
William McGee Orr
1800–1844
Robert Orr
1803–1848
Elizabeth Orr
1806–1869

Sources (1)

  • Thomas Orr, "United States Census, 1850"

Parents and Siblings

World Events (8)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

1803

France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

1812

War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.

Name Meaning

English: from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Orre (Old Norse Orri, originally a byname meaning ‘black grouse’).

Scottish (southwestern): nickname from Scottish Gaelic odhar ‘dun, of sallow complexion’. This surname is also common in Ireland. It was brought to Ulster from Scotland in the 17th century.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.