Finding the gate open at the farm of Hunter Orr we drove in and were easily persuaded to stop for dinner. Mr. Orr is 73 years old and is robust, rugged man does much work and manages his own farming business, which is quite extensive. He came to this country in 1868, from Pennsylvania, where he had been engaged in the manufacture of pig iron, and engaged in the manufacture of lumber at Oconto, which he followed only a few years. He bought the farm near the site of Abrams known as the Sanford Hale place, he has since sold to Mr. Winans, a part of the property including the buildings, and built himself a very comfortable and pleasant home. His barn, 60X66 with underground stable and root house, is one of the most complete we ever saw, with room for several hundred head of stack, if economically used, with all the feeding arraignments handy. It would pay to go and see this plan before building. Only a slight rise is necessary to have a stable under the barn. We were shown some of the rare presents received by this gentleman and his estimable lady, on the 28th day of last April, when they celebrated their Golden Wedding, amid a large gathering of their relatives and friends.
 

Name: David T. Orr
Side: Union
Regiment State: Pennsylvania
Regiment Name: 155 Pennsylvania Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 155 Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Company: H
Rank In: First Sergeant
Rank In Expanded: First Sergeant
Rank out: First Sergeant
Rank Out Expanded: First Sergeant
Film Number: M554 roll 93

UNION PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS
155th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry 

Organized at Pittsburgh and Harrisburg September 2-19, 1862. Moved to Washington, D. C., September 4. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to May, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division. 5th Army Corps, to March, 1864. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Army Corps, to April, 1864. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Army Corps, to June, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, June, 1864. 2nd Brigade. 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, to July, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Army Corps, to December, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Army Corps, to June, 1865. 

SERVICE.- Moved to Sharpsburg, Md., and duty there till October 30, 1862. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. Burnside's 2nd Campaign, "Mud March," January 20-24, 1863. Duty at Falmouth, Va., till April 27. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11- July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Duty on line of the Rappahannock and Rapidan till October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Auburn October 13. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Duty on Orange & Alexandria Railroad till April, 1864. Rapidan Campaign May 4-June 12. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Laurel Hill May 8; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Bethesda Church June 1-3. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30 (Reserve). Six Mile House, Weldon Railroad, August 18-21. Poplar Springs Church, Peeble's Farm, September 29-October 2. Boydton Plank Road, Hatcher's Run, October 27-28. Warren's Raid on Weldon Railroad December 7-12. Dabney's Mills, Hatcher's Run, February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Junction Boydton and Quaker Roads and Lewis Farm, near Gravelly Run, March 29. White Oak Road March 31. Five Forks April 1. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Moved to Washington, D. C., May 1-12. Grand Review May 23. Mustered out June 2, 1865. 

Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 137 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 111 Enlisted men by disease. Total 254. 

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Orr's sawmill was located at the lower bridge on the south side of the (Oconto River at Oconto) river.
 

As Hunter Orr and John Lesperance were crusing through the woods about one and a half miles South of the Ox-Bow road on the Oconto river, they came on the skeleton of a man who evidently been hung as the rope was in a noose around his neck, his coat and shoes can be seen at the store of Hunter Orr & Co.

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
October 31, 1874

**MURDER. - On Monday afternoon a party of our citizens, consisting of Hunter Orr, Wm. M. Underhill and Dr. Beebe, started out after the remains of the man that Hunter Orr had discovered in the vicinity of the Big Bend on Friday last. The remains, as we before stated was found 1 ? miles southwest from the Big Bend of the Oconto River. Further discoveries that this brings it about ? miles west of Wm. Nason's place between this city and Pensaukee. Upon examining the remains it was ascertained that the rope was not more than 5 feet long with a noose at each end and both them around the neck. It was also noticed that the body or skeleton was not laying directly under any tree, but on the contrary there were no trees within several feet of it's vicinity, as both ends of the rope round it's neck, and the loop naturally formed by doubling the rope was only two feet long, which would not admit of tying to any limb of sufficient size and strength to hold such weight. Upon examining the skeleton at the office of Dr. Beebe, where it was brought, it was proven beyond a doubt that the man had meet with foul play, as his shoulder blade had been broken, besides the fractured skull that we spoke of in our last issue. And it was the opinion of all present that the rope had been placed around the neck for the purpose of dragging the body to the place where found, from the place it was murdered. Another thing we had almost forgotten to state, was that no hat was found in the vicinity of the body, which is another proof that it was drawn there, If it was the case of suicide the hat would have been found as all the rest of the clothing was unmolested. The question is, who was the man and who was the murder.

The Oconto Lumberman 
Dec. 19, 1874 

Mr. Hunter Orr, who was one of the parties that discovered the skeleton of a human being, in the woods near Hotel de Nason, called upon us this week to state that a dog was also dead near the man’s remains, with skull and foreleg broken.- evidence of course of brut force. Mr. Orr, can give a description of the animal. We reiterate:- let the authorities act and the criminal may be discovered. It is more then certain that McKnight was the victim. His friends should see to the matter. We have officers paid for the transaction of such business, and these officers should not be sinecures.
 

There arrived in this city, one day last week, Mr. Thomas Tourtillott Sr., father of Abel, Henry and Thomas Tourtillott, of this place, who has attained the somewhat remarkable age of more than 92 years, having been born in Penobscot County, Maine, on the 22nd day of April, 1786.

He has been married twice and has raised 14 children (7 by each wife) all of whom lived to raise families of their own. We believe the oldest (Able Tourtillot) is about 66 years old and lives here. The old gentleman has had the pleasure of greeting two great great grandchildren, the children of Mrs. Sam Orr his great grand child. Thus five generations gathered under one roof. Truly a long life, which began before Washington was President of the United States, and indeed, before the United States existed as a government.
 

 Grier Orr, son of Mr. Hunter Orr of West Pensaukee left for Ohio on Tuesday last.
Note: Grier Orr was single, and an  Attorney at Law in Lanier, Preble County, Ohio on the 1880 Federl census.

Mrs. Samuel Orr, of Quinnesec, is in the city visiting her mother Mrs. George Knapp.

ELDRED'S MILL BURNED.
On August 16, 1881, one of the three most complete mills in Oconto, owned by A. Eldred & Son, of Fort Howard, burned to the ground. The mill was built by Messrs. Mix & Orr in 1869

Sam C. Orr is in the city visiting his family having reached here from Oregon Saturday morning. We understand he thinks Northern Wisconsin far superior to Oregon for an abiding place.

Miss Marion Orr departed for her home in Pennsylvania, Sunday. During her residence in our city the past three years, she made a host of friends whose good wishes follow her.

Greer Orr, of Minneapolis, Minn., was in the city for a few hours on Friday on his way to visit his father, Hunter Orr, Esq., of Pensaukee.

Greer Orr, of Minneapolis, Minn., was in the city for a few hours on Friday on his way to visit his father, Hunter Orr, Esq., of Pensaukee.

  Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Geo. R. Arnold, of Marinette and Miss Marion Orr, of this city. The prospective bride is the niece of Mrs. E. Scofield, and is one of our most popular young ladies. Mr. Arnold is a nephew of Maj. Scofield, is bookkeeper for the Marinette Saw Mill Co., and is an estimable young gentleman. The Reporter extends congratulations in advance, and express the hope entertained by all their friends, that their future May be one of bliss and prosperity.

A reunion of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Orr of Abrams, occurred on last Sunday, being the first time all the children were home in 26 years. There were present the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Orr, and the children, R.W. Orr, of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. H.M. Herman, of Maimsburg, Ohio, S.C. Orr, Duluth, J.R. Orr, Abrams, and G.M. Orr, St. Paul, Minn. Besides the children there were present, Mrs. Herman’s daughter, Mrs. Weaver, and her son Paul, making four generations in all. It is needless to say that it was a very happy family gathering.

Married – At Stiles, on Thursday, Jan. 10, Mr. W. H. Orr, of Wausaukee, to Minnie Vartz, of this place, Rev. Fr. E. Leccia officiating. A dance was given in the evening at Mr. L. Ruell’s house and the wedding folks enjoyed themselves by dancing until the “wee sma’ hours”, and then walked home; only two and a half miles. Beebo is above carrying women folks in his carryall.

HUNTER ORR, of Abrams, is disposing of his farm and personal property, and with his wife will remove to the home of their childhood, in Pennsylvania, where they will spend their declining years. Mr. Orr has been a resident of this county for more then twenty years, during which time he has proved an upright and progressive citizen, and he and his estimable wife will be followed to their new-old home with the best wishes of a legion of friends.

TO HER LONG REST
_______
Profound Sorrow Expressed Throughout
The City. - A Patient Sufferer.
The death of Mrs. Ida H. Orr, which took place at the home of her stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. Knapp, on Tuesday night, has caused profound sorrow in the city, which has been her life-long home.

Eight weeks ago she went to Indianapolis to submit to a delicate operation by Dr. Eastman, of a renowned surgical institute. The operation was successful and she promptly rallied; but a relapse followed during the third week, and Mr. and Mrs. Knapp repaired to her bedside.

A week later it became apparent that her recovery was more than doubtful, and she was brought home. Here she received most loving care and skillful attention, and she struggled with uncommon power against fate; but death was the victor at last.

Funeral services were held at the Knapp residence on Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Bossard, of the Presbyterian Church. A large concourse of friends testified to their esteem for the deceased and their sympathy for the bereaved family by their presence at the home and on the burial ground.

Mrs. Orr was born in Pensaukee on January 4, 1857, and in 1874 was married to Samuel C. Orr, whose untimely death, by drowning, occurred five years ago. Two daughters survive their parents - Myrtle and Edna, the former a pupil in the Commercial College at Appleton, and the latter a pupil in the Oconto high school. Pupils of the high school expressed their sympathy by the contribution of a beautiful floral anchor, procured from Fond du Lac. The floral tributes at the funeral were numerous and suggestive of the love of friends and neighbors.

The singing was exceptionally fine and consisted of two numbers - "Only waiting till the shadows have a little longer grown," and "Rest in Heaven." Those who took part in this service were Mrs. S. W. Ford, Mrs. C. S. Hart, Dr. C. E. Armstrong and Ralph Flanders; Mrs. Wolcox, accompanist.

The pall bearers were Messrs. Frank W. Heath, W. A. Hold, Edward Millidge, W. G. Links, Fred W. Wright and Edward Links. Relatives present from other localities were Judge G. N. Orr of St. Paul and Ross Orr from Pensaukee.

1895
Judge Grier N. Orr of St. Paul, brother of the late S. C. Orr, was present at Mrs. Orr’s funeral. The Judge was one of the boys of Oconto 20 years ago and has resided in St. Paul ten years. A year ago he was elected one of the three municipal judges of St. Paul; salary $4,000 a year.
 

Hunter Orr, now a resident of Pennsylvania, was once a mill-owner in Oconto. He is now over 80 years of age, resides with a daughter and has retired from business. Wilbur, his son, is travelling salesman for a wholesale house in Akron, Ohio.
 

Miss Edna Orr is visiting relatives in St. Paul. (Judge Grier N. Orr )

Miss Julia Walsh captures the $400 piano in the Reporter's big voting contest and also won the diamond ring offered as a special prize by the Reporter. Second went to Pearl Shufelt, third Frances Orr, and fourth Ida Desjarlais.

Chase, Wis., January 20, 1916 - Mrs. Caroline Dudley passed away January 5 at her home in Chase, after an illness of only a few days.

Deaceased was born in London, England, June 15, 1828. When she was two years old she came to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Priest, and settled, in the city of Odgnesburg, New York, where she grew to womanhood. In 1844 she was married to Henry Blondheim of that place. After the death of her two daughters, Mrs. Alice Orr and Mrs. Emily Campbell, they came to the town of Chase in 1876 where her husband preceded her in death Oct. 12, 1879. In 1885 she was married to Mr. John Dudley of Chase.

Hunter C. Orr, for the past eight years County Clerk of Oconto county, passed away Monday at his home, 197 Park Ave. after an illness of about one and one half years.

The funeral of Mrs. Lenora C. Orr was held Friday afternoon from the Presbyterian church with Rev. R. A. Garrison officiating. The church was packed with hundreds of friends, including county and city officials, members of the Rebekah and Royal Neighbor lodges of which she was a member.

Mrs. Lenora Constance Orr, nee Wright, was born in Oconto on November 15, 1884, and was 41 years and 7 months of age at the time of her death. Since the age of 14 she had been a member of the Presbyterian church and had taken a prominent place in the choir. On December 21, 1909, she was married to Hunter C. Orr who proceeded in in death four years ago.

She served as deputy county clerk for her husband for ten years and became county clerk upon her husband's death. She was elected again two years ago and was a candidate for re-election this fall. She was secretary of County Clerk's Association of Wisconsin.

The pallbearers were Carl Riggins, Robert Sharp, Ira Telford, Wm. Munsert, Allan V. Classon and Julius Heisinger. Several cars full of flowers preceded the body to Evergreen Cemetery.

NOTE: Harriet McAllister along with Lenora C. Orr and Ina E. Reynolds drown in a triple accident while swimming in the Green Bay.

Judge Classon was elected to the bench of the twentieth judicial circuit upon the death of Judge W. B. Quinian, to fill the unexpired term from June 1928 to January 1, 1930. He took the position immediately after election in April upon appointment by Governor Zimmerman. 

In 1899 he was married to to Miss Myrtle Orr of this city. Five children were born, all of whom survive. 

He is mourned by the widow, his aged mother, Mrs. Adeline Classon, Oconto, five children, Abigail, Richard and Peggy at home, Mrs. Clarence Leigh, Milwaukee, and Mary in Valparaiso, Florida; three brothers, William, Edmund and Allan V., all of Oconto and four grandchildren.
 

Mildred L. Ross, 100, of DePere, WI passed away April 8, 2001 at Rennes Health Center, DePere. 

Mildred was born January 12, 1901 at Oconto to the late William Edward and Edna Orr Ross. Mildred was a registered nurse and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Oconto. Survivors include a brother, Colonel Will Orr Ross, Niceville, FL; a sister-in-law, Marion Ross, Oconto; a niece, Marlene Fournier, Milwaukee; a nephew, Patrick Virginia Ross, Milwaukee; many great-nieces and nephews.

Her parents and a brother, Edward Ross, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12. 

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Beck officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. M