Mary Jane Brewster

Mary Jane Brewster Orr Death Cert

Mary Jane was born in 1837.  Mary Jane's father was John Brewster and her mother was Elizabeth Henry.  Her paternal grandparents were Robert Bruster and Sarah "Sallie" [1860 - Philly] Barr; her maternal grandparents were Alexander Henry and Mary ????.  She was an only child.  She died at the age of 78 on April 6th, 1915.

• General Notes

  Source: her death cert
  
  BB: Mary Jane was married to a John Orr, also.
  Source:  Philadelphia Inquirer. January 11, 1891
  On the 8th Inst., Elizabeth Parker, wife of the late Thomas Parker, and daughter of Alexander and Mary Henry born in the Parish of Aughadoay, County Derry Ireland, age 78.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her daughter's residence, Mrs. Mary J. Orr at 1348 Point Breeze Avenue Sunday at One o'clock.  To proceed to Fernwood
  
  BB: Here is a summary of Mary Jane Brewster Orr (sometimes going by Mary) in the Census and Marriage records.
  
  Mary Jane Brewster and John Orr were married in the 1st Indep Christian Church in Philadelphia.  For some reason they went to New Albany, Indiana where their eldest daughter, Martha Jane was born in 1863.  Their later children were all born in Philly.  There are quite a number of years between their marriage and Martha Jane's birth to account for.
  
  
  
  Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985 Name:Mary Brewster Event Type:Marriage Marriage Date:15 Nov 1855 Marriage Place:Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Spouse Name:John Orr Organization Name:First Independent Christian Church
  
  1860 United States Federal Census
  Name:John Orr
  Age in 1860:25
  Birth Year:abt 1835
  Birthplace:Ireland
  Home in 1860:New Albany Ward 3, Floyd, Indiana Gender:Male Post Office:New Albany Value of real estate:View image Household Members:Name Age John Orr 25 Mary Orr 23  
  
  1870 United States Federal Census
  Name:John Orr
  Age in 1870:36
  Birth Year:abt 1834
  Birthplace:Ireland
  Home in 1870:Philadelphia Ward 7 District 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gender:Male Post Office:Philadelphia Value of real estate:View image Household Members:Name Age John Orr 36 Mary Orr 34 Martha J Orr 7 Henry A Orr 5 John Orr 2 William Orr 1  
  
  1880 United States Federal Census
  Name:Mary Orr
  Age:43
  Birth Year:abt 1837
  Birthplace:Ireland
  Home in 1880:Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Race:White Gender:Female Relation to Head of House:Wife Marital Status:Married Spouse's Name:John Orr Father's Birthplace:Ireland Mother's Birthplace:Ireland Neighbors:View others on page Occupation:Keeping House John Orr 45 head Mary Orr 43 wife Martha J. Orr 16 Henry Orr 15 John Orr 12 William Orr 10 Alexander Orr 8 Elizabeth Orr 6 Samuel Orr 3  
  
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index Name:John Orr Birth Date:abt 1835 Birth Place:Ireland Death Date:5 Oct 1881 Death Place:Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Age at Death:46 Burial Date:9 Oct 1881 Gender:Male Race:White Street Address:1510 South 21st Street Cemetery:Fernwood Marital Status:Married FHL Film Number:2056836
  
  1900 United States Federal Census
  Name:Mary Orr
  Age:64
  Birth Date:Oct 1836
  Birthplace:Ireland
  Home in 1900:Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [Philadelphia] Race:White Gender:Female Immigration Year:1850 Relation to Head of House:Head Marital Status:Widowed Father's Birthplace:Ireland Mother's Birthplace:Ireland
  Mother: number of living children:7
  Mother: How many children:10
  Occupation:View on Image
  Neighbors:View others on page
  Household Members:Name
  Age
  Mary Orr 64 wdiowed mother
  William Orr 29 son
  Mary Orr 28 wife
  Alexander Orr 24 son
  Samuel Orr 21 son
  Henry Orr 10 grson
  William B Orr 7 grson
  Alexander H Orr 5 grson
  Elizabeth A Orr 3 grson
  Samuel M Orr 1  grson
  
  
  1910 United States Federal Census
  Name:Mary J Orr
  Age in 1910:73
  Birth Year:1837
  Birthplace:Ireland
  Home in 1910:Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Race:White Gender:Female Relation to Head of House:Mother Marital Status:Widowed Father's Birthplace:Ireland Mother's Birthplace:Ireland Neighbors:View others on page Household Members:Name Age William Orr 39 son of Mary J. b in PA Mary Orr 38 his wife
  
  Children:
  Harry Orr 19
  William Orr 17
  Alexander Orr 16
  Lizzie Orr 14
  Charles Orr 11
  Samuel Orr 8
  Joseph Orr 1 4/12
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  Mary J Orr 73 wd  mother of William b in Ireland
  
  

Details of Mary Jane's family with John Orr