Ancestors of Tim Farr and Descendants of Stephen Farr Sr. of Concord, Massachusetts and Lidlington, Bedfordshire, England


Virgil FARR [Parents] was born 1 on 9 Dec 1914 in Center Township, Wapello, Iowa, United States. He died 2 on 30 Oct 2013. He was buried 3 in Palm Harbor, Pinellas, Florida, United States. Virgil married 4 Norma Ruth ADDIS on 13 May 1997 in Montgomery, Ohio, United States.

Virgil resided 5 in 1920 in Center Township, Jefferson, Iowa, United States. He resided 6 in 1930 in Center Township, Henry, Iowa, United States. He resided 7 in 1940 in Pleasant Ridge Township, Lee, Iowa, United States.

Other marriages:
HINES, Neva Norrine June

Norma Ruth ADDIS was born 1 on 27 Nov 1921 in Pennsylvania, United States. She died 2 on 30 Aug 2012. She was buried 3 in Palm Harbor, Pinellas, Florida, United States. Norma married 4 Virgil FARR on 13 May 1997 in Montgomery, Ohio, United States.

Norma resided 5 in 1930 in Vanderbilt, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.

CABLE-FARR, Norma R. wife of Virgil Farr, passed away Thursday, Aug. 30th, 2012, age 90. She was pre-deceased by her dear parents, Robert and Dorothy Addis; brother, Paul Addis, first husband, Ben Cable and son, Robert. She is survived by her brother, Samuel Addis and his wife, Lois and son, Jack Cable and his wife, Ginny. She also is survived by 5 grandchildren as well as 7 cherished great- grandchildren. Norma was a devout Christian who blessed all who knew her with her bright smile and outgoing personality. She originally attended St. Mark Lutheran Church in Dunedin and more recently Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Sarasota and was involved in the Order of the Eastern Star. She was greatly loved by many friends and family and will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast 14010 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste 709, Clearwater, FL 33762. Viewing to be held Saturday Sept. 1, 2012 at Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens 1717 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor, at 4 pm with the service following at 5 pm.

Published in the Tampa Bay Times on September 1, 2012


William H. "Bill" FARR [Parents] was born 1 on 24 Dec 1943 in Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States. He died 2 on 30 Aug 2016 in Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States. Bill married Linda SIMMONS.

Linda SIMMONS.

They had the following children.

  F i Lynette Charley FARR.
  F ii Tara FARR.
  F iii Marla FARR.
  M iv Craig Doug FARR.
  M v Brian FARR.

Ray Allen FARR [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 30 Jan 1921 in Center Township, Henry, Iowa, United States. He died 3 on 28 Oct 2009 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States. He was buried 4 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Ray married Bernice Mary RINGBLUM on 29 Jul 1967 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

Ray resided 5 in 1930 in Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States.

Burlington (IA) Hawk Eye
16 May 2010
Ray Farr

Ray A. Farr, 88, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Burlington and Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Born Jan. 30, 1921, in Mount Pleasant, he was the son of Frank and Nell Graff Farr. On July 27, 1967, he married Bernice Ringblum in Burlington. Mr. Farr worked for McKesson Chemical Co., after moving to Burlington from San Diego, Calif., in 1966. He retired in 1986 and moved to Mesa. He was a 1940 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He was a World War II veteran and served in the Army Air Corps until 1945. He was a member of the Community Church of New Thought in Mesa. He enjoyed fishing, horseback riding and conversation.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Judy Kahl of El Cajon, Calif., and Kathy Sesma of Palm Springs, Calif.; one son, Ray C. Farr of New Mexico; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, George Farr of Bolivar, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

The graveside memorial service for Mr. Farr will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Family and friends should meet at 12:45 p.m. at the Aspen Grove Cemetery office, 2043 Sunnyside Ave.

Bernice Mary RINGBLUM was born 1 on 9 May 1920 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. She died 2 on 10 Jul 2012 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States. She was buried 3 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Bernice married Ray Allen FARR on 29 Jul 1967 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

Bernice Mary Ringblum Farr, 92, of Mesa, Arizona, died at Arbor Rose Senior Care on Tuesday, July 10, 2012.

Born on May 9, 1920, in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of Carl Fredrick and Christine Laurina Nielsen Ringblum. She married Ray Allen Farr on July 29, 1967, in Burlington, Iowa. He died on October 28, 2009.

Bernice worked as an office clerk and office manager. She retired from McKesson Chemical Co. in Burlington. She and Ray loved to spend summers in their Canadian cabin. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and spending time with her dog, "Shadow". She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Community Church of New Thought in Mesa, Arizona.

She is survived by one step-son, Ray C. Farr of New Mexico; two step-daughters, Judy Kahl of El Cajon, California and Kathy Sesma of Palm Springs, California; brother-in-law, George Farr of Bolivar, Missouri; ten nieces and nephews; seven step-grandchildren; fourteen step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren and special friends, Carolyn Anderson and Eleanor Childs of Mesa, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray; three brothers, Charles, Richard and James; and one sister, Mildred.
Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Iowa.

They had the following children.

  F i Judy FARR.
  F ii Kathy FARR.
  M iii Ray C. FARR.

Malcome FARR [Parents] was born 1 on 1 Apr 1918 in Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States. He died 2 on 31 Mar 1995 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa, United States. He was buried 3 in Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States. Malcome married 4 Lucille ROSS on 5 Aug 1939 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States.

Malcome resided 5 in 1920 in Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States. He resided 6 in 1930 in Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States.

Mount Pleasant (IA) News
31 March 1995

Malcolm "Mike" Farr

Malcolm "Mike" Farr, 76, of Salem, died Friday, March 31, 1995, at 2:45 a.m. at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Born April 1, 1918, in Mt. Pleasant, he was the son of Frank and Nellie Graff Farr. On Aug. 5, 1939, in Davenport, he married Lucille Ross, who survives.

He was a 1936 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School.

He was formerly employed by the city of Mt. Pleasant. He was employed as a pipefitter at Hastings, Neb. and was employed by the former Benesh Plumbing Company of Mt. Pleasant until 1948 when he started the Salem Plumbing and Heating Company, retiring in 1983.

He was a member of the former Salem Methodist Church and attended the Open Bible Church in Mt. Pleasant. He was a member of the Salem American Legion.

He served in WW II in the U.S. Naval Air Corps, and also served on the Salem School Board and Salem Town Council.

He is also survived by one daughter, Connie Weatherman of Salem; one son, James Farr of Burlington; five grandchildren; and two brothers, George Farr of Salem and Ray Farr of Mesa, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one bother, Roger.

Open visitation will begin from noon to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Beatty Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 3, at 11 a.m. at the Salem Congregational Church, with Rev. Dave Legge officiating. Interment will be held at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Memorials have been established in his name to the Salem Congregational Church or the Salem Fire Department.

Lucille ROSS was born 1 on 9 May 1915 in Wayland, Henry, Iowa, United States. She died 2 on 28 Jan 2008 in Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States. She was buried 3 in Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States. Lucille married 4 Malcome FARR on 5 Aug 1939 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States.

The Burlington Hawkeye, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Lucille Farr
Elsie Lucille Farr, 92, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Pleasant Manor Care Center.

Born May 9, 1915, near Wayland, she was the daughter of Arch and Effie Smith Ross. On Aug. 5, 1939, she married Malcolm D. Farr in Davenport.

Mrs. Farr was a homemaker and worked at Hope Haven as a teacher aide for 10 years. She graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1933. She was a member of Salem Methodist Church and attended Open Bible Church in Mount Pleasant. She was a member of Salem Kitchen Band and a Hawkeye basketball fan. She enjoyed flower gardening, playing cards, cooking and bird watching.

Survivors include one son, Jim Farr of Burlington; one daughter, Connie Weatherman of Salem; two sisters, Hope Hoyt and Virginia Boyd, both of Mount Pleasant; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and four brothers.

Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mount Pleasant where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

The funeral for Mrs. Farr will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Salem Congregational Church with the Rev. Harold Dorsey officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Mount Pleasant.

A memorial has been established for Salem Library Building Trust Fund.


Arva Lovell FARR [Parents] was born 1 on 11 Apr 1854 in Rock, Wisconsin, United States. He died 2 on 25 May 1922 in Carroll, Carroll, Iowa, United States. He was buried 3 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. Arva married 4 Mary A. D'ARCY on 26 Mar 1879 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

Arva resided 5 in 1870 in Iowa, United States. He resided 6 in 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He resided 7 in 1910 in Glidden, Carroll, Iowa, United States. He resided 8 in 1920 in Glidden, Carroll, Iowa, United States.

Mary A. D'ARCY was born 1, 2 on 12 Nov 1855 in Concord Township, Dubuque, Iowa, United States. She died 3, 4 on 17 Nov 1925 in Miles City, Custer, Montana, United States. She was buried 5 on 20 Nov 1925 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. Mary married 6 Arva Lovell FARR on 26 Mar 1879 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

Mary resided 7 in 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She resided 8 in 1900 in ED 35 Center Grove Township Arnolds Park & Spring Lake towns, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She resided 9 in 1910 in Glidden, Carroll, Iowa, United States. She resided 10 in 1920 in Glidden, Carroll, Iowa, United States.

They had the following children.

  M i
Walter FARR was born 1, 2 on 7 Sep 1891 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He died 3, 4 on 11 May 1893 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He was buried 5 in 1893 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.
  M ii
Frank Asa FARR 1 was born 2, 3, 4 on 29 Apr 1886 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He died 5 on 11 Dec 1958 in Hennepin, Minnesota, United States. He was buried 6 in 1958 in Osage, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
  M iii Earl Arthur FARR was born on 15 Nov 1883. He died on 30 Sep 1976.

Lewis A. FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 1, 2, 3 on 3 Dec 1859 in Dane, Wisconsin, United States. He died 4, 5 on 10 Apr 1932 in Marble, Itasca, Minnesota, United States. He was buried 6 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. Lewis married 7, 8 Daisy Dean WILSON on 18 Feb 1888 in Spencer, Clay, Iowa, United States.

Lewis resided 9 in 1870 in Iowa, United States. He resided 10 in 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He resided 11 in 1900 in ED 35 Center Grove Township Arnolds Park & Spring Lake towns, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He resided 12 in 1910 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. He resided 13 in 1920 in Greenway Township, Itasca, Minnesota, United States. He resided 14 in 1930 in Greenway Township, Itasca, Minnesota, United States.

Daisy Dean WILSON [scrapbook] was born 1 on 4 Mar 1873 in Spencer, Clay, Iowa, United States. She died 2 on 26 Nov 1948 in Marble, Itasca, Minnesota, United States. She was buried 3 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. Daisy married 4, 5 Lewis A. FARR on 18 Feb 1888 in Spencer, Clay, Iowa, United States.

Daisy resided 6 in 1900 in ED 35 Center Grove Township Arnolds Park & Spring Lake towns, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She resided 7 in 1910 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. She resided 8 in 1920 in Greenway Township, Itasca, Minnesota, United States. She resided 9 in 1930 in Greenway Township, Itasca, Minnesota, United States.

They had the following children.

  F i
Rosa Belle FARR was born 1, 2, 3 on 24 Nov 1889 in Spencer, Clay, Iowa, United States. She died 4, 5 on 12 Jun 1896 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She was buried 6 in 1896 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.
  M ii Lee Wilson FARR was born on 19 Mar 1893. He died on 9 Feb 1965.
  F iii Ada Fern FARR was born on 17 Feb 1901. She died on 1 Aug 1943.
  F iv Pearl Eva FARR was born on 27 Oct 1905. She died on 20 Aug 2002.

William Albert SIZER was born 1, 2 in 1851 in New York, United States. He died 3, 4 on 30 Jun 1942 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, United States. He was buried 5 in 1942 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, United States. William married 6 Eva Jane FARR on 1 Jan 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

William resided 7 in 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He resided 8 in 1910 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, United States. He resided 9 in 1940 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, United States.

DAILY INTER LAKE, July 3, 1942:

William Albert Sizer was born November 11, 18150 in Oneida county, New York. At the age of 18 years, he moved with his parents to Iowa. He was married at Jackson, Minnesota, November 8, 1889 to Miss Mary Christensen. They made their home in town for the next several years where Mr. Sizer followed his trade as a paper hanger. In 1894, they came to the Flathead and have lived here for the past 48 years. Mr. Sizer passed away at his home near Foy's Lake June 30, 1942 at the age of 91 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Sizer, and one son Harry Sizer, both of Kalispell.

Eva Jane FARR [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 7 May 1862 in Rock, Wisconsin, United States. She died 3, 4 on 30 Aug 1947 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. She was buried 5 in 1947 in Hibbing, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. Eva married 6 William Albert SIZER on 1 Jan 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

Eva resided 7 in 1870 in Jackson Township, Winneshiek, Iowa, United States. She resided in 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She resided in 1900 in Lloyd, Milford Township (part) & Richland Township Terril & Milford towns, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She resided 8 in 1910 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. She resided 9, 10 in 1920 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. She resided 11 in 1930 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. She resided 12 in 1940 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States.

Other marriages:
BUTTERFIELD, George P.


George P. BUTTERFIELD was born 1 on 22 Jan 1851 in Francestown, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States. He died on 29 Jan 1908 in Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, United States. He was buried in Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, United States. George married 2 Eva Jane FARR on 14 May 1895 in Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

Eva Jane FARR [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 7 May 1862 in Rock, Wisconsin, United States. She died 3, 4 on 30 Aug 1947 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. She was buried 5 in 1947 in Hibbing, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. Eva married 6 George P. BUTTERFIELD on 14 May 1895 in Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

Eva resided 7 in 1870 in Jackson Township, Winneshiek, Iowa, United States. She resided in 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She resided in 1900 in Lloyd, Milford Township (part) & Richland Township Terril & Milford towns, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She resided 8 in 1910 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. She resided 9, 10 in 1920 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. She resided 11 in 1930 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States. She resided 12 in 1940 in Stuntz, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States.

Other marriages:
SIZER, William Albert


Ira Hiram FARR [Parents] was born 1 on 10 Feb 1846 in Geauga, Ohio, United States. He died 2 on 8 Nov 1913 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He was buried 3, 4 on 10 Nov 1913 in Orleans, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. Ira married 5 Jennie May SWAILS on 18 Aug 1870 in Winneshiek, Iowa, United States.

Ira resided 6 in 1850 in Roxbury, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. He resided 7 in 1870 in Jackson Township, Winneshiek, Iowa, United States. He resided 8 in 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He resided 9 in 1900 in ED 35 Center Grove Township Arnolds Park & Spring Lake towns, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

Jennie May SWAILS was born 1 on 25 Mar 1848 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She died 2 on 16 Nov 1925 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She was buried 3 in Orleans, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. Jennie married 4 Ira Hiram FARR on 18 Aug 1870 in Winneshiek, Iowa, United States.

Jennie resided 5 in 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She resided 6 in 1920 in Center Grove, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

They had the following children.

  M i
Asa Alonzo FARR was born about 1871 in Iowa, United States. He died about 1871.
  F ii Nellie Mae FARR was born on 10 Jan 1873. She died on 13 Aug 1952.
  M iii James Lovell FARR was born on 6 Sep 1875. He died on 21 Oct 1923.

James Lovell FARR [Parents] was born 1 on 6 Sep 1875 in Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He died 2, 3 on 21 Oct 1923 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He was buried 4 in Oct 1923 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. James married 5 Anna Louise NAGEL on 27 Jan 1897 in Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

James resided 6 in 1880 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He resided 7 in 1910 in Center Grove, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He resided 8 in 1920 in Center Grove, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

Anna Louise NAGEL was born 1 on 23 Jan 1877 in Moline, Rock Island, Illinois, United States. She died 2 on 22 Jan 1944 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She was buried 3 in 1944 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. Anna married 4 James Lovell FARR on 27 Jan 1897 in Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

Anna resided 5 in 1880 in Moline, Rock Island, Illinois, United States. She resided 6 in 1910 in Center Grove, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. She resided 7 in 1920 in Center Grove, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

They had the following children.

  F i Marie Dorothy FARR was born on 23 Jul 1899. She died on 5 Feb 1968.
  M ii
Harry Charles FARR was born on 11 Oct 1901 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He was christened in Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He died on 7 Jun 1953 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States. He was buried in Jun 1953 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

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