Orr, John S. - 1895

John S. Orr, one of the oldest residents of Limestone township, died at his home near Frampton postoffice on last Sunday morning, aged about 85 years.  Deceased was the father of F. B. Orr, of Apollo, T. T. Orr, of the above named locality, Mrs. Butler and the late Mrs. A. B. Rankin, of this place.  He was a father in Israel who leaves a large circles [sic] of relatives to mourn his demise.
~ Clarion Democrat, 03-Jan-1895

John Orr – An aged and esteemed citizen of Limestone township, passed over into the Great Beyond last Sunday morning.  He had reached h remarkable age of almost 85 years.

He had lived for forty years on the farm near Mechanicsville.  Long years ago he united with the New Rehoboth Presbyterian church, and remained a consistent Christian and an earnest worker until his death.  Two years ago his wife and a daughter were laid in the same cemetery.

A great many neighbors and friends were present at the funeral services to pay their respects to a man who was a friend of everybody.  Rev. G. B. Robison conducted the funeral services.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 03-Jan-1895

At his home near Mechanicsville, Pa., aged 84 years, 9 months, Mr. John S. Orr.

Mr. John S. Orr was a member of Rehoboth church; a membership that carried with it evidence of genuine piety.  He was a quiet undemonstrative man, “Adorned the doctrine of God our Savior.”

His life was gentleness, kindness, thoughtfulness for others.  As a husband and father, as a member of the church and neighbor he was a Christian.  In his declining years he illustrated the faith and patience which grace alone can give.  There was not a fear, not a doubt, not a cloud; peaceful and restful he “fell asleep in Jesus.”

Mr. Orr was buried in the Rehoboth church yard on New Years day.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 07-Mar-1895

You can visit the memorial page for John S. Orr.

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