Generation No. 1
1. Matthew Mathias1 Darr was born March 10, 1780 in Botetourt Co., Virginia, and died September 27, 1863 in Jersey Co., Illinois. He married Jemima Ennis Abt. 1821 in Madison Co., IL, daughter of Jesse Ennis. She was born 1795 in Warren Co., KY, and died October 27, 1862 in Jersey Co., Illinois.
Notes for Matthew Mathias Darr:
He came west when about sixteen years old. He settled first in St. Louis, MO, then in Madison Co., IL and finally in Jersey Co., IL.
On March, 1 1813, he enlisted as a private in the company of rangers commanded by Captain Samuel Whiteside, at Camp Russell now in Madison Co., at or near where Edwardsville now stands. He was honorably discharged at Portage de Seu, MO, on the day the treaty was signed.
He settled in Jersey County about 1820 on a farm located in Section 22, Township 8, now called English Township. Matthew Darr married Jemima Ennis and they were the parents of supposedly sixteen children. However, only the names of 10 children are known. All were members of the Baptist Church. Darr built two mills on Sugar Creek and a horsepower mill in his yard. He was the first man to sell an over surplus of provisions in Jersey County.
More About Matthew Mathias Darr and Jemima Ennis:
Burial: Grimes Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
Children of Matthew Darr and Jemima Ennis are:
+ 2 i. James2 Darr, born in Jersey Co., IL; died Bef. 1847.
+ 3 ii. Philip Darr, born August 19, 1817 in Illinois; died October 27, 1856 in Jersey Co., IL.
+ 4 iii. Elenor Darr, born 1822 in Jersey Co., IL.
+ 5 iv. Amanda Darr, born 1824 in Jersey Co., IL.
6 v. Emily Darr, born July 29, 1825; died May 08, 1914 in probably Jersey Co., IL. She married (1) Nathaniel Smith November 23, 1843. She married (2) James Rusk January 02, 1888.
7 vi. Emeline Darr, born 1828 in Jersey Co., IL; died September 15, 1872 in Shipman, Macoupin Co., IL. She married Charles C. Rhodes March 14, 1846 in Jersey Co., IL; born August 11, 1824 in Greyson Co., KY.
Marriage Notes for Emeline Darr and Charles Rhodes:
They are listed on the 1850 & 1860 Macoupin Co., IL Census, but no children are shown.
+ 8 vii. Madison Darr, born December 12, 1828 in Jersey Co., IL; died September 04, 1914 in Freedom, Woods Co., OK.
+ 9 viii. Andrew Jackson Darr, born July 04, 1834; died February 02, 1888.
+ 10 ix. Jr. Matthew Mathias Darr, born April 25, 1836 in English Twp., Jersey Co., IL; died July 02, 1924 in Newbern, Jersey Co., IL.
+ 11 x. Abigail Darr, born Abt. 1838.
Generation No. 2
2. James2 Darr (Matthew Mathias1) was born in Jersey Co., IL, and died Bef. 1847. He married Rachael Ann Cowen November 21, 1841 in Jersey Co., IL. She was born Abt. 1826 in OH.
Children of James Darr and Rachael Cowen are:
+ 12 i. Matthew M3 Darr, born Abt. 1843 in IL; died January 26, 1878 in Macoupin Co., IL.
+ 13 ii. William Nelson Darr, born July 29, 1844 in IL; died July 10, 1915 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL.
3. Philip2 Darr (Matthew Mathias1) was born August 19, 1817 in Illinois, and died October 27, 1856 in Jersey Co., IL. He married Mary E. Jonnessee October 29, 1840 in Jersey Co., IL. She was born Abt. 1820 in South Carolina.
This family is listed in the 1850 & 1860 Macoupin Co., IL Federal Census.
Children of Philip Darr and Mary Jonnessee are:
+ 14 i. Matthew3 Darr, born Abt. 1841.
15 ii. John Darr, born Abt. 1843.
16 iii. Leonard Darr, born Abt. 1846; died June 01, 1864.
More About Leonard Darr:
Burial: Piasa Memorial Cemetery
17 iv. Andrew Darr, born Abt. 1848.
18 v. William Darr, born Abt. 1850.
19 vi. Jemima Darr, born Abt. 1853.
20 vii. Mary Emily Darr, born Abt. 1855.
4. Elenor2 Darr (Matthew Mathias1) was born 1822 in Jersey Co., IL. She married James G. Brown April 18, 1839 in Greene Co., IL.
Child of Elenor Darr and James Brown is:
21 i. Mathias3 Brown, born Abt. 1849 in IL.
5. Amanda2 Darr (Matthew Mathias1) was born 1824 in Jersey Co., IL. She married Benjamin C. Rhodes October 07, 1841 in Jersey Co., IL. He was born Abt. 1819 in Kentucky.
Children of Amanda Darr and Benjamin Rhodes are:
22 i. Emily C.3 Rhodes, born Abt. 1843 in Shipman, Macoupin Co., IL.
23 ii. Harriet C. Rhodes, born Abt. 1848 in Shipman, Macoupin Co., IL.
24 iii. Mathew D. Rhodes, born Abt. 1851 in Shipman, Macoupin Co., IL.
25 iv. B. C. Rhodes, born Abt. 1853 in Shipman, Macoupin Co., IL.
26 v. Jesse H. Rhodes, born Abt. 1855 in Shipman, Macoupin Co., IL.
27 vi. Mary Rhodes, born Abt. 1857 in Shipman, Macoupin Co., IL.
28 vii. Martha Rhodes, born Abt. 1859 in Shipman, Macoupin Co., IL.
8. Madison2 Darr (Matthew Mathias1) was born December 12, 1828 in Jersey Co., IL, and died September 04, 1914 in Freedom, Woods Co., OK. He married (1) Hulda Vaughn June 20, 1850 in Jersey Co., IL. She was born Abt. 1832 in IL. He married (2) Lucy Reno December 14, 1853 in Macoupin, Co., IL. She was born Abt. 1837 in KY. He married (3) Anna Cope July 08, 1855 in Jersey Co., IL. She was born October 04, 1830 in IL, and died February 27, 1917 in Freedom, Woods Co., OK. Burial for Anna Cope: Freedom, OK Cemetery
Child of Madison Darr and Hulda Vaughn is:
29 i. Julie Ann3 Darr, born Abt. 1851; died in 4 mos., 25 days.
Child of Madison Darr and Lucy Reno is:
+ 30 i. Matthew Dwight3 Darr, born November 28, 1854 in IL.
Children of Madison Darr and Anna Cope are:
31 i. Mathew3 Darr, born Abt. 1856.
32 ii. Charles Chilton Darr, born Abt. 1857 in IL; died December 14, 1887 in Big Timber, Rush Co., KS. He married (1) Mary E. (Darr). He married (2) Vienna Adkinson April 22, 1883 in Rush Co., KS.
33 iii. Jemima Darr, born September 04, 1858 in IL; died August 17, 1860 in Shipman, IL.
More About Jemima Darr:
Burial: Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Piasa, IL
34 iv. Madison Darr, born January 1860 in IL; died in prob OK. He married Ursula Gray April 29, 1883 in Rush Co., KS.
35 v. Harriet Darr, born Abt. 1862 in IL; died Aft. 1914 in prob KS. She married Alexes M. Miller April 29, 1883 in Rush Co., KS.
36 vi. Lucinda Darr, born Abt. 1863 in IL.
37 vii. Jackson Darr, born Abt. 1864 in IL; died January 1899 in Indian Territory.
38 viii. Caroline Darr, born Abt. 1866 in IL; died Aft. 1914 in prob OK. She married Horace L. Williams September 01, 1887 in La Crosse, Rush Co., KS.
39 ix. William Harrison Darr, born January 1868 in IL; died June 16, 1939 in prob OK.
40 x. Henry Darr, born Abt. 1870 in IL; died March 17, 1944 in Halstead, Harvey Co., KS. He married Alda Grace McHenry May 03, 1896 in Chandler, OK.
41 xi. Nora Darr, born Abt. 1873 in IL; died in prob WA. She married (Mr) Burgess.
42 xii. Earnest Darr, born Abt. 1875 in IL; died in prob KS. He married Lydia E. (Darr).
43 xiii. Gilbert Darr, born January 25, 1876 in IL; died May 30, 1903 in Alva, Woods Co., OK. He married Maggie (Darr).
9. Andrew Jackson2 Darr (Matthew Mathias1) was born July 04, 1834, and died February 02, 1888. He married (1) Margaret Brown December 29, 1853. She was born April 28, 1824, and died July 02, 1903 in Jersey Co., IL. He married (2) Josephine Russell April 27, 1874 in Madison Co., IL.
More About Andrew Jackson Darr:
Burial: Grimes Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Baptist
Notes for Margaret Brown:
Andrew and Margaret were neighbors.
Burial: Grimes Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
Children of Andrew Darr and Margaret Brown are:
+ 44 i. Margaret Effie3 Darr, born in Jersey Co., IL.
45 ii. Clarence Darr, born in Jersey Co., IL; died 1892.
46 iii. Albert J. "JAY" Darr, born Abt. 1855 in Jersey Co., IL; died 1902.
47 iv. Ada Janette "NETTIE" Darr, born Abt. 1859 in Jersey Co., IL. She married (1) William R. Neeley July 21, 1883. She married (2) William A. Ryan November 28, 1889.
48 v. Charles E. Darr, born Abt. 1866.
+ 49 vi. Edward Arthur Darr, born July 14, 1867 in Jersey Co., Illinois; died July 25, 1929 in Jersey Co., IL at home of sister.
+ 50 vii. Douglas Jackson Darr, born July 14, 1867 in Jersey Co., IL; died 1916 in Jersey Co., IL.
Children of Andrew Darr and Josephine Russell are:
+ 51 i. Myrtle Leighton3 Darr.
52 ii. Walter Darr.
+ 53 iii. Harry V. Darr, born Abt. 1873.
10. Jr. Matthew Mathias2 Darr (Matthew Mathias1) was born April 25, 1836 in English Twp., Jersey Co., IL, and died July 02, 1924 in Newbern, Jersey Co., IL. He married Ruth Elizabeth Ann Russell January 29, 1861 in Macoupin, Co., IL. She was born August 26, 1844 in Jefferson County, IL, and died October 13, 1916 in Newbern, Jersey Co., IL.
Children of Matthew Darr and Ruth Russell are:
54 i. Silva B.3 Darr.
+ 55 ii. Georgia Darr.
+ 56 iii. Octa Darr.
57 iv. Ned Darr.
58 v. George W. Darr, born 1863 in Jersey Co., IL; died 1884.
+ 59 vi. Amanda Darr, born Abt. 1864 in Jersey Co., IL.
+ 60 vii. Lillie Belle Darr, born 1865 in Jersey Co., IL; died 1936.
+ 61 viii. Edwin O. Darr, born October 21, 1865 in Jersey Co., IL; died July 30, 1912 in Jersey Co., IL.
+ 62 ix. Matthew William Darr, born October 22, 1867 in Jersey Co., IL; died June 09, 1956 in Jersey Co., IL.
+ 63 x. Emiline Darr, born 1869 in Jersey Co., IL.
+ 64 xi. Phillip Ellis Darr, born March 21, 1870 in Jersey Co., IL.
+ 65 xii. Martha May Darr, born February 21, 1872 in Jersey Co., IL; died July 12, 1968 in prob Jersey Co., IL.
+ 66 xiii. Luvenna "Veen" Darr, born March 08, 1873 in Jersey Co., IL; died July 12, 1968.
+ 67 xiv. Nancy B. Darr, born 1876 in Jersey Co., IL; died Abt. 1956.
68 xv. Delia Darr, born March 1878 in Jersey Co., IL; died March 23, 1903. She married Edward Bland June 09, 1898 in Jersey Co., IL.
More About Delia Darr:
Burial: Newbern Cemetery, south of Dow, IL
11. Abigail2 Darr (Matthew Mathias1) was born Abt. 1838. She married Robert Sandidge January 19, 1854 in Jersey Co., IL. He was born Abt. 1826 in VA.
Children of Abigail Darr and Robert Sandidge are:
69 i. Susan3 Sandidge.
70 ii. Netta Sandidge.
71 iii. James Sandidge.
72 iv. Robert Carl Sandidge.
73 v. Richard Sandidge.
74 vi. Nellie Sandidge.
75 vii. Clara Sandidge, born Abt. 1854 in Macoupin, Co., IL.
76 viii. Adolphus Sandidge, born Abt. 1856 in Macoupin, Co., IL.
77 ix. Matthew Sandidge, born Abt. 1858.
78 x. Louisa Sandidge, born Abt. 1859 in Macoupin, Co., IL.
+ 79 xi. Minnie D. Sandidge, born October 10, 1868 in Macoupin, Co., IL.
Generation No. 3
12. Matthew M3 Darr (James2, Matthew Mathias1) was born Abt. 1843 in IL, and died January 26, 1878 in Macoupin Co., IL. He married Angeline Russell May 06, 1864 in Macoupin Co., IL.
Children of Matthew Darr and Angeline Russell are:
80 i. Lucinda A4 Darr, born Abt. 1870.
81 ii. Robert N Darr, born September 1872 in IL. He married Louisa Whiting Abt. 1898; born November 1873 in IA.
82 iii. John M Darr, born Abt. 1876 in IL. He married Lulu Louisa Vollmer January 22, 1902 in St Clair Co., IL; born Abt. 1881 in IL.
13. William Nelson3 Darr (James2, Matthew Mathias1) was born July 29, 1844 in IL, and died July 10, 1915 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL. He married Alice Paul January 01, 1867 in Macoupin Co., IL. She was born February 1850 in IL, and died 1926.
More About William Nelson Darr and Alice Paul:
Burial: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL
Children of William Darr and Alice Paul are:
83 i. Margaret4 Darr, born November 1867; died 1946. She married William Toomey April 14, 1897 in Macoupin Co., IL.
Burial: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL
84 ii. Jacob M Darr, born August 28, 1869 in Sedalia, MO; died March 06, 1908 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL. He married Margaret Drake Abt. 1893 in St Louis, MO; born Abt. 1878.
Burial: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL
85 iii. Perle (Pearl) Darr, born May 1880 in IA; died November 19, 1939. She married Bernard Gause November 20, 1907 in Morgan Co., IL; born Abt. 1872.
Burial: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL
86 iv. Ralph Darr, born 1882; died 1905.
Burial: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL
87 v. Elmer J Darr, born October 05, 1885 in Burlington, IA; died September 1907 in St Louis, MO.
Burial: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL
14. Matthew3 Darr (Philip2, Matthew Mathias1) was born Abt. 1841. He married Lydia Barton January 25, 1865 in Macoupin Co., IL.
Children of Matthew Darr and Lydia Barton are:
88 i. Lunetta4 Darr, born Abt. 1866.
89 ii. Kate B Darr, born Abt. 1868.
90 iii. Mary E Darr, born Abt. 1869.
30. Matthew Dwight3 Darr (Madison2, Matthew Mathias1) was born November 28, 1854 in IL. He married Olive Mildred Derby June 29, 1882 in Jersey Co., IL.
Child of Matthew Darr and Olive Derby is:
91 i. Daisy Mildred4 Darr, born March 12, 1883 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL.
44. Margaret Effie3 Darr (Andrew Jackson2, Matthew Mathias1) was born in Jersey Co., IL. She married John Leonard Herring December 23, 1890 in Jersey Co., IL.
Children of Margaret Darr and John Herring are:
92 i. Arthur John4 Herring, born September 15, 1891 in Fidelity, Jersey Co., IL; died September 08, 1956 in Jersey Co., IL. He married (1) Dovie Mae Stone; died November 19, 1918 in Jersey Co., IL. He married (2) Ellen Schanz May 05, 1928; born August 26, 1909 in Otterville, Jersey Co., IL.
More About Arthur John Herring:
Burial: Grimes Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
More About Dovie Mae Stone:
Burial: Oakgrove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL
93 ii. Bertha Maude Herring, born March 21, 1894 in Jersey Co., IL; died October 09, 1947 in Jersey Co., IL. She married Lloyd Stone.
Burial: Oakgrove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL
94 iii. (Unnamed son) Herring, born March 21, 1894 in Jersey Co., IL; died March 21, 1894 in Jersey Co., IL.
95 iv. Paul Raymond Herring, born March 04, 1900 in Jersey Co., IL; died 1955 in Fosterburg, IL. He married Amelia Langley.
96 v. Nettie Mae Herring, born February 28, 1908 in Jersey Co., IL; died in California. She married (1) Glenn Davis Clark; died June 06, 1943 in Jersey Co., IL. She married (2) Ambrose Brown; died in California.
49. Edward Arthur3 Darr (Andrew Jackson2, Matthew Mathias1) was born July 14, 1867 in Jersey Co., Illinois, and died July 25, 1929 in Jersey Co., IL at home of sister. He married Melissa S. Hunter March 01, 1893 in Jersey Co., IL. She was born February 02, 1878 in Jersey Co., Illinois, and died May 21, 1914 in Jersey Co., Illinois.
More About Edward Arthur Darr and Melissa S. Hunter:
Burial: Moore Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
Children of Edward Darr and Melissa Hunter are:
97 i. Melissa4 Darr.
98 ii. Lester Darr, born June 09, 1895 in Jersey Co., IL; died April 02, 1897 in Jersey Co., IL.
99 iii. Chester Arthur Darr, born April 18, 1897 in Jersey Co., IL; died March 21, 1967 in Medora, Macoupin Co., IL. He married Ruth Blanche Schaaf September 06, 1918; born September 13, 1898 in Grafton, Il.; died August 26, 1981 in Jerseyville, Illinois.
More About Chester Arthur Darr and Ruth Blanche Schaaf:
Burial: Shipman Cemetery, Shipman, IL
100 iv. Guy Richard Darr, born October 09, 1900 in Jersey Co., IL; died April 14, 1962 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married (1) Edna Smith. He married (2) Neita B. Whiteside February 06, 1949.
More About Guy Richard Darr:
Burial: Valhalla Memorial Park, Alton, Madison Co., IL
101 v. Chalmer Leroy Darr, born August 01, 1902 in Jersey Co., IL; died January 26, 1935 in Jersey Co., IL. He married Alvina Brant.
Notes for Chalmer Leroy Darr:
Burial: Oakgrove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL
102 vi. Margaret Darr, born August 01, 1902 in Jersey Co., IL; died February 04, 1934 in Jersey Co., IL. She married (1) Eugene Ray Smith; died WFT Est. 1920-1991. She married (2) (Mr.) Everett.
More About Margaret Darr:
Burial: Moore Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
More About Eugene Ray Smith:
Burial: Kemper Cemetery, Kemper, IL
103 vii. Lottie Pearl Darr, born May 11, 1905 in Jersey Co., Illinois; died December 28, 1991 in Jerseyville, Illinois. She married Harold T. Bean March 04, 1924 in Carrollton, IL; born 1903; died 1992 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL.
More About Lottie Pearl Darr and Harold T. Bean:
Burial: Lax Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
104 viii. Cora Verna Darr, born 1910 in Jersey Co., IL; died in Jersey Co., IL. She married Jr. John G. Bloomer; born 1908; died May 24, 1960 in Jersey Co., IL.
More About Cora Verna Darr and Jr. John G. Bloomer:
Burial: Oakgrove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL
105 ix. Ada Jeanette Darr, born April 14, 1911 in Fidelity Twp., Jersey Co., IL; died October 24, 1976 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. She married Immanuel N. Ayres June 18, 1933 in Warrenton, MO; born May 05, 1908 in Zion City, Lake, IL; died October 11, 1985 in Alton, Il..
More About Ada Jeanette Darr and Immanuel N. Ayres:
Burial: Noble Cemetery, Otterville, Jersey Co., IL
106 x. Hubert Gordon Darr, born February 15, 1914; died 1989 in Arizona. He married Rose Combs.
107 xi. Charles Darr, born March 19, 1894 in Jersey Co., IL; died February 27, 1972 in Little Rock, Ark.. He married (1) Bessie Mae Cunningham; born January 17, 1884; died January 06, 1916. He married (2) Cathryn Rothe; born March 03, 1900; died February 11, 1971.
50. Douglas Jackson3 Darr (Andrew Jackson2, Matthew Mathias1) was born July 14, 1867 in Jersey Co., IL, and died 1916 in Jersey Co., IL. He married Lillie Belle Darr, daughter of Matthew Darr and Ruth Russell. She was born 1865 in Jersey Co., IL, and died 1936.
More About Lillie Belle Darr:
Burial: Grimes Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
Marriage Notes for Douglas Darr and Lillie Darr:
Douglas Jackson Darr and Lillie Belle Darr were cousins.
Children of Douglas Darr and Lillie Darr are:
108 i. James4 Darr.
109 ii. Albert Darr.
110 iii. Roy Aaron Darr, born in Jersey Co., IL; died November 1963 in East Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married Ida May Lawrence 1911 in Jersey Co., IL; died December 31, 1960 in East Alton, Madison Co., IL.
111 iv. Gladys Darr.
112 v. Gordon Darr.
113 vi. Clarence Darr.
114 vii. (Unnamed) Darr.
115 viii. Matthew Darr, born December 30, 1894 in Jersey Co., IL; died August 29, 1967 in Jersey Co., IL. He married Alma Alice Bailey October 15, 1913 in Belleville, St Clair Co., IL; born April 13, 1892 in Milstadt, St Clair Co., IL; died June 25, 1971 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL.
51. Myrtle Leighton3 Darr (Andrew Jackson2, Matthew Mathias1) She married Herbert Malott May 01, 1901 in Jersey Co., IL.
Children of Myrtle Darr and Herbert Malott are:
116 i. Hazel4 Malott.
117 ii. Mildred Malott.
53. Harry V.3 Darr (Andrew Jackson2, Matthew Mathias1) was born Abt. 1873. He married (1) Cora Fitzgibbons. He married (2) Jennie Scoggins November 07, 1895 in Greene Co., IL.
Notes for Harry V. Darr:
Harry V. Darr had a circus show called the Darr - Greg Show. He traveled with his son, Jack, who sang and danced in the show.
Marriage Notes for Harry Darr and Cora Fitzgibbons:
Jack Darr had a half sister.
Child of Harry Darr and Cora Fitzgibbons is:
118 i. Jack4 Darr. He married Dorothy Darr.
Notes for Jack Darr:
Jack Darr was the author of several books on electronics.
55. Georgia3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) She married (Mr) Miller.
Children of Georgia Darr and (Mr) Miller are:
119 i. Sol4 Miller.
120 ii. Adrian Miller.
56. Octa3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) She married Edward Langham.
Child of Octa Darr and Edward Langham is:
121 i. Elanor4 Langham.
59. Amanda3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) was born Abt. 1864 in Jersey Co., IL. She married Newton J. Wade September 04, 1887 in Jersey Co., IL.
Children of Amanda Darr and Newton Wade are:
122 i. Vernon4 Wade.
123 ii. Edith Wade.
60. Lillie Belle3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) was born 1865 in Jersey Co., IL, and died 1936. She married Douglas Jackson Darr, son of Andrew Darr and Margaret Brown. He was born July 14, 1867 in Jersey Co., IL, and died 1916 in Jersey Co., IL.
Marriage Notes for Lillie Darr and Douglas Darr:
Douglas Jackson Darr and Lillie Belle Darr were cousins.
Children are listed above under (50) Douglas Jackson Darr.
61. Edwin O.3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) was born October 21, 1865 in Jersey Co., IL, and died July 30, 1912 in Jersey Co., IL. He married Mary A. Green November 26, 1890 in Jersey Co., IL. She was born 1874 in prob Jersey Co., IL, and died 1906 in prob Jersey Co., IL.
More About Edwin O. Darr and Mary A. Green:
Burial: Grimes Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
Children of Edwin Darr and Mary Green are:
124 i. Melvin Otis4 Darr, born 1893 in Jersey Co., IL.
125 ii. Leo Maurice Darr, born 1895 in Jersey Co., IL.
126 iii. Ernest Wesley Darr, born 1903 in Jersey Co., IL; died May 03, 1972.
More About Ernest Wesley Darr:
Burial: Shipman Cemetery, Shipman, IL
62. Matthew William3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) was born October 22, 1867 in Jersey Co., IL, and died June 09, 1956 in Jersey Co., IL. He married Abigail Gill Mandorca June 15, 1891 in Jersey Co., IL. She was born December 31, 1871, and died October 24, 1956 in Jersey Co., IL.
More About Matthew William Darr and Abigail Gill Mandorca:
Burial: Oakgrove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL
Children of Matthew Darr and Abigail Mandorca are:
127 i. Lawrence4 Darr, born November 07, 1891 in Elsah, Jersey Co., IL; died 1953 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. He married (1) Ruth Evelyn Bates February 15, 1912 in Alton, Madison Co., IL; born October 11, 1894 in East Newbern, Jersey Co., IL; died October 07, 1930 in East Newbern, Jersey Co., IL. He married (2) Hattie Hietzman August 01, 1940.
128 ii. Floyd B. Darr, born November 13, 1893 in Jersey Co., IL; died 1957 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married Zetta M. Allen 1915; born November 04, 1897; died March 25, 1987.
More About Floyd B. Darr and Zetta M. Allen:
Burial: Oakgrove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL
129 iii. Muriel Darr, born 1895 in Newbern, Jersey Co., IL; died 1968. She married (1) John Rieger. She married (2) Charles Rodimer November 12, 1924. She married (3) Maurice Doran June 06, 1940; died May 14, 1962.
130 iv. Orville James Darr, born May 03, 1900 in Dow, Jersey Co., IL; died November 17, 1977 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married Margaret Josephine Elfgen March 21, 1921 in Alton, Madison Co., IL; born November 22, 1900 in North Alton, Madison Co., IL; died March 31, 1987.
More About Orville James Darr and Margaret Josephine Elfgen:
Burial: Valhalla Memorial Park, Godfrey, IL
131 v. Ross Darr, born April 08, 1904 in Newbern, Jersey Co., IL; died 1970 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married (1) Tossa Mae Rhoades August 29, 1925. He married (2) Helen Gent February 02, 1935 in Springfield, IL.
More About Ross Darr:
Burial: Valhalla Memorial Park, Godfrey, IL
132 vi. Glen Otis Darr, born September 26, 1909 in Dow, Jersey Co., IL; died November 23, 1969 in Jersey Co., IL. He married Mildred A. Kessler July 25, 1936 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL; born August 17, 1909 in Augusta, MO; died June 08, 1994 in Jersey Co., IL.
More About Glen Otis Darr and Mildred A. Kessler:
Burial: Elsah Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
133 vii. Harry Edward Darr, born May 27, 1913 in Dow, Jersey Co., IL; died October 04, 1999 in Fremont, CA. He married Annie Elizabeth Wilkenson March 25, 1931 in Edwardsville, Madison Co., IL; born November 19, 1911 in Alton, Madison Co., IL; died 2003.
63. Emiline3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) was born 1869 in Jersey Co., IL. She married Edwin E. Chappell July 25, 1890.
Child of Emiline Darr and Edwin Chappell is:
134 i. Clyde4 Chappell.
64. Phillip Ellis3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) was born March 21, 1870 in Jersey Co., IL. He married Octa Chappell January 28, 1892 in Jersey Co., IL.
Children of Phillip Darr and Octa Chappell are:
135 i. Vivian4 Darr. She married Robert Michelbuk.
136 ii. Freda Darr. She married Harry Seiler May 06, 1914.
137 iii. Ura Darr.
138 iv. Leona Darr, born August 05, 1905; died January 1994. She married Milo Wells.
65. Martha May3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) was born February 21, 1872 in Jersey Co., IL, and died July 12, 1968 in prob Jersey Co., IL. She married James Sweeney October 15, 1891 in Jersey Co., IL.
More About Martha May Darr:
Burial: Grimes Cemetery, Jersey Co., IL
Children of Martha Darr and James Sweeney are:
139 i. Mary Lois4 Sweeney.
140 ii. George Sweeney.
141 iii. Hazel Marie Sweeney.
66. Luvenna "Veen"3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) was born March 08, 1873 in Jersey Co., IL, and died July 12, 1968. She married (1) Joseph Gunterman. She married (2) John T. Quinn September 03, 1891 in Jersey Co., IL.
Children of Luvenna Darr and John Quinn are:
142 i. Ethel4 Quinn.
143 ii. Faye Quinn.
67. Nancy B.3 Darr (Matthew Mathias2, Matthew Mathias1) was born 1876 in Jersey Co., IL, and died Abt. 1956. She married B. F. Farley.
More About Nancy B. Darr:
Burial: Upper Alton Cemetery, Alton, Madison Co., IL
Children of Nancy Darr and B. Farley are:
144 i. Edna4 Farley.
145 ii. Vida Farley.
146 iii. Winfield Farley.
79. Minnie D.3 Sandidge (Abigail2 Darr, Matthew Mathias1) was born October 10, 1868 in Macoupin, Co., IL. She married Walter Leigh Welch November 26, 1885 in Sangamon Co., IL.
Children of Minnie Sandidge and Walter Welch are:
147 i. Leigh Lafayette4 Welch, born August 31, 1886 in Sangamon Co., IL; died in Spavinaw, OK. He married Nellie Maude Douglass.
148 ii. Walter Sandidge Welch, born 1887; died 1949 in Morgan Co., IL. He married Minnie Suter.
149 iii. Robbie C. Welch, born December 16, 1890; died 1984 in Morgan Co., IL.
107. Charles4 Darr (Edward Arthur3, Andrew Jackson2, Matthew Mathias1) was born March 19, 1894 in Jersey Co., IL, and died February 27, 1972 in Little Rock, Ark.. He married (1) Bessie Mae Cunningham. She was born January 17, 1884, and died January 06, 1916. He married (2) Cathryn Rothe Aft. 1916, daughter of Herman Rothe and Cathryn Weber. She was born March 03, 1900, and died February 11, 1971.
Child of Charles Darr and Bessie Cunningham is:
199 i. Dorothy5 Darr. She married Jack Darr.
Notes for Jack Darr:
Jack Darr was the author of several books on electronics.
Children of Charles Darr and Cathryn Rothe are:
200 i. William Darr, born March 27, 1923; died January 31, 2006 in Little Rock, AR. He married Mary Field.
201 ii. Jack3 Darr, born June 24, 1926 in Mena, Polk Co., AR; died November 11, 1986 in Woodriver Township Hospital, Woodriver, IL.. He married AnnaBelle Smith.
202 iii. June Darr, born June 24, 1926; died March 27, 1987. She married Earl Minor
For more information about the Rothe line, see Descendants of Herman Rothe
For more information about the Smith line, see Descendants of John Smith