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View Tree for Jane OrrJane Orr (b. May 17, 1857, d. March 21, 1904)

Jane Orr (daughter of Fredrick Orr and Ellen Callahan) was born May 17, 1857 in Iowa, and died March 21, 1904 in Iowa. She married John Lawrence Boland on 1878, son of John N. Boland and Margaret McNamara.

 Includes NotesNotes for Jane Orr:
[From Jane Orr Boland's obituary.... ]

At the family residence in Highland Township, Monday evening, March 21, occurred the death of Mrs. J.L. Boland after an extended illness from that dread disease consumption (tuberculosis). Jane Orr, daughter of Mr. Fred Orr, was born 6-17-1857 in Highland Township. Married 1878 to J.L. Boland. Survived by husband, 5 sons and one daughter, all at home. She is also survived by her aged father, Fred, now in his 94th year. Deceased was a faithful companion, a beloved mother, and a devoted Christian. Funeral was Wed. morning and was largely attended by sorrowing friends and neighbors. Rev. Father Minoque celebrated a requium mass for the departed.

Footnote: Jane also raised a nephew, Matt Boland (8-28-1889) whose mother died giving birth. Matt remained single and became Los Angelos policeman. He died 1-23-1980. At Jane's death, Agnes was 5 months, Clem 3, and Fred 4.

A special note from Jane's granddaughter, Madonna; "Grandmother Jane, your compassion for others was far beyond the call of duty. May you rest in peace.

More About Jane Orr and John Lawrence Boland:
Marriage: 1878

Children of Jane Orr and John Lawrence Boland are:
  1. +John Joseph Boland, b. March 10, 1879, Elkader, Iowa, d. 1955.
  2. James Lawerence Boland, b. September 05, 1880, Elkader, Iowa, d. 1947.
  3. William Henry Boland, b. April 05, 1882, Elkader, Iowa, d. date unknown.
  4. Fredrick Clarence Boland, b. March 05, 1885, Elkader, Iowa, d. February 1969, Iowa.
  5. +Clement Charles Boland, b. December 31, 1886, Elkader, Iowa, d. July 17, 1938, Garner, Iowa.
  6. Agnes Boland, b. July 04, 1889, Elkader, Iowa, d. April 1968.
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