Esther B Pratt Parr

1896 - 1984  (88 years)

• Name	Esther B Pratt Parr
  Born	1896
  Gender	Female
  Died	9 Mar 1984
  Buried	12 Mar 1984	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I1912	Rossville
  Last Modified	17 Nov 2019

  
  

  Father	Henry Fuller Pratt,   b. 8 Dec 1861, Kossuth, Auglaize County, Ohio ,   d. 3 Nov 1935, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Jennie DeVinney Pratt,   b. 1862,   d. 4 Apr 1931  (Age 69 years)
  Married	28 Nov 1888	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- DeVinney, Jennie-Pratt, Henry Wedding Bells. Wednesday evening, at eight o'clock, at the residence of the bride's parents, Dr. H.F. Pratt and Miss Jennie Devinney were united in the bonds of holy matrimony, the Rev. William Howell being the officiating clergyman. Those present beside Mr. and Mrs. Devinney, were Messrs. John and Albion Pratt of North Topeka (brothers to the groom), Mrs. Rev. Howell, and Miss Fannie George. The principals in this happy event left for North Topeka this (Thursday) morning, where they will remain a few days visiting the bridegroom's parents. The visit ended, they will return to Rossville to exchange parting words with their parents and friends, after which they will proceed to Beverley, Kas., their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Pratt are highly respected in Rossville. The former practiced medicine in this city, in conjunction with Dr. H.H. Miller. The latter is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Devinney of this place. She has always been recognized as an ornament to society, an active church worker, and one whose tenor of life has been commendable. Dr. Pratt has a good practice at Beverley. He is a gentleman whose efficiency and persistency will cary him along in a successful professional walk. In wishing Mr. and Mrs. Pratt a long and happy life we voice the sentiment of those who have long had the pleasure of their acquaintance and who heartily wish them God-speed. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, November 30, 1888]
  Family ID	F5118	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Joseph Parr, Jr.,   b. 19 Feb 1896, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 18 Feb 1970, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 73 years)
  Married	12 May 1923	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. Rolland Dudley (Red) Parr,   b. 20 Jul 1925, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 26 Aug 2007, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 82 years) + 2. Virginia Jane (Gini) Parr Gentry Blackard,   b. 7 Aug 1929, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 7 Feb 1991, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 61 years)
  Documents		Marriage- Pratt, Esther-Parr, Joseph The marriage of Miss Esther Pratt, daughter, of Doctor and Mrs. H. F. Pratt, to Mr. Joseph Parr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parr, Sr., took place Saturday at the home of the bride’s parents, 1118 Taylor. Before the ceremony Miss Netta Startup sang “At Dawning,” by Cadmenand “Happy Birds.” She was accompanied by Mrs. Roy Talbert. Little Laurine Parr, niece of the bridegroom, was dressed in pink and carried the ring in a large white lily, preceded the couple. Mrs. Talbert played Lohengrin’s wedding march during the wedding march. The ceremony was read before a hank of ferns and spring flowers by the Rev. John Wells Rahill. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Parr, Jr., left on a trip to Colorado. After August 1 they will be at home on the Pratt farm south of Rossville.—Topeka Capital Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parr returned home Friday from their automobile trip to Colorado points while on their honeymoon. Mr. Parr reports a battle with muddy roads on the way out and on the return trip, an unusual amount of tire trouble and was forced to drive twenty-six miles at one point in low after stripping the high speed gears. Mr. and Mrs. Parr will have their quarters in Topeka until some time in August when they are to occupy the farm south of town now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hoover.
  Last Modified	10 Oct 2017 17:26:19
  Family ID	F489	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart