Naaman Karr

1873 - 1953  (80 years)

• Name	Naaman Karr  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
  Birth	13 Mar 1873	Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
  Gender	Male
  Death	23 Sep 1953	Kingston, Tuscola County, Michigan   [5, 6]
  Burial	Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan   [6]
  Notes	When he registered for the draft during the First World War, he was a resident of Kingston, Michigan. His occupation was Undertaking. He was of medium heighth and build, with black eyes and brown hair. His name was shown as Naaman Karr. The Ontario, Canada birth index has listings for Naoman Karr. Cass City Chronicle Volume 48, Number 22 September 25, 1953 Page One Prominent Retired Mortician Naaman Karr Instantly Killed in Auto Crash Naaman Karr, 79, of Kingston was instantly killed Wednesday afternoon when a care he was riding in collided with a vehicle driven by Mrs. Marr, Flint, on M-21. The crash occured with Mrs. Marr attempted to make a right-hand turn into a gas station and was struck by a care driven by Amber Jones, Kingston. Both Mrs. Marr and Mr. Jones are in a Flint hospital, badly injured. Mr. Karr was well known in the Cass City area. He moved her from his birthplace in Seagraves, Canada, with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Karr, at the age of eight. While still a young man, he moved to Kingston and was in the funeral business there for 50 years. He sold his business and retired Sept. 1, 1951. Funeral services have been arranged for Saturday at the Methodist Church in Kingston. Burial will be in the Elkland Towship Cemetery, Cass City. Surviving are his widow, Ethel; two sons, Mark of Onaway and Harold of Alpena; a stepson, William Ruhl of Pontiac; four grandchildren, and several nieces. (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, August 2013) (Research): Census Listings: 1910 Census Michigan, Tuscola County, Koylton Twp, Kingston Village Enumerated 15 Apr 1910 SD 8 ED 125 Sheet 1A 8-9 Karr, Naoman/Norman Head M W 37 m1 18 CanadaEng CanadaEng CanadaEng 1882 Nat English Retail Merchant Furniture Karr, Maud Wf F W 35 m1 18 2/2 Canada Eng CanadaEng CanadaEng 1880 English Karr, Cecila Dtr F W 15 S Mich CanadaEng CanadaEng Karr, Harold Son M W 12 S Mich CanadaEng CanadaEng Karr, Palmer Father M W 79 Wd CanadaEng CanadaEng CanadaEng 1882 No English None 1920 Census Michigan, Tuscola County, Koylton Twp, Kingston Village Enumerated 2 Jan 1920 SD 7 ED 193 Sheet 1A 7-7 Karr, Naoman/Norman Head M W 46 m 1878 Na 1892 CanadaEnglish CanadaEnglish CanadaEnglish Undertaker Karr, Maud M Wf F W 45 m 1884 na 1894 CanadaEnglish CanadaEnglih EnglandEnglish Karr, Cecil M Dtr F W 24 S Mich CanadaEnglish CanadaEnglish none Karr, Harold M Son M W 22 S Mich CanadaEnglish CanadaEnglish Druggist not working Karr, Mark S Son M W 4 S Mich CanadaEnglish CanadaEnglish Russell, John Hired Man M W 65 W 1862 Na 1880 CanadaEnglish CanadaEnglish CanadaEnglish Laborer Livery barn 1930 Census Michigan, Tuscola County, Kingston Twp, Kingston Village Enumerated April 26, 1930 ED 79-26 SD 11 Sheet 2A Stamped 57 37-37 Karr, Naaman Head O 2500 R M W 56 Wd 20 Canada Ohio Canada English 1882 Na Director Funeral Karr, Mark Son M W 18 S Mich CanadaEng CanadaEng none Newman, Cleste Lodger F W 59 Wd 45 CanadaEng England CanadaEng 1889 Housekeeper Private
  Person ID	I43483	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	1 Aug 2013

  
  

  Family	Alice Maude Mary Mark,   b. 9 Jun 1874, Brock, Durham, Ontario, Canada d. 24 May 1928, Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan (Age 53 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1892  [1, 7]
  Children	1. Cecile Mae Karr,   b. 14 Feb 1895, Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan d. 29 Nov 1947, Bay City, Bay County, Michigan (Age 52 years)   2. Harold Manley Karr,   b. Abt 1898, Michigan d. Yes, date unknown   3. Mark S. Karr,   b. Abt 1916, Tuscola County, Michigan d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F12963	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 Aug 2013

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 13 Mar 1873 - Canada Death - 23 Sep 1953 - Kingston, Tuscola County, Michigan Burial - - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S481] 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls. This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Koylton Twp, Kingston Village Enumerated 15 Apr 1910 SD 8 ED 125 Sheet 1A 8-9 (Reliability: 3). [S483] 1920 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the NARA web page. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents? birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Koylton Twp, Kingston Village Enumerated 2 Jan 1920 SD 7 ED 193 Sheet 1A 7-7 (Reliability: 3). [S487] Ancestry.com - U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. [S564] 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household?s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Kingston Twp, Kingston Village Enumerated April 26, 1930 ED 79-26 SD 11 Sheet 2A Stamped 57 37-37 (Reliability: 3). [S1647] Interment.net, Michigan, Tuscola, Cass City Cemetery. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, Volume 48, Number 22 September 25, 1953 Page One (Reliability: 3). [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, June 1, 1928 Page Five (Reliability: 3).