Genealogy for
Victor A. Irr
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Victor A. Irr
10/22/1832 - 4/19/1902
(Shown at age 48)
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Victor A. Irr was born on October 22, 1832 in Alsace, France and died on April 19, 1902 in Erie County, New York. He lived to be 69 years old.
Victor immigrated in 1853 and his wife, Barbara Amann(11/26/1834 -9/4/1922)immigrated in 1837, both were born in Alsace,France. Victor's parents were John B. Irr and Maria Anna Schotter. Barbara's parents were Anthony Amann (1805 -1845) and Mary Ann (1806-1878)both were born in Alsace,France. | 
 | Census | 7/12/1860 | Lancaster village NY (Erie County) | 27 yrs old | | Page 81 -Victor Irr (age 28), Barbara Irr (24), Eugenie Irr (3), Anthony Irr (3 mos) All children were born in NY, Victor and Barbara were born in France. Victor is a teacher. Their personal value is $600 |
| Census | 9/5/1870 | West Seneca NY (Erie County) | 37 yrs old | | page 20, #142 -Victor Irr (age 38),
Barbara Irr (36),
M. Eugenie Irr (13),
M. Antoinette Irr (10),
Valerie M. Irr (7),
B. Emelie Irr (5),
F. Victor Irr (3),
Mathilda Irr (1)All children were born in NY, Victor and Barbara were born in France. Victor works as a magistrate and a grocer. Their home is valued at $3500, personal at $1200
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| Graveyard/Tombstone | 12/8/1912 | Gardenville NY (Erie County) | 10 yrs after death | Eugenia M. Dusch -mother- born June 21, 1857 -
died Dec.8, 1912
Alois Dusch -born May 22, 1852 -died July 2, 1914
Victor A. Irr Oct. 22, 1832 - April 19, 1902
Barbara Irr Nov. 26, 1834 - Sept. 4, 1922
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1839 |
Goodyear invents vulcanized rubber, opening the door for tires and other rubber products. |
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1844 |
The first telegraph message is sent by Morse, who later invents the Mores Code |
| 21 |
1853 |
The process of creating steel is invented by Besermer in Britain and Kelly in the U.S. |
| 24 |
1856 |
The first Neanderthal fossils are found near Germany |
| 27 |
1859 |
Charles Darwin publishes "Origin of Species" and begins the evolution theory. |
| 33 |
1865 |
Mendel publishes his papers on genetics and introduces the concept to the public. |
| 37 |
1869 |
Cro-magnon Man fossils are found in France |
| 45 |
1877 |
Edison invents the phonograph permitting music and voices to be recorded and replayed. |
| 47 |
1879 |
Edison invents the electric light bulb. |
| 57 |
1889 |
The first calculating machine is invented and uses punch cards |
| 63 |
1895 |
Wireless telegraph and the "antenna" are invented but it covers a very short distance. |
| 65 |
1897 |
First ship to shore message is sent using an improved form of wireless telegraph |
| 68 |
1900 |
The cause of yellow fever is discovered. It is proven that the fever is spread by mosquitoes. This rallies an effort to provide better mosquito control. |
| 68 |
1900 |
Freud publishes his book "The Interpretation of Dreams" |
| 69 |
1901 |
First transatlantic wireless telegraph is sent. |
| 70 |
1902 |
The first Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil is discovered. |
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1834 |
July 9 - The S.S. John Randolph, the first successful iron steamship, is launched in Savannah |
| 29 |
1861 |
NEWS HEADLINES: American Civil war begins at Ft. Sumter, located in Charleston Harbor, VA. |
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1862 |
NEWS HEADLINES: May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West. |
| 50 |
1882 |
NEWS HEADLINES: Edison creates the first large power station in New York City, making it the first place in America to have electricity. |
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1885 |
NEWS HEADLINES: Eastman invents the box camera. For the first time photography becomes affordable for the average citizen. |
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1835 |
Second Seminole Indian War begins. |
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1837 |
The trickery used to capture Seminole Indian Chief Osceola (Assi Yohola) creates a public uproar and U.S. General Jesup is publicly condemned. |
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1840 |
Oregon Trail is established |
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1842 |
Second Seminole Indian War ends and thousands of Seminole Indians are forced to move west of the Mississippi. |
| 23 |
1855 |
Third Seminole Indian War begins. It ends three years later when Chief Billy Bowlegs and his band are forced to move from Florida. |
| 28 |
1860 |
Presidential election puts Abraham Lincoln in office. The campaign has heated the issues regarding slavery in the south. |
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1862 |
May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West. |
| 31 |
1863 |
Abraham Lincoln issues the "Emancipation Proclamation" freeing slaves. |
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1865 |
American Civil war ends with General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, VA. Reconstruction begins in the "old South" |
| 36 |
1868 |
An eight-hour work day is established for federal employees. |
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1875 |
Tennessee enacts Jim Crow law. |
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1876 |
The National League of Baseball is founded |
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1833 |
Santa Anna is elected President of Mexico |
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Eugenia Marie Irr
Born in Erie County, New York on July 21, 1857 and died in Gardenville, Erie County, New York on December 8, 1912. She was 55 years old.
Her parents were Victor A. Irr and Barbara Amann both were born in Alsace,France. ...
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