Patrick Marr
- Born
- 1 Jan 1840
- Died
- 27 Feb 1911
- Gender
- Male
- Place of migration
- Migrated to/Born in USA
Son of Patrick Marr Sr. & Margaret Hayes.
Came to USA from Ireland with mother and four sisters in 1844 from Youghalarra, Tipperary Ireland settling in West Randolph, Vermont.
Enlisted as a musician August 20, 1862 in Company A, 16th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. Mustered out to the 9th Vermont August 10, 1863 and in the 9th Vermont until the close of the war.
civil war enlistement record: - "enl 8/26/62, height 5'5 1/2", blue eyes, red hair, sandy complexion, occ. farmer."
stanley post 11 New Britain, CT. War record on file: "enlisted the service as private Co A 16th Vermont V (Volunteers) Aug 26, 1862. Discharged Aug 10, 1863. Reenlisted Oct 10, 1863 in 9th Vermont Staff, Discharged Nov 1864. Enlisted US New Hospital as State ___ ,Vt as contract ward master March 1865 and remained in that capacity until close of war.
Mustered into Stanley Post #11, New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut GAR September 12, 1883, Was made Commander in 1887. ADC to commander in Chief, 1906. Delegate at large West Encampment.
Died from Heart trouble and rheumatism, had been ill for the past two months before his death.
Brother of John Marr
Four Sons:
Richard Henry Marr (1862-1863)
Thomas Francis Marr (1864-1904).
