Family history:
John W. Marrs, born Aug 21, 1862 at a farm on Mission Creek, near Keene, KS, married Mary M. Zabriskie of Harveyville, KS on Mar 2, 1891 at Eskridge, KS. He lived in Harveyville, Wabaunsee County, served two terms as Wabaunsee County Commissioner (1912-1920) and two terms in the Kansas House of Representatives, in the 1923 and 1925 sessions. He died Jan 8, 1944 in Harveyville, KS and is buried there. They had six sons.
Child 1: Jesse Henry Marrs
Born: Date: Apr 22, 1892 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Aug 14, 1892 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS Burial: Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Child 2: Roy Ervin Marrs
Born: Date: Nov 9, 1893 Place: near Harveyville, Plumb Twp., Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Oct 18, 1988 Place: Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS Burial: Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, KS
Child 3: Walter Carl Marrs
Born: Date: May 21, 1897 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: May 10, 1980 Place: Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL Burial:
Child 4: Gerald Clay Marrs
Born: Date: Jul 9, 1900 Place: Clay Center, Clay Co., KS Died: Date: Jun 27, 1995 Place: Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Burial:
Child 5: [Stillborn] Marrs
Born: Date: Abt. 1902 Place:
Died: Date: [Stillborn]
Child 6: John Ivan Marrs
Born: Date: Nov 14, 1904 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Mar 18, 1980 Place: The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR 97058 Burial: Mar 23, 1980 at Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS, next to his parents
Child 7: Dale Robert Marrs
Born: Date: Mar 4, 1908 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Mar 1, 1998 Place: Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ Burial: Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ
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From: New Branches from Old Trees. A New history of Wabaunsee County [Kansas]. Wabaunsee County Historical Society. 1976?, 911 p. FHL 978.161 H2w or FHL Film 1036509 Item 1.
"John W. Marrs was born Aug. 21, 1862, in the Mission Creek area. The family moved to what is known as the Jimroe Johnson place, two miles west of Harveyville, when John was six months old. They lived there until he was 16 years old when his mother, Harriet, died and was buried in the Harveyville Cemetery in 1876 [actually 1878]. The family soon scattered and John kept track of only one, an older brother, Dave. Only scattered reports were received of the others. John never knew when any of his sisters, brothers, or his father died, except Dave. Dave lived in Southwest Missouri and was married and had a family. The family moved to the Grey's Harbor area in Washington state. John and Dave corresponded at long intervals.
John went to Joplin, Mo. and worked in the lead mines, later returning to Wabaunsee near Harveyville and took up farming. He made his home in the Jim Sisson and Izak Harris places, both west of town in Plumb Township. He was married to Mary Zabriskie in 1891 and set up housekeeping on the Old Sand Hill 80 southwest of Harveyville in Plumb Township. He lived on several places and finally purchased his "Marrs home" from Jim Lee in 1908. It was located between Harveyville and Bradford. His wife, Mary, was the daughter of Rev. J. H. Zabriskie and Agnes Zabriskie. He was pastor of M. E. Church at Harveyville. He built the first part of the present church and also the church that was at Bradford.
John W. Marrs, the father, served for two terms as County Commissioner (1912-1920), and two terms as Representative in the State Legislature (1921-1923). He died in 1944 and is buried in the Harveyville Cemetery. His wife, Mary, died at the age of 98, and is buried in the Harveyville Cemetery."
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From Jack Marrs: John served as State Representative from the 44th district in the Kansas House of Representatives. He served on the following committees: Roads and Highways; Railroads; Livestock; and Assessments and Taxation. On March 15, 1945, the House passed resolution No. 31 relating to the death of John W. Marrs.
Tribute Resolution: John W. Marrs
[From Jack Marrs via Marilynn O'Brien:]
Kansas House of Representatives, House Journal, 1945:
March 15, 1945, p 233: Original Motions and Resolutions
House resolution No. 31
A RESOLUTION relating to the death of John W . Marrs.
Whereas, John W. Marrs, a former member of the House of Representatives, from Wabaunsee county, in the 1923 and 1925 sessions, passed away January 8, 1944, at the advanced age of eighty-one; and
Whereas, John W. Marrs, a son of Robert and Harriet Marrs, was born in Wabaunsee county, Kansas, August 21, 1862. He knew through experience much of the history of Kansas and Wabaunsee county for practically all of his long life of over four score years was spent in or near Harveyville. Mr. Marrs was one of eight children but because of the mother's death the family was scattered and lost track of each other. His life's occupation was that of a farmer and stockman until he retired and moved into Harveyville in 1930. He served his county two terms as county commissioner being first elected to that office in 1912. He then served his state two terms in the House of Representatives, and while a member of that body was on the following committees: Agriculture, Railroads, Roads and Highways and Livestock. Mr. Marrs was a member of the Methodist Church at Bradford, and when he moved to Harveyville, he moved his membership there. He was always interested in politics and the welfare of his community and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was married to Mary Zabriskie, in 1891, and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1941. He is survived by his wife and five sons; and
Whereas, In the passing of John W. Marrs, his family as well as his community and state, have suffered a great loss; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives o/ the state of Kansas, That this House extend to the survivors of John W. Marrs its sincere sympathy and condolence; and
Be it further resolved, That a copy of this memorial be made a permanent record in the proceedings of this House and that engrossed copies of said memorial be mailed to Mr. Marrs' survivors, namely, Mrs. John W. Marrs and Roy E. Marrs, both of Harveyville, Kansas; W. C. Marrs of Harvey, Illinois; G. C. Marrs of Reading, Pennsylvania; Private John I. Marrs of the United States Army and D. R. Marrs of Wichita, Kansas.
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Larry McNeal wrote the following:
Son of Robert James Marrs (1828-xxxx) and Harriet Smithers Marrs (1828-1878). Married Mary Mauser Zabriskie (1872-1970) on 3-2-1891 in Eskridge, Wabaunsee Co., Ks.
Children are Jesse Henry Marrs (1892-1892), Roy Ervin Marrs (1893-1988), Walter Carl Marrs (1897-1980), Gerald Clay Marrs (1900-1995), unnamed infant Marrs (1902-1902), John Ivan Marrs (1904-1980) and Dale Robert Marrs (1908-1998).
Siblings are James W. Marrs (1856-xxxx), Mary Jane Marrs Houk (1856-1955), David Milton Marrs (1860-1942), Emma Marrs (1866-xxxx), Bertha Ellen Marrs McCulley (1868-1925), Lorette Marrs (1868-xxxx) and Joseph Nelson Marrs (1871-1936).
Sibling from father's 2nd marriage to Mary E. Collins Marrs (1840-1886) on 6-8-1879 in Mission Creek, Ks. is May Belle Marrs (1880-xxxx).
John W. Marrs, born Aug 21, 1862 at a farm on Mission Creek, near Keene, KS, married Mary M. Zabriskie of Harveyville, KS on Mar 2, 1891 at Eskridge, KS. He lived in Harveyville, Wabaunsee County, served two terms as Wabaunsee County Commissioner (1912-1920) and two terms in the Kansas House of Representatives, in the 1923 and 1925 sessions. He died Jan 8, 1944 in Harveyville, KS and is buried there. They had six sons.
Child 1: Jesse Henry Marrs
Born: Date: Apr 22, 1892 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Aug 14, 1892 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS Burial: Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Child 2: Roy Ervin Marrs
Born: Date: Nov 9, 1893 Place: near Harveyville, Plumb Twp., Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Oct 18, 1988 Place: Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS Burial: Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, KS
Child 3: Walter Carl Marrs
Born: Date: May 21, 1897 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: May 10, 1980 Place: Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL Burial:
Child 4: Gerald Clay Marrs
Born: Date: Jul 9, 1900 Place: Clay Center, Clay Co., KS Died: Date: Jun 27, 1995 Place: Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Burial:
Child 5: [Stillborn] Marrs
Born: Date: Abt. 1902 Place:
Died: Date: [Stillborn]
Child 6: John Ivan Marrs
Born: Date: Nov 14, 1904 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Mar 18, 1980 Place: The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR 97058 Burial: Mar 23, 1980 at Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS, next to his parents
Child 7: Dale Robert Marrs
Born: Date: Mar 4, 1908 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Mar 1, 1998 Place: Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ Burial: Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ
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From: New Branches from Old Trees. A New history of Wabaunsee County [Kansas]. Wabaunsee County Historical Society. 1976?, 911 p. FHL 978.161 H2w or FHL Film 1036509 Item 1.
"John W. Marrs was born Aug. 21, 1862, in the Mission Creek area. The family moved to what is known as the Jimroe Johnson place, two miles west of Harveyville, when John was six months old. They lived there until he was 16 years old when his mother, Harriet, died and was buried in the Harveyville Cemetery in 1876 [actually 1878]. The family soon scattered and John kept track of only one, an older brother, Dave. Only scattered reports were received of the others. John never knew when any of his sisters, brothers, or his father died, except Dave. Dave lived in Southwest Missouri and was married and had a family. The family moved to the Grey's Harbor area in Washington state. John and Dave corresponded at long intervals.
John went to Joplin, Mo. and worked in the lead mines, later returning to Wabaunsee near Harveyville and took up farming. He made his home in the Jim Sisson and Izak Harris places, both west of town in Plumb Township. He was married to Mary Zabriskie in 1891 and set up housekeeping on the Old Sand Hill 80 southwest of Harveyville in Plumb Township. He lived on several places and finally purchased his "Marrs home" from Jim Lee in 1908. It was located between Harveyville and Bradford. His wife, Mary, was the daughter of Rev. J. H. Zabriskie and Agnes Zabriskie. He was pastor of M. E. Church at Harveyville. He built the first part of the present church and also the church that was at Bradford.
John W. Marrs, the father, served for two terms as County Commissioner (1912-1920), and two terms as Representative in the State Legislature (1921-1923). He died in 1944 and is buried in the Harveyville Cemetery. His wife, Mary, died at the age of 98, and is buried in the Harveyville Cemetery."
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From Jack Marrs: John served as State Representative from the 44th district in the Kansas House of Representatives. He served on the following committees: Roads and Highways; Railroads; Livestock; and Assessments and Taxation. On March 15, 1945, the House passed resolution No. 31 relating to the death of John W. Marrs.
Tribute Resolution: John W. Marrs
[From Jack Marrs via Marilynn O'Brien:]
Kansas House of Representatives, House Journal, 1945:
March 15, 1945, p 233: Original Motions and Resolutions
House resolution No. 31
A RESOLUTION relating to the death of John W . Marrs.
Whereas, John W. Marrs, a former member of the House of Representatives, from Wabaunsee county, in the 1923 and 1925 sessions, passed away January 8, 1944, at the advanced age of eighty-one; and
Whereas, John W. Marrs, a son of Robert and Harriet Marrs, was born in Wabaunsee county, Kansas, August 21, 1862. He knew through experience much of the history of Kansas and Wabaunsee county for practically all of his long life of over four score years was spent in or near Harveyville. Mr. Marrs was one of eight children but because of the mother's death the family was scattered and lost track of each other. His life's occupation was that of a farmer and stockman until he retired and moved into Harveyville in 1930. He served his county two terms as county commissioner being first elected to that office in 1912. He then served his state two terms in the House of Representatives, and while a member of that body was on the following committees: Agriculture, Railroads, Roads and Highways and Livestock. Mr. Marrs was a member of the Methodist Church at Bradford, and when he moved to Harveyville, he moved his membership there. He was always interested in politics and the welfare of his community and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was married to Mary Zabriskie, in 1891, and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1941. He is survived by his wife and five sons; and
Whereas, In the passing of John W. Marrs, his family as well as his community and state, have suffered a great loss; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives o/ the state of Kansas, That this House extend to the survivors of John W. Marrs its sincere sympathy and condolence; and
Be it further resolved, That a copy of this memorial be made a permanent record in the proceedings of this House and that engrossed copies of said memorial be mailed to Mr. Marrs' survivors, namely, Mrs. John W. Marrs and Roy E. Marrs, both of Harveyville, Kansas; W. C. Marrs of Harvey, Illinois; G. C. Marrs of Reading, Pennsylvania; Private John I. Marrs of the United States Army and D. R. Marrs of Wichita, Kansas.
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Larry McNeal wrote the following:
Son of Robert James Marrs (1828-xxxx) and Harriet Smithers Marrs (1828-1878). Married Mary Mauser Zabriskie (1872-1970) on 3-2-1891 in Eskridge, Wabaunsee Co., Ks.
Children are Jesse Henry Marrs (1892-1892), Roy Ervin Marrs (1893-1988), Walter Carl Marrs (1897-1980), Gerald Clay Marrs (1900-1995), unnamed infant Marrs (1902-1902), John Ivan Marrs (1904-1980) and Dale Robert Marrs (1908-1998).
Siblings are James W. Marrs (1856-xxxx), Mary Jane Marrs Houk (1856-1955), David Milton Marrs (1860-1942), Emma Marrs (1866-xxxx), Bertha Ellen Marrs McCulley (1868-1925), Lorette Marrs (1868-xxxx) and Joseph Nelson Marrs (1871-1936).
Sibling from father's 2nd marriage to Mary E. Collins Marrs (1840-1886) on 6-8-1879 in Mission Creek, Ks. is May Belle Marrs (1880-xxxx).
Family history:
John W. Marrs, born Aug 21, 1862 at a farm on Mission Creek, near Keene, KS, married Mary M. Zabriskie of Harveyville, KS on Mar 2, 1891 at Eskridge, KS. He lived in Harveyville, Wabaunsee County, served two terms as Wabaunsee County Commissioner (1912-1920) and two terms in the Kansas House of Representatives, in the 1923 and 1925 sessions. He died Jan 8, 1944 in Harveyville, KS and is buried there. They had six sons.
Child 1: Jesse Henry Marrs
Born: Date: Apr 22, 1892 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Aug 14, 1892 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS Burial: Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Child 2: Roy Ervin Marrs
Born: Date: Nov 9, 1893 Place: near Harveyville, Plumb Twp., Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Oct 18, 1988 Place: Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS Burial: Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, KS
Child 3: Walter Carl Marrs
Born: Date: May 21, 1897 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: May 10, 1980 Place: Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL Burial:
Child 4: Gerald Clay Marrs
Born: Date: Jul 9, 1900 Place: Clay Center, Clay Co., KS Died: Date: Jun 27, 1995 Place: Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Burial:
Child 5: [Stillborn] Marrs
Born: Date: Abt. 1902 Place:
Died: Date: [Stillborn]
Child 6: John Ivan Marrs
Born: Date: Nov 14, 1904 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Mar 18, 1980 Place: The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR 97058 Burial: Mar 23, 1980 at Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS, next to his parents
Child 7: Dale Robert Marrs
Born: Date: Mar 4, 1908 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Mar 1, 1998 Place: Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ Burial: Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ
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From: New Branches from Old Trees. A New history of Wabaunsee County [Kansas]. Wabaunsee County Historical Society. 1976?, 911 p. FHL 978.161 H2w or FHL Film 1036509 Item 1.
"John W. Marrs was born Aug. 21, 1862, in the Mission Creek area. The family moved to what is known as the Jimroe Johnson place, two miles west of Harveyville, when John was six months old. They lived there until he was 16 years old when his mother, Harriet, died and was buried in the Harveyville Cemetery in 1876 [actually 1878]. The family soon scattered and John kept track of only one, an older brother, Dave. Only scattered reports were received of the others. John never knew when any of his sisters, brothers, or his father died, except Dave. Dave lived in Southwest Missouri and was married and had a family. The family moved to the Grey's Harbor area in Washington state. John and Dave corresponded at long intervals.
John went to Joplin, Mo. and worked in the lead mines, later returning to Wabaunsee near Harveyville and took up farming. He made his home in the Jim Sisson and Izak Harris places, both west of town in Plumb Township. He was married to Mary Zabriskie in 1891 and set up housekeeping on the Old Sand Hill 80 southwest of Harveyville in Plumb Township. He lived on several places and finally purchased his "Marrs home" from Jim Lee in 1908. It was located between Harveyville and Bradford. His wife, Mary, was the daughter of Rev. J. H. Zabriskie and Agnes Zabriskie. He was pastor of M. E. Church at Harveyville. He built the first part of the present church and also the church that was at Bradford.
John W. Marrs, the father, served for two terms as County Commissioner (1912-1920), and two terms as Representative in the State Legislature (1921-1923). He died in 1944 and is buried in the Harveyville Cemetery. His wife, Mary, died at the age of 98, and is buried in the Harveyville Cemetery."
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From Jack Marrs: John served as State Representative from the 44th district in the Kansas House of Representatives. He served on the following committees: Roads and Highways; Railroads; Livestock; and Assessments and Taxation. On March 15, 1945, the House passed resolution No. 31 relating to the death of John W. Marrs.
Tribute Resolution: John W. Marrs
[From Jack Marrs via Marilynn O'Brien:]
Kansas House of Representatives, House Journal, 1945:
March 15, 1945, p 233: Original Motions and Resolutions
House resolution No. 31
A RESOLUTION relating to the death of John W . Marrs.
Whereas, John W. Marrs, a former member of the House of Representatives, from Wabaunsee county, in the 1923 and 1925 sessions, passed away January 8, 1944, at the advanced age of eighty-one; and
Whereas, John W. Marrs, a son of Robert and Harriet Marrs, was born in Wabaunsee county, Kansas, August 21, 1862. He knew through experience much of the history of Kansas and Wabaunsee county for practically all of his long life of over four score years was spent in or near Harveyville. Mr. Marrs was one of eight children but because of the mother's death the family was scattered and lost track of each other. His life's occupation was that of a farmer and stockman until he retired and moved into Harveyville in 1930. He served his county two terms as county commissioner being first elected to that office in 1912. He then served his state two terms in the House of Representatives, and while a member of that body was on the following committees: Agriculture, Railroads, Roads and Highways and Livestock. Mr. Marrs was a member of the Methodist Church at Bradford, and when he moved to Harveyville, he moved his membership there. He was always interested in politics and the welfare of his community and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was married to Mary Zabriskie, in 1891, and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1941. He is survived by his wife and five sons; and
Whereas, In the passing of John W. Marrs, his family as well as his community and state, have suffered a great loss; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives o/ the state of Kansas, That this House extend to the survivors of John W. Marrs its sincere sympathy and condolence; and
Be it further resolved, That a copy of this memorial be made a permanent record in the proceedings of this House and that engrossed copies of said memorial be mailed to Mr. Marrs' survivors, namely, Mrs. John W. Marrs and Roy E. Marrs, both of Harveyville, Kansas; W. C. Marrs of Harvey, Illinois; G. C. Marrs of Reading, Pennsylvania; Private John I. Marrs of the United States Army and D. R. Marrs of Wichita, Kansas.
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Larry McNeal wrote the following:
Son of Robert James Marrs (1828-xxxx) and Harriet Smithers Marrs (1828-1878). Married Mary Mauser Zabriskie (1872-1970) on 3-2-1891 in Eskridge, Wabaunsee Co., Ks.
Children are Jesse Henry Marrs (1892-1892), Roy Ervin Marrs (1893-1988), Walter Carl Marrs (1897-1980), Gerald Clay Marrs (1900-1995), unnamed infant Marrs (1902-1902), John Ivan Marrs (1904-1980) and Dale Robert Marrs (1908-1998).
Siblings are James W. Marrs (1856-xxxx), Mary Jane Marrs Houk (1856-1955), David Milton Marrs (1860-1942), Emma Marrs (1866-xxxx), Bertha Ellen Marrs McCulley (1868-1925), Lorette Marrs (1868-xxxx) and Joseph Nelson Marrs (1871-1936).
Sibling from father's 2nd marriage to Mary E. Collins Marrs (1840-1886) on 6-8-1879 in Mission Creek, Ks. is May Belle Marrs (1880-xxxx).
John W. Marrs, born Aug 21, 1862 at a farm on Mission Creek, near Keene, KS, married Mary M. Zabriskie of Harveyville, KS on Mar 2, 1891 at Eskridge, KS. He lived in Harveyville, Wabaunsee County, served two terms as Wabaunsee County Commissioner (1912-1920) and two terms in the Kansas House of Representatives, in the 1923 and 1925 sessions. He died Jan 8, 1944 in Harveyville, KS and is buried there. They had six sons.
Child 1: Jesse Henry Marrs
Born: Date: Apr 22, 1892 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Aug 14, 1892 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS Burial: Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Child 2: Roy Ervin Marrs
Born: Date: Nov 9, 1893 Place: near Harveyville, Plumb Twp., Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Oct 18, 1988 Place: Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS Burial: Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, KS
Child 3: Walter Carl Marrs
Born: Date: May 21, 1897 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: May 10, 1980 Place: Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL Burial:
Child 4: Gerald Clay Marrs
Born: Date: Jul 9, 1900 Place: Clay Center, Clay Co., KS Died: Date: Jun 27, 1995 Place: Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Burial:
Child 5: [Stillborn] Marrs
Born: Date: Abt. 1902 Place:
Died: Date: [Stillborn]
Child 6: John Ivan Marrs
Born: Date: Nov 14, 1904 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Mar 18, 1980 Place: The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR 97058 Burial: Mar 23, 1980 at Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS, next to his parents
Child 7: Dale Robert Marrs
Born: Date: Mar 4, 1908 Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee Co., KS
Died: Date: Mar 1, 1998 Place: Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ Burial: Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ
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From: New Branches from Old Trees. A New history of Wabaunsee County [Kansas]. Wabaunsee County Historical Society. 1976?, 911 p. FHL 978.161 H2w or FHL Film 1036509 Item 1.
"John W. Marrs was born Aug. 21, 1862, in the Mission Creek area. The family moved to what is known as the Jimroe Johnson place, two miles west of Harveyville, when John was six months old. They lived there until he was 16 years old when his mother, Harriet, died and was buried in the Harveyville Cemetery in 1876 [actually 1878]. The family soon scattered and John kept track of only one, an older brother, Dave. Only scattered reports were received of the others. John never knew when any of his sisters, brothers, or his father died, except Dave. Dave lived in Southwest Missouri and was married and had a family. The family moved to the Grey's Harbor area in Washington state. John and Dave corresponded at long intervals.
John went to Joplin, Mo. and worked in the lead mines, later returning to Wabaunsee near Harveyville and took up farming. He made his home in the Jim Sisson and Izak Harris places, both west of town in Plumb Township. He was married to Mary Zabriskie in 1891 and set up housekeeping on the Old Sand Hill 80 southwest of Harveyville in Plumb Township. He lived on several places and finally purchased his "Marrs home" from Jim Lee in 1908. It was located between Harveyville and Bradford. His wife, Mary, was the daughter of Rev. J. H. Zabriskie and Agnes Zabriskie. He was pastor of M. E. Church at Harveyville. He built the first part of the present church and also the church that was at Bradford.
John W. Marrs, the father, served for two terms as County Commissioner (1912-1920), and two terms as Representative in the State Legislature (1921-1923). He died in 1944 and is buried in the Harveyville Cemetery. His wife, Mary, died at the age of 98, and is buried in the Harveyville Cemetery."
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From Jack Marrs: John served as State Representative from the 44th district in the Kansas House of Representatives. He served on the following committees: Roads and Highways; Railroads; Livestock; and Assessments and Taxation. On March 15, 1945, the House passed resolution No. 31 relating to the death of John W. Marrs.
Tribute Resolution: John W. Marrs
[From Jack Marrs via Marilynn O'Brien:]
Kansas House of Representatives, House Journal, 1945:
March 15, 1945, p 233: Original Motions and Resolutions
House resolution No. 31
A RESOLUTION relating to the death of John W . Marrs.
Whereas, John W. Marrs, a former member of the House of Representatives, from Wabaunsee county, in the 1923 and 1925 sessions, passed away January 8, 1944, at the advanced age of eighty-one; and
Whereas, John W. Marrs, a son of Robert and Harriet Marrs, was born in Wabaunsee county, Kansas, August 21, 1862. He knew through experience much of the history of Kansas and Wabaunsee county for practically all of his long life of over four score years was spent in or near Harveyville. Mr. Marrs was one of eight children but because of the mother's death the family was scattered and lost track of each other. His life's occupation was that of a farmer and stockman until he retired and moved into Harveyville in 1930. He served his county two terms as county commissioner being first elected to that office in 1912. He then served his state two terms in the House of Representatives, and while a member of that body was on the following committees: Agriculture, Railroads, Roads and Highways and Livestock. Mr. Marrs was a member of the Methodist Church at Bradford, and when he moved to Harveyville, he moved his membership there. He was always interested in politics and the welfare of his community and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was married to Mary Zabriskie, in 1891, and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1941. He is survived by his wife and five sons; and
Whereas, In the passing of John W. Marrs, his family as well as his community and state, have suffered a great loss; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives o/ the state of Kansas, That this House extend to the survivors of John W. Marrs its sincere sympathy and condolence; and
Be it further resolved, That a copy of this memorial be made a permanent record in the proceedings of this House and that engrossed copies of said memorial be mailed to Mr. Marrs' survivors, namely, Mrs. John W. Marrs and Roy E. Marrs, both of Harveyville, Kansas; W. C. Marrs of Harvey, Illinois; G. C. Marrs of Reading, Pennsylvania; Private John I. Marrs of the United States Army and D. R. Marrs of Wichita, Kansas.
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Larry McNeal wrote the following:
Son of Robert James Marrs (1828-xxxx) and Harriet Smithers Marrs (1828-1878). Married Mary Mauser Zabriskie (1872-1970) on 3-2-1891 in Eskridge, Wabaunsee Co., Ks.
Children are Jesse Henry Marrs (1892-1892), Roy Ervin Marrs (1893-1988), Walter Carl Marrs (1897-1980), Gerald Clay Marrs (1900-1995), unnamed infant Marrs (1902-1902), John Ivan Marrs (1904-1980) and Dale Robert Marrs (1908-1998).
Siblings are James W. Marrs (1856-xxxx), Mary Jane Marrs Houk (1856-1955), David Milton Marrs (1860-1942), Emma Marrs (1866-xxxx), Bertha Ellen Marrs McCulley (1868-1925), Lorette Marrs (1868-xxxx) and Joseph Nelson Marrs (1871-1936).
Sibling from father's 2nd marriage to Mary E. Collins Marrs (1840-1886) on 6-8-1879 in Mission Creek, Ks. is May Belle Marrs (1880-xxxx).
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