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Bernard Ralph Washburn 1923–1998

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Feb 1923 · Hornick, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Died 22 Oct 1998 · Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Father Jess F Washburn

Mother Elsie Mcknight

Spouse Loraine Elcy Harrison

Children Norman Ray Washburn

Siblings Alta Luella Washburn, Eva May Washburn, Jesse Richard Bud Washburn, Lowell Wayne Washburn, Marion Lavonne Washburn, Wilma Irene Washburn

Records

1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S. Public Records Index U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Phone and Address Directories, … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War II Draft … Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, … Iowa, State Census Collection Iowa, Delayed Birth Records U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca. U.S., Find a Grave Index U.S. World War II Army … U.S. Phone and Address Directories Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jess F Washburn

Elsie Mcknight

Spouse(s)

Loraine Elcy Harrison

Children

Norman Ray Washburn

Biography

Bernard Ralph Washburn was born in 1923 in Hornick, Woodbury, Iowa, USA, the child of jess f washburn and elsie mcknight. In 1925, Bernard Ralph Washburn resided in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. In 1930, Bernard Ralph Washburn resided in Hancock, Plymouth, Iowa, USA. Bernard Ralph Washburn married loraine elcy harrison, and had children including norman ray washburn. Bernard Ralph Washburn passed away in 1998 in Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Record U.S. Public Records Index
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Death Records U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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City Directory U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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Newspaper Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
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Census Iowa, State Census Collection
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Birth Records Iowa, Delayed Birth Records
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Burial Records U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
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Military U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
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City Directory U.S. Phone and Address Directories
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Record Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Record U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
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Record Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2012

Life Timeline

1923

Birth of Bernard Ralph Washburn in Hornick, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Birth

1925

Bernard Ralph Washburn resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Residence

1930

Bernard Ralph Washburn resided here in Hancock, Plymouth, Iowa, USA

Residence

1935

Bernard Ralph Washburn resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa

Residence

1940

Bernard Ralph Washburn resided here in Grange, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Residence

1957

Bernard Ralph Washburn resided here in Sioux City, Iowa, USA

Residence

1971

Bernard Ralph Washburn resided here in Lawton

Residence

1991

Bernard Ralph Washburn resided here in Lawton, IA

Residence

1993

Bernard Ralph Washburn resided here in Lawton, Iowa, USA

Residence

1998

Death of Bernard Ralph Washburn in Lawton, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Bernard Washburn

This ancestor line traces from Arnhem, Gelderland, Nederland (1639) to Hornick, Woodbury, Iowa, USA (1923) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bernard Washburn (1923–1998) was born in Hornick, Woodbury, Iowa, USA and died in Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bernard in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.