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GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance 1861–1942

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have GJ Lafrance in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Aug 1861 · Stringtown, Fountain, Indiana, USA
Died 6 Sep 1942 · Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Father Gj Benjamin Lafrance
Mother Gj Malinda Teegarden
Spouse Gj John William Gay Jr
Children Charles Alonzo Gay, Eda Jane Gay, Elonie Ray Gay, Gay , Gj Matilda Josephine Gay, Goldie Irene Gay, Gracie Viola Gay, John Henry Gay, Luther Sanders, Myrtle May Gay, William Newton Gay
Siblings Charles Lee Lafrance, Emma Allina Lafrance, George Rasmus Lafrance, Hester Josephine Lafrance, Isabella Lafrance, James E Lafrance, Nancy Angelina Lafrance, Sarah Ellen Lafrance, Sophia Ada Lafrance

Researchers connected through GJ Lafrance 1861–1942

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Biography

The story of GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance began in 1861 in Stringtown, Fountain, Indiana, USA. In 1870, GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided in Wabash, Fountain, Indiana, United States. In 1880, GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided in Newell, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance married gj john william gay jr, newton sanders, and had children including charles alonzo gay, eda jane gay, elonie ray gay, gay, gj matilda josephine gay, goldie irene gay, gracie viola gay, john henry gay, luther sanders, myrtle may gay, william newton gay. GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance passed away in 1942 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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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 Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

  14. 14
    Record Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

  15. 15
    Marriage Records Illinois, Compiled Marriages

  16. 16
    Record Illinois, Marriages, 1851-1900

Life Timeline

1861
Birth of GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance in Stringtown, Fountain, Indiana, USA
Birth
1870
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided here in Wabash, Fountain, Indiana, United States
Residence
1880
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided here in Newell, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Residence
1881
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance was married in Vermilion, IL
Marriage
1900
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Residence
1910
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided here in Danville Ward 2, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Residence
1920
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided here in Danville Ward 2, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Residence
1922
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided here in Danville, Illinois, USA
Residence
1930
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Residence
1935
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Residence
1939
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided here in Danville, Illinois, USA
Residence
1940
GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Residence
1942
Death of GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance in Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from GJ Lafrance

This ancestor line traces from Solingen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1628) to Stringtown, Fountain, Indiana, USA (1861) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

GJ Lafrance (1861–1942) was born in Stringtown, Fountain, Indiana, USA and died in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA. 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 GJ 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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GJ Lafrance's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance PTP
1861–1942
Stringtown, Fountain, Indiana, USA
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GJ Lafrance's Descendants

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GJ Francis Alvira Lafrance PTP 1861–1942