Who was Lorraine Mather?

Lorraine Mather (1914–1987) was born in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States and died in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lorraine Bernice Mather 1914–1987

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Jan 1914 · Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States

Died 10 Jan 1987 · Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States

Father George Wiltse Mather

Mother Nettie Agnes Hall

Spouse George Dewey Valentine

Siblings Laverne M Mather

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Wiltse Mather

Nettie Agnes Hall

Spouse(s)

George Dewey Valentine

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1914, Lorraine Bernice Mather entered the world in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States, born to george wiltse mather and nettie agnes hall. Lorraine Bernice Mather married george dewey valentine. Lorraine Bernice Mather passed away in 1987 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States.

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1914

Birth of Lorraine Bernice Mather in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States

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1987

Death of Lorraine Bernice Mather in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lorraine Mather

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, , , France (1000) to Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States (1914) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lorraine Mather (1914–1987) was born in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States and died in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lorraine 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 29 generations of this lineage geographically.
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