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Alexander Wright Laing 1902–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jun 1902

Birth Location: Rush Run, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 30 Jul 1969

Death Location: United States

Father: Alexander Laing

Mother: Mary Wright

Spouse(s): Barbara Norton

Children(s):

In 1902, Alexander Wright Laing entered the world in Rush Run, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA, born to Alexander Webster Laing And Mary Wright. In 1910, Alexander Wright Laing resided in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, Alexander Wright Laing resided in Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA. Alexander Wright Laing married Barbara Hasselbach Norton. Alexander Wright Laing passed away in 1969 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Alexander Wright Laing entered the world in Rush Run, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA, born to Alexander Webster Laing And Mary Wright.
  • In 1910, Alexander Wright Laing resided in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Alexander Wright Laing resided in Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA.
  • Alexander Wright Laing married Barbara Hasselbach Norton.
  • Alexander Wright Laing passed away in 1969 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Laing's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Laing
1902–1969
Birth Place: Rush Run, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Alexander Webster Laing
1879–1952
Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary Wright
1882–1965
Sewell, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Alexander (Webster) Laing
1841–1887
Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Elizabeth McAlpin
1842–1929
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Laing
1818–1883
Margaret Bowie
1816–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Laing
1777–1826
Isobel Graham
1779–1820

Alexander Laing's Timeline

7 Records

1902
25 Jun 1902
Birth of Alexander Wright Laing in Rush Run, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Rush Run, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Alexander Wright Laing resided here in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Alexander Wright Laing resided here in Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Alexander Wright Laing resided here in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
1940
1940
Age 38
Alexander Wright Laing resided here in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
Alexander Wright Laing resided here in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1969
30 Jul 1969
Age 67
Death of Alexander Wright Laing in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1902
    Event Place: Rush Run, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 273
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00540; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11-86
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 040-10-2059; Issue State: Connecticut; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1970; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 161
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1684; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1375697

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1684; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1375697

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1970; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 161

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00540; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11-86

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00540; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11-86

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 273
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1969
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 040-10-2059; Issue State: Connecticut; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

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