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Alvin Lafferty 1928–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1928

Birth Location: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 6 Jul 1991

Death Location: Austin, Scott County, Indiana, USA

Father: Horace Lafferty

Mother: Nettie Fiser

Spouse(s): Mavis Fox, Serena Surface

Children(s): Ruby Soft

The story of Alvin Lafferty began in 1928 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, United States. In 1930, Alvin Lafferty resided in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois. In 1940, Alvin Lafferty resided in South Moline, Rock Island, Illinois, United States. Alvin Lafferty married Mavis Fox, Serena Rita Rough Surface, and had children including Aubrey Ralph Lafferty, Kash Lafferty, Lawrence Dale Lafferty, Marvin Lafferty, Paul Lafferty, Ruby Soft. Alvin Lafferty passed away in 1991 in Austin, Scott County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Alvin Lafferty began in 1928 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1930, Alvin Lafferty resided in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois.
  • In 1940, Alvin Lafferty resided in South Moline, Rock Island, Illinois, United States.
  • Alvin Lafferty married Mavis Fox, Serena Rita Rough Surface, and had children including Aubrey Ralph Lafferty, Kash Lafferty, Lawrence Dale Lafferty, Marvin Lafferty, Paul Lafferty, Ruby Soft.
  • Alvin Lafferty passed away in 1991 in Austin, Scott County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Horace Lafferty
1894–1936
Birth Location: Joplin, MO
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Nettie Fiser
1897–1973
Birth Location: Savanna, Carroll, Illinois, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mavis Fox
1929–1999
Birth Location: Buffalo, Larue, Kentucky, USA
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Serena Surface
1944–1972
Birth Location: –
SS

Children(s)

Ruby Soft
–2022
Birth Location: –
RS

Alvin Lafferty's Ancestors

Self
Alvin Lafferty
1928–1991
Birth Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Parents
Horace Clifford Lafferty
1894–1936
Joplin, MO
Nettie Fiser
1897–1973
Savanna, Carroll, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
James (William) Lafferty
1863–1942
Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, USA
Emma Kretzsinger
1865–1875
Perryville, KS
Jacob (Henry) Fiser
1872–1953
Litesville, Ogle, Illinois, United States
Minnie (Dora) Mickle
1878–1952
Albany, Whiteside, Illinois, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Lafferty
1814–1900
Sarah Loyley
1829–1880
Samuel Kretzsinger
1813–1878
Katherine Stotlar
1816–1884
Jacob Fiser
1837–1879
Henrietta Poffenberger
1837–1879
George Mickle
1852–1881
Ida Butcher
1857–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Lafferty
1793–
George Kretsinger
1783–1829
Dorothea Eckenbarger
1783–1832
John Stotler
1790–1860
Prudence Snavely
1796–
Jacob Fiser
1783–1863
Maria Puffenberger
1810–
Daniel Poffenberger
1812–1865
Barbara Miller
1816–1895
Jeremiah Mickle
1830–1871
Jane Bennett
1830–1910
William Butcher
1830–1859
Dorcus Leavens
1832–1900

Alvin Lafferty's Descendants

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Alvin Lafferty (26 Dec 1928–6 Jul 1991) m. Mavis Fox (6/5/1929–6/5/1999) m. Serena (Rita Rough) Surface (27 nov 1944–30 sept 1972)
  1. 1. Ruby Soft –2022

Alvin Lafferty's Timeline

7 Records

1928
26 Dec 1928
Birth of Alvin Lafferty in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, United States
1930
1930
Age 2
Alvin Lafferty resided here in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 12
Alvin Lafferty resided here in South Moline, Rock Island, Illinois, United States
South Moline, Rock Island, Illinois, United States
1952
1952
Age 24
Alvin Lafferty resided here in Lincoln, Illinois, USA
Lincoln, Illinois, USA
1955
1955
Age 27
Alvin Lafferty resided here in Davenport, Iowa, USA
Davenport, Iowa, USA
1991
1991
Age 63
Alvin Lafferty resided here in Austin, IN
Austin, IN
1991
6 Jul 1991
Age 63
Death of Alvin Lafferty in Fulton, Georgia
Fulton, Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1928
    Event Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, United States
    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 Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1006
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Moline, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T627_877; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 81-101A.
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 366-24-1602; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 027252.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: 553; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 240.0.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 12 Jul 1991; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.58548206,0.1798527,0.7

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: 553; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 240.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: South Moline, Rock Island, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Moline, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T627_877; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 81-101A.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Lincoln, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Davenport, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Austin, IN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Austin
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 12 Jul 1991; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.58548206,0.1798527,0.7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harris
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 027252.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Fulton, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 366-24-1602; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 027252.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 12 Jul 1991; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.58548206,0.1798527,0.7

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Austin, Scott County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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