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Charles M. Lightfoot 1878–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 June 1878

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 2 August 1957

Death Location: Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Simeon Lightfoot

Mother: Nancy Lightfoot

Spouse(s): Arlie Lightfoot

Children(s): Ray Lightfoot

The story of Charles M. Lightfoot began in 1878 in Michigan. In 1880, Charles M. Lightfoot resided in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1935, Charles M. Lightfoot resided in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan. Charles M. Lightfoot married Arlie Vesta Baker Lightfoot, and had children including Ray Nelson Lightfoot. Charles M. Lightfoot passed away in 1957 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles M. Lightfoot began in 1878 in Michigan.
  • In 1880, Charles M. Lightfoot resided in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, Charles M. Lightfoot resided in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan.
  • Charles M. Lightfoot married Arlie Vesta Baker Lightfoot, and had children including Ray Nelson Lightfoot.
  • Charles M. Lightfoot passed away in 1957 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simeon Lightfoot
1842–1932
Birth Location: Clinton County, Ohio, United States of America
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Nancy Lightfoot
1844–1884
Birth Location: Indiana, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Arlie Lightfoot
1879–1956
Birth Location: Michigan
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Children(s)

Ray Lightfoot
1909–1964
Birth Location: –
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Charles Lightfoot's Ancestors

Self
Charles Lightfoot
1878–1957
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
Simeon Lightfoot
1842–1932
Clinton County, Ohio, United States of America
Nancy (A.) Lightfoot
1844–1884
Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Eli Lightfoot
1815–1883
Ohio, Ohio, USA
Ruth (E. Doughty) Lightfoot
1816–1852
Ohio, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Prudence Doughty
1783–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Lore
1740–1798
Tabitha Groom
1753–1832

Charles Lightfoot's Descendants

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Charles (M.) Lightfoot (3 June 1878–2 August 1957) m. Arlie (Vesta Baker) Lightfoot (28 April 1879–10 September 1956)
  1. 1. Ray (Nelson) Lightfoot 1909–1964

Charles Lightfoot's Timeline

6 Records

1878
3 June 1878
Birth of Charles M. Lightfoot in Michigan
Michigan
1880
1880
Age 2
Charles M. Lightfoot resided here in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Charles M. Lightfoot resided here in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan
Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 62
Charles M. Lightfoot resided here in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 72
Charles M. Lightfoot resided here in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1957
2 August 1957
Age 79
Death of Charles M. Lightfoot
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 June 1878
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01732; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 11-32
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 572; Page: 132a; Enumeration District: 005
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 4518; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 11-87

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 572; Page: 132a; Enumeration District: 005

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01732; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 11-32

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01732; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 11-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 4518; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 11-87

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 4518; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 11-87

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 August 1957
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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