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Edward Thomas Elder 1908–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Nov 1908

Birth Location: Wearum, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: Aug 1973

Death Location: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Elder

Mother: Mary Gaster

Spouse(s): Eve Stadtmiller

Children(s): Edward Elder, Gary I

In 1908, Edward Thomas Elder entered the world in Wearum, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John E Elder And Mary Viola Gaster. In 1910, Edward Thomas Elder resided in Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Edward Thomas Elder resided in Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA. Edward Thomas Elder married Eve Rebecca Stadtmiller, and had children including Edward Elder, Gary Thomas Elder I. Edward Thomas Elder passed away in 1973 in Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Edward Thomas Elder entered the world in Wearum, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John E Elder And Mary Viola Gaster.
  • In 1910, Edward Thomas Elder resided in Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Edward Thomas Elder resided in Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Edward Thomas Elder married Eve Rebecca Stadtmiller, and had children including Edward Elder, Gary Thomas Elder I.
  • Edward Thomas Elder passed away in 1973 in Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Elder
1884–
Birth Location: Alaska Kas.
JE
Mary Gaster
1886–1954
Birth Location: Paw Paw, Morgan, West Virginia, USA
MG

Spouses(s)

Eve Stadtmiller
1916–1989
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
ES

Children(s)

Edward Elder
1935–2010
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EE
Gary I
1939–2017
Birth Location: Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
GI

Edward Elder's Ancestors

Self
Edward Elder
1908–1973
Birth Place: Wearum, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John E. Elder
1884–
Alaska Kas.
Mary (Viola) Gaster
1886–1954
Paw Paw, Morgan, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Riley) Gaster
1855–1927
Wells Valley, Fulton, Pennsylvania, USA
Emma (Jean) Giles
1856–1929
Ulster County New York
Great-Grandparents
James Giles
1816–
Sarah Crispell
1820–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Giles
1797–1882
Anna Lewis
1797–1844

Edward Elder's Descendants

1.
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Edward (Thomas) Elder (13 Nov 1908–Aug 1973) m. Eve (Rebecca) Stadtmiller (abt 1916–12 Jul 1989)
  1. 1. Edward Elder 1935–2010
  2. 2. Gary (Thomas Elder) I 1939–2017

Edward Elder's Timeline

9 Records

1908
13 Nov 1908
Birth of Edward Thomas Elder in Wearum, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Wearum, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
Edward Thomas Elder resided here in Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Edward Thomas Elder resided here in Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Edward Thomas Elder resided here in Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
1934
Age 26
Edward Thomas Elder resided here in Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Edward Thomas Elder resided here in Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 32
Edward Thomas Elder resided here in Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
9 May 1950
Age 42
Edward Thomas Elder resided here in Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1973
Aug 1973
Age 65
Death of Edward Thomas Elder in Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1908
    Event Place: Wearum, Indiana, Pennsylvania, 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; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 688
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03517; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 32-43
    [3] Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 159-14-7597; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1573; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 94
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2341780
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1350; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1375363
    [8] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1350; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1375363

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Buffington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1573; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 94

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2341780

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03517; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 32-43

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, 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; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 688
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03517; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 32-43

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 May 1950
    Event Place: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1973
    Event Place: Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 159-14-7597; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
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