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Edward Harold Thomson 1917–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1917

Birth Location: Philadelphia, PA

Death Date: 1968

Death Location: Maple Shade, NJ

Father: John Thomson

Mother: Elizabeth Cameron

Spouse(s): Lorena Ridders

Children(s):

The story of Edward Harold Thomson began in 1917 in Philadelphia, PA. In 1930, Edward Harold Thomson resided in Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, USA. In 1935, Edward Harold Thomson resided in Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey. Edward Harold Thomson married Lorena Evelyn Ridders, and had children including Betty Ann Pifer, Jackie Keys, John Thomson. Edward Harold Thomson passed away in 1968 in Maple Shade, NJ.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Harold Thomson began in 1917 in Philadelphia, PA.
  • In 1930, Edward Harold Thomson resided in Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1935, Edward Harold Thomson resided in Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey.
  • Edward Harold Thomson married Lorena Evelyn Ridders, and had children including Betty Ann Pifer, Jackie Keys, John Thomson.
  • Edward Harold Thomson passed away in 1968 in Maple Shade, NJ.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Thomson's Ancestors

Self
Edward Thomson
1917–1968
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
Parents
John Tison Thomson
1877–1948
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth (Jane) Cameron
1886–1960
Scotland
Grandparents
William (Lawrence G.) Thomson
1852–1929
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Ella (Valeria) Chambers
1853–1922
Hamilton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Richard (Walter) Cameron
1863–1885
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Margaret (L) Glass
1868–1910
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Thomson
1818–1889
Elizabeth Gudknecht
1825–1900
Mathes Chambers
1824–1860
Rebecca Hubs
1833–1870
John Cameron
1827–1863
Catherine Connor
1830–
Mary Rae
1850–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Thomson
1775–
Johannes Gudknecht
1798–1877
Sarah Logan
1801–1887
Daniel Chambers
1790–1864
Sarah Loveless
1790–1869
James Sr
1791–
Isabella Quigley
1791–1878

Edward Thomson's Timeline

5 Records

1917
24 Jan 1917
Birth of Edward Harold Thomson in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
1930
1930
Age 13
Edward Harold Thomson resided here in Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Edward Harold Thomson resided here in Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey
Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey
1940
1940
Age 23
Edward Harold Thomson resided here in Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey, USA
1968
1968
Age 51
Death of Edward Harold Thomson in Maple Shade, NJ
Maple Shade, NJ

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1917
    Event Place: Philadelphia, PA
    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 New Jersey, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 659
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02320; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 4-15
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2553; Certificate Number Range: 008401-011250
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 2341058
    [5] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [6] Oregon, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1851-1975

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 2341058

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02320; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 4-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02320; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 4-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brooklawn, Camden, N. J.
    Record Source: 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 New Jersey, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 659

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Camden, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1968
    Event Place: Maple Shade, NJ
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2553; Certificate Number Range: 008401-011250

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