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Elwood Laurence Butler 1889–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jul 1889

Birth Location: Bremen, Maine, USA

Death Date: 1986

Death Location: Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA

Father: Benjamin Bulter

Mother: Lizzie L

Spouse(s): Florence Gaffett

Children(s): Harry Butler

In 1889, Elwood Laurence Butler entered the world in Bremen, Maine, USA, born to Benjamin Bulter And Lizzie L. In 1910, Elwood Laurence Butler resided in Providence Ward 7, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. In 1920, Elwood Laurence Butler resided in Providence Ward 6, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Elwood Laurence Butler married Florence E Gaffett, and had children including Harry Kenneth Butler. Elwood Laurence Butler passed away in 1986 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Elwood Laurence Butler entered the world in Bremen, Maine, USA, born to Benjamin Bulter And Lizzie L.
  • In 1910, Elwood Laurence Butler resided in Providence Ward 7, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • In 1920, Elwood Laurence Butler resided in Providence Ward 6, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Elwood Laurence Butler married Florence E Gaffett, and had children including Harry Kenneth Butler.
  • Elwood Laurence Butler passed away in 1986 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Bulter
1855–
Birth Location: Maine
BB
Lizzie L
1862–
Birth Location: Maine
LL

Spouses(s)

Florence Gaffett
1892–1977
Birth Location: New Shoreham, Block Island, Rhode Island
FG

Children(s)

Harry Butler
1915–1917
Birth Location: –
HB

Elwood Butler's Ancestors

Self
Elwood Butler
1889–1986
Birth Place: Bremen, Maine, USA
Parents
Benjamin Bulter
1855–
Maine
Lizzie L
1862–
Maine
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elwood Butler's Descendants

1.
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Elwood (Laurence) Butler (8 Jul 1889–1986) m. Florence (E) Gaffett (29 Jun 1892–4 July 1977)
  1. 1. Harry (Kenneth) Butler 1915–1917

Elwood Butler's Timeline

10 Records

1889
8 Jul 1889
Birth of Elwood Laurence Butler in Bremen, Maine, USA
Bremen, Maine, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Elwood Laurence Butler resided here in Providence Ward 7, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Providence Ward 7, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Elwood Laurence Butler resided here in Providence Ward 6, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Providence Ward 6, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1929
15 Aug 1929
Age 40
Elwood Laurence Butler resided here in New London, Connecticut, USA
New London, Connecticut, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Elwood Laurence Butler resided here in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Elwood Laurence Butler resided here in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Elwood Laurence Butler resided here in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1950
1950
Age 61
Elwood Laurence Butler resided here in Noank, New London, Connecticut, USA
Noank, New London, Connecticut, USA
1986
1986
Age 97
Death of Elwood Laurence Butler
None
1986
1986
Age 97
Burial of Elwood Laurence Butler in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA
Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1889
    Event Place: Bremen, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Connecticut; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1962
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut; Roll: T627_513; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 4-45
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Providence Ward 6, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1679; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 237
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: 277; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 2340012
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Providence Ward 7, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1444; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0223; FHL microfilm: 1375457
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Providence Ward 7, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Providence Ward 7, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1444; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0223; FHL microfilm: 1375457

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Providence Ward 6, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Providence Ward 6, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1679; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 237

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1929
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Newspapers.com.com Stories and Events Index, The New London Evening Day; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1929; Publication Place: New London, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: 277; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 2340012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut; Roll: T627_513; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 4-45

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut; Roll: T627_513; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 4-45

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Noank, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1986
    Event Place: Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Elwood Laurence Butler 23 Feb 1986

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Connecticut; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1962

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Providence
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wallingford
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1986
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA
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