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Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester 1918–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 March 1918

Birth Location: Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 28 August 1986

Death Location: Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: John Chester

Mother: Freda Graff

Spouse(s): Gilford Shrader

Children(s):

In 1918, Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester entered the world in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America, born to John Newton Chester And Freda Maria Graff. In 1920, Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester resided in Newark Ward 2, Licking, Ohio, USA. In 1930, Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester resided in Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA. Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester married Gilford H Shrader, and had children including Charlotte Marie Shrader, Jayne Ellen Molnar, John J Shrader, Mark E Shrader, Marsha Shrader, Shrader. Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester passed away in 1986 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester entered the world in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America, born to John Newton Chester And Freda Maria Graff.
  • In 1920, Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester resided in Newark Ward 2, Licking, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1930, Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester resided in Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA.
  • Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester married Gilford H Shrader, and had children including Charlotte Marie Shrader, Jayne Ellen Molnar, John J Shrader, Mark E Shrader, Marsha Shrader, Shrader.
  • Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester passed away in 1986 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Chester
1896–1966
Birth Location: Newark, Ohio, USA
JC
Freda Graff
1898–1966
Birth Location: Newark, Licking, Ohio
FG

Spouses(s)

Gilford Shrader
1917–1983
Birth Location: Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio, United States of America
GS

Children(s)

Gwendolyn Chester's Ancestors

Self
Gwendolyn Chester
1918–1986
Birth Place: Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Parents
John Newton Chester
1896–1966
Newark, Ohio, USA
Freda (Maria) Graff
1898–1966
Newark, Licking, Ohio
Grandparents
Samuel (Franklin Chester) Sr
1873–1960
Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
Glenny Chester
1874–
Ohio, USA
Peter (Henry) Graff
1862–1938
Newark, Licking Co., Oh
Mary (A) Hohl
1869–1935
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
John Chester
1842–1914
Elisabetha Chester
1843–1902
Peter Graff
1831–1916
Anna Deibel
1826–1900
David Hohl
1841–1911
Mary Mallert
1847–1913
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel CHESTER*
1803–1879
Susannah Kendal
1804–1858
Peter Graf
1805–1856
Maria Gass
1781–1855
Peter Graf
1805–1856
Elisabetha Gass
1781–1855

Gwendolyn Chester's Timeline

8 Records

1918
15 March 1918
Birth of Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 2
Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester resided here in Newark Ward 2, Licking, Ohio, USA
Newark Ward 2, Licking, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester resided here in Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester resided here in Newark, Licking, Ohio
Newark, Licking, Ohio
1936
1936
Age 18
Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester resided here in Newark, Ohio, USA
Newark, Ohio, USA
1940
1940
Age 22
Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester resided here in Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
1943
1943
Age 25
Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester resided here in Newark, Ohio, USA
Newark, Ohio, USA
1986
28 August 1986
Age 68
Death of Gwendolyn (Shrader) Chester in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 March 1918
    Event Place: Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Newark High School; Year: 1935
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Newark High School; Year: 1936
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Licking, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03099; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 45-42
    [4] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newark Ward 2, Licking, Ohio; Roll: T625_1404; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 149
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newark, Licking, Ohio; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2341562
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Newark Advocate; Publication Date: 1 Sep 1986; Publication Place: Newark, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.66130704,0.81545055,0.7753477&xid=

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newark Ward 2, Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newark Ward 2, Licking, Ohio; Roll: T625_1404; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newark, Licking, Ohio; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2341562

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Newark, Licking, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Newark High School; Year: 1935
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Licking, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03099; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 45-42

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Newark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Newark High School; Year: 1936

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Licking, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03099; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 45-42

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Newark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 130 Vill-Edge Drive, Granville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Newark Advocate; Publication Date: 1 Sep 1986; Publication Place: Newark, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.66130704,0.81545055,0.7753477&xid=

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 August 1986
    Event Place: Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Newark Advocate; Publication Date: 1 Sep 1986; Publication Place: Newark, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.66130704,0.81545055,0.7753477&xid=

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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