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Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin 1909–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 January 1909

Birth Location: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 20 Apr 1987

Death Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Thomas McLaughlin

Mother: Nellie McLaughlin

Spouse(s): Catharine Ritenour

Children(s): Grace McLaughlin, McLaughlin None

The story of Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin began in 1909 in Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin resided in Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin resided in New Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin married Catharine Irene Ritenour, and had children including Grace Alice Mclaughlin, Mclaughlin. Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin passed away in 1987 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin began in 1909 in Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin resided in Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin resided in New Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin married Catharine Irene Ritenour, and had children including Grace Alice Mclaughlin, Mclaughlin.
  • Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin passed away in 1987 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harold McLaughlin's Ancestors

Self
Harold McLaughlin
1909–1987
Birth Place: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Thomas Simpson McLaughlin
1878–1950
Salem, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA
Nellie (Bly) McLaughlin
1876–1955
Boston, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Arabella Stiveson
1859–1929
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Stiveson
1836–1910
Susan Tantlinger
1838–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Tantlinger
1806–1860
Rebecca Adams
1806–

Harold McLaughlin's Descendants

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Harold (Ellsmer) McLaughlin (5 January 1909–20 Apr 1987) m. Catharine (Irene) Ritenour (31 Mar 1914–7 Oct 1989)
  1. 1. Grace (Alice) McLaughlin 1937–2001 m. George (W "Bud") Koontz 1933–2013
  2. 2. McLaughlin 1936–1936

Harold McLaughlin's Timeline

4 Records

1909
5 January 1909
Birth of Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin in Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin resided here in Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin resided here in New Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
New Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1987
20 Apr 1987
Age 78
Death of Harold Ellsmer McLaughlin in Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 January 1909
    Event Place: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 162-18-0192; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 096501-099500
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0122
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1429; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1375442
    [5] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 214; Certificate Number: 16838
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1429; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1375442

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0122

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1987
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 162-18-0192; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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