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John Edgar 1886–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Sep 1886

Birth Location: Brown, Minnesota

Death Date: 20 May 1974

Death Location: Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Thomas Edgar

Mother: Emma Longenecker

Spouse(s): Emma Knadel

Children(s):

The story of John Edgar began in 1886 in Brown, Minnesota. In 1895, John Edgar resided in North Star, Brown, Minnesota, USA. In 1900, John Edgar resided in North Star, Brown, Minnesota, USA. John Edgar married Emma Liopa Knadel. John Edgar passed away in 1974 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Edgar began in 1886 in Brown, Minnesota.
  • In 1895, John Edgar resided in North Star, Brown, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1900, John Edgar resided in North Star, Brown, Minnesota, USA.
  • John Edgar married Emma Liopa Knadel.
  • John Edgar passed away in 1974 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Children(s)

John Edgar's Ancestors

Self
John Edgar
1886–1974
Birth Place: Brown, Minnesota
Parents
Thomas Murdock Edgar
1842–1925
Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Emma (Emily) Longenecker
1850–1892
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Walter Edgar
1796–
Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Jannet Rutherford
1801–1883
Deonfee, Scotland
Henry (S) Longenecker
1823–1898
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Catherine Bowman
1826–1897
York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Edgar's Timeline

6 Records

1886
28 Sep 1886
Birth of John Edgar in Brown, Minnesota
Brown, Minnesota
1895
1895
Age 9
John Edgar resided here in North Star, Brown, Minnesota, USA
North Star, Brown, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
John Edgar resided here in North Star, Brown, Minnesota, USA
North Star, Brown, Minnesota, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
John Edgar resided here in McLean, North Dakota
McLean, North Dakota
1942
1942
Age 56
John Edgar resided here in Sanborn, Minnesota
Sanborn, Minnesota
1974
20 May 1974
Age 88
Death of John Edgar in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United States of America
Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1886
    Event Place: Brown, Minnesota
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Minnesota, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598912; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [3] Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 476-34-6306; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: 1951
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Dakota; Registration County: McLean; Roll: 1819447
    [6] Minnesota Death Index
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Star, Brown, Minnesota; Roll: 758; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1240758

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: North Star, Brown, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Star, Brown, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Star, Brown, Minnesota; Roll: 758; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1240758

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: McLean, North Dakota
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Dakota; Registration County: McLean; Roll: 1819447

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Sanborn, Minnesota
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Minnesota, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598912; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1974
    Event Place: Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 476-34-6306; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: 1951
    [2] Minnesota Death Index

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