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John Leonard Gaughan 1912–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 June 1912

Birth Location: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 12 Jan 1985

Death Location: Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father: Michael Gaughan

Mother: Margaret O'Connor

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1912, John Leonard Gaughan entered the world in Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Michael Joseph Gaughan And Margaret E O Connor. In 1920, John Leonard Gaughan resided in Olyphant Ward 3, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1935, John Leonard Gaughan resided in Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania. John Leonard Gaughan married Pearl R. John Leonard Gaughan passed away in 1985 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1912, John Leonard Gaughan entered the world in Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Michael Joseph Gaughan And Margaret E O Connor.
  • In 1920, John Leonard Gaughan resided in Olyphant Ward 3, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1935, John Leonard Gaughan resided in Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.
  • John Leonard Gaughan married Pearl R.
  • John Leonard Gaughan passed away in 1985 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Gaughan
1870–1941
Birth Location: Bangor, Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland
MG
Margaret O'Connor
1873–1938
Birth Location: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
MO

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Gaughan's Ancestors

Self
John Gaughan
1912–1985
Birth Place: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Michael Joseph Gaughan
1870–1941
Bangor, Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland
Margaret (E) O'Connor
1873–1938
Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
James (Joseph Gaughan) I
1842–1917
Bunawillin, Bangor, Belmullet, North Mayo, Ireland
Mary Melody
1843–1917
Tallaghan, Binghamstown, Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Austin I
1815–1889
Mary Perkins
1815–1890
Anthony Melody
1825–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Gaughan
1775–1863
Perkins
1789–
Patrick Melody
1791–1859
Sarah Holmes
1806–1890

John Gaughan's Timeline

7 Records

1912
13 June 1912
Birth of John Leonard Gaughan in Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
John Leonard Gaughan resided here in Olyphant Ward 3, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Olyphant Ward 3, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
John Leonard Gaughan resided here in Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
John Leonard Gaughan resided here in Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
6 Apr 1950
Age 38
John Leonard Gaughan resided here in Throop, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Throop, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1961
1961
Age 49
John Leonard Gaughan resided here in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
1985
12 Jan 1985
Age 73
Death of John Leonard Gaughan in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 June 1912
    Event Place: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 860
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3526; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 35-115
    [4] Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 203-01-7545; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Olyphant Ward 3, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1578; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 477
    [8] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Olyphant Ward 3, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Olyphant Ward 3, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1578; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 477

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3526; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 35-115

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 860
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3526; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 35-115

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Throop, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1961
    Event Place: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stratford, Connecticut
    Record Source: Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1985
    Event Place: Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 203-01-7545; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012
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