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John Ludwig Kern 1922–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Nov 1922

Birth Location: Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 26 July 1988

Death Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA

Father: Ludwig Kern

Mother: Devert Weddle

Spouse(s): Edna Rollison

Children(s):

In 1922, John Ludwig Kern entered the world in Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA, born to Ludwig Henry Kern And Devert Blanche Weddle. In 1930, John Ludwig Kern resided in Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA. In 1935, John Ludwig Kern resided in Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA. John Ludwig Kern married Catherine V Kern, Edna Louise Rollison. John Ludwig Kern passed away in 1988 in Frederick, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1922, John Ludwig Kern entered the world in Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA, born to Ludwig Henry Kern And Devert Blanche Weddle.
  • In 1930, John Ludwig Kern resided in Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1935, John Ludwig Kern resided in Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA.
  • John Ludwig Kern married Catherine V Kern, Edna Louise Rollison.
  • John Ludwig Kern passed away in 1988 in Frederick, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ludwig Kern
1889–1955
Birth Location: Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
LK
Devert Weddle
1890–1934
Birth Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA
DW

Spouses(s)

Edna Rollison
1928–2023
Birth Location: Loudoun, Virginia, USA
ER

Children(s)

John Kern's Ancestors

Self
John Kern
1922–1988
Birth Place: Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA
Parents
Ludwig Henry Kern
1889–1955
Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Devert (Blanche) Weddle
1890–1934
Frederick, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Charles (Wesley) Weddle
1862–1930
Frederick, Maryland, USA
Sadie (Margaret) Weddle
1869–1945
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Weddle
1831–1911
Martha Foster
1831–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Foster
1800–
Elizabeth Forrest
1801–1856

John Kern's Timeline

7 Records

1922
12 Nov 1922
Birth of John Ludwig Kern in Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA
Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
John Ludwig Kern resided here in Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
John Ludwig Kern resided here in Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1940
1940
Age 18
John Ludwig Kern resided here in Election District #15, Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Election District #15, Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1942
1942
Age 20
John Ludwig Kern resided here in Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1985
1985
Age 63
John Ludwig Kern resided here in Frederick, Maryland, USA
Frederick, Maryland, USA
1988
26 July 1988
Age 66
Death of John Ludwig Kern
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1922
    Event Place: Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Maryland, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 283
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01549; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11-43
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101144466
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01549; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11-43

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election District #15, Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01549; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11-43

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Maryland, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 283
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1985
    Event Place: Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 July 1988
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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