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John Andrew Laughlin 1874–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jan 1874

Birth Location: McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1940

Death Location: Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William Laughlin

Mother: Adeline Megahan

Spouse(s): Mayme Wertz

Children(s): John Laughlin, Russel Laughlin, William Laughlin

The story of John Andrew Laughlin began in 1874 in McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, John Andrew Laughlin resided in Conemaugh, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, John Andrew Laughlin appeared in census records. John Andrew Laughlin married Mayme E Wertz, and had children including John Raymond Laughlin, Russel Allen Laughlin, William Harold Laughlin. John Andrew Laughlin passed away in 1940 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Andrew Laughlin began in 1874 in McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, John Andrew Laughlin resided in Conemaugh, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, John Andrew Laughlin appeared in census records.
  • John Andrew Laughlin married Mayme E Wertz, and had children including John Raymond Laughlin, Russel Allen Laughlin, William Harold Laughlin.
  • John Andrew Laughlin passed away in 1940 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Laughlin
1835–1924
Birth Location: Grafton, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
WL
Adeline Megahan
1854–1924
Birth Location: McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
AM

Spouses(s)

Mayme Wertz
1874–1929
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
MW

Children(s)

John Laughlin
1900–1970
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Russel Laughlin
1904–2000
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
RL
William Laughlin
1896–1967
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
WL

John Laughlin's Ancestors

Self
John Laughlin
1874–1940
Birth Place: McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William Francis Laughlin
1835–1924
Grafton, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Adeline Megahan
1854–1924
McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
William Laughlin
1815–1887
Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah (Jane) Fraker
1823–1906
Walker, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
David Megahan
1829–1923
McConnelstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Susan Heffner
1832–1923
Cresson, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1772–1859
Mary Bretherton\Williamson
1782–1832
Andrew Fraker
1789–1866
Rachael Forshey
1788–1858
Mary Younkin
1786–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Laughlin
1750–
Jane Oliver
1755–1781
David Williamson
1749–1830
Mary Stuart
1751–1786
Andreas Fraker
1765–1847
Margaret Reed
1763–1796
Soloman Forshee
1746–1830
Rachael Beheler
1748–1828
Johanna Nicola
1769–1835

John Laughlin's Descendants

1.
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John (Andrew) Laughlin (2 Jan 1874–1940) m. Mayme (E) Wertz (21 Jan 1874–12 Nov 1929)
  1. 1. John (Raymond) Laughlin 1900–1970 m. Laura (Christina) Croft 1902–1973
    1. 1. Donald (Gene) Laughlin 1937–2020 m. Arlene McGonagle 1941–1987
    2. 2. Robert (Howard) Laughlin 1935–1978 m. Audrey (Colleen) Ott 1938–1995
    3. 3. Laura (Lorraine) Laughlin 1923–2009 m. William (Dale) Snyder 1919–1992
      1. 1. Sandra Snyder 1942–2022 m. Lester (E) Snyder 1937–2013
    4. 4. Donna (Jean) Laughlin 1937–2009 m. Maurice (Francis) Gildea 1936–1980 m. Robert (Eugene) Shaffer 1933–1992 m. Richard Slates 1933–2018
    5. 5. Judith (Ann) Laughlin 1941–1941
    6. 6. Caroline (June) Laughlin 1927–2020 m. Edgar (Raymond) Smith 1924–1984
    7. 7. David (Richard) Laughlin 1933–2006 m. Martha (Jean) Clapper 1935–2020
    8. 8. John (Irvin) Laughlin 1925–1976 m. Mary (Mae) Crago 1928–1988
      1. 1. Robert (Raymond) Laughlin 1949–2022
    9. 9. Edward (Raymond) Laughlin 1930–2004 m. Joanne (Martha) Becker 1934–2002
  2. 2. Russel (Allen) Laughlin 1904–2000 m. Grace Householder 1904–1971
  3. 3. William (Harold) Laughlin 1896–1967 m. Mary (Catherine) Gleichert 1899–1997

John Laughlin's Timeline

14 Records

1874
2 Jan 1874
Birth of John Andrew Laughlin in McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
John Andrew Laughlin resided here in Conemaugh, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Conemaugh, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
John Andrew Laughlin appeared in census
None
1900
1900
Age 26
John Andrew Laughlin resided here in Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
John Andrew Laughlin appeared in census
None
1910
1910
Age 36
John Andrew Laughlin resided here in Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 43
John Andrew Laughlin resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
John Andrew Laughlin resided here in Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
John Andrew Laughlin appeared in census in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
John Andrew Laughlin was employed in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
John Andrew Laughlin resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
John Andrew Laughlin resided here in Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 66
John Andrew Laughlin resided here in Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 66
Death of John Andrew Laughlin in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1874
    Event Place: McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3441; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 7-86
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1539; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 515
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2005; Page: 38B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 198.0; FHL microfilm: 2341739
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Blair; Roll: 1852735; Draft Board: 2
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Conemaugh, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1110; Page: 109C; Enumeration District: 185
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1381; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1241381
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1317; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1375330
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Pennsylvania, Marriages
    [12] Registration Location: Blair Co., PA; Roll: 1852735; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Conemaugh, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Conemaugh, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1110; Page: 109C; Enumeration District: 185

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1381; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1241381

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1317; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1375330

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Blair; Roll: 1852735; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1539; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 515

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2005; Page: 38B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 198.0; FHL microfilm: 2341739

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2005; Page: 38B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 198.0; FHL microfilm: 2341739

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3441; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 7-86

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3441; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 7-86

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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