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John Raymond Laughlin 1900–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Jan 1900

Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 01 Jul 1970

Death Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Laughlin

Mother: Mayme Wertz

Spouse(s): Laura Croft

Children(s): Donald Laughlin, Robert Laughlin, Laura Laughlin, Donna Laughlin, Judith Laughlin, Caroline Laughlin, David Laughlin, John Laughlin, Edward Laughlin

The story of John Raymond Laughlin began in 1900 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, John Raymond Laughlin appeared in census records. In 1900, John Raymond Laughlin resided in Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. John Raymond Laughlin married Laura Christina Croft, and had children including Caroline June Laughlin, David Richard Laughlin, Donald Gene Laughlin, Donna Jean Laughlin, Edward Raymond Laughlin, John Irvin Laughlin, Judith Ann Laughlin, Laura Lorraine Laughlin, Robert Howard Laughlin. John Raymond Laughlin passed away in 1970 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Raymond Laughlin began in 1900 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, John Raymond Laughlin appeared in census records.
  • In 1900, John Raymond Laughlin resided in Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John Raymond Laughlin married Laura Christina Croft, and had children including Caroline June Laughlin, David Richard Laughlin, Donald Gene Laughlin, Donna Jean Laughlin, Edward Raymond Laughlin, John Irvin Laughlin, Judith Ann Laughlin, Laura Lorraine Laughlin, Robert Howard Laughlin.
  • John Raymond Laughlin passed away in 1970 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Laughlin
1874–1940
Birth Location: McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mayme Wertz
1874–1929
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Laura Croft
1902–1973
Birth Location: Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

Donald Laughlin
1937–2020
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
DL
Robert Laughlin
1935–1978
Birth Location: Altoona Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
RL
Laura Laughlin
1923–2009
Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
LL
Donna Laughlin
1937–2009
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
DL
Judith Laughlin
1941–1941
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Caroline Laughlin
1927–2020
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
CL
David Laughlin
1933–2006
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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John Laughlin
1925–1976
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Edward Laughlin
1930–2004
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
EL

John Laughlin's Ancestors

Self
John Laughlin
1900–1970
Birth Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Andrew Laughlin
1874–1940
McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Mayme (E) Wertz
1874–1929
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
William (Francis) Laughlin
1835–1924
Grafton, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Adeline Megahan
1854–1924
McConnellstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Laughlin
1815–1887
Sarah Fraker
1823–1906
David Megahan
1829–1923
Susan Heffner
1832–1923
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1772–1859
Mary Bretherton\Williamson
1782–1832
Andrew Fraker
1789–1866
Rachael Forshey
1788–1858
Mary Younkin
1786–1850

John Laughlin's Descendants

1.
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John (Raymond) Laughlin (07 Jan 1900–01 Jul 1970) m. Laura (Christina) Croft (26 Sep 1902–15 Jan 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

John Laughlin's Timeline

16 Records

1900
07 Jan 1900
Birth of John Raymond Laughlin in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
John Raymond Laughlin appeared in census
None
1900
1900
John Raymond Laughlin resided here in Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
John Raymond Laughlin appeared in census
None
1910
1910
Age 10
John Raymond Laughlin resided here in Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 17
John Raymond Laughlin resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 20
John Raymond Laughlin appeared in census
None
1920
1920
Age 20
John Raymond Laughlin resided here in Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1923
abt 1923
Age 23
John Raymond Laughlin resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 30
John Raymond Laughlin appeared in census
None
1930
1930
Age 30
John Raymond Laughlin resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
John Raymond Laughlin resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 40
John Raymond Laughlin resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 42
John Raymond Laughlin resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
John Raymond Laughlin resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1970
01 Jul 1970
Age 70
Death of John Raymond Laughlin in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Jan 1900
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, 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: 1433
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03439; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 7-42
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 170-12-3653; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 013401-016250
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Altoona Ward 10, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1539; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 515
    [6] 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
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Blair; Roll: 1852735; Draft Board: 2
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1381; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1241381
    [9] 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
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1913
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 6 Feb 1913 - Page 7, Raymond Laughlin perfect Attendance (Morning Tribune 6 Feb 1913) 6 Feb 1913

    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: Census
    Event Date: 1920

    Genealogy Event 9
    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 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1923
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1928
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 31 Dec 1928 - Page 3, Fuller Brush Annual Banquet Raymond Laughlin performed in skit. 31 Dec 1928

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 13
    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 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1934
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 17 Nov 1934 - Page 12, Raymond J Laughlin Accident Report 17 Nov 1934

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03439; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 7-42

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03439; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 7-42

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 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: 1433

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1945
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Altoona Tribune - 26 Mar 1945 - Page 10, 26 Mar 1945 news report showing Raymond Laughlin fined for dog issues 26 Mar 1945

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Altoona, Blair, Penn

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Jul 1970
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 170-12-3653; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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