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John Shelvan Lynch 1884 – 1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 JAN 1884

Birth Location: Crawford Co, IN

Death Date: Nov 14, 1961

Death Location: ST. Joseph, IN

Father: Jeremiah Lynch

Mother: Mary Wilbur

Spouse(s): Lavina Enlow

Children(s): Lillie Lynch, Mason Lynch, Earl Lynch, John Lynch, Royce Lynch, Jerry Lynch

John Shelvan Lynch was born in 1884 in Crawford Co, IN, the child of Jeremiah Lynch and Mary E. Wilbur. In 1900, John Shelvan Lynch resided in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA. In 1910, John Shelvan Lynch resided in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA. John Shelvan Lynch married Lavina Enlow, and had children including Lillie Lynch, Mason Lynch, Earl Lynch, John Oscar Lynch, Royce Lynch, Jerry M. Lynch. John Shelvan Lynch passed away in 1961 in ST. Joseph, IN.

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Biography

  • John Shelvan Lynch was born in 1884 in Crawford Co, IN, the child of Jeremiah Lynch and Mary E. Wilbur.
  • In 1900, John Shelvan Lynch resided in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1910, John Shelvan Lynch resided in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA.
  • John Shelvan Lynch married Lavina Enlow, and had children including Lillie Lynch, Mason Lynch, Earl Lynch, John Oscar Lynch, Royce Lynch, Jerry M. Lynch.
  • John Shelvan Lynch passed away in 1961 in ST. Joseph, IN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Lynch
1857 – 1931
Birth Location: Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America
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Mary Wilbur
1857 – 1921
Birth Location: Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Lavina Enlow
1891 – 1986
Birth Location: IN
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Children(s)

Lillie Lynch
1910 – 1927
Birth Location: Indiana
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Mason Lynch
1911 – 1995
Birth Location: Perry Co., IN
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Earl Lynch
1912 – 1995
Birth Location: Perry Co., In.
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John Lynch
1914 – 1992
Birth Location: Beechwood, Crawford Co., IN
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Royce Lynch
1921 – 1992
Birth Location: Crawford Co., Indiana
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Jerry Lynch
1924 –
Birth Location: Indiana
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John Lynch's Ancestors

Self
John Lynch
1884 – 1961
Birth Place: Crawford Co, IN
Parents
Jeremiah Lynch
1857 – 1931
Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America
Mary (E.) Wilbur
1857 – 1921
Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Asa Lynch
1827 – 1897
Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America
Serepta Morgan
1830 – 1864
Ohio twp ,Crawford Co., IN
Samuel (J) Wilbur
1831 – 1859
Crawford Co., IN
Clarinda (C.) Wiseman
1836 – 1903
Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Lynch
1791 – 1876
Elizabeth Stone
1801 – 1880
John Morgan
1792 – 1872
Mary Lahue
1798 – 1872
Daniel Wilbur
1797 – 1874
Sarah
1796 – 1862
Abraham Wiseman
1813 – 1904
Mary Bogard
1814 – 1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Lynch
1760 – 1828
Elizabeth Sturgeon
1772 – 1846
Oliver Stone
1768 – 1834
Elizabeth Bassett
1763 – 1846
Jonas Morgan
1755 – 1817
Susannah Hardin
1755 – 1838
John Father
Elizabeth Lahue
1775 – 1832
Jonathan Cady
1767 – 1853
Marian Chapin
1771 – 1847
Abraham Wiseman
1776 – 1849
Mary Allen
1775 – 1854
Benjamin Bogard
1776 – 1829
Rachael Enlow
1780 – 1835

John Lynch's Descendants

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John (Shelvan) Lynch (12 JAN 1884 – Nov 14, 1961) m. Lavina Enlow (24 AUG 1891 – 22 SEP 1986)
  1. 1. Lillie Lynch (17 FEB 1910 – 28 MAR 1927)
  2. 2. Mason Lynch (30 JUL 1911 – 2 FEB 1995) m. Anna Dobson (18 JAN 1919 – )
  3. 3. Earl Lynch (13 NOV 1912 – 1995) m. Vivian (May) Butt (23 MAY 1913 – ) m. Elizabeth (M.) Payne (1930 – )
    1. 1. Evelyn Lynch (1947 – )
    2. 2. James Lynch
    3. 3. Delbert Lynch
    4. 4. Randall Lynch
    5. 5. Elizabeth Lynch
    6. 6. Verna Lynch
    7. 7. Wilma Lynch
  4. 4. John (Oscar) Lynch (22 SEP 1914 – 5 DEC 1992) m. Senith (Elizabeth) Butt (1 MAR 1914 – 26 DEC 2000)
    1. 1. Hazel (Marie) Lynch (14 FEB 1933 – 31 MAR 1933)
    2. 2. Hershell (Lee) Lynch (8 MAY 1934 – )
    3. 3. Maudie (Lucille) Lynch (21 JAN 1936 – )
    4. 4. Lois Lavina (3 MAR 1940 – 4 AUG 1944)
    5. 5. Buford (Ray) Lynch (21 SEP 1941 – )
    6. 6. Melburn Lynch (3 OCT 1943 – )
    7. 7. Donald (Edward) Lynch (27 JUL 1950 – )
    8. 8. Rita (Faye) Lynch (20 APR 1952 – )
  5. 5. Royce Lynch (8 DEC 1921 – 19 AUG 1992) m. Nettie Adams (18 AUG 1925 – )
    1. 1. Diane (Lee) Lynch (3 APR 1947 – ) m. Billy (Ray) Schnaufer (21 FEB 1941 – )
      1. 1. John (Dougles) Schnaufer (9 MAR 1967 – )
        1. 1. Cody (Ryan) Schnaufer (26 AUG 1992 – )
      2. 2. Christopher (William) Schnaufer (11 FEB 1978 – ) m. Araceli (27 NOV 1971 – )
    2. 2. John (Royce) Lynch (25 JAN 1949 – ) m. Lois (13 JUN 1948 – )
      1. 1. John (Royce) Lynch (30 NOV 1968 – ) m. Mishelle
        1. 1. Taylor (Renee) Lynch (11 NOV 2001 – )
      2. 2. Paul (Bradford) Lynch (21 FEB 1973 – ) m. Crystal
    3. 3. David (Scott) Lynch (16 OCT 1969 – )
  6. 6. Jerry (M.) Lynch (abt 1924 – ) m. Dorothy Eastridge
    1. 1. Jerry (Michael) Lynch (8 JAN 1947 – 8 JAN 1947)
    2. 2. Judy Lynch
    3. 3. Patty Lynch
    4. 4. Gayle Lynch

John Lynch's Timeline

9 Records

1884
12 JAN 1884
Birth of John Shelvan Lynch in Crawford Co, IN
Crawford Co, IN
1900
1900
Age 16
John Shelvan Lynch resided here in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA
Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
John Shelvan Lynch resided here in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA
Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
John Shelvan Lynch resided here in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA
Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
John Shelvan Lynch resided here in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana
Ohio, Crawford, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 51
John Shelvan Lynch resided here in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana
Ohio, Crawford, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
John Shelvan Lynch resided here in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, United States
Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, United States
1942
1942
Age 58
John Shelvan Lynch resided here in Crawford, Indiana
Crawford, Indiana
1961
Nov 14, 1961
Age 77
Death of John Shelvan Lynch in ST. Joseph, IN
ST. Joseph, IN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 JAN 1884
    Event Place: Crawford Co, IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Indiana
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1033; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 13-8
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: 578; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 391.0; FHL microfilm: 2340313
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: 365; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240365
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T624_344; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1374357
    [7] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: 365; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240365

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T624_344; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1374357

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: 578; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 391.0; FHL microfilm: 2340313

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1033; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 13-8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1033; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 13-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Crawford, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Indiana

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 14, 1961
    Event Place: ST. Joseph, IN
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riddle Cemetery,Crawford Co., Indiana
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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