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Laura May Alexander 1884–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1884

Birth Location: California, United States

Death Date: 06 Dec 1950

Death Location: Seattle, King, Washington

Father: John Alexander

Mother: Sarah Gilbert

Spouse(s): Gilbert Swets

Children(s): Gilbert Swets

The story of Laura May Alexander began in 1884 in California, United States. In 1900, Laura May Alexander resided in Dungeness, Clallam, Washington, USA. In 1920, Laura May Alexander resided in Seattle, King, Washington, USA. Laura May Alexander married Gilbert T Swets, and had children including Gilbert R Swets. Laura May Alexander passed away in 1950 in Seattle, King, Washington.

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Biography

  • The story of Laura May Alexander began in 1884 in California, United States.
  • In 1900, Laura May Alexander resided in Dungeness, Clallam, Washington, USA.
  • In 1920, Laura May Alexander resided in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.
  • Laura May Alexander married Gilbert T Swets, and had children including Gilbert R Swets.
  • Laura May Alexander passed away in 1950 in Seattle, King, Washington.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Alexander
1845–1914
Birth Location: Harrisburg, Van Buren, Iowa, United States
JA
Sarah Gilbert
1846–1936
Birth Location: Van Buren, Van Buren, Iowa, United States
SG

Spouses(s)

Gilbert Swets
1882–1978
Birth Location: Illinois
GS

Children(s)

Gilbert Swets
1921–
Birth Location: Washington
GS

Laura Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Laura Alexander
1884–1950
Birth Place: California, United States
Parents
John Huston Alexander
1845–1914
Harrisburg, Van Buren, Iowa, United States
Sarah (Ellen) Gilbert
1846–1936
Van Buren, Van Buren, Iowa, United States
Grandparents
William (Harvey) Alexander
1812–1878
Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Lucinda (May) Cavin
1816–1895
Tennessee, United States
James Gilbert
1807–1907
Kentucky
Sarah ((Sally) Ellen) Wilson
1800–1880
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1775–1863
Mary Kerr
1778–1845
John Cavin
1788–1845
Juda Mann
1790–1860
Joseph Gilbert
1799–1850
Jemima Howse
1788–
William Wilson
1772–1833
Charlotte Devore
1787–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Major Sr
1740–1807
Deborah Dicks
1752–1828
James Kerr
1758–1840
Christain McDonald
1761–1840
William Cavin
1755–1820
Margaret Skelton
1757–1840
Joseph Mann
1760–1852
Anne Moore
1765–1850
Elijah Gilbert
1770–1830
James Howse
1750–1834
Nancy Simms
–1835
William Jr
1748–1821
Elizabeth Cummins
1752–1821
Jeremiah Devore
1759–1841
Nancy Mann
1760–1841

Laura Alexander's Descendants

1.
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Laura (May) Alexander (10 May 1884–06 Dec 1950) m. Gilbert (T) Swets (28 Mar 1882–12 May 1978)
  1. 1. Gilbert (R) Swets 1921–

Laura Alexander's Timeline

8 Records

1884
10 May 1884
Birth of Laura May Alexander in California, United States
California, United States
1900
1900
Age 16
Laura May Alexander resided here in Dungeness, Clallam, Washington, USA
Dungeness, Clallam, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Laura May Alexander resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1921
1921
Age 37
Laura May Alexander resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Laura May Alexander resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Laura May Alexander resided here in Seattle, King, Washington
Seattle, King, Washington
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 56
Laura May Alexander resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1950
06 Dec 1950
Age 66
Death of Laura May Alexander in Seattle, King, Washington
Seattle, King, Washington

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1884
    Event Place: California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4379; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 40-190
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1928; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 219; Image: 859
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: 2499; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0140; Image: 420.0; FHL microfilm: 2342233
    [5] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dungeness, Clallam, Washington; Roll: 1742; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1241742

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dungeness, Clallam, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dungeness, Clallam, Washington; Roll: 1742; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1241742

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1928; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 219; Image: 859

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: 2499; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0140; Image: 420.0; FHL microfilm: 2342233

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4379; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 40-190

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4379; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 40-190

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Dec 1950
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
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