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Laura Viola Carpenter 1897–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Feb 1897

Birth Location: Marlowe, Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 13 Oct 1971

Death Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Harry Carpenter

Mother: Maria Barnes

Spouse(s): Ross Geist

Children(s): Ellsworth Geist, Marvin Geist

In 1897, Laura Viola Carpenter entered the world in Marlowe, Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to Harry Clark Carpenter And Maria W Barnes. In 1900, Laura Viola Carpenter resided in Falling Waters District, Berkeley, West Virginia. In 1910, Laura Viola Carpenter resided in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia. Laura Viola Carpenter married Ross Geist, and had children including Ellsworth Geist, Marvin Geist. Laura Viola Carpenter passed away in 1971 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Laura Viola Carpenter entered the world in Marlowe, Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to Harry Clark Carpenter And Maria W Barnes.
  • In 1900, Laura Viola Carpenter resided in Falling Waters District, Berkeley, West Virginia.
  • In 1910, Laura Viola Carpenter resided in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia.
  • Laura Viola Carpenter married Ross Geist, and had children including Ellsworth Geist, Marvin Geist.
  • Laura Viola Carpenter passed away in 1971 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Carpenter's Ancestors

Self
Laura Carpenter
1897–1971
Birth Place: Marlowe, Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Harry Clark Carpenter
1859–1928
New Jersey, United States of America
Maria (W.) Barnes
1863–1932
Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Elizabeth
1840–
New Jersey
Ishmael Barnes
1829–1870
Berkeley County, Virginia
Nancy Houck
1826–1911
Marlowe, Berkeley Co., WV
Great-Grandparents
Ishmael Barnes
1788–1849
Maria Crown
1799–1873
George Houck
1787–1876
Mary Houck
1788–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Houck
1765–1821
Elizabeth Fiery
1756–1826
Jacob Houck
1753–1815
Margaret
1755–1820

Laura Carpenter's Descendants

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Laura (Viola) Carpenter (8 Feb 1897–13 Oct 1971) m. Ross Geist (abt 1897–about 1955)
  1. 1. Ellsworth Geist 1917–
  2. 2. Marvin Geist 1918–

Laura Carpenter's Timeline

7 Records

1897
8 Feb 1897
Birth of Laura Viola Carpenter in Marlowe, Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States of America
Marlowe, Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 3
Laura Viola Carpenter resided here in Falling Waters District, Berkeley, West Virginia
Falling Waters District, Berkeley, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 13
Laura Viola Carpenter resided here in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 23
Laura Viola Carpenter resided here in Hagerstown Ward 3, Washington, Maryland
Hagerstown Ward 3, Washington, Maryland
1930
1930
Age 33
Laura Viola Carpenter resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Laura Viola Carpenter resided here in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, United States
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, United States
1971
13 Oct 1971
Age 74
Death of Laura Viola Carpenter in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, United States of America
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1897
    Event Place: Marlowe, Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T627_1561; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 22-35.
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 214-09-3799; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hagerstown Ward 3, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 156; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2130; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 222; Image: 80.0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1755; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 11.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Falling Waters District, Berkeley, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1755; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 11.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hagerstown Ward 3, Washington, Maryland
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hagerstown Ward 3, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 156; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2130; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 222; Image: 80.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T627_1561; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 22-35.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1971
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 214-09-3799; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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