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Laura Catherine Darby 1898–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: MAY 1898

Birth Location: Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

Death Date: 14 MAR 1977

Death Location: Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States

Father: Edward Darby

Mother: Daisy Watt

Spouse(s): Harold Gray

Children(s): Dudley Gray, Harold Gray

In 1898, Laura Catherine Darby entered the world in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States, born to Edward Lincoln Darby And Daisy Clementine Watt. In 1900, Laura Catherine Darby was recorded in the census in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States. In 1910, Laura Catherine Darby was recorded in the census in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States. Laura Catherine Darby married Harold Hugh Gray, and had children including Dudley Darby Gray, Harold Michael Gray. Laura Catherine Darby passed away in 1977 in Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Laura Catherine Darby entered the world in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States, born to Edward Lincoln Darby And Daisy Clementine Watt.
  • In 1900, Laura Catherine Darby was recorded in the census in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1910, Laura Catherine Darby was recorded in the census in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States.
  • Laura Catherine Darby married Harold Hugh Gray, and had children including Dudley Darby Gray, Harold Michael Gray.
  • Laura Catherine Darby passed away in 1977 in Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Darby's Ancestors

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Laura Darby
1898–1977
Birth Place: Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Parents
Edward Lincoln Darby
1866–1928
Indiana, United States
Daisy (Clementine) Watt
1871–1955
Indiana, United States
Grandparents
James (W.) Watt
1834–1882
Jefferson, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Clarissa Davison
1844–1875
Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Jr.
1807–1893
Clarissa Sithens
1809–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Davison
1770–
Esther
1770–

Laura Darby's Descendants

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Laura (Catherine) Darby (MAY 1898–14 MAR 1977) m. Harold (Hugh) Gray (5 APR 1901–11 MAY 1981)
  1. 1. Dudley (Darby) Gray 1926–2020 m. Joan (Lorraine) Scott 1932–2012
  2. 2. Harold (Michael) Gray 1935–2013

Laura Darby's Timeline

8 Records

1898
MAY 1898
Birth of Laura Catherine Darby in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
1900
1 JUN 1900
Age 2
Laura Catherine Darby appeared in census in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
1910
22 APR 1910
Age 12
Laura Catherine Darby appeared in census in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
1920
1920
Age 22
Laura Catherine Darby was employed
None
1920
10 JAN 1920
Age 22
Laura Catherine Darby appeared in census in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
1950
1950
Age 52
Laura Catherine Darby was employed
None
1950
13 APR 1950
Age 52
Laura Catherine Darby appeared in census in Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States
Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States
1977
14 MAR 1977
Age 79
Death of Laura Catherine Darby in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States
South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: MAY 1898
    Event Place: Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 US Census, Enum Dist 56, Sheet 1B, Age 2 in Jun 1900, born May 1898 in Indiana.
    [2] 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 63, Sheet 5B, Age 11 in Apr 1910, born in Indiana.
    [3] 1920 US Census, Enum Dist 60, Sheet 3A, Age 21 in Jan 1920, born in Indiana.
    [4] 1930 US Census, Enum Dist 48-96, Sheet 15B, Age 31 in Apr 1930, born in Indiana.
    [5] 1940 US Census, Enum Dist 121-80, Sheet 14A, Age 41 in Apr 1940, born in Indiana.
    [6] 1950 US Census, Enum Dist 54-13, p. 4, Age 51 in Apr 1950, born in Indiana.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1900
    Event Place: Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1900 US Census, Enum Dist 56, Sheet 1B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 22 APR 1910
    Event Place: Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 63, Sheet 5B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source: 1920 US Census, Enum Dist 60, Sheet 3A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 10 JAN 1920
    Event Place: Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1920 US Census, Enum Dist 60, Sheet 3A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1950
    Record Source: 1950 US Census, Enum Dist 54-13, p. 4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 13 APR 1950
    Event Place: Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1950 US Census, Enum Dist 54-13, p. 4, Noted as a widow.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 MAR 1977
    Event Place: South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States

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