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Laura Platt McConnell 1890–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Dec 1890

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 23 Feb 1957

Death Location: Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: William Connell

Mother: Mary Connell

Spouse(s): James Williams

Children(s): James Jr, Paul Williams, Norman Williams, Elinora Williams, Mary Balentine, Eleanor Williams, Paul Williams, Elinora Williams, Norman Williams

The story of Laura Platt McConnell began in 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Laura Platt McConnell married James E Williams, James Williams, and had children including Eleanor M Williams, Elinora Williams, James E Williams Jr, Mary Williams Balentine, Norman Emory Williams, Norman Williams, Paul Williams. Laura Platt McConnell passed away in 1957 in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Laura Platt McConnell began in 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Laura Platt McConnell married James E Williams, James Williams, and had children including Eleanor M Williams, Elinora Williams, James E Williams Jr, Mary Williams Balentine, Norman Emory Williams, Norman Williams, Paul Williams.
  • Laura Platt McConnell passed away in 1957 in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Connell
1869–1954
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WC
Mary Connell
1876–1954
Birth Location: Dickson City, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

James Williams
1892–1969
Birth Location: Maryland
JW

Children(s)

James Jr
1937–1976
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
JJ
Paul Williams
1919–1995
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
PW
Norman Williams
1914–1955
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
NW
Elinora Williams
1917–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EW
Mary Balentine
1924–1989
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MB
Eleanor Williams
1917–1970
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EW
Paul Williams
1919–1995
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
PW
Elinora Williams
1917–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EW
Norman Williams
1913–1955
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
NW

Laura McConnell's Ancestors

Self
Laura McConnell
1890–1957
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
William Mc Connell
1869–1954
Pennsylvania
Mary (Mc) Connell
1876–1954
Dickson City, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John Mcconnell
1832–1875
Armagh, Northern Ireland
Martha Ferguson
1833–1908
Derryraine Mullaghbrack Armagh Ireland
Charles Hudson
1827–1917
Pennsylvania
Catherine Seers
1840–1904
Dickson City (Priceburg), Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Clarke Mcconnell
1805–1864
Margaret
1811–1875
Margarette Freeman
1784–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas McConnell
1790–1833
Freeman
1750–

Laura McConnell's Descendants

1.
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Laura (Platt) McConnell (9 Dec 1890–23 Feb 1957) m. James Williams (1892–1969)
  1. 1. James (E Williams) Jr 1937–1976 m. Georgette (F) Williams 1944–2024
  2. 2. Paul Williams 1919–1995 m. Jean (Margie) Smith 1922–2018
    1. 1. Sandra (L) Kelly 1948–2016 m. Earl (W.) Kelly 1949–2011
  3. 3. Norman Williams 1914–1955 m. Sarah (Kathleen Donahue) Williams 1912–1977 m. Sarah (Kathleen Donahue) Williams 1912–1977
    1. 1. Donald (Joseph) Williams 1944–2011
    2. 2. Paul Williams 1942–2014
    3. 3. Paul Williams 1942–2014 m. Wendy (Elizabeth) Broad 1943–1997 m. Wendy (Elizabeth) Broad 1943–1997
    4. 4. Donald (Joseph) Williams 1944–2011
    5. 5. James (E.) Williams 1947–2018
  4. 4. Elinora Williams 1917–
  5. 5. Mary (Williams) Balentine 1924–1989
  6. 6. Eleanor (M) Williams 1917–1970 m. Joseph Robinson 1947–1970
  7. 7. Paul Williams 1919–1995
  8. 8. Elinora Williams 1917–
  9. 9. Norman (Emory) Williams 1913–1955

Laura McConnell's Timeline

13 Records

1890
9 Dec 1890
Birth of Laura Platt McConnell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1891
1891
Age 1
Birth of Laura Platt McConnell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1891
11 Jan 1891
Age 1
Laura Platt McConnell was baptized in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Laura Platt McConnell resided here in Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1913
abt 1913
Age 23
Laura Platt McConnell resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 30
Laura Platt McConnell resided here in Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Laura Platt McConnell resided here in Philadelphia (Districts 0251-0500), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia (Districts 0251-0500), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Laura Platt McConnell resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 50
Laura Platt McConnell resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1949
3 Nov 1949
Age 59
Laura Platt McConnell resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 60
Laura Platt McConnell resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1957
23 Feb 1957
Age 67
Death of Laura Platt McConnell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1957
23 Feb 1957
Age 67
Death of Laura Platt McConnell in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Church Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1890
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03749; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 51-1998
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 016501-019350
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1911, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1913; Box Number: 570; Certificate Number Range: 131251-134250
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 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: Philadelphia, Philad

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1891
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 232
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Church Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1397; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0501; FHL microfilm: 1375410

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1913
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1911, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1913; Box Number: 570; Certificate Number Range: 131251-134250

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia (Districts 0251-0500), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03749; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 51-1998

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03749; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 51-1998

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1949
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, 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: Philadelphia, Philad

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1957
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1957
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 016501-019350
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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