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Lawrence Findley 1924–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 OCT 1924

Birth Location: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 06/06/1979

Death Location: Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA

Father: James Findley

Mother: Susanna Detterline

Spouse(s): Thymaras None, Mary McClead

Children(s): Lawrence Findley, Terry Findley

In 1924, Lawrence Findley entered the world in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA, born to James P Findley And Susanna Detterline. In 1930, Lawrence Findley resided in Gary, Lake, Indiana. In 1940, Lawrence Findley resided in St Vincent High School. Lawrence Findley married Mary Belle Mcclead, Mary Fosburgh, Thymaras, and had children including Lawrence Eugene Findley, Terry Lee Findley. Lawrence Findley passed away in 1979 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Lawrence Findley entered the world in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA, born to James P Findley And Susanna Detterline.
  • In 1930, Lawrence Findley resided in Gary, Lake, Indiana.
  • In 1940, Lawrence Findley resided in St Vincent High School.
  • Lawrence Findley married Mary Belle Mcclead, Mary Fosburgh, Thymaras, and had children including Lawrence Eugene Findley, Terry Lee Findley.
  • Lawrence Findley passed away in 1979 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Findley
1889–1967
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Susanna Detterline
1891–1963
Birth Location: Pottstown, PA
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Spouses(s)

Thymaras None
1932–2001
Birth Location: Copperfield, Salt Lake Co., Utah
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Mary McClead
1927–1989
Birth Location: Gary, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
MM

Children(s)

Lawrence Findley
1947–2006
Birth Location: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
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Terry Findley
1949–1996
Birth Location: Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
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Lawrence Findley's Ancestors

Self
Lawrence Findley
1924–1979
Birth Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Parents
James P Findley
1889–1967
Pennsylvania
Susanna Detterline
1891–1963
Pottstown, PA
Grandparents
James Finley
1865–
Pennsylvania
Catherine (E.) Findley
1865–1945
Coatesville
Lewis Detterline
1837–1919
Pennsylvania
Rebecca (A) Harkins
1857–1920
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Harkens
1826–
Elizabeth Harkens
1836–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lawrence Findley's Descendants

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Lawrence Findley (29 OCT 1924–06/06/1979) m. Thymaras (17 JUN 1932–12 AUG 2001) m. Mary (Belle) McClead (18 AUG 1927–30 AUG 1989)
  1. 1. Lawrence (Eugene) Findley 1947–2006
  2. 2. Terry (Lee) Findley 1949–1996 m. Lester (Donald) Saunders 1948–2009

Lawrence Findley's Timeline

7 Records

1924
29 OCT 1924
Birth of Lawrence Findley in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 6
Lawrence Findley resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana
Gary, Lake, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 16
Lawrence Findley resided here in St Vincent High School
St Vincent High School
1948
1948
Age 24
Lawrence Findley resided here in Gary, Indiana, USA
Gary, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 26
Lawrence Findley resided here in Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA
Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA
1979
1 JUN 1979
Age 55
Death of Lawrence Findley in Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States of America
1979
06/06/1979
Age 55
Burial of Lawrence Findley in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA
Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 OCT 1924
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 241
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01064; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 45-19
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 307-20-2099; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 598; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 698.0; FHL microfilm: 2340333
    [6] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [7] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 5266; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 45-55
    [11] Social Security Death Index (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2006.Original data - Social Security Administration.Original data: Social Security Adminisration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration, Number: 307-20-2099; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [12] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 598; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 698.0.
    [13] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [14] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [15] Indiana, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 598; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 698.0; FHL microfilm: 2340333
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 598; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 698.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: St Vincent High School
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01064; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 45-19

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Gary, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 5266; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 45-55

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01064; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 45-19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 241

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1979
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 307-20-2099; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Ohio, Deaths, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [5] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Social Security Death Index (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2006.Original data - Social Security Administration.Original data: Social Security Adminisration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration, Number: 307-20-2099; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [8] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [9] Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988
    [10] Indiana, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 06061979
    Event Place: Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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