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Lawrence Erastus Masters 1895–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 February 1895

Birth Location: Corbin, Whitley, KY

Death Date: 4 August 1972

Death Location: Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: David Masters

Mother: Catherine Spangler

Spouse(s): Ollie Riggs

Children(s): Leland Masters, Anna Masters, Etta Masters, Katherine Masters, Charles Masters, Luther Masters, Etta Masters

In 1895, Lawrence Erastus Masters entered the world in Corbin, Whitley, KY, born to David Alexander Masters And Catherine Spangler. In 1900, Lawrence Erastus Masters resided in Newcomb, Laurel, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Lawrence Erastus Masters resided in Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, USA. Lawrence Erastus Masters married Ollie May Riggs, and had children including Anna Marie Masters, Charles C Masters, Etta Masters, Katherine Masters, Leland Lloyd Masters, Luther E Masters. Lawrence Erastus Masters passed away in 1972 in Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Lawrence Erastus Masters entered the world in Corbin, Whitley, KY, born to David Alexander Masters And Catherine Spangler.
  • In 1900, Lawrence Erastus Masters resided in Newcomb, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Lawrence Erastus Masters resided in Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, USA.
  • Lawrence Erastus Masters married Ollie May Riggs, and had children including Anna Marie Masters, Charles C Masters, Etta Masters, Katherine Masters, Leland Lloyd Masters, Luther E Masters.
  • Lawrence Erastus Masters passed away in 1972 in Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Masters
1855–1939
Birth Location: Lee County, va
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Catherine Spangler
1862–1937
Birth Location: Scott County, Va
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Spouses(s)

Ollie Riggs
1897–1974
Birth Location: Hawkins County, TN
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Children(s)

Leland Masters
1927–2013
Birth Location: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
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Anna Masters
1918–2021
Birth Location: Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Etta Masters
1922–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Katherine Masters
1924–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Charles Masters
1920–1996
Birth Location: Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
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Luther Masters
1916–2008
Birth Location: Corbin, Whitley, KY
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Etta Masters
1921–2011
Birth Location: Gumsulfer, KY
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Lawrence Masters's Ancestors

Self
Lawrence Masters
1895–1972
Birth Place: Corbin, Whitley, KY
Parents
David Alexander Masters
1855–1939
Lee County, va
Catherine Spangler
1862–1937
Scott County, Va
Grandparents
Henry (Reynolds) Masters
1832–1921
North Carolina, United States
Sallie Riggs
1833–1908
Scott, Virginia, United States
Michael Spangler
1784–1875
Witten, Tazewell County, Va
Sarah Baker
1820–1870
Virginia United States
Great-Grandparents
David Riggs
1797–1860
Francis Bevins
1805–1860
George Spangler
1758–1813
Catherina Katrin
1766–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lawrence Masters's Descendants

1.
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Lawrence (Erastus) Masters (8 February 1895–4 August 1972) m. Ollie (May) Riggs (19 aug 1897–6 apr 1974)
  1. 1. Leland (Lloyd) Masters 1927–2013 m. Ray (Martine) Halcomb 1930–1996 m. Gladys (May) Oaks 1934–2025
  2. 2. Anna (Marie) Masters 1918–2021 m. Robert (Marion) Thomas 1911–1992
  3. 3. Etta Masters 1922–
  4. 4. Katherine Masters 1924–
  5. 5. Charles (C) Masters 1920–1996
  6. 6. Luther (E) Masters 1916–2008
  7. 7. Etta Masters 1921–2011

Lawrence Masters's Timeline

10 Records

1895
8 February 1895
Birth of Lawrence Erastus Masters in Corbin, Whitley, KY
Corbin, Whitley, KY
1900
1900
Age 5
Lawrence Erastus Masters resided here in Newcomb, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Newcomb, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Lawrence Erastus Masters resided here in Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Lawrence Erastus Masters resided here in North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
1928
1928
Age 33
Lawrence Erastus Masters resided here in Corbin, Kentucky, USA
Corbin, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Lawrence Erastus Masters resided here in Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky
Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 40
Lawrence Erastus Masters resided here in Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky
Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Lawrence Erastus Masters resided here in Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
1942
1942
Age 47
Lawrence Erastus Masters resided here in Corbin, Kentucky
Corbin, Kentucky
1972
4 August 1972
Age 77
Death of Lawrence Erastus Masters in Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 February 1895
    Event Place: Corbin, Whitley, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 146
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1363; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 118-11
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Roll: T625_595; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 249
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: 781; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 765.0; FHL microfilm: 2340516
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Whitley; Roll: 1653848
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newcomb, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: 537; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1240537
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: T624_506; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0244; FHL microfilm: 1374519
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newcomb, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newcomb, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: 537; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1240537

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: T624_506; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0244; FHL microfilm: 1374519

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Roll: T625_595; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 249

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Corbin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: 781; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 765.0; FHL microfilm: 2340516

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1363; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 118-11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1363; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 118-11

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Corbin, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 146

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Whitley; Roll: 1653848

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 August 1972
    Event Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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