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Leona Leota Thompson 1878 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1878

Birth Location: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee

Death Date: 5 May 1930

Death Location: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA

Father: James Thompson

Mother: Mary Shaffer

Spouse(s): Max Gardner

Children(s): Max Gartner

In 1878, Leona Leota Thompson entered the world in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, born to James Mort Thompson and Mary Catharine "Kate" Shaffer. In 1910, Leona Leota Thompson resided in Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California, USA. In 1916, Leona Leota Thompson resided in Los Angeles, California, USA. Leona Leota Thompson married Max Gardner, and had children including Max Gartner. Leona Leota Thompson passed away in 1930 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Leona Leota Thompson entered the world in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, born to James Mort Thompson and Mary Catharine "Kate" Shaffer.
  • In 1910, Leona Leota Thompson resided in Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • In 1916, Leona Leota Thompson resided in Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Leona Leota Thompson married Max Gardner, and had children including Max Gartner.
  • Leona Leota Thompson passed away in 1930 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Thompson
1844 – 1878
Birth Location: Indiana County, Pennsylvania
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Mary Shaffer
1848 – 1935
Birth Location: Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Max Gardner
1880 – 1953
Birth Location: Illinois
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Children(s)

Max Gartner
1903 –
Birth Location: Los Angeles County, California, USA
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Leona Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Leona Thompson
1878 – 1930
Birth Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Parents
James Mort Thompson
1844 – 1878
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Mary (Catharine "Kate") Shaffer
1848 – 1935
Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
William (B.) Shaffer
1809 – 1892
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Anna (Margaret "Peggy") Walter
1809 – 1890
Salem Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Philip Walter
1787 – 1849
Catherine Trout
1785 – 1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Walters
1756 – 1807
Maria Spahr
1764 – 1815

Leona Thompson's Descendants

1.
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Leona (Leota) Thompson (25 Jan 1878 – 5 May 1930) m. Max Gardner (20 Oct 1880 – 29 Sep 1953)
  1. 1. Max Gartner (1903 – )

Leona Thompson's Timeline

8 Records

1878
25 Jan 1878
Birth of Leona Leota Thompson in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 32
Leona Leota Thompson resided here in Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California, USA
1916
1916
Age 38
Leona Leota Thompson resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1919
1919
Age 41
Leona Leota Thompson resided here in Pasadena, California, USA
Pasadena, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Leona Leota Thompson resided here in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1921
21 Apr 1921
Age 43
Leona Leota Thompson resided here in Pasadena, California, USA
Pasadena, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Leona Leota Thompson resided here in Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1930
5 May 1930
Age 52
Death of Leona Leota Thompson in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1878
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_117; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 531
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1234; FHL microfilm: 2339903
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_86; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0308; FHL microfilm: 1374099
    [5] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society; Lincoln, Nebraska; Nebraska, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_86; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0308; FHL microfilm: 1374099

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Pasadena, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_117; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 531

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1921
    Event Place: Pasadena, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, Pasadena Evening Post; Publication Date: 21 Apr 1921; Publication Place: Pasadena, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1234; FHL microfilm: 2339903

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pasadena Post; Publication Date: 6 May 1930; Publication Place: Pasadena, California, USA; ,0.3740624,0.7279068,0.46281487&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1930
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pasadena Post; Publication Date: 6 May 1930; Publication Place: Pasadena, California, USA; ,0.3740624,0.7279068,0.46281487&xid=3355
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