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Leonard John French 1912–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 January 1912

Birth Location: Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 2 Jul 1981

Death Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Leo French

Mother: Margaret Carney

Spouse(s): Arlene Coon

Children(s):

In 1912, Leonard John French entered the world in Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America, born to Leo French And Margaret Hannah Carney. In 1920, Leonard John French resided in New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA. In 1930, Leonard John French resided in Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. Leonard John French married Arlene Merle Coon, and had children including Ronald Eugene Ron French. Leonard John French passed away in 1981 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Leonard John French entered the world in Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America, born to Leo French And Margaret Hannah Carney.
  • In 1920, Leonard John French resided in New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1930, Leonard John French resided in Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • Leonard John French married Arlene Merle Coon, and had children including Ronald Eugene Ron French.
  • Leonard John French passed away in 1981 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard French's Ancestors

Self
Leonard French
1912–1981
Birth Place: Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Leo French
1884–1976
Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America
Margaret (Hannah) Carney
1887–1950
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (Stevens) French
1854–1920
Michigan, USA
Eunice (Fidelia) Bishop
1853–1928
Ohio, United States of America
John Carney
1860–
Ireland
Margaret Murphy
1860–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leonard French's Timeline

9 Records

1912
9 January 1912
Birth of Leonard John French in Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America
Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 8
Leonard John French resided here in New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Leonard John French resided here in Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1933
abt 1933
Age 21
Leonard John French resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 23
Leonard John French resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas
1940
1940
Age 28
Leonard John French resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 38
Leonard John French resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1981
Abt 1981
Age 69
Leonard John French resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1981
2 Jul 1981
Age 69
Death of Leonard John French in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 January 1912
    Event Place: Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] Iowa, Marriage Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1933
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1981
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1325 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1981
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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