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Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews 1918–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jun 1918

Birth Location: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA

Death Date: Aug 1956

Death Location: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA

Father: Albert Matthews

Mother: Ethel Abbey

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1918, Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews entered the world in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA, born to Albert Raymond Ray Matthews And Ethel Alice Carson Abbey. In 1920, Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews resided in Peoria Ward 6, Peoria, Illinois. In 1930, Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews resided in Hobart, Lake, Indiana. Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews married Elma. Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews passed away in 1956 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews entered the world in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA, born to Albert Raymond Ray Matthews And Ethel Alice Carson Abbey.
  • In 1920, Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews resided in Peoria Ward 6, Peoria, Illinois.
  • In 1930, Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews resided in Hobart, Lake, Indiana.
  • Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews married Elma.
  • Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews passed away in 1956 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Matthews
1898–1957
Birth Location: Manchester, Scott, Illinois, USA
AM
Ethel Abbey
1895–1973
Birth Location: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
EA

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard Matthews's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Matthews
1918–1956
Birth Place: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Parents
Albert Raymond "Ray" Matthews
1898–1957
Manchester, Scott, Illinois, USA
Ethel (Alice (Carson)) Abbey
1895–1973
Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Carson (James (Thomas) Abbey BSP) Sr
1853–1917
Erie, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
Maria (Elizabeth (William) Slinn) BSP
1864–1940
Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Abbey
1831–1913
Elmira Glazier
1832–1921
William Slinn
1837–
Eliza
1837–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David BP
1792–1878
Phoebe BP
1802–1874
Ira Sr.
1781–1858
Almira Potter
1785–1867

Leonard Matthews's Timeline

8 Records

1918
28 Jun 1918
Birth of Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews resided here in Peoria Ward 6, Peoria, Illinois
Peoria Ward 6, Peoria, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 12
Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews resided here in Hobart, Lake, Indiana
Hobart, Lake, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States
Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States
1944
3 Sep 1944
Age 26
Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews was married in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews resided here in Peoria, Illinois, USA
Peoria, Illinois, USA
1956
09 Aug 1956
Age 38
Death of Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
1956
Aug 1956
Age 38
Burial of Leonard Franklin (Albert) Matthews in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T627_1120; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 95-36.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Peoria Ward 6, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T625_399; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 109; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [6] Illinois, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1944
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Peoria Ward 6, Peoria, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Peoria Ward 6, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T625_399; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 109; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T627_1120; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 95-36.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Peoria, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Aug 1956
    Event Place: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Illinois, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aug 1956
    Event Place: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
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