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Lorraine Riegle Bower 1919–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1919

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 11 Oct 1966

Death Location: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA

Father: Arthur Bower

Mother: Mary Riegel

Spouse(s): Evelyn Mishler

Children(s):

In 1919, Lorraine Riegle Bower entered the world in Indiana, born to Arthur Adam Bower And Mary Ella Riegel. In 1920, Lorraine Riegle Bower resided in Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana. Lorraine Riegle Bower married Betty Jane Bower, Evelyn Romayne Mishler. Lorraine Riegle Bower passed away in 1966 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • In 1919, Lorraine Riegle Bower entered the world in Indiana, born to Arthur Adam Bower And Mary Ella Riegel.
  • In 1920, Lorraine Riegle Bower resided in Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana.
  • Lorraine Riegle Bower married Betty Jane Bower, Evelyn Romayne Mishler.
  • Lorraine Riegle Bower passed away in 1966 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Arthur Bower
1885–1961
Birth Location: Bronson, Michigan
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Mary Riegel
1891–1961
Birth Location: Michigan
MR

Spouses(s)

Evelyn Mishler
1920–
Birth Location: Goshen, Indiana
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Children(s)

Lorraine Bower's Ancestors

Self
Lorraine Bower
1919–1966
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Arthur Adam Bower
1885–1961
Bronson, Michigan
Mary (Ella) Riegel
1891–1961
Michigan
Grandparents
George (B.) Riegel
1866–1922
Flowerfield Twnshp Michigan, United States
Susan (K) Hills
1866–1894
Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Reigle
1830–1913
Mary Riegel
1832–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Geo Reigal
1786–1860
Marget Mook
1799–1883

Lorraine Bower's Timeline

8 Records

1918
8 Dec 1918
Birth of Lorraine Riegle Bower in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1919
abt 1919
Birth of Lorraine Riegle Bower in Indiana
Indiana
1920
1920
Age 1
Lorraine Riegle Bower resided here in Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana
1920
1920
Age 1
Lorraine Riegle Bower resided here in Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Lorraine Riegle Bower resided here in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1936
1936
Age 17
Lorraine Riegle Bower resided here in Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 21
Lorraine Riegle Bower resided here in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1966
11 Oct 1966
Age 47
Death of Lorraine Riegle Bower in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1918
    Event Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Elkhart High School; Year: 1936
    [2] 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: 77
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 119
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 584; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 681.0; FHL microfilm: 2340319
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1966; Roll: 01
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1919
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 119

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 119

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkhart Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 119

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 584; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 681.0; FHL microfilm: 2340319

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Elkhart High School; Year: 1936

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, 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: 77

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elkhart, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1966
    Event Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1966; Roll: 01
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