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Richard Eugene Laird 1913 – 1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Apr 1913

Birth Location: Levery, Michigan

Death Date: 30 Dec 1973

Death Location: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan

Father: Orville Laird

Mother: Edna Wright

Spouse(s): Margaret Herr

Children(s): Loyal Laird

In 1913, Richard Eugene Laird entered the world in Levery, Michigan, born to Orville Laird and Edna May Wright. In 1920, Richard Eugene Laird resided in Battle Creek Ward 9, Calhoun, Michigan. In 1930, Richard Eugene Laird resided in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan. Richard Eugene Laird married Margaret Lona Herr, and had children including Loyal James Laird. Richard Eugene Laird passed away in 1973 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1913, Richard Eugene Laird entered the world in Levery, Michigan, born to Orville Laird and Edna May Wright.
  • In 1920, Richard Eugene Laird resided in Battle Creek Ward 9, Calhoun, Michigan.
  • In 1930, Richard Eugene Laird resided in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan.
  • Richard Eugene Laird married Margaret Lona Herr, and had children including Loyal James Laird.
  • Richard Eugene Laird passed away in 1973 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Orville Laird
1881 –
Birth Location: Michigan
OL
Edna Wright
1881 – 1925
Birth Location: Eaton County, Michigan
EW

Spouses(s)

Margaret Herr
1916 – 1953
Birth Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
MH

Children(s)

Loyal Laird
1936 – 1974
Birth Location: Michigan
LL

Richard Laird's Ancestors

Self
Richard Laird
1913 – 1973
Birth Place: Levery, Michigan
Parents
Orville Laird
1881 –
Michigan
Edna (May) Wright
1881 – 1925
Eaton County, Michigan
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Laird's Descendants

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Richard (Eugene) Laird (11 Apr 1913 – 30 Dec 1973) m. Margaret (Lona) Herr (5 Mar 1916 – 6 Dec 1953)
  1. 1. Loyal (James) Laird (25 Oct 1936 – 24 Apr 1974) m. Joyce (C) Laflame (8 Apr 1939 – )

Richard Laird's Timeline

6 Records

1913
11 Apr 1913
Birth of Richard Eugene Laird in Levery, Michigan
Levery, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 7
Richard Eugene Laird resided here in Battle Creek Ward 9, Calhoun, Michigan
Battle Creek Ward 9, Calhoun, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 17
Richard Eugene Laird resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 22
Richard Eugene Laird resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 27
Richard Eugene Laird resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
1973
30 Dec 1973
Age 60
Death of Richard Eugene Laird in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1913
    Event Place: Levery, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01736; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 13-30
    [2] Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 9, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T625_759; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 49
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 2340714
    [5] Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Battle Creek Ward 9, Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 9, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T625_759; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 49

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 2340714

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01736; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 13-30

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01736; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 13-30

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Dec 1953
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Battle Creek Enquirer - 7 Dec 1953 - Page 7, Obituary for Richard L. Laird (Aged 34) 7 Dec 1953

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1973
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
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