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Robert Lester Block 1915–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jun 1915

Birth Location: Chicago, Illinois

Death Date: 6 Aug 1990

Death Location: Orange

Father: Bennett Block

Mother: Sarah Block

Spouse(s): Mimi Lichter

Children(s):

Robert Lester Block was born in 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the child of Bennett Block And Sarah Block. In 1920, Robert Lester Block resided in Chicago Ward 13, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA. In 1930, Robert Lester Block resided in Newark, Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA. Robert Lester Block married Mimi Lichter. Robert Lester Block passed away in 1990 in Orange.

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Biography

  • Robert Lester Block was born in 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the child of Bennett Block And Sarah Block.
  • In 1920, Robert Lester Block resided in Chicago Ward 13, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Robert Lester Block resided in Newark, Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA.
  • Robert Lester Block married Mimi Lichter.
  • Robert Lester Block passed away in 1990 in Orange.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Block's Ancestors

Self
Robert Block
1915–1990
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois
Parents
Bennett Block
1882–1945
Russia
Sarah Block
1880–1964
Grodno, Russia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Block's Timeline

6 Records

1915
3 Jun 1915
Birth of Robert Lester Block in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 5
Robert Lester Block resided here in Chicago Ward 13, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 13, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Robert Lester Block resided here in Newark, Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
Newark, Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
1940
1940
Age 25
Robert Lester Block resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1 Feb 1950
Age 35
Robert Lester Block resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1990
6 Aug 1990
Age 75
Death of Robert Lester Block in Orange
Orange

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1915
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 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 Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 203
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index
    [4] Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII
    [5] California, Death Index, Date: 1990-08-06
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 13, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_322; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 751
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 13, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 13, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_322; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 751

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newark, Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newark, Licking, Ohio; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 2341563

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 203

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1950
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1990
    Event Place: Orange
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1990-08-06
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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