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Robert William Laughlin 1873–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1873

Birth Location: Butler, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 18 Dec 1938

Death Location: Harrisville, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Hugh Laughlin

Mother: Jemima Gilchrist

Spouse(s): Julia Kelly

Children(s): Thomas Laughlin, Mildred Laughlin, Vince Laughlin, Robert Laughlin, Roland Laughlin

The story of Robert William Laughlin began in 1873 in Butler, Pennsylvania. In 1880, Robert William Laughlin resided in Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States. Robert William Laughlin married Julia Lacreatia Kelly, and had children including Mildred Thelma Laughlin, Robert B Laughlin, Roland Edward Hammond Laughlin, Thomas R Laughlin, Vince J Laughlin. Robert William Laughlin passed away in 1938 in Harrisville, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert William Laughlin began in 1873 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1880, Robert William Laughlin resided in Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Robert William Laughlin married Julia Lacreatia Kelly, and had children including Mildred Thelma Laughlin, Robert B Laughlin, Roland Edward Hammond Laughlin, Thomas R Laughlin, Vince J Laughlin.
  • Robert William Laughlin passed away in 1938 in Harrisville, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Laughlin
1844–1894
Birth Location: Crabgrass Pa
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Jemima Gilchrist
1845–1931
Birth Location: Cherry Twp., Butler Co., PA
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Spouses(s)

Julia Kelly
1888–1928
Birth Location: McKane Co. Pa
JK

Children(s)

Thomas Laughlin
1910–1976
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Mildred Laughlin
1907–1995
Birth Location: Butler PA
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Vince Laughlin
1902–1961
Birth Location: Jackson Ridge OH
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Robert Laughlin
1905–1979
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Roland Laughlin
1911–1988
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
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Robert Laughlin's Ancestors

Self
Robert Laughlin
1873–1938
Birth Place: Butler, Pennsylvania
Parents
Hugh Laughlin
1844–1894
Crabgrass Pa
Jemima Gilchrist
1845–1931
Cherry Twp., Butler Co., PA
Grandparents
Samuel (L) Laughlin
1812–1895
County, Cork, Cork, Ireland
Martha Martin
1811–
county cork , Down, Ireland
1802–1895
Dromore Parish, Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Keziah Gilchrist
1810–1858
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
William Gilchrist
1764–1846
Mary Hutchinson
1774–1849
ALEXANDER Graham
1766–1849
Margaret Moncrieff
–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gilchrist
1730–1820
Martha Cowden
1733–1826
John Graham
1738–1790
Christian Macgregor
1731–1792
James Moncrieff
1730–

Robert Laughlin's Descendants

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Robert (William) Laughlin (27 Aug 1873–18 Dec 1938) m. Julia (Lacreatia) Kelly (28 Jun 1888–21 Jan 1928)
  1. 1. Thomas (R) Laughlin 1910–1976 m. Catherine (L) Knox 1911–
    1. 1. Thomas (V) Laughlin 1930–2010
  2. 2. Mildred (Thelma) Laughlin 1907–1995 m. John (Norman) Fowler 1906–1981
  3. 3. Vince (J) Laughlin 1902–1961 m. Margaret 1903–
    1. 1. Thelma (Mildred) Laughlin 1923– m. James (Samuel) Cook 1925–
  4. 4. Robert (B) Laughlin 1905–1979 m. Marie SanSounci 1912–1987
    1. 1. Robert (Milton) Laughlin 1935–2011
    2. 2. Thomas (V) Laughlin 1950–2004
  5. 5. Roland (Edward Hammond) Laughlin 1911–1988 m. Florence Lauer 1914–1986

Robert Laughlin's Timeline

8 Records

1873
27 Aug 1873
Birth of Robert William Laughlin in Butler, Pennsylvania
Butler, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 7
Robert William Laughlin resided here in Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States
Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States
1901
2 May 1901
Age 28
Robert William Laughlin resided here in Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Robert William Laughlin resided here in Huntington Ward 3, Cabell, West Virginia
Huntington Ward 3, Cabell, West Virginia
1916
1916
Age 43
Robert William Laughlin resided here in Huntington, West Virginia, USA
Huntington, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Robert William Laughlin resided here in Butler Ward 3, Butler, Pennsylvania
Butler Ward 3, Butler, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 57
Robert William Laughlin resided here in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
1938
18 Dec 1938
Age 65
Death of Robert William Laughlin in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1873
    Event Place: Butler, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
    [2] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butler Ward 3, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1543; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Butler County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1877746; Draft Board: 1.
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1199; Family History Film: 1255199; Page: 389C; Enumeration District: 255; Image: 0785.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Huntington Ward 3, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 73; Certificate Number Range: 021751-024750
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Card Files, Pennsylvania State Archives; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania National Guard Veterans` Card File, 1867-1921; Series Number: 19.135

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1199; Family History Film: 1255199; Page: 389C; Enumeration District: 255; Image: 0785.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 May 1901
    Event Place: Butler, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Butler Citizen - 2 May 1901 - Page 3, Marriage Licenses 2 May 1901

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 May 1901
    Event Place: Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Butler Citizen; Publication Date: 2 May 1901; Publication Place: Butler, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Huntington Ward 3, Cabell, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Huntington Ward 3, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Huntington, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Butler Ward 3, Butler, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butler Ward 3, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1543; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Butler
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Card Files, Pennsylvania State Archives; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania National Guard Veterans` Card File, 1867-1921; Series Number: 19.135

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Butler, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Butler County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1877746; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Castle, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1938
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Butler County, Pennsylvania, Obituary Index, 1810-2010
    [6] Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harrisville, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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