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Robert William Lefler 1891–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jun 1891

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 26 Mar 1959

Death Location: Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: George I

Mother: Elnora Lefler

Spouse(s): Marie Lefler

Children(s): Mary Rittgers

The story of Robert William Lefler / began in 1891 in Illinois, USA. In 1910, Robert William Lefler resided in Rockford Ward 5, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Robert William Lefler resided in Beloit Ward 2, Rock, Wisconsin, USA. Robert William Lefler married Marie A Wigton Lefler, and had children including Mary Elizabeth Lefler Rittgers. Robert William Lefler / passed away in 1959 in Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert William Lefler // began in 1891 in Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Robert William Lefler // resided in Rockford Ward 5, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Robert William Lefler // resided in Beloit Ward 2, Rock, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Robert William Lefler // married Marie A Wigton Lefler, and had children including Mary Elizabeth Lefler Rittgers.
  • Robert William Lefler // passed away in 1959 in Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George I
1853–1927
Birth Location: Racine, Wisconsin, USA
GI
Elnora Lefler
1859–1921
Birth Location: Harrison, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
EL

Spouses(s)

Marie Lefler
1890–1966
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
ML

Children(s)

Mary Rittgers
1912–1951
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
MR

Robert Lefler's Ancestors

Self
Robert Lefler
1891–1959
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
George Albert Lefler I
1853–1927
Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Elnora (Knight) Lefler
1859–1921
Harrison, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Silas (Fulton Lefler (died) young)
1823–1894
Ulysses, Tompkins, New York, USA
Lydia (E Spencer) Lefler
1822–1902
Otsego, New York, USA
Pvt. (Peter) Knight
1789–1865
Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Ann (Hall Winslow King) Knight
1816–1897
North Yarmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Knight
1749–1834
Keziah Knight
1759–1821
James Winslow
1774–1863
Elizabeth Winslow
1776–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses I
1710–1788
Hannah Knight
1718–1788
John Morrell
1734–1816
Sarah Morrell
1741–1793
Samuel Winslow
1739–1833
Ruth Winslow
1744–1825
Joseph Leighton
1733–1803
Mercy Leighton
1738–1792

Robert Lefler's Descendants

1.
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Robert (William) Lefler (22 Jun 1891–26 Mar 1959) m. Marie (A Wigton) Lefler (28 Jan 1890–9 Nov 1966)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth Lefler) Rittgers 1912–1951 m. Lester (Norman Rittgers) Sr. 1907–1966
    1. 1. Beverly (Joan Rittgers) Schmerberg 1932–2018 m. Walter (Jergens) Schmerberg 1929–1987

Robert Lefler's Timeline

7 Records

1891
22 Jun 1891
Birth of Robert William Lefler // in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Robert William Lefler // resided here in Rockford Ward 5, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Rockford Ward 5, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Robert William Lefler // resided here in Beloit Ward 2, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
Beloit Ward 2, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Robert William Lefler // resided here in Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Robert William Lefler // resided here in South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 49
Robert William Lefler // resided here in San Gabriel, San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California, USA
San Gabriel, San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California, USA
1959
26 Mar 1959
Age 68
Death of Robert William Lefler // in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1891
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 26 Mar 1959; Social Security: 547094516
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beloit Ward 2, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 86

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rockford Ward 5, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beloit Ward 2, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beloit Ward 2, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 86

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: San Gabriel, San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Death Index, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 26 Mar 1959; Social Security: 547094516

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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