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Virgil Jonathan Lancaster 1879–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Nov 1879

Birth Location: Zearing, Story, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 17 Apr 1961

Death Location: Denair, Stanislaus County, California, United States of America

Father: Aaron Lancaster

Mother: Emma Green

Spouse(s): Laura Wood

Children(s): Miriam Lancaster, Wendell Lancaster, Lester Lancaster

Virgil Jonathan Lancaster was born in 1879 in Zearing, Story, Iowa, USA, the child of Aaron Solomon Lancaster And Emma Green. In 1885, Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided in Lincoln, Story, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided in Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA. Virgil Jonathan Lancaster married Laura Bertha Wood, and had children including Lester V Lancaster, Miriam Ola Lancaster, Wendell C Lancaster. Virgil Jonathan Lancaster passed away in 1961 in Denair, Stanislaus County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Virgil Jonathan Lancaster was born in 1879 in Zearing, Story, Iowa, USA, the child of Aaron Solomon Lancaster And Emma Green.
  • In 1885, Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided in Lincoln, Story, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided in Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA.
  • Virgil Jonathan Lancaster married Laura Bertha Wood, and had children including Lester V Lancaster, Miriam Ola Lancaster, Wendell C Lancaster.
  • Virgil Jonathan Lancaster passed away in 1961 in Denair, Stanislaus County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Lancaster
1839–1934
Birth Location: Jackson County, Indiana, USA
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Emma Green
1855–1919
Birth Location: Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Laura Wood
1880–1920
Birth Location: New Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
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Children(s)

Miriam Lancaster
1903–1987
Birth Location: New Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
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Wendell Lancaster
1906–1930
Birth Location: Iowa
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Lester Lancaster
1912–1967
Birth Location: Turlock, Stanislaus, California, USA
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Virgil Lancaster's Ancestors

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Virgil Lancaster
1879–1961
Birth Place: Zearing, Story, Iowa, USA
Parents
Aaron Solomon Lancaster
1839–1934
Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Emma Green
1855–1919
Ohio
Grandparents
William (Owen) Lancaster
1810–1876
Greensboro, Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Olive (Anna) Ruddick
1812–1888
Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Judge Ruddick
1781–1863
Rachel Cox
1779–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Ruddick
1753–1825
Ann Bedsaul
1751–1807

Virgil Lancaster's Descendants

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Virgil (Jonathan) Lancaster (10 Nov 1879–17 Apr 1961) m. Laura (Bertha) Wood (06 Feb 1880–30 Apr 1920)
  1. 1. Miriam (Ola) Lancaster 1903–1987 m. Harry (Ballard) Pratt 1898–1985
    1. 1. Phyllis (Marilyn) Pratt 1929–1933
  2. 2. Wendell (C) Lancaster 1906–1930
  3. 3. Lester (V) Lancaster 1912–1967 m. Anne (E) Thomason 1915–1967

Virgil Lancaster's Timeline

10 Records

1879
10 Nov 1879
Birth of Virgil Jonathan Lancaster in Zearing, Story, Iowa, USA
Zearing, Story, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 6
Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided here in Lincoln, Story, Iowa, USA
Lincoln, Story, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided here in Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided here in Turlock, Stanislaus, California, USA
Turlock, Stanislaus, California, USA
1911
16 Mar 1911
Age 32
Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided here in Modesto, California, USA
Modesto, California, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided here in Stanislaus County, California, USA
Stanislaus County, California, USA
1919
1919
Age 40
Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided here in Pasadena, California, USA
Pasadena, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided here in Turlock, Stanislaus, California, USA
Turlock, Stanislaus, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Virgil Jonathan Lancaster resided here in Turlock, Stanislaus, California, USA
Turlock, Stanislaus, California, USA
1961
17 Apr 1961
Age 82
Death of Virgil Jonathan Lancaster in Denair, Stanislaus, California, USA
Denair, Stanislaus, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1879
    Event Place: Zearing, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Iowa, State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [3] California, Death Index, Place: Stanislaus; Date: 17 Apr 1961
    [4] U.S., Index to Quaker Obituary Notices
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Turlock, Stanislaus, California; Roll: T625_152; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 184
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Turlock, Stanislaus, California; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 2339958
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Stanislaus County
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: 435; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0153
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Turlock, Stanislaus, California; Roll: T624_110; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0181; FHL microfilm: 1374123
    [10] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Lincoln, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: 435; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0153
    [2] California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Turlock, Stanislaus, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Turlock, Stanislaus, California; Roll: T624_110; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0181; FHL microfilm: 1374123

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1911
    Event Place: Modesto, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Modesto Herald; Publication Date: 16 Mar 1911; Publication Place: Modesto, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Stanislaus County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Stanislaus County

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Pasadena, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Turlock, Stanislaus, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Turlock, Stanislaus, California; Roll: T625_152; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 184

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Turlock, Stanislaus, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Turlock, Stanislaus, California; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 2339958

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stanislaus, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1961
    Event Place: Denair, Stanislaus, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Place: Stanislaus; Date: 17 Apr 1961
    [2] U.S., Index to Quaker Obituary Notices
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Denair, Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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