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William John Gaughan 1924–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1924

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 22 Dec 2005

Death Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Father: Thomas Gaughn

Mother: Martha Paczkowska

Spouse(s): Eleanor Vallely

Children(s):

In 1924, William John Gaughan entered the world in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Thomas Leo Gaughn And Martha Cecelia Paczkowska. In 1930, William John Gaughan resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. In 1940, William John Gaughan resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States. William John Gaughan married Eleanor Marie Vallely. William John Gaughan passed away in 2005 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1924, William John Gaughan entered the world in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Thomas Leo Gaughn And Martha Cecelia Paczkowska.
  • In 1930, William John Gaughan resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1940, William John Gaughan resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • William John Gaughan married Eleanor Marie Vallely.
  • William John Gaughan passed away in 2005 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Gaughan's Ancestors

Self
William Gaughan
1924–2005
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Thomas Leo Gaughn
1877–1942
Lambertville, New Jersey, USA
Martha (Cecelia) Paczkowska
1886–1962
Poland
Grandparents
William Gaughan
1843–1905
, , , Ireland
Jan Paczkowski
1861–1903
Krusinach, Poland
Johanna Tamilowska
1864–
Poland
Great-Grandparents
Anthony Gaughan
1811–
Ann Reilly
1821–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Gaughan's Timeline

7 Records

1924
18 Jan 1924
Birth of William John Gaughan in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 6
William John Gaughan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 16
William John Gaughan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1942
1942
Age 18
William John Gaughan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
22 May 1950
Age 26
William John Gaughan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1993
1993
Age 69
William John Gaughan resided here in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
2005
22 Dec 2005
Age 81
Death of William John Gaughan in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1924
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1950-2010; Series Number: Series 4
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 860
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3672; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 69-678.
    [5] Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 195-18-8649; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 23, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1526; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 699; Image: 335.
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1986; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 409; Image: 132.0.
    [9] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 26 Dec 2005; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.062410973,0.580
    [13] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1986; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 409; Image: 132.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3672; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 69-678.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    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; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 860

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 May 1950
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pittsburgh
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 26 Dec 2005; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.062410973,0.580

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 2005
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1950-2010; Series Number: Series 4
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 195-18-8649; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 23, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1526; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 699; Image: 335.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 26 Dec 2005; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.062410973,0.580
    [7] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monroeville, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1950-2010; Series Number: Series 4
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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