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William Leonard Lightfoot 1890–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 April 1890

Birth Location: New Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Death Date: 1960

Death Location: Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Father: John Lightfoot

Mother: Metsker Lightfoot

Spouse(s): Lydia Haakenson

Children(s): Audrey Lightfoot, Florence Lightfoot, Gladys Lightfoot

In 1890, William Leonard Lightfoot entered the world in New Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States of America, born to John H Lightfoot And Metsker Lightfoot. In 1900, William Leonard Lightfoot resided in Louriston, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA. In 1910, William Leonard Lightfoot resided in Crate, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA. William Leonard Lightfoot married Lydia Haakenson, and had children including Audrey Lillian Lightfoot, Florence C Lightfoot, Gladys L Lightfoot. William Leonard Lightfoot passed away in 1960 in Duluth, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1890, William Leonard Lightfoot entered the world in New Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States of America, born to John H Lightfoot And Metsker Lightfoot.
  • In 1900, William Leonard Lightfoot resided in Louriston, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1910, William Leonard Lightfoot resided in Crate, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA.
  • William Leonard Lightfoot married Lydia Haakenson, and had children including Audrey Lillian Lightfoot, Florence C Lightfoot, Gladys L Lightfoot.
  • William Leonard Lightfoot passed away in 1960 in Duluth, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Lightfoot
1858–
Birth Location: New York
JL
Metsker Lightfoot
1863–
Birth Location: New York
ML

Spouses(s)

Lydia Haakenson
1880–1963
Birth Location: Bay City, Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States of America
LH

Children(s)

Audrey Lightfoot
1919–2011
Birth Location: Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States of America
AL
Florence Lightfoot
1914–1999
Birth Location: Canada
FL
Gladys Lightfoot
1914–
Birth Location: Canada
GL

William Lightfoot's Ancestors

Self
William Lightfoot
1890–1960
Birth Place: New Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Parents
John H Lightfoot
1858–
New York
Metsker Lightfoot
1863–
New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Lightfoot's Descendants

1.
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William (Leonard) Lightfoot (17 April 1890–1960) m. Lydia Haakenson (20 February 1880–1963)
  1. 1. Audrey (Lillian) Lightfoot 1919–2011 m. William (Duane) Johnson 1916–2011
    1. 1. Cliff 1947–2014
  2. 2. Florence (C) Lightfoot 1914–1999
  3. 3. Gladys (L) Lightfoot 1914–

William Lightfoot's Timeline

10 Records

1890
17 April 1890
Birth of William Leonard Lightfoot in New Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States of America
New Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 10
William Leonard Lightfoot resided here in Louriston, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
Louriston, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
William Leonard Lightfoot resided here in Crate, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
Crate, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
William Leonard Lightfoot resided here in Minneapolis Ward 10, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis Ward 10, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
William Leonard Lightfoot resided here in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
William Leonard Lightfoot resided here in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota
Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota
1940
1940
Age 50
William Leonard Lightfoot resided here in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
William Leonard Lightfoot resided here in Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Duluth, Minnesota, USA
1960
15 April 1960
Age 70
Death of William Leonard Lightfoot in Saint Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Saint Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
1960
1960
Age 70
Burial of William Leonard Lightfoot in Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 April 1890
    Event Place: New Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Louriston, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Crate, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Minneapolis Ward 10, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Duluth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 April 1960
    Event Place: Saint Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Duluth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Presbyterian Church Records
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