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Wilmer Ruhl Light 1919–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Aug 1919

Birth Location: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 12 Feb 2006

Death Location: Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Caleb Sr

Mother: Annie Ruhl

Spouse(s): Thelma Knight

Children(s):

In 1919, Wilmer Ruhl Light entered the world in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Caleb Allen Light Sr And Annie Ruhl. In 1920, Wilmer Ruhl Light resided in South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Wilmer Ruhl Light resided in South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. Wilmer Ruhl Light married Thelma Selena Knight, and had children including Carolyn Light, Evelyn Light. Wilmer Ruhl Light passed away in 2006 in Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Wilmer Ruhl Light entered the world in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Caleb Allen Light Sr And Annie Ruhl.
  • In 1920, Wilmer Ruhl Light resided in South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Wilmer Ruhl Light resided in South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Wilmer Ruhl Light married Thelma Selena Knight, and had children including Carolyn Light, Evelyn Light.
  • Wilmer Ruhl Light passed away in 2006 in Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb Sr
1899–1984
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CS
Annie Ruhl
1898–1920
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AR

Spouses(s)

Thelma Knight
1923–2009
Birth Location: August Springs, Virginia
TK

Children(s)

Wilmer Light's Ancestors

Self
Wilmer Light
1919–2006
Birth Place: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Caleb Allen Light Sr
1899–1984
Pennsylvania
Annie Ruhl
1898–1920
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Levi Ruhl
1864–
Pennsylvania
Alice (M) Ruhl
1865–
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wilmer Light's Timeline

8 Records

1919
28 Aug 1919
Birth of Wilmer Ruhl Light in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
Wilmer Ruhl Light resided here in South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Wilmer Ruhl Light resided here in South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Wilmer Ruhl Light resided here in South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 21
Wilmer Ruhl Light resided here in South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
1960
1960
Age 41
Wilmer Ruhl Light resided here in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
1993
1993
Age 74
Wilmer Ruhl Light resided here in Palmyra, PA
Palmyra, PA
2006
12 Feb 2006
Age 87
Death of Wilmer Ruhl Light in Palmyra, PA
Palmyra, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1919
    Event Place: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3541; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 38-51
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1587; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 1181
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2062; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0041; Image: 705.0; FHL microfilm: 2341796
    [6] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [7] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [8] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1587; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 1181

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2062; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0041; Image: 705.0; FHL microfilm: 2341796

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3541; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 38-51

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3541; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 38-51

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Palmyra, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lebanon, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 2006
    Event Place: Palmyra, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [3] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
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