Laughlin

Much of the information on this page was collected by my great grandfather Edgerton Ross Laughlin (generation 5). I am told that he spent many years collecting the information, and hunt and pecked the information onto typed pages. Many researchers have found his work valuable in their quest to find the past. I will include links to some addditional Laughlin pages here that I found interesting.
Laughlin/McLaughlin Family History Page
The Clan MacLachlan

Descendants of Alexander V. Laughlen

No author is given for the following poem, but it was in the book by Edgerton Ross Laughlin, and though he included many poems in the book, he gave author credit, which leads me to believe that the author of this poem is Edgerton Ross Laughlin.

Stone monuments tell the deeds,

Of some great men, but some,

As true and great have no such fame.

Their lives, lived true and well,

Are now reflected in their children's name.

There is no stone at Alex Laughlen's head,

No eulogy of what he did and said,

Of how he left Scotland behind,

In New York a home to find:

How he toiled all his life,

Kept a little home and wife,

How the Revolution changed it all,

Did his duty when he got the call,

And enlisted in the British file:

Of the many years in rebel prisons vile,

How the jailors on him spat,

Till it seemed his mind would snap:

How the foe took all he had

Except his wife, his girl, his lad;

How he bore both cold and damp

On the long, long wintry tramp

On the way to liberty true

Land of Ontario, land of the new;

How he worked with tools crude,

Hewed out a home, simple and rude

When his life on earth was through,

Told his friends his wishes few

“I love Ontario, bury me here

Where all my friends will ever be near.”

No monument did you say?

What finer monument can you lay,

Than a life, so good and true,

That friends will miss you when

You're through?

Generation No. 1

1. ALEXANDER V.1 LAUGHLEN was born 1756 in Sterlingshire, Scotland, and died January 30, 1822 in Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada. He married MARY.

Notes for ALEXANDER V. LAUGHLEN:
Alexander was born in Sterlingshire, Scotland in the year 1756. In the year 1774 he left his home is Scotland and emigrated to America, landing at port of New York where he remained but a short time and then travelled up the Hudson river by Batteaux to Albany and finally settled at Ballstown in Saratoga Co., NY. He remained quietly here until the year 1777 when the prevailing turbulence and troubles arising out of the War of Independance caused him to go to the city of Albany where he enlisted in the Royal Americans (Loyal Rangers), a corps then being formed under the authority of Gen. Sir William Howe by Captain Daniel McAlpin of the 60th Regiment in concert with Lieut. Col. William Edmonstonof the 48th Regiment. Five hundred and seventy two (572) men were quickly enrolled in this corps which was under the command of Major Daniel mcAlpine and was known as major McAlpines Corps, under the command of Captain Wm. Fraser, with Lieut. Thomas Fraser, was ordered to go to Upper Canada but after ten days march the party was surprised and captured by a body of Americans and was conducted to Albany where Alexander Laughlen remained in cloes confinement. Later on he was transferred to prisons in New England. Altogether he spent three or more years in prison and suffered many hardships.

Upon being released in 1780, he made various attempts to rejoin the British forces but found it impossible to do so. At some time during this period he was married. his wife was Mary S. but we do not know her maiden name. Some say it was Snider. Having a young family made it impossible for him to renew his endeavors to escape until the year 1788, wen in the company with others with a like desire, succeeded in passing through the wilderness in the depths of winter by the Onondga trail to the shores of lake Ontario and in tn vicinity of Cape Vincent they crossed the ice on sledges to the city of Kingston in Upper Canada. He finally settled in the Township of Ernestown in the Midland District. Land was given to the Loyalists by draing lots. Alexander received the west half of lot 17, concession 2, Ernestown Twp., on 18 Oct 1789. Alexander donated land on which was built the old Lutheran church near Odessa, Ont., and on this land is a cemetary. he bought 200 acres being lot 28, concession 3, Ernestown Twp. from Mrs. Elizabeth O'Neil in 1806 and resided on it until his death on 30 Jan 1822. he was married in New York State in 1782, Dec 24th.

Alexander had five children, some of whom retained the name Laughlen but others became known as McLaughlin.

In 1798, Alexander Laughlin applied for Crown lands and the note following was signed by Capt. Wm. Fraser and Thomas Fraser and presented to the government, "I do hereby certify that the bearer, Alexander Laughlen, has been taken prisoner with us when endeavored to come to Canada in the spring of 1777 and carried prisoner to Albany and from thence to New England where he suffered much for his loyalty and attachment to the British government, given under our hands at Edwardsburg this 9th day of February 1798."
The following petition was signed by Jas. Dearin, Lodewik Miller, John Dearin and John S. Pinkey="This is to cerify all gentlemen who it may concern that Alexander Laughlen was a good faithful subject to King George during the last rebellion and suffered domestic violence by the hands of the userpers, was taken prisoner going to the British and was kept three years in close confinement which was a very hard fate and now means to make his residence under protection of King George, given under hmy hand this 24th day of May in the year of our Lord 1788 and in the 28th year of the reign of our Soverein Lord George the Third by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith."

It is said that Alexander's brother from Scotland, Glasgow, visited Alexander's children in Upper Canada after Alexander died. The name of this brother is unknown.

The parents of Alexander Laughlen were said to be weavers in Scotland.

Alexander was given lot (west half) 17, second concession of Ernestown Twp. Alexander gave the homestead to his son John who later sold it to Harriet R. Booth.

Alexander Laughlen bought lot 28 from Elizabeth O'Neil who receive it from the Crown. Alesander gave this farm to his son James. James gave it to his sons John and Henry 2 Nov 1838. On 25 Feb 1851, John sold his share to his brother Henry. henry willed the farm to his wife Margaret Hymers Laughlin. She deeded the farm to her son Alexander Hymers Laughlin on 7 Apr 1892. he in turn deeded the farm to his son Harry F. Laughlin who occupies the farm in 1954.

Jonas Amey receved a deed for east half of lot 17 second concession Ernestown Twp., from the Crown 6 Nov 1803. Descendants of this family married into the Laughlin family.

Christopher Lake Sr. receved a Crown grant of land in Ernestown Twp., and his son John married a daughter of Alexander Laughlen.

More About ALEXANDER V. LAUGHLEN:
Emigration: 1774, Left Scotland for New York

Children of ALEXANDER LAUGHLEN and MARY are:

2. i. J AMES 2 L AUGHLEN, b. March 05, 1785, New York; d. June 10, 1850.

3. ii. JOHN LAUGHLEN, b. September 16, 1783, New York.

iii. JACOB LAUGHLEN.

Notes for JACOB LAUGHLEN:

Jacob became known as McLaughlin. He was aprivate in the Addington Militia for nearly 2 years. during War of 1812. He received Crown grant of lot 20, concession 13, Dover Twp., but did not live on it. He resied near Yarker, Ont. most of his life. he had 9 childre; Hannah m. Jacob Babcock, Hester Ann m John Harvey Babcock, Rachel m. Jessee Babcock, Maria Elizabth m. Eli Peters, Catherine M. Francis Shepherd, Almira m. Simon Snider, son of Abraham Snider, John, Charles and William McLaughlin.

iv. MARY LAUGHLEN, m. JOHN LAKE.

Notes for MARY LAUGHLEN:

Mary married John Lake, so of Christopher Lake, U.E. Loyalist. She received land grant lot 28, Collingwood Twp., Simcoe Co., 13 nov 1804 but never lived on it. She lives in Loughboro Twp., in Frontenac Co. most of her life. John Lake redland grant lot 12, 7th concession, Woldord Twp. She had these children; Nathan, Susan m Wm. Blackaby, Alexander, mary Jane m Adam Ritchie, Sarah m Daiel Branchley Keeler, Bashaba m Jerry Brookmyer and John Lake.

v. HANNAH LAUGHLEN.

Notes for HANNAH LAUGHLEN:

Hannah married Martin Stover Jr., son of Martin Stover, Sr., U.E. Loyalist. He fought in the Canadian army in War 1812-14 and died in jan 1814 while still in service. His chidren became war pensioners and their mother was their guardian. After Martin's death hannah married Benjamin Boice, son of Andrew Boice of Fredericksburg. it is not known if she had any children by Benjamin Boice but she had three childre by 1st husband; Mary Stover, Adam Stover, Jacob Stover who married Hannah

Generation No. 2

2.    JAMES2 LAUGHLEN (ALEXANDER V.1) was born March 05, 1785 in New York, and died June 10, 1850. He married (1) ELIZABETH DAVEY February 1810, daughter of HENRY DAVEY. She was born July 08, 1791 in Upper Canada, and died January 15, 1824. He married (2) MARY DAVEY March 01, 1824, daughter of MICHAEL DAVEY. She was born June 30, 1799 in Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada, and died August 11, 1867.

Notes for JAMES LAUGHLEN:
James married twice, 1st marriage was to Elizabeth Davey daughter of Henry Davy in Feb 1880. He continued to live with his parents after marraige. On 29 Sept 1818 his father deeded him lot 28 Ernestown Twp., consisting of 200 acres. This was on 3rd concession, Ernestown. Apparently all of James children were born on this farm. There was a creek running through this farm and it furnished power for a saw mill which James and his father erected. This mlll was standing in 1925

On 2 Nov 1838, James willed the homestead to his two sons, John and Henry. Elizabeth Davey and James Laughlen had four children; Alexander, Mary, John and Henry.

James married again 1 March 1824, this time marrying Mary Davey, daughter of Michael Davey. She was 1st cousin to James 1st wife, Elizabeth Davey.

James had a large bible in which family records were recorded. This bible passed to his son Benjamin, then to John Shannon Laughlin, the to Mrs. Fred Laughlin, napanee, Ont., Canada and the to Harry Scott also of Napanee, then to his daughter Mrs. Georgie Templeton.

Children born to James and Mary Davey; Catherine, George, Benjamin, James Wilson, Eliza Jane, William and Benson Smith.

From the Public Archives Ottawa, Ont., Canada is this paper:
To his Excellency Major General Sir Peregrine Maitland xc.-The peotion of James Laughlen of the Township of Ernestown, humbly sheweth,
That your petitioner is the son of Alexander Laughlen of the township of Ernest Town, a U.E. Loyalist, that he has attained the full age of twenty one years and has taken the oath of allegiance as will appear from the annexed certificates and has never received any lands or order for lands from the Crown. Wherefore your petitioner prays that your excellency will be pleased to grant him two hundred of the waste lands of the Crown and permit Isaac Fraser, Esqr. of the Townsip of Ernest Town to locate the same and take out the deed when completed.
And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.
Kingston 14th. October 1818                Signed-James Laughlen

The petition of Elizabeth Laughlen of the Township of Ernest Town, Midland District, humbley sheweth,
That your petitioner is the daughter of Henry Davy of the twonship aforesaid, a U.E. Loyalist, that she is married to James Laughlen and has never received any land or order for land from the Crrown.
Wherefore your petitioner prays that your Excellency may be pleased to grant her two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown and permit Charles Bayne of the Town of York, gentleman, to be her agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.
                        Signed-Elizabeth Laughlon
Elizabeth Laughlin maketh oath before me on the 28 Day of May 1810 at Ernes Town
Robert Clark, J.P.
Petition read in Council 5 June 1810-Recommended for a grant of 200 acres of lands as the daughter of a U.E.Loyalist. Approved, Thomas Scott, chairman.
Warrant issued 7 June 1810 to the Attorney General.

More About JAMES LAUGHLEN:
Burial: Union Cemetary, Ernestown Twp., Canada

More About ELIZABETH DAVEY:
Burial: Union Cemetary, Ernestown Twp., Canada

More About MARY DAVEY:
Burial: Union Cemetary, Ernestown Twp., Canada

Children of JAMES LAUGHLEN and ELIZABETH DAVEY are:

i. ALEXANDER3 LAUGHLEN, b. April 02, 1811, Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada.

ii. MARY LAUGHLEN, b. August 22, 1814, Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada.

iii. JOHN LAUGHLEN, b. March 05, 1818, Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada.

iv. HENRY LAUGHLEN, b. June 07, 1821, Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada.

Children of JAMES LAUGHLEN and MARY DAVEY are:

v. CATHERINE3 LAUGHLIN, b. April 12, 1825.

4. vi. G EORGE L AUGHLIN, b. February 14, 1827, Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada; d. September 01, 1911.

vii. BENJAMIN LAUGHLIN, b. October 28, 1828.

viii. JAMES WILSON LAUGHLIN, b. December 15, 1830.

ix. ELIZA JANE LAUGHLIN, b. January 20, 1833.

x. WILLIAM LAUGHLIN, b. November 24, 1835.

xi. BENSON SMITH LAUGHLIN, b. June 21, 1838.

Notes for BENSON SMITH LAUGHLIN:

Benson Smith Laughlen changed his name to Benson Smith and all of his descendants are Smith.

3. JOHN2 LAUGHLEN (ALEXANDER V.1) was born September 16, 1783 in New York. He married ELIZABETH STOVER.

Notes for JOHN LAUGHLEN:
Emigrated to Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada in 1788 with his parents and brothers and sisters. They came from Albany Co., NY by of the Onondaga Trail in the depth of winter and crossed the ice on Lake Ontarion near Kingston on sledges. He probably received little or no education. His parents settled on west half of lot 17 on 2nd concession of Ernestown Twp., near Bathe and John lived here helping clear and till a farm. He was given this farm by his father deeded 22 Apr 1806. He married Elizabeth Stover, daughter of Martin Stover Sr. U.E. Loyalist prior to 1 Jan 1806. She petitioned for land from the Crown 1 Jan 1806 at which time she said she was married. Their first was born about 1807. Elizabeth was unable to sign her own name in 1806. John sold lot 17, in Ernestown consisting of 100 acres to Harriet R., Booth 24 Oct 1836. Please take note that Martin Stover Jr., brother of Elizabeth Stover married Hannah Laughlin sister of John Laughlen.

John and his family moved from Ernestown Twp., to Sheffield Twp., but date of migration is unknown. he received lot 1, second concession of Sheffild Twp., consisting of 200 acres from the British Crown on 25 June 1849. here John and his family cleared a home for themselves and lived until his death. John donated a portion of his land for a family burying ground. It is now known as the York or McLaughlin burying ground at Engle, Ont., Canada. He died 9 Sept 1867 and is buried in the York Cemetary on his farm. Elizabeth Stover, his wife, born in 1784, died 15 Apr 1867 and is buried beside her husband in unmarked grave.

John Laughlen in early life used the name Laughlen but after he got married and moved away from home he became known as McLaughlin and all his children and descendants use the name McLaughlin. He had a family bible with his name spelled Laughlen in it. This bible is in the possession of Mrs. John Franklin Thompson of Napanee in 1954. John was a farmer and laborer all his life.

On 10 Oct 1849 John deeded 150 acres of his land, lot 1 to his sonn Martin Stover McLaughlin. On March 12, 1855 John McLaughlin, et ux McLaughlin, McLaughlin deeded his farm of 150 acres to his son Joshua Henry McLaughlin. Rober McLaughlin who own this farm in 1954 is grandson of JOshua henry McLaughlin.

John Laughlen known as McLaughlin had 6 chilren.

Children of JOHN LAUGHLEN and ELIZABETH STOVER are:

i. RACHAEL3 MCLAUGHLIN, b. December 04, 1810, Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada.

Notes for RACHAEL MCLAUGHLIN:

Nothing known about her and it is surmised she died in childhood.

ii. JOHN MCLAUGHLIN, b. 1814; d. Unknown.

More About JOHN MCLAUGHLIN:

Burial: York Burying Ground on John McLaughlin farm near Erinsville, Ont.

Fact: Never married

Occupation: Farmer

iii. MARTIN STOVER MCLAUGHLIN, b. January 01, 1816, Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada; m. RACHAEL YORK.

More About MARTIN STOVER MCLAUGHLIN:

Occupation: Farmer

iv. MARY MCLAUGHLIN, b. Abt. 1808; m. RICHARD YORK.

v. HANNAH MCLAUGHLIN, b. Unknown; m. SAMUEL MCCUMBER.

Generation No. 3

4. GEORGE3 LAUGHLIN (JAMES2 LAUGHLEN, ALEXANDER V.1) was born February 14, 1827 in Ernestown Twp., Upper Canada, and died September 01, 1911. He married ELIZABETH EDGERTON 1853. She was born Abt. 1836 in Count Fermanagh, Ireland, and died October 14, 1911.

Notes for GEORGE LAUGHLIN:
After the marriage of George and Elizabeth they lived near Bath, Ont., for a couple of years. About 1858 they moved to Lime Lake, Ont., where they lived many yars. He had smallpox when young and in later years helped nurse persons afflicted with the disease in epidemics. He was a laborer but handy at many things. He made up salves and medicines. They were Methodists. Ther were thrifty and industrious.

More About GEORGE LAUGHLIN:
Burial: Tamworth, Ont., Canada

Notes for ELIZABETH EDGERTON:
The whole Edgerton family emigrated to Canada. All of them died of cholera enroute except Elizabeth. She did't remember her parents names or the names of her brother and sisters if any. She thought she was about 10 years of age when the emigrated. Sailing vessels took a long time on the voyage across the Atlantic and disease killed many enroute. Elizabeth was raised by George Hymers near Odessa, Ont., Canada. He was the father of Alexander Hymers (pg 33 who married Catherine Laughlin).

More About ELIZABETH EDGERTON:
Burial: Tamworth, Ont., Canada
Residence: 1858, moved to Lime Lake, Ont., Canada

Children of GEORGE LAUGHLIN and ELIZABETH EDGERTON are:

5. i. D AVID T HOMPSON 4 L AUGHLIN, b. March 15, 1860, Marlbank, Ontario, Canada; d. November 14, 1916.

ii. RACHEL LAUGHLIN.

iii. GEORGE LAUGHLIN.

iv. THOMAS LAUGHLIN.

v. EMMA LAUGHLIN.

vi. ELIZA LAUGHLIN.

vii. ANNA LAUGHLIN.

viii. SARAH LAUGHLIN.

ix. WILLIAM LAUGHLIN.

Generation No. 4

5.    DAVID THOMPSON4 LAUGHLIN (GEORGE3, JAMES2 LAUGHLEN, ALEXANDER V.1) was born March 15, 1860 in Marlbank, Ontario, Canada, and died November 14, 1916. He married ELIZA MORTON December 25, 1882, daughter of GEORGE MORTON. She was born October 24, 1864 in Near Thomasburg, Ontario, Canda, and died May 26, 1935.

Notes for DAVID THOMPSON LAUGHLIN:
He was a laborer, but handy at many tasks. He and Eliza lived a short time at Tweed, Ont., then moved to Foxboro, Ont., where he worked in a saw mill. Next moved to Marlbank where he worked at the cement factory and farmed a few years. Next moved to Pointe Anne, Ont., where he worked at a cement factory.   From 1892-1897 they owned a farm of about 70 acres on 2nd line of Hungerford Twp., near Marlbank. In 1902 they bought a general store at Marlbank which was operated untill 1908. They built a bakery at Pointe Ann, Ont and operated it until 1918. They were Methodists.

More About DAVID THOMPSON LAUGHLIN:
Burial: Belleville, Ontario Canada

More About ELIZA MORTON:
Burial: Belleville, Ontario Canada

Children of DAVID LAUGHLIN and ELIZA MORTON are:

i. ETHEL MAY5 LAUGHLIN, b. November 06, 1884, Tweed, Ontario, Canada; m. ROBERT CARR, July 31, 1912; b. September 20, 1882, Frankford, Ontario Canada.

ii. GEORGE FRANKLIN LAUGHLIN, b. May 30, 1888, Foxboro, Ontario, Canada; d. May 12, 1946; m. BERTHA VIVIAN MARVIN, M.D., January 31, 1920; d. April 30, 1957.

More About GEORGE FRANKLIN LAUGHLIN:

Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetary, Toronto Canada

More About BERTHA VIVIAN MARVIN, M.D.:

Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetary, Toronto Canada

6. iii. E DGERTON R OSS L AUGHLIN, b. June 23, 1892, Marlbank, Ontario, Canada.

iv. EGBERT CARMEN LAUGHLIN, b. May 27, 1894, Near Marlbank, Ontario, Canada; d. September 12, 1961, Belleville, Ontario Canada; m. ELIZABETH CASSIBAULT; b. December 08, 1908, Otter Creek, Ontario, Canada.

7. v. JENNIE LAUGHLIN, b. August 01, 1896, Hungerford Twp., Ontario Canada.

vi. MABEL MILDRED LAUGHLIN, b. May 18, 1899, Marlbank, Ontario, Canada; d. May 18, 1966, Odessa, Ontario, Canada.

More About MABEL MILDRED LAUGHLIN:

Burial: Union Cemetary

vii. JOHN DAVID LAUGHLIN, b. April 06, 1902, Marlbank, Ontario, Canada; m. GERALDINE LAURA LEWIS.

viii. THOMAS NEWTON LAUGHLIN, b. August 23, 1890, Marlbank, Ontario, Canada; m. LILLIAN BERNIECE JAMIESON, September 23, 1912, Napanee, Ont., Canada; d. January 09, 1941, Trenton, Ont., Canada.

Notes for THOMAS NEWTON LAUGHLIN:

He worked as a banker for several years. He lived in Toronto for a few years at a plating. he lived at Belleville where he had his own bakery shop and business.

More About THOMAS NEWTON LAUGHLIN:

Occupation: Banker at Tweed, Marlbank, Roblin, yarker, Kingston and Pointe Ann

Residence: Toronto

Generation No. 5

6. EDGERTON ROSS5 LAUGHLIN (DAVID THOMPSON4, GEORGE3, JAMES2 LAUGHLEN, ALEXANDER V.1) was born June 23, 1892 in Marlbank, Ontario, Canada. He married DR. MARY ELIZABETH BOWYER. She was born January 23, 1898 in Strathcona, Ontario, Canada.

Notes for DR. MARY ELIZABETH BOWYER:
Graduated 1922 at Toronto University. She worked in several hospitals for mental disease. In 1954 address was Williamsburg, Mass. She worked in the U.S. Veterans Hospital, Northhampton, Mass. She was a member of O.E.S.

Children of EDGERTON LAUGHLIN and MARY BOWYER are:

8. i. R OSS E DWARD 6 L AUGHLIN, b. March 24, 1929, Wilkes Barre, PA.

9. ii. FLORA MAY LAUGHLIN, b. December 08, 1924, Mankato, Minnesota.

7. JENNIE5 LAUGHLIN (DAVID THOMPSON4, GEORGE3, JAMES2 LAUGHLEN, ALEXANDER V.1) was born August 01, 1896 in Hungerford Twp., Ontario Canada. She married HERBERT WHITFIELD January 30, 1918 in Belleville, Ontario Canada. He was born March 17, 1881 in England.

Notes for JENNIE LAUGHLIN:
Born in log house on family farm on 2nd concession Hungerford wpl. near Lime Lake, Ontario Canada. She attended Albert College for several semesters. She studied piano music which she later taught at Point Anne for a time.

Notes for HERBERT WHITFIELD:
He was a dairyman and farmer.

Children of JENNIE LAUGHLIN and HERBERT WHITFIELD are:

10. i. MARTHA ELIZABETH6 WHITEFIELD, b. November 15, 1918, Thurlow Twp., Ontario Canada.

11. ii. MARGARET KEITHA WHITEFIELD, b. October 25, 1920.

12. iii. CONSTANCE MARY WHITFIELD, b. May 27, 1925, Thurlow Twp., Ontario Canada.

iv. ETHEL RUTH WHITFIELD, b. January 24, 1922, Thurlow Twp., Ontario Canada; m. DR. ARCHIE TITCOMBE, December 25, 1954.

Notes for ETHEL RUTH WHITFIELD:

Attended high school at Belleville, Ontario. Attended Univeristy of Toronto and Queens University and graduated M.D. 1950 at Queens. Took special training at Montreal, Kingston and Hartford Conn. and Winnipeg. Is specialist in anesthesia.

13. v. HERBERT MORTON WHITFIELD, b. June 28, 1935, Belleville, Ontario Canada.

vi. JOHN LAUGHLIN WHITFIELD, b. February 24, 1938, Belleville, Ontario Canada.

Generation No. 6

8. ROSS EDWARD6 LAUGHLIN (EDGERTON ROSS5, DAVID THOMPSON4, GEORGE3, JAMES2 LAUGHLEN, ALEXANDER V.1) was born March 24, 1929 in Wilkes Barre, PA died March 13, 2002 in Anchorage, Alaska. He married SHERRY LOU SHIELDS October 15, 1949 in Independence, Kansas, daughter of EARL SHIELDS and RUBY MYERS. She was born August 24, 1927 in OK.