Earl L. Stonecypher

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: Abt 1916 - Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 8 Jun 2004
         Burial: in Lake Lawn Park, Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
 Cause of Death: Died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at East Jefferson General Hospital

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Parents

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         Father: John Arvel Stonecypher
         Mother: Lillian Ernestine Galle

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Spouses and Children

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       Children:
                1. Jean Stonecypher

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Notes

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General:

Per 1920 US Census: 1/9/1920, 1807 Governor Nicholls St,, Ward 6, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Head of household is 36 year old white male John Stonecypher, an insurance agent born in Georgia, as were his parents. He rents his home. His 25 year old wife, Lillian, was born in Louisiana, as were her parents. They have two sons, Earl age 3, and Clayton age 2.

Per 1930 US Census: 4/14/1930, 3239 Belfort Ave, Ward 7, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Head of household is a 46 year old white male, John C. Stonecypher, who rents his house for $25 a month. He is a salesman for a retail furniture store, and he is not a veteran. John was born in Georgia, as were his parents. His 36 year old wife, Lillian C. Stonecypher, was born in Louisiana, as were her parents. When they married, John was 31 and Lillian was 21. They have 4 sons, all born in Louisiana - Earl L. is 14, Clayton F. is 12, John F. is 9, and Homer J is 4 years and 11 months.

Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) 9/22/1931 Page 3
Earl Stonecypher, 15, 3231 Belfast street, received multiple lacerations of the face and head Monday night, according to police, when the automobile in which he was riding with his father, John Stonecypher, ran on the sidewalk and struck a pole at Dorgenois street and Washington avenue. The elder Stonecypher, who was driving the auto, said that he was blinded by rain.

Per 1940 US Census: 4/20/1940 1458 N. Villere St, Ward 7, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John Stonecypher, informant of this census, is the 57 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $18 a month. Born in Georgia, he and his family lived in this same area in 1935. Educated through 6th grade, he works as a collector for an Insurance Company. He has been out of work for 150 weeks, but though he earned no wages, he had other income over $50 in 1939. His wife is 46 year old Lillian Stonecypher, born in Louisiana, educated through 8th grade. Earl Stonecypher, 24 year old son, single, born in Louisiana, educated through 8th grade, works as a salesman in retail hardware, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work, earned $864 in 1939. Clayton Stonecypher, 22 year old son, single, born in Louisiana, educated through 4 years of high school, is a clerk in a retail furniture store, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work, earned $720 in 1939. Homer Stonecypher, 14 year old son, born in Louisiana, educated through 7th grade, attends school. James Stonecypher, 6 year old son, was born in Louisiana.

Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) June 10, 2004
Funeral Notice STONECYPHER Section: METRO Page: 05
Earl Stonecypher passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 12:10 AM. Age 88 years. Beloved husband of Elise Bordes Stonecypher. Father of Joan Stonecypher, Jane Stonecypher and the late Jean S. Sclafani. Grandfather of Peter J. Sclafani III and Gino E. Sclafani. Great-grandfather of Peter, Gino, Katherine and Olivia Sclafani. Brother of Clayton Stonecypher, James Stonecypher, the late John Stonecypher and Homer Stonecypher. Mr. Stonecypher and his wife are retired managers of 44 years, of LaNasa Hardware in the French Market.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., (in Metairie Cemetery) on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park. Visitation will be on Thursday, at the funeral home, from 11:00 AM until time of Mass. Donations to American Lung Association of LA, Inc., 2325 Severn Ave., Suite 8, Metairie, LA 70001 preferred.

Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) June 9, 2004 STONECYPHER, EARL
Section: METRO Page: 04
Earl Stonecypher, retired manager of Lanasa Hardware Co., died Tuesday of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at East Jefferson General Hospital. He was 88. Mr. Stonecypher was born in New Orleans and lived in Metairie for the past 11 years. He served in the Coast Guard and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Elise Bordes Stonecypher; two daughters, Joan and Jane Stonecypher; two brothers, Clayton and James Stonecypher; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Mass will be said Thursday at 1 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery.