John Shandor

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: Abt 1892 - Cherrytown, , Nebraska, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 23 Oct 1962 - Seventh Ward General Hospital, Hammond, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA ( about age 70)
         Burial: 25 Oct 1962 - Carter Cemetery, Springfield, Livingston, Louisiana, USA
 Cause of Death: 

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Ruth Richardson
       Marriage: 
       Children:
                1. Josephine Shandor  {Find A Grave ID: 102839954}
                2. Lela Mae Shandor 
                3. Ada Shandor 

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Notes

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General:

Per 1930 US Census 4/16/1930 Springfield Perant Ferry Road, Livingston, Louisiana
John Shandor is the 37 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $1,000 [line drawn through number]. Born in Nebraska, his parents in Hungary, he works on his own account as a farmer on a truck far, and is not a veteran. His wife, 37 year old Ruth Shandor, was born in Louisiana, as were her parents. They got married when they were 24 years old. They have 3 daughters, all born in Louisiana: 12 year old Josephine Shandor, attends school; 11 year old Lela M. Shandor, attends school; and 9 year old Ada Shandor, not attending school. Also living in the home is John's mother, 75 year old widow Luna Shandor, born in Hingary, as were her parents. Luna is an alien, who immigrated to the US in 1885. She first married at age 19. She owns her home valed at $400 [possible part owner of John's house?]

Per 1940 US census: 5/15/1940 Richardson Road, Livingston, Louisiana
John Shandor is the 47 year old white male head of household, born in Nebraska, lived with his entire family in this same house in 1935. Educated through 3rd grade, he owns his home, on a farm, valued at $100. He works as a laborer on a WPA Road Project, unemployed for 8 weeks, and in 52 weeks of work earned $175 in 1939. He had income from other sources. His wife is 47 year old Ruth R. Shandor, born in Louisiana, educated through 7th grade, does home housework. They have a 21 year old daughter, single, Lela M. Shandor, educated through 4 years of high school, still attends school.

Per Obituary in the Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) October 25, 1962 Page 8
JOHN SHANDOR
Died at 6 p.m. Tuesday at seventh ward Hospital at Hammond. He was a resident of Springfield and a native of Cherrytown, Nebr. He was 70. The body to be at the residence in Springfield until 9:45 a.m. Thursday. Services at the Church of God at Springfield at 10 a.m., Thursday. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Richardson Shandor; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Kennedy, Springfield; Mrs. Floyd Booth and Mrs. David Irby, both of Hammond; a sister, Mrs. Frank McCarroll, Hammond. McKneely Funeral Home of Ponchatoula in charge or arrangements.